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Tom's Guide
07-07-2025
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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.
Tom's Guide
30-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
The test results for Sony's top OLED TV of 2025 are in — and I'm blown away by one result in particular
To say I'm excited for the Sony Bravia 8 II is an understatement. As the rather clumsy-sounding name suggests, the Bravia 8 II (that's 'Bravia Eight Mark-Two') is a follow-up to the brand's top OLED from last year: the Sony Bravia 8. However, while the original Bravia 8 made use of a standard OLED panel, its successor leverages a quantum dot-enhanced display for, among other benefits, better color volume. This puts the Bravia 8 II closer in line with the Sony A95L, the brand's last quantum dot-equipped OLED TV. And, as it happens, the A95L is one of my favorite TVs of all time (and one of the best TVs ever made). To understand why I'm so excited about the Bravia 8 II, let's take a look at its test results compared to the competition. As I'll explain, one figure in this chart almost knocked me off my feet. Sony Bravia 8 II LG G5 LG C5 Samsung S95F SDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 103 510 335 1,004 Delta-E (lower is better) 3.6 2.0 1.3 1.2 Rec. 709 Gamut Coverage 99.99% 99.69% 99.67% 106.87% HDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 1,584 2,296 1,165 2,286 UHDA-P3 Gamut Coverage 100% 99.63% 99.45% 99.95% Rec. 2020 Gamut Coverage 90.55% 82.57% 72.27% 90.47% As far as OLED TVs go, the Bravia 8 II is fantastically bright. In HDR, it doesn't reach the dizzying heights of competing flagship OLEDs (the LG G5 and Samsung S95F), but given the self-emissive nature of OLED displays, 1,500 to 1,600 nits is plenty bright. And, while the original Bravia 8 isn't listed on the above chart, its peak HDR brightness settles in at around 800 to 900 nits. The 8 II, therefore, is a noteworthy step above. But if we set aside brightness for a second, I want to draw your attention to the test result that stopped me right in my tracks: Rec. 2020 color gamut coverage. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. This figure describes HDR color volume, and as of now, the Bravia 8 II's 90.55% coverage of the Rec. 2020 color gamut is the highest of such measurements that I've ever seen in a commercial TV. (For context, the original Bravia 8 covers about 70% of Rec. 2020 in Sony's Professional picture mode.) It's the result of the Bravia 8 II's top-shelf hardware and expert engineering. It's the result of the Bravia 8 II's top-shelf hardware and expert engineering, but if you had to attribute its impressive color volume to one aspect of the TV, the Bravia 8 II's quantum dots are to thank for it. Of course, it's only a hair above what we measured on the Samsung S95F, another flagship QD-OLED that recently hit shelves. Both of these TVs are sure to impress, but despite the S95F's higher HDR brightness, I'd still settle on the Bravia 8 II, were I lucky enough to afford a TV of this caliber. No shade to Samsung — I just really appreciate Sony's superb picture processing and attention to detail. Can't wait for our official review to snag the Bravia 8 II OLED? I don't blame you. This TV is on a crash course with our round-up of the best OLED TVs you can buy, and while it'll set you back a pretty sizable amount, it is on sale at the moment. For around $3,000, you'll net a sensational OLED TV packed with plenty of features for gaming, streaming and beyond. It's a bright, colorful OLED guided by Sony's fantastic picture processing — what's not to love? Earlier this year, I pondered whether or not we were witnessing the beginning of the end of QD-OLED. At the time, Sony hadn't announced the Bravia 8 II, and its newest OLED TV — the original Bravia 8 — wasn't using a QD-OLED display. And, with LG abandoning Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology in favor of LG Display's brighter-than-ever, 4th-generation OLED, quantum-dot OLEDs suddenly seemed to be falling out of fashion. It only takes a quick glance at the LG G5 test results to see that LG Display's newest panel technology is incredibly bright, especially when it comes to white highlight brightness. However, it still doesn't appear to match QD-OLED flagships when it comes to bright, pure color production. For that reason, QD-OLED is very much alive, and the Bravia 8 II looks to be a shining example of what the technology is capable of.
