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Digital Trends
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
You Asked: What Specs Actually Matter When Buying a TV? Projector vs. Huge TV?
On today's episode of You Asked: What are the most important specs to consider when buying a TV? Should you go for a big screen TV or projector for your vacation home? And… was I wrong about OLED being the highest mainstream standard for TV performance? What specs matter most when buying a TV? Pete asks: What are the most important specs to consider when buying a TV? Pete, I'd say there are a few, but the first thing to consider is where you're placing the TV in your home. Is it a living room? Bedroom? Dedicated theater-style area? Workout room? I won't go down the rabbit hole on each one of those, but let's assume it's a living room TV. Depending on if you've got a lot of big windows that will add a lot of light during daytime watching, I'd say brightness and the panel type are both important specs to start with. Starting with the latter: if you don't have a lot of ambient light or you can control the light in the room well, I'd consider OLED if you've got the budget for it. It's going to give you the best picture quality in terms of contrast and HDR viewing. A lot of the newer models also get bright enough to battle added light in the room. The Samsung S95F, especially, has an anti-glare screen that does a great job handling reflections, and its QD-OLED panel in the 55, 65, and 77-inch sizes is quite bright. Now, if there is a lot of light that's going to be pumping into the viewing space, you don't want your TV to struggle to compete with it. The simple answer in this case would be to go with a Mini LED TV. Fortunately, most of the ones we talk about on this channel get plenty bright. If you've got the budget, Sony's Bravia 9 is a top-notch option. The Samsung QN90 series sets are also great performers. TCL and Hisense have a number of more budget-friendly options that can still compete with some of the more expensive models. What those TVs I listed also have in common is their backlight technology: Mini LED with full-array local dimming. This is another spec to consider for the best viewing experience. These TVs will have much better contrast and be the best performers when it comes to HDR viewing. It's not quite OLED levels, but they are getting very, very good with improved contrast these days. Mini LED TVs are also pretty fairly priced. So if you're serious about a purchase, it would be the bare minimum I'd look at in terms of tech. The operating system is another feature that I wouldn't say is a dealbreaker, but it shouldn't be something you don't understand or don't enjoy using since you're going to be using it every day with the TV. To be honest, most of them are fine in my book. Google TV is probably the easiest to use on Sony, Hisense, and TCL TVs, but Samsung's Tizen and LG's WebOS aren't difficult to learn. They all make it pretty easy for users to find what they need. All of them are finding ways to get more ads in front of us, but I don't find them obnoxious, especially on Tizen. I'd say Fire TV is the only one I'm not a big fan of. Amazon is just a bit pushy with those ads sometimes. But as always, if you don't like an operating system, just pick up your streaming box of choice, like an Apple TV 4K, and you can easily work around it. Speaking of which, inputs are also important—especially for gamers. For the latest-gen consoles and PC gaming, you're going to want at least one HDMI 2.1 port to get the most out of the console output and maximize what I'd assume is a faster refresh rate on the TV, like 120Hz or more. And certainly, if you have more than one console or know you'll be connecting a streaming box and external audio devices as well, just know what you're working with in terms of HDMI capability so there aren't any surprises when you start setting things up. The last thing I'd say goes on my most important spec list is size. I can see you rolling your eyes—of course you need to consider size—but seriously, you want the TV to fit your space well. If it's too small, you'll know right away and feel it with the empty wall space around it. If it's too big, it may dominate your room and just be too much if you aren't sitting far enough away. Now, some of you might also say sound is an important spec, and I'd mostly agree. Certainly do your research there if you're going to rely on the TV speakers. I think a lot of mid to top-tier models do have good enough sound, and many are starting to take speakers more seriously. But I'm just Team Soundbar these days—especially when you can find good ones for as little as a hundred dollars. They'll add clarity and an experience that most TV speakers won't compete with. Big TV or projector for a rental? Dennis asks: I have a short-term vacation rental and one of the rooms is set up as a theater. Currently, it uses a 75-inch Samsung LED. I'd like to upgrade and go bigger. My question is: Do I stick with a TV and go with something along the lines of a 100-inch Hisense QLED or 98-inch TCL QLED? My other option is going with a screen and projector. What are the biggest differences? Pluses and minuses of each option? One thing to keep in mind: how easy will it be for guests to use? Starting with the last part first—I just assume most guests have not used a screen and projector. And what I know is a lot of people don't like change or having to learn new things on vacation. So if it's