If you prioritize overall picture quality and new technology at a higher cost, the Samsung S95C is a premium option. It performs exceptionally well in both dark and bright rooms and has great sound quality, which can enhance your movie and gaming experience.
On the other hand, the Samsung S90C offers similar high-quality picture performance at a lower cost, but with potentially less impressive sound and may not be as bright as the S95C in very bright rooms. This could be a more budget-friendly choice with excellent value for watching movies, sports, or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S90C (OLED)
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
Excellent for bright room
Best in class for dark room
Best in class for use as monitor
Key differences
Cost
$3,600
$4,500
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $3,600 and the Samsung S95C (OLED) costs $4,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S95C (OLED) to have best in class picture quality, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4/10
9.4/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S95C (OLED) and Samsung S90C (OLED) are both excellent for movies & TV.
Both the Samsung S90C and S95C OLED TVs provide excellent experiences for watching movies and cinematic TV due to their perfect contrast ratios, exceptional local dimming capabilities enhancing dark scene details, and outstanding black uniformity ensuring pure blacks without blooming. Added strengths like their excellent colors right out of the box, wide color volumes for rich and vibrant hues, along with strong gray uniformity and broad viewing angles, support a consistent and immersive viewing experience across different viewing conditions.
Sports
8.7/10
8.7/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) and Samsung S95C (OLED) are both very good for sports.
Both the Samsung S90C and S95C are well-suited for watching sports due to their flawless response time and outstanding motion processing that reduce motion blur, crucial for fast-paced action. These TVs also excel in handling reflections and offer wide viewing angles, ensuring a clear view from different positions, while their gray uniformity helps to avoid distracting uneven spots on the screen during sports with vast uniform colors like a football field.
Gaming
10.0/10
10.0/10
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) and Samsung S95C (OLED) are both best in class for gaming.
The Samsung S90C and S95C both excel in gaming due to having the highest scores in response time and input lag, meaning they offer quick screen transitions and minimal delay between user input and action on screen. However, the S95C sets itself apart with its superior sound quality, which enhances the gaming experience by providing better audio directly from the TV.
Cartoons & Animation
9.3/10
9.4/10
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) and Samsung S90C (OLED) are both excellent for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung S90C and S95C OLED TVs are excellent for watching cartoons and animation because both have very good 'Colors Out of the Box' and 'Excellent' scores in Color Gamut, which are very important for vibrant and accurate colors. They also have 'Excellent' Color Volume and great contrast, which are somewhat important for depth and consistency in colorful scenes while maintaining uniform gray shades and adequate brightness in standard dynamic range content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1/10
9.1/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) and Samsung S95C (OLED) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung S90C and S95C OLED TVs excel at displaying news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to their superior upscaling abilities that ensure lower resolution content looks clear and detailed. Additionally, these models offer vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, enhancing the viewing experience of everyday content without the need for further calibration.
Bright Room
8.5/10
9.0/10
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S95C (OLED) to be excellent for bright room, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good.
The Samsung S95C is superior for watching TV in a bright room primarily because it offers better HDR brightness and somewhat better SDR brightness, meaning it will maintain picture quality even in well-lit environments. Additionally, both the Samsung S95C and S90C handle reflections exceptionally, but the S95C edges out with slightly better performance, ensuring fewer distractions from ambient light sources.
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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.
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