Tom's Guide
28-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
I review OLED TVs for a living — and this 3-year-old Sony is still one of my favorites I'd buy
There has been no shortage of excellent TVs that've launched in 2025. Specifically when it comes to new OLEDs, the Samsung S95F and LG C5 are among the best TVs ever tested here at Tom's Guide. But newer doesn't always necessarily mean better. In fact, when it comes to recommending premium TV picks to friends, family and readers, it's a 3-year-old set that's often at the top of my list. I'm referring to the Sony A95L, a flagship QD-OLED TV originally released back in 2023 that you can still buy brand-new today. Yes, Sony technically replaced the A95L with the 2025 Bravia 8 II OLED TV. But the successor only comes in 55- and 65-inch configurations. To accommodate those looking for bigger screens, Sony decided to keep the 77-inch A95L in its QD-OLED lineup. And there are a few reasons I think that was a pretty smart move, especially considering I recently introduced it into my own living room. When it originally launched, the A95L set a new standard for premium OLED TVs. It combined Samsung's QD-OLED panel technology with Sony's best-in-class Cognitive Processor XR. The result was a TV with unmatched color volume, excellent peak brightness for HDR content, near-perfect motion handling, and Sony's signature cinematic image tuning. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. I don't think anyone in the TV community was shocked when it won the Value Electronics annual TV Shootout event, being crowned the 'king of 4K TVs' by a panel of reviewers and display experts. At the time, it felt like this OLED was in league of its own. The Sony Bravia A95L is a QD-OLED TV that excels with every kind of content, every time. In our Sony Bravia XR A95L QD-OLED TV review we said the Editor's Choice TV offers superlative picture and top-notch sound. That clear distinction is why I think, a few years later, it remains a great choice. Our lab tests confirmed near-100% coverage of the P3 color gamut and outstanding Rec.2020 performance when it comes to HDR. Simply put, the A95L didn't leave much room for improvement. Sony A95L Sony Bravia 8 II HDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 1215 1584 UHDA-P3 Gamut Coverage 99.95 100 Rec. 2020 Gamut Coverage 89.41 90.55 Input Lag (ms) 16.1 16.3 The new Bravia II did rise to the occasion with a healthy degree of upgrades, but it's not nearly enough to render the A95L irrelevant as we've seen some other TV manufacturers do with the progression of their OLED lineups year over year. As the close test results above show, the A95L doesn't make customers sacrifice quality much for prioritizing a larger screen size. And if those customers happen to be gamers like me, the A95L offers 4K at 120 Hz, VRR and Auto Low Latency Mode over two HDMI 2.1 ports, plus PlayStation-specific features that optimize HDR and picture modes on the fly. Input lag measures a smooth 16 ms, and for me, the gaming experience has only increased my appreciation for the A95L as my console's monitor. It's rare to recommend a three-year-old TV, but the A95L is that kind of product. It's a no-compromises display with longevity built in, especially if you're serious about upgrading your home theater space and have an appetite for a big-screen gaming TV. Sony's TV division has always prioritized picture fidelity over flashy upgrades, and the A95L is a testament to that approach. Even in 2025, it remains one of the most visually stunning displays you can buy. It may not be new, but it's still among the best — as long as 77 inches fits your wall and your budget.