a screen and projector, while it sounds awesome on a list of amenities, I don't know if it's going to get used that much. Just my opinion. An extra-large Hisense or TCL TV, on the other hand, is going to be a bit more guest-friendly, and one big reason is the operating system. With Google TV, guests can sign in and out of their Google accounts on the TV and have access to all their usual subscriptions and content, making them feel right at home. Plus, it's a huge TV that a lot of people probably haven't used. So the experience will be right up there with using a large screen and projector. Now, I'm not super experienced with projectors. I've just used a few small ones that we've had around here. But a few things that are noticeably better on TVs: brightness, contrast, and color. Even if the projector is going in a theater setup in a darker room, the TV will produce better picture quality. But again, my main reasoning would just be ease of use and setup. TVs are pretty plug-and-play and won't require guests pinging you and asking how to use the projector. Is OLED still the peak of TV tech? Dru asks: You're crowning OLED as the peak of TV tech, highlighting some refinements still to come to match the limits of human vision. But is that title based on actual superiority, or just what's attainable and widely available right now? Because last I checked, the real king is Micro LED. It's just living in a castle most of us can't afford to visit yet. Dru, you are exactly right, which is why I said in that video: 'In terms of mainstream, affordable TVs, I'd say the current bar is set at OLED.' Keywords: mainstream and affordable—because yeah, Micro LED is insanely expensive. According to the 163-inch Micro LED TV released by Hisense in China costs the equivalent of $110,000. At least at one point, I know Hisense planned on releasing a 136-inch Micro LED TV here in the United States as well. And when you think of the tariffs on that thing, you just gotta laugh to keep from crying. That's a downpayment on a house. Anyway, seeing a Micro LED TV like that in person was an experience. Incredibly bright. Incredibly sharp. And noticeably more clear than OLED. So we haven't quite hit that peak yet. When it does come down from the castle and can be manufactured in a more reasonable, consumer-friendly price and size, it will sit atop the TV mantle and give everyone that can produce one a new standard to chase.
Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
The Samsung S90F OLED just got its first price drop — but you should buy the S90D instead
Prime Day TV deals are finally here, bringing with it exciting deals on all our favorite tech. This includes some of the best TVs and even those launched this year. Which is what set my sights on Samsung's S90F OLED TV, a stellar new offering that sits right below its flagship S95F. While you might want to jump at the brand new offering, I recommend going for its older brother in the Samsung S90D OLED TV, launched in 2024. The Samsung S90F OLED TV is an enticing new entry, offering 144Hz refresh rate on one of Samsung's best upscaling processers. It also has Tizen OS, which is built with tons of free channels not to mention several cloud gaming services, and a full Gaming Hub for all your settings in one place. The S90F also has tons of AI baked into it, like an AI Sound Pro that boosts audio dramatically. 42" for $1,09748" for $1,29755" for $1,49777" for $2,99783" for $4,497 The S90D is one of Samsung's 2024 OLED TVs. The OLED TV features Samsung's new NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, HDR10+/HLG support, 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and built-in Alexa. It also offers 4K AI Upscaling to ensure all programs are crisp and sharp. On the audio front, you get Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite for 3D surround sound. 42" for $89748" for $99755" for $99777" for $1,79783" for $2,997 You'll be saving yourself around $600, plus there's still loads on offer with the S90D that makes up for its (relative) old age. I myself use an S90D frequently as my main display when not testing alternative sets, so it's a worthy choice over the 2025 model. Samsung went big on AI in 2025 for its newest displays, offering picture performance enhancements and audio boosting to improve the overall experience, among other major changes. That's the real meat of what makes the S90F a tad more expensive over its older model. These OLED TVs still both use a native 120Hz refresh rate, which can be boosted up to 144Hz with VRR for blistering fast gaming. Thus, both TVs are rather equally matched in a lot of categories, like gaming, color, and even brightness. But even in terms of AI, the S90D still has a lot going for it. One of my favorite features is the Adaptive Sound Pro function, which boosts audio performance by tailoring it to your living space. You'll instantly notice a drastic change in audio performance, cleaning up dialogue and enhancing noisier scenes. The big reason why I recommend the S90D OLED TV over the S90F right now, beyond the simple price equation, is Samsung's seven year upgrade commitment. This means your 2024 S90D will get retroactive Tizen OS upgrades for the next six years, making it a brand new TV in every update. As a big fan of the S90D OLED, I can't rave enough about its potential. Don't get me wrong, the S90F OLED is a fantastic TV too, but your money will be much better spent on the older model this Prime Day as the upgrades are minimal here.
