The Samsung S95C is a high-end OLED TV that generally costs significantly more than the midrange Vizio P-Series LCD TV. If overall picture quality, especially for gaming and watching sports, is a priority and you're willing to invest more, the Samsung S95C is excellent, with top-notch dark room performance and very good brightness for well-lit rooms. Its reflection handling is superior, making it a strong choice for bright rooms, and it boasts great colors out of the box. Additionally, the Samsung has built-in great speakers.
On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series provides good overall value for its price. It's suitable for bright room viewing and has decent HDR brightness, but it falls short for sports content and gaming compared to the Samsung. Its reflection handling is also not as effective, and it lacks the great speakers found in the Samsung S95C. If you are on a tighter budget and need a TV that is competent in various settings but don't need top-tier performance, especially in gaming or sports viewing, the Vizio P-Series could serve you well.
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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 Vizio P-Series (LCD)
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5/10
7.9/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4/10
7.7/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C OLED TV provides exceptional movie and cinematic TV viewing experiences due to its perfect contrast, superior black uniformity, and wide viewing angles, which are crucial for dark room viewing and group watch scenarios. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series LCD TV, while good for movies and cinematic content, falls short with lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and narrower viewing angles, which might affect picture quality in varying lighting conditions and seating arrangements.
Sports
8.7/10
6.4/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C has a significantly better response time than the Vizio P-Series, leading to smoother motion handling, which is especially important for fast-paced sports content. Additionally, the Samsung has superior viewing angles and reflection handling, meaning it's more suited for watching sports in a bright room and from various viewing positions, unlike the Vizio which may struggle in these areas.
Gaming
10.0/10
7.7/10
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C OLED TV excels in gaming performance with the best response time, lowest input lag, and a higher 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring a very smooth and responsive gaming experience. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series LCD TV offers fair response time, decent input lag, and a lower 120Hz refresh rate, which might not be as fluid for fast-paced gaming but may still provide a satisfactory experience for less demanding games.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4/10
8.3/10
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C, with its OLED technology, provides excellent color accuracy right out of the box and a wide color gamut, making it ideal for vibrant cartoons and animation. The Vizio P-Series offers very good performance in these areas, but due to its LCD screen, might not display colors as accurately or vividly as the Samsung model.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1/10
7.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
Cost
$3,300
$998
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$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $3,300 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S95C (OLED) to be excellent for bright room, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C OLED performs excellently in bright rooms due to its superior handling of reflections and high color volume, while the Vizio P-Series LCD has very good SDR and HDR brightness levels, making it also quite suitable for bright rooms, but with slightly less effective reflection handling and color volume compared to the Samsung.
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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