CNET
27-06-2025
- CNET
Samsung S95F OLED TV Review: Fantastic Picture, Superior Anti-Glare
8.9 / 10 SCORE Samsung S95F OLED TV $3,098 at Amazon Pros Best picture quality I've ever tested Reduces reflections better than other OLED TVs Cons It's expensive Not as bright as the LG G5 in some cases Samsung S95F OLED TV 8.9/10 CNET Score $3,098 at Amazon OLED, or Organic Light Emitting Diode, is a display technology used in everything from iPhones to gaming monitors to high-end TVs. It's good and getting even better. In 2025 two OLED TVs stand out -- Samsung's S95F and the LG G5. The LG G5 may be the brightest OLED I've tested but the competitive Samsung S95F has something more useful -- the best anti-glare system I have yet seen. I also compared the S95F side-by-side to Samsung's 2024's S95D and found that the newer TV is able to preserve lit-room black levels and contrast in a way the previous model can't. With breakthroughs such as "four stack" and blue phosphor, future TVs could be even brighter. If you want the most cutting edge TV you can buy right now, however, the Samsung S95F clinches the prize. Compared to the LG G5, the Samsung's superior gaming and bright room performance give it the best picture quality I've ever tested. Even so, at $3,300 for the 65-inch it may pay to wait a few months because prices usually come down in the fall. Samsung S95F OLED TV sizes, series comparison I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 65-inch S95F but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series. All sizes have similar specs and should provide basically the same picture quality. Matte finishes and a connection box Ty Pendlebury/CNET This year, Samsung has upgraded its "OLED Glare Free" system while also extending the technology to its Neo QLED TVs. However, the company is keeping with a glossy finish for its S90F TV. I look forward to testing the differences between the screen finishes of the S95F and S90F in a forthcoming review. As with the previous model, the S95F includes a separate connection box -- the One Connect -- which feeds the screen via a silver umbilical cable. The box, which resembles an old-school Playstation, measures 11.5 by 13 by 1 inches and houses all of the TV's inputs. If you're not wall-mounting, the package also includes a shorter cable to attach the box directly to the back of the TV. The included TV stand, though, has three separate pieces that don't look like they should go together and you will need to follow the installation guide to get it to work. If you can afford white glove maybe you should do that, even if you're wall-mounting. Samsung Connect One box and remote Ty Pendlebury/CNET Having a separate box is most useful if you're continually swapping things out connected to your TV. If you use an AV receiver or other switch box it's not necessary. The difference is, unlike the wireless LG M5 and wired LG G5, there's no wired version of the S95. If you want Samsung's best, it's the breakout box for you. Boasting just that single port for the One Connect box cable, the panel itself is very thin at just 0.43 inches deep, even thinner than the LG G5. This eliminates a cluster of cables streaming from the rear of the TV and helps it sit as flush to the wall as possible. The front of the screen is clean and minimalist and the rear is only dotted with the circular, built-in speakers. Controlling the Samsung S95F with a Samsung Watch Ty Pendlebury/CNET The Samsung S95F wants to bring back one of the biggest things of 2012: gesture control! Back then Samsung TVs had built-in cameras and you could wave at it to perform basic functions, even scroll through web pages! The technology died an ignominious death but the company is bringing it back anyway, making it more awkward in the process. This time around you need to own a Samsung Gear watch. To test the feature I put one on and tried to control the TV with a series of hand and arm gestures, such as a double wrist twist to activate the cursor. I found it to be inconsistent, particularly at tracking, and sometimes had to sweep my arm at full extension right across my body to get from one to the other side of the screen. The smart TV system of a Samsung S95F Ty Pendlebury/CNET The onboard smart TV systems of most televisions are pretty homogenous at this point and Samsung's can't be faulted for such consistency. The Samsung S95F home page consists of a series of categories on the left -- Samsung Account, Search, Ambient, Samsung Daily Plus Gaming Hub and Home. Home is the default and when displaying streaming services it features a series of relevant thumbnails. As one of the most popular smart TV platforms, because of the sheer number of Samsung TVs out there, it also has a range of streaming services and caters to gamers with Steam Link and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Ty Pendlebury/CNET Over the years, Samsung has pared down its remote to the bare minimum -- a wafer-shaped clicker powered by a solar panel on the back. I preferred the chunky and colorful remotes of old but you did have to put batteries in those. If you use your TV as a switch then the lack of an input button will likely rankle. You can navigate to the "Connected Devices" menu option but having a dedicated button makes the process a lot easier. Ty Pendlebury/CNET The TV comes with the company's SolarCell remote