Tom's Guide
07-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
LG G5 vs Samsung S95F: Which flagship OLED TV is the better pick?
The LG G5 delivers an incredible picture with highlight brightness that rivals the Samsung S95F. Unlike the S95F, the G5 supports Dolby Vision. Keep in mind that the G5's stand is sold separately. With incredible QD-OLED performance and ample features, the Samsung S95F is one of the year's best TVs. Its most significant missing feature is Dolby Vision support. If you're ready to splash out on a flagship OLED TV, two heavy-hitters should be at the top of your list of candidates: the Samsung S95F and the LG G5. Each of these flagship models showcases the benefits of OLED technology: perfect black levels, ultra-wide viewing angles and razor-sharp detail. Not only that, they represent the best of what each brand offers in the OLED class. It's not easy choosing between two of the best OLED TVs money can buy, but I've got years of experience in this space, and I'm here to help. Here's how these sets stack up. LG G5 Samsung S95F Sizes 55", 65", 77", 83", 97" 55", 65", 77", 83" Ports 4x HDMI 2.1 4x HDMI 2.1 Resolution 3,840 x 2,160p 3,840 x 2,160p Refresh rate 165Hz 165Hz HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Smart TV software webOS Tizen OS ATSC 3.0 support? No No Processor a11 AI Processor 4K Gen2 NQ4 AI Gen3 When their specs are lined up side by side, it's easy to clock just how similar these two TVs are. Both the G5 and the S95F come in 55-, 65-, 77- and 83-inch models. I don't imagine too many folks are reading this who are considering something bigger than 83 inches. But if you are, make note of the fact that only the G5 is available in a gargantuan 97-inch model. If you take gaming seriously, you'll be pleased to learn that each model offers a full suite of four high-bandwidth, HDMI 2.1-compatible ports. This is one of the advantages LG and Samsung flagships have over Sony flagships. One of the biggest differences between these sets has to do with enhanced HDR formats. Like all Samsung TVs currently on the market, the S95F does not support Dolby Vision. Instead, Samsung offers HDR10+, a royalty-free version of the format that works in a similar way. You'll still be able to watch Dolby Vision-mastered streaming titles and Blu-ray discs on the S95F, but the picture will fall back to standard HDR10. Simply put, the S95F won't be taking full advantage of Dolby Vision's efforts to replicate the creator's intent. Like all LG OLED TVs, the G5 supports Dolby Vision but leaves off HDR10+. For most viewers, this will be a better fit, as Dolby Vision is still the most popular of the two formats. To learn more about Dolby Vision, check out our guide to whether or not you need Dolby Vision at all. While they share many of the same specs, the design of these TVs couldn't be further apart. For one thing, the S95F makes use of Samsung's One Connect Box, a separate box that connects to the panel with a single cable and can be placed anywhere within the TV's surrounding area. The G5 houses all of its connectivity options in an L-shaped cutout on the pack of the panel. Your mileage may vary, but I appreciate the S95F's added flexibility. If you have a particularly crowded home theater setup, the S95F will treat you well. Critically, the G5 doesn't come with a stand at any size point, as LG assumes that most people plan on taking advantage of the TV's gap-free, wall-mounted design. You can check out the G5's separately sold stand in the photo above. It's a sturdy, pedestal-style stand that screws into the back of the panel, and while it's perfectly fine, its absence will be felt by anyone who doesn't plan on wall-mounting the G5. The S95F, meanwhile, arrives with a center-position, slab-shaped stand that raises the TV enough to make room for a soundbar. Another key difference between these two TVs lies with their anti-reflective coating. The S95F features a matte finish, which diffuses glare from direct light sources to an astonishing degree. Depending on your preferences, this might introduce a problem. When viewed in bright or dimly lit rooms, the S95F's matte finish raises the black levels of the TV. The G5's anti-reflective finish is glossy, so while it doesn't handle direct light nearly as well, it maintains the inky-black look that OLEDs are famous for, even in well-lit rooms. When viewed in bright or dimly lit rooms, the S95F's matte finish raises the black levels of the TV. Lastly, let's talk about clickers. I love Samsung's Solar Cell remote, as it charges its internal lithium-ion battery by way of indoor and outdoor lighting. It's very convenient to not have to think about replacing batteries. The G5 ships with LG's newest remote control, often referred to as LG's AI Remote. It still features the motion-activated controls that folks either