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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S95C is a high-end OLED TV, pricier than the TCL S555, an LCD model that's much less expensive. The S95C offers superior picture quality, making it a better choice for dark rooms and for enjoying movies or gaming. Its OLED technology provides better viewing angles and vibrant colors. However, it may not be as bright as some LCD TVs in well-lit rooms. Conversely, the TCL S555, while it doesn't match the Samsung's performance, offers good value for money. It performs reasonably well for general content but may not be the best for sports or as a computer monitor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C excels in viewing movies and cinematic TV with perfect black uniformity, excellent local dimming, and wide viewing angles, delivering superior contrast essential for dark scenes. In contrast, the TCL S555's lower local dimming and black uniformity performance and narrower viewing angles might result in less impressive contrast and color representation in similar content.
Sports
8.7
6.3
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C offers better performance for watching sports because it excels in response time, motion processing, reflections handling, and provides wider viewing angles, ensuring a clear picture even from different positions in a room. On the other hand, the TCL S555, while more affordable, shows limitations in these areas, potentially leading to motion blur and limited visibility from off-center seats, which can be significant disadvantages when watching fast-paced sports events.
Gaming
10.0
6.7
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C is considered the best for gaming due to its excellent response time and input lag, ensuring smooth motion and quick reaction times for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the TCL S555, while acceptable for gaming, has only good response time and best input lag, which may not be as optimal for competitive or quick-reflex games.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
8.4
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C OLED displays animation with vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box and offers a wide and rich color gamut, ideal for those animation nuances. On the other hand, the TCL S555 LCD also performs admirably with accurate colors and a good color gamut but may not match the deep contrasts and brightness levels that make the Samsung stand out for animation content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
7.0
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C has exceptional contrast and good SDR brightness, which ensures clear and vivid picture quality for regular TV programs and news, with colors that are accurate straight out of the box. On the other hand, the TCL S555 also provides a very good SDR brightness and very good upscaling for standard content, but it lacks the superior color accuracy and contrast that OLED panels, like the one on the Samsung, offer, which can make a noticeable difference in picture quality.
Bright Room
9.0
7.3
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has superior handling of reflections and very good brightness in both standard and high dynamic range content, enhancing its performance in bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL S555 (LCD) offers very good brightness for standard range content but poorer reflection management, which may hinder its viewing experience in well-lit environments.
Cost
$3,300
$600
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $3,300 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S95C (OLED) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 2, 2023 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95C | 65S555 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.8" x 0.4" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.8" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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