which, as its title suggests, is solar powered. For the price you may expect backlit buttons but its lack thereof is only disadvantageous until you learn the buttons. The biggest drawback for power users is its lack of an input button -- something the new LG remotes also dispense with. Meanwhile the clicker includes a built-in mic and USB-C charging -- for cloudy days, in the living room. Quantum Dots of Solace While the competitive LG G5 OLED debuted a new brightness-enhacing technology called "four stack," Samsung's 2025 QD-OLED TVs, including S95F, have stuck with Quantum Dots. The result may not be as bright as LG's technology, according to my own tests, but still boasts relatively accurate colors and a respectable 30% increase in brightness year-over-year. OLED developments have been a little muted in recent years but in 2025 there has been a noticeable jump in quality. OLED can finally keep up with the brightness of LCD while offering deeper levels of contrast. New advances such as LG's blue phosphor tech mean that future TVs promise to be even better. Unlike most high-end TVs, the S95F does not have Dolby Vision HDR, and while i don't think this is a big deal, completists may look to LG, Sony or even Panasonic instead. Connectivity is all housed in the One Connect external box and includes: Four HDMI 2.1 inputs 4K (165Hz max) 3 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C Optical digital audio output Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5.3 Ethernet Like most modern TVs, the S95F features a Gaming mode with its own dashboard, even if it lacks the added Boost mode of its LG competition. The S95F includes VRR support up to 165Hz, with the fastest rates only available with PCs. However all of the HDMI ports also feature 4K/120Hz so you can be indiscriminate about which port you plug your PC/gaming console into. High-end OLED comparison: LG G5 vs. Samsung S95F TV and movies I compared the Samsung against its biggest competitor, the LG G5, as well as a more affordable mini-LED LCD -- the Hisense U8QG -- and last year's Samsung S95D in a dark, theater-like environment. While there were differences in color saturation between the Samsung and LG, I found that in these tests the two TVs were pretty evenly matched. I started my comparisons by comparing the S95F to the G5 using the Spears and Munsil 4K Blu-ray benchmark, and found that the two TVs performed very similarly. The reds of tulips and strawberries on the Samsung were richer than the LG, while the scenes featuring green grass were conversely more saturated on the LG. Of the four TVs, unsurprisingly, it was the less-expensive Hisense which performed the poorest -- for instance, the U8QB crushed all of the white detail in a snow scene. Meanwhile, the S95D looked a little desaturated compared to the other three. In terms of black levels, it was the three OLEDs which popped, as expected, in the high contrast scenes of night and flowers on a black background. Although LCDs can approximate the almost-infinite black of OLED, there were still some minor blooming around the edges of the bright parts of the predominantly black screens on the Hisense. Next, I pulled up the opening sequence of the movie It. As Georgie descends into the basement (3.04) the older S95D exposed the greatest amount of detail next to the staircase, making the latticed wood of the stairs the most visible. This was followed by the S95F, which also uncovered more shadow detail than the G5. Lastly, while the Hisense's shadow detail was ok, there were some areas of "floating black" where the black area was more gray, an artifact of its LCD-based technology. Switching to Oppenheimer next, at the 1:51:24 mark I compared a shot of the New Mexico test site in the pre-dawn. On the Samsung S95F, I could see more of the mountains in the distance but this was offset by more banding in the night sky. The pinpricks of light, each representing spotlights, had a little more brightness on both Samsungs than the LG G5. While LG's Vivid mode shows the greatest light output, its Filmmaker mode, which I used in all my comparison testing, is much less bright. Indeed, the Samsung and LG's Filmmaker mode have similar outputs of around 2200 nits (see the light output table below). Finally, switching to 4K Blu-ray, it was during 1917's Chapter 13 where the shadow detail of the S95F proved itself. The scene opens with a close-up shot of Lance Corporal Schofield (George MacKay) as he awakens in a ruined building. The G5 looked a little washed out here with flat blacks, the S95F looked best with a more solid looking picture and it was able to reveal more details from his uniform. Bright lighting Whether you choose between the LG or the Samsung really depends on how important bright room performance is to you. If you want the best possible picture quality, with minimal distractions, then anti-reflective technology can be just as important as the panel itself. A lot of us are stuck with windows or overhead lights in unfortunate places, and not everyone watches TV at night with the lights off. Generally though, when sitting in front of the TVs, and with the overhead lights on, I found that the S95F was able to retain the contrast in dark/black screens and with zero reflections. The S95D was next best, but black was a little grayer in the light. The LG G5 was able to reflect