love or hate, but LG ditched the remote's dedicated input button, which is a bummer. Samsung's Solar Cell remote also doesn't feature an input button, so regardless of which TV you go with, you'll be pulling up its menu to switch inputs on the fly. Each of these TVs will look great on the wall or on top of a credenza, but on the whole, the S95F is a better-designed TV due to its versatility. There's no denying that the G5 looks more elegant on the wall, but I imagine that more people will be expecting a stand with their next TV. Winner: Samsung S95F Before we dive into which of these TVs delivers better overall performance, let's take a look at how their test results stack up in a side-by-side comparison. LG G5 Samsung S95F SDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 465 267 Delta-E (lower is better) 1.9 1.2 HDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 2,296 2,138 UHDA-P3 Gamut Coverage 99.79% 99.97% Rec. 2020 Gamut Coverage 82.42% 90.26% Input latency (milliseconds) 9.2 9.2 When comparing two TVs, one model is often far better than the other when it comes to picture quality. I won't lie to you: That isn't the case with the G5 and the S95F. Both sets benefit from OLED's pixel-level dimming in ways we've come to expect. And, since both TVs use souped-up OLED panels, they each deliver dazzling HDR highlights that eclipse the 2,000-nit mark. But the manner in which they hit this benchmark is different. The G5 uses LG Display's 4th-generation OLED panel, whose marvelous four-stack construction allows for better brightness than any LG Display-engineered OLED to date. The S95F harnesses the newest iteration of Samsung Display's quantum dot-enhanced OLED display. QD-OLEDs benefit not only from a brighter presentation than garden-variety WOLED panels, they offer brighter, purer colors, too. You can see evidence of this in their coverage of the Rec. 2020 color space, and rest assured, you'd see evidence of the color-based advantages in real life, too. When it comes to picture quality, the G5 and S95F are among the best TVs money can buy. On the other hand. while watching SDR content (like basic cable and most streaming content), the G5 offers a brighter overall picture. This might matter to you if you find yourself watching TV more often during the day. Both TVs arrive with incredible out-of-the-box accuracy in their respective Filmmaker modes, and both are super-responsive with input latency measurements that fall below 10ms. This category isn't as cut and dry as you might expect. When it comes to picture quality, the G5 and S95F are among the best TVs money can buy. You can make an argument for each as to which is the better performer. Winner: Draw Neither LG's webOS or Samsung's Tizen OS are my smart platform of choice (that honor is split between Roku and Google TV), but they're fine enough to use as daily drivers. Their app support is relatively robust, and each TV has enough processing power under the hood for the experience to be a snappy one. If you'd rather not splurge on one of the best streaming devices for your living room, these software suites will get the job done. The G5 and the S95F are among the strongest gaming machines on the market. As mentioned, each TV offers four HDMI 2.1 inputs, and both support Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), G-Sync compatibility and a variation of AMD's FreeSync. Both TVs easily hit the 4K/120Hz cap of current-generation consoles like the Xbox Series X and the PS5 Pro, and if you want to link up a proper gaming rig, they'll each support 4K games at up to 165Hz. The most noteworthy missing feature on the S95F is Dolby Vision. Most people shopping in this price bracket have probably made peace with this, but it's a frequent sticking point among A/V enthusiasts. Without Dolby Vision in tow, the S95F is just a step behind the G5 when it comes to extra features. Winner: LG G5 LG G5 Samsung S95F Specs (25) 24 24 Design (25) 21 23 Performance (25) 25 25 Features (25) 25 23 Total Score (100) 95 95 It's a photo finish. If you're already committed to spending flagship-level prices, this decision ultimately comes down to two things: TV design and Dolby Vision support. The G5 looks better on a wall than the S95F thanks to its gap-free design. However, its screen won't handle direct glare nearly as well, and if you want to set it up on a credenza, you'll have to settle for a separately sold stand. The S95F comes with a stand, but although it diffuses glare better than most TVs, it does so at the expense of deeper black levels in dim to well-lit rooms. You might find that the richer black levels and glossy finish of the G5 is more suited to your taste. Setting aside these differences, if Dolby Vision support is non-negotiable, you're going to have to go with LG's flagship. And then there's pricing. The 65-inch LG G5 is $2,949 at Amazon, while the 65-inch Samsung S95F is currently $3,297. These TVs will always be pricey, but if you're looking to stretch your dollar as much as possible, I recommend keeping an eye on stock during major sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday.