details from the room including overhead lights and even myself(!) while I could almost use the quite-reflective Hisense to check my teeth for parsley. The Samsung S95F and the LG G5 offer two takes on how to minimize reflections. The Samsung's matte screen diffuses incoming light while the LG's slight gloss attempts to reduce reflectivity while also maximizing contrast. For LG, this approach does work with dynamic content. I found the G5 had better contrast in a lit room when watching Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. At 26.30, Spider-Man is lying in the rubble after the Super Collider explodes and while the Samsung looks fine, the LG's greater levels of contrast made this scene pop in a more impactful way. To test each TV's ability to ban reflections, I "torture tested" each one by shining my phone's flashlight a few inches from the screen. The S95F has a better antireflective coating than last year, and while the cellphone flashlight looked like a candle in the distance on the S95D, the S95F adds an additional layer of fog. The light was almost undetectable. The LG and Hisense, though, made these light sources identifiably cellphone-y. Light output in nits Brightest (HDR) Accurate color (HDR) Brightest (SDR) Accurate color (SDR) Samsung S95F 2150 2150 391 297 Hisense U8Q 4080 4070 4107 436 LG G5 2813 2297 1030 412 LG C5 1434 1187 480 288 TCL QM6K 655 584 644 644 Panasonic Z95A 1526 n/a n/a n/a TCL QM851 3183 3183 3084 1262 Hisense U8N 3175 3175 3168 1112 Roku Pro Series 1320 1320 1327 720 Gaming I tested the Samsung TV in 1080p and 4K HDR gaming modes, using Leo Bodnar's Lag testers, and found scores of 10.20ms and 9.67ms respectively. While the LG G5 had a slightly better 1080p score of 9.87ms, all of these lag times are undetectable when playing video games, which ideally should be under 20ms at the most. I next tested the TVs with a mix of platform gaming (Ori and the Will of the Wisps) and first person shooters including Doom Eternal and Call of Duty. As the Samsung doesn't support Dolby Vision, and they were all playing from the same Xbox Series X source, I set the Xbox to HDR10 mode. Perhaps surprisingly, it was the Samsung S95F which had the brightest images by a little, and it was also the most fun to game on, followed by the G5 and then the Hisense. The Samsung S95D had the worst looking game mode -- it was washed out and flat. Meanwhile, the G5 and the Hisense looked very similar, though when the Hisense wasn't set to game mode it had significant blur. Settings and picture mode notes TV manufacturers are on an AI-everything kick right now, and the S95F features an AI mode that is enabled by default. When you drill down into its settings, it only gives you two options -- AI Optimized or AI Customization (which despite the name isn't configurable). Changing the main mode to one of the other options, such as Movie or Filmmaker, lets you adjust settings and I found these modes were more accurate as well. Samsung S95 OLED test measurements Test Result Score Black luminance (0%) 0.000 Good Peak white luminance (SDR) 391 Average Avg. gamma (10-100%) 2.39 Average Avg. grayscale error (10-100%) 1.14 Good Dark gray error (30%) 1.44 Good Bright gray error (80%) 0.12 Good Avg. color checker error 1.06 Good Avg. saturation sweeps error 0.94 Good Avg. color error 3.65 Average 1080p/24 Cadence (IAL) Pass Good Input lag (Game mode) 9.69 Good HDR10 Black luminance (0%) 0.000 Good Peak white luminance (10% win) 2150 Good Gamut % UHDA/P3 (CIE 1976) 99.99 Good ColorMatch HDR error 1.90 Good Avg. color checker error 1.27 Good Input lag (Game mode, 4K HDR) 10.20 Good Portrait Displays Calman calibration software was used in this review. How We Test TVs
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Amazing summer gadgets, in the latest issue of T3!
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The new issue of T3 is here, and it's time to embrace the sunshine! Our ultimate summer tech guide will show you how to maximise your time in the great outdoors with the best summer gadgets. We've covered all the possible summer scenarios, whether you're at the beach, having a picnic in the countryside, or on a hike. Plus, keep your garden looking trim while you put your feet up with the best next-gen robot lawn mowers on test; check out how to clean up your tech spend with the eco gear guide; and now that it's here, we've got 5 reasons to buy the Switch 2. Get this issue in our iPad edition Read us on Android phones and tablets Read T3 and 100s of other top mags at Readly In the latest issue of T3, you'll find: Amazing summer gadgets – glorious kit to max your time in the great outdoors, from garden soirées to countryside picnics. Samsung S95F rated –The flagship OLED TV to own right now – we discover just how good it is (and it is good) The eco gear guide – find out how to clean up your tech spend The best next-gen robot lawn mowers on test – make your garden look immaculate without the effort this summer Workout from home – smart options for getting shredded at lunch Six superb noise-cancelling headphones tested – silence plane journeys and make your music sound superlative 5 reasons to buy the Switch 2 – plus the best upgrades for it And so much more! So discover all the transformative tech and cutting-edge gadgets you can get your hands on by subscribing to T3 today.