Man of Many
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Man of Many
Samsung OLED S95F 83-Inch TV Review: A Big, Bright, Beautiful Blade of Glass
By Rob Edwards - News Published: 27 May 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 9 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. I recently had the opportunity to check out Samsung's latest TV offering, which meant an afternoon of very hard work: watching a movie, chucking on a little footy, and seeing if there's some kind of televisual revolution in the works — remember when tech companies tried to convince us that curved TVs were the future? What an insane time that was. Happily, upon entering the plush suite at Sydney's Kimpton Margot hotel, booked by Samsung for the occasion, I was greeted by the entirely flat and impressively thin 83-inch OLED S95F TV. Rather than trying to reinvent the wheel, it was clear that Samsung has designed this panel to elevate your in-home viewing experience via a range of upgrades that, while subtle individually, noticeably enhance the whole affair when combined. Now, if you've bought a TV in the last couple of years, you probably won't feel compelled to upgrade at this stage — a good TV should last you at least five years these days, maybe even a full decade. Having said that, I love the 65-inch Samsung OLED I purchased just a few years ago, and yet there are some upgrades here that I wouldn't mind taking home if I happened to stumble across a spare AUD$9,999. With that, let's take a closer look and see if Samsung is still the TV brand to beat. It's hard to tell from a photo, but the S95F is massive at 83 inches | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many Why Trust Us? Here at Man of Many, we use a wide variety of technology. We're not fans of any one brand, and we like to get our hands on the latest and greatest tech before we proclaim any product the next great thing. Over the past 10 years, we've built up extensive experience in reviewing tech as a publication. The author of this article, Rob Edwards, is one of Man of Many's technology journalists and has followed the industry for over a decade. He's previously reviewed competitors' devices and spent a few hours with the Samsung S95F for the purposes of this feature. No money exchanged hands, and all opinions expressed are those of the author and haven't been seen by Samsung ahead of time. For more information on our independence, testing and review guidelines, you can read our full editorial policies here. Even at this resolution, ol' Tom looks pretty good | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many The Good: Image, Design, User Interface, and Glare-Free Viewing Blockbuster-Ready Settling in to put the S95F through its paces, I started scrolling through the catalogue of streaming services via Samsung's intuitive user interface. Coming across Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning—a timely refresher for the then-upcoming Final Reckoning sequel—I sat back to see if Samsung's panel could make the most of Tom Cruise's attempts to land himself in an early grave. First, I should say that it was immediately apparent that the visual impact of the 83-inch behemoth was on another level, offering 30 per cent more brightness than that of Samsung's previous flagship model. Contrast, colour saturation, sharpness, and the rest of those pesky picture settings one can be forced to fiddle with for hours to get them just right, were also perfectly balanced. No adjustments were required on my behalf, as the picture offered a natural, yet rich and vibrant depiction of whatever image was on screen. Jumping into the settings to return things to the factory setup, I was pleasantly surprised to find whoever set the S95F up initially hadn't made any tweaks at all, so it should perform this well for anyone straight out of the box. The picture was also beautifully crisp. Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor does a commendable job managing picture quality at all times. While I'm sick of talking about AI, here it actually works, responding to whatever you throw up on the screen. While most of the sources I used during my viewing were 4K, I tested out some lower-res content on YouTube and a few other places and found the TV's upscaling impressive. From my position on the couch, I could not tell the difference between a 4K source or one that was merely HD. Even sub-HD pictures performed surprisingly well. Anyway, back to Cruise's shenanigans, the S95F deftly handled the frenetic action of the Mission: Impossible franchise's (for now) penultimate instalment. Whether the Hollywood icon's skin was flapping in the wind—having ridden a motorbike off the edge of a sheer mountaintop—or he was weaving through pedestrians on the streets of Rome in a battered BMW, the drama always looked clean and clear. Come on, Wests! | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many A Good Sport While one would expect cutting-edge images from a contemporary Hollywood blockbuster, I also felt compelled to give some sport a try — in my experience, a considerably less reliable performer when it comes to in-home viewing. Having previously had some nightmares with TV testing using this kind of content—on one occasion the upscaling achieved little more than making the players look like melted wax figures—I'm always apprehensive at what I might discover. However, I'm happy to report that the NRL and NBA games I streamed from Kayo during my time with the S95F were comparable to the Hollywood blockbuster in terms of crispness. In fact, I was surprised to find that the NRL game (Wests Tigers vs Brisbane Broncos, for anyone who's wondering) was actually the better-looking of the two. I have to confess to being less invested in this game. It looked great, though | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many A Glaring Difference To be honest, while the above results are impressive, anything less would be disqualifying for a TV with an almost five-figure asking price. Saying that, there was one feature that really struck me. In fact, it was the first thing I noticed when entering the Kimpton Margot suite. I'm referring to how the S95F performed under the extremely well-lit conditions of the suite. Not only were the lights on at full brightness, but large windows running down the wall of the room where the TV was set up enabled bright sunlight to come streaming in. For many panels—included my beloved 65-inch model at home—this would present a massive issue when it comes to glare and reflections. But not for the S95F. Thanks to Samsung's anti-glare technology, the TV looked as if it was occupying a dark room. While most TVs would have you struggling to see past your own reflection in the panel—rather than Tom Cruise's nip-tucked visage—the S95F's image was in no way obscured by either the room's artificial lighting or the rays of sunlight pouring through the adjacent window. Not the most glamorous photo, but you get a sense for how thin this panel is | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many Can TVs Get Any Thinner? Finally, I should also call out the impressive build of the S95F. Despite its enormous 83-inch span, it measures just 12.6mm thick. That means that it essentially looks like a giant blade of glass, and until you stand right up beside it, you'd be mistaken for thinking you could cut yourself on it. This makes it perfect for wall mounting, although it looks elegant sitting on its stand as well. For those unfamiliar, this thinness is made possible by Samsung's One Connect Box, which contains all the bulky innards that would normally add depth to your TV's construction and enables you to place it elsewhere in your viewing space, giving you welcome flexibility in terms of your layout. For an authentic cinema experience, you're going to need a soundbar at the very least | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many The Bad: Price and Audio Options To describe any of the below as 'bad' is harsh, but this is Man of Many's review format and I'm sticking with it! For a cutting-edge 83-inch OLED TV, an asking price of AUD$9,999 is perfectly reasonable, particularly when you consider it was AUD$11,499 a few short weeks ago. However, no matter how you justify it, it's still a big wad of cash and can in no way be described as a bargain. This is exacerbated when you consider that the audio performance of a TV as thin as this is going to be passable at best. It's just the nature of skinny TVs. As such, to make the most of this impressive panel, you're going to want to fork out even more for an equally impressive soundbar. During testing, Samsung had the Q-Series HW-Q990F Soundbar installed and it did a bang-up job. That's another AUD$1,999 right there. Worth it, but something to consider. However you slice it, it's a great TV | Image: Rob Edwards / Man of Many Many of Many's Final Verdict on the Samsung OLED S95F 83-Inch TV It should come as no surprise that the new flagship TV from one of the most formidable tech brands on the planet is an outstanding piece of kit. It looks spectacular while displaying a wide range of content, boasts an extremely refined design (how much further can these things go?), and feels like it was designed specifically for well-lit Australian homes. It'll cost you, but once it's mounted on your wall it'll do a phenomenal job for years to come.
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Forbes
Samsung OLED TVs Get Long-Awaited New Gaming Feature
Samsung has announced that its 2025 OLED TV range will finally introduce official support for NVIDIA's G-Sync variable refresh rate gaming technology. Set to arrive first with Samsung's latest flagship OLED TVs, the S95F series, the addition of NVIDIA G-Sync means that PC gamers wanting to use a Samsung OLED TV as a gaming monitor will at last be able to take advantage of G-Sync's ultra-smooth gameplay, low latency and enhanced responsiveness. The new G-Sync support will appear on the S95Fs alongside the ability to handle the AMD FreeSync Premium Pro refresh rate system (Samsung has supported AMD FreeSync for years now) as well as the 'basic' HDMI variable refresh rate system, finally enabling Samsung TVs to claim truly comprehensive compatibility with all the gaming world's key refresh rate-related technologies. Samsung has finally introduced NVIDIA G-Sync support to its OLED TVs. That it should have taken Samsung so long to bring NVIDIA G-Sync to its TVs is a little puzzling given that a) the brand has supported the system on its monitors a while now, b) it has long been keener than most brands to push the gaming credentials of its TVs and c) the OLED TVs of its arch rivals LG have supported G-Sync since 2019. Maybe it was a simply matter of Samsung not thinking it worth securing the official NVIDIA licence for TVs as opposed to monitors. Or maybe there was some issue with the way G-Sync worked with Samsung's own image processing and/or preferences. Whatever the reason for the delay, though, the bottom line is that Samsung's 2025 OLED TVs now tick this key box on a PC gamer's screen checklist. The newly announced G-Sync support is joined in delivering more fluid and responsive gaming experiences by Samsung's own Motion Xcelerator technology, which enables the S95Fs to handle refresh rates all the way up to 165Hz — a healthy step up from the 144Hz support achieved by last year's S95D OLED range. The S95F series will get the G-Sync support first, with other Samsung OLED series to follow via ... More firmware updates. 'With the addition of NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and our most advanced gaming features yet, Samsung's 2025 OLED TVs deliver elite-level performance for even the most competitive players,' said Kevin Lee, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Customer Experience Team at Samsung Electronics. 'By building on our leadership in display innovation and integrating real-time AI enhancements, we're redefining what gamers can expect from a TV—on and off the battlefield.' The new G-Sync support joins an impressively long list of other gaming-related features available on Samsung TVs. These include a dedicated Game Hub page of its Tizen OS TV smart interface, where all your gaming sources, from connected consoles and PCs to an extensive collection of game streaming apps and services, are brought together in one place; a dedicated gaming menu screen from which you can activate a series of gaming aids that include an overlaid crosshair, the ability to increase the brightness of dark areas without impacting the rest of the picture and a mini-map zoom feature; and an AI Auto Game Mode that automatically optimizes picture and sound settings based on analysis of the game genre and content being played. While the S95F series is getting NVIDIA G-Sync support first, Samsung has not revealed at this stage any specific dates for when the feature will also be rolling out to other models in its 2025 OLED range. — Related Reading Samsung Unveils Two New Flagship Soundbars Samsung Goes Big on 'Vision AI,' 8K And Lifestyle TVs Samsung Adds New 3D Sound Technology To 2025 TV And Soundbar Range
