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When deciding between the Samsung Frame Series and the Samsung S95C, consider the following tradeoffs: The Samsung Frame Series is more affordable and functions well in bright rooms with good reflection handling, but it has a lower overall picture quality and is not ideal for dark room viewing due to its weaker contrast and black uniformity. The Samsung S95C, on the other hand, will cost more but offers superior picture quality, making it excellent for movies and dark room viewing with perfect black levels and a wide viewing angle. However, it might not be as bright as the Frame Series, which can affect its performance in very sunny rooms. For gaming, the S95C also provides a better experience with higher response times and lower input lag. If sound is a key factor, the S95C has better built-in speakers. When considering the type of content watched, if it's more diverse, including movies, gaming, and sports, the S95C offers improvements across the board. Ultimately, if you prioritize picture quality and a wide range of content viewing, the S95C is a superior choice, but if budget and performance in bright rooms are more important, the Frame Series may better suit your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) 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 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
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
9.5
7.75/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
9.4
7.75/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C OLED offers superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are vital for an excellent movie-watching experience, especially in dark scenes where these features enhance depth and detail. The Samsung Frame Series LCD, although stylish and customizable to blend with room decor, lacks the advanced local dimming and black uniformity that greatly benefit movie and cinematic TV viewing, leading to a fair performance in comparison.
Sports
6.8
8.7
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) delivers better performance when watching sports due to its OLED technology, which provides faster response times and better motion processing, leading to clearer images during fast action. In contrast, the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has lesser capabilities in these areas, and while it handles reflections decently, its viewing angles and gray uniformity are not as good as the S95C, which could affect the viewing experience from different seating positions and with varied content on screen.
Gaming
7.8
10.0
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has excellent response time and the best input lag, making it good for gaming on a 120Hz LCD screen, which is quite responsive for most games. The Samsung S95C (OLED), however, has both best response time and input lag on a faster 144Hz OLED screen, offering a superior gaming experience with smoother motion and quicker onscreen action response.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
9.4
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is rated excellent in color gamut, which enables richer and wider range of colors, vital for cartoons & animation; additionally, it has superior color volume, enhancing the depth and vividness of colors. Meanwhile, the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) still performs very well with colors out of the box due to a good color gamut, but it does not match the OLED's breadth of colors nor its color volume.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
9.1
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) provides very good upscaling and SDR brightness, allowing for clear picture quality while watching news and TV programs, even though it lacks local dimming, which affects contrast quality. On the other hand, the Samsung S95C (OLED), with superior colors out of the box and a wide color gamut, offers excellent image vividness and contrast for the same content, supported by its inherent OLED technology benefits, including perfect black levels and local dimming capabilities.
Bright Room
7.3
9.0
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) outperforms the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) in bright rooms due to having better handling of reflections and higher HDR brightness, making it excellent for well-lit environments. Although both have a very good SDR brightness, the S95C also offers a higher color volume and wider color gamut, which contributes to it providing a better overall viewing experience in sunny rooms compared to the Frame Series.
Cost
$1,398
$1,579
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,398 and the Samsung S95C (OLED) costs $1,579.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | Samsung S95C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,398 | $1,579 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN55LS03B | QN55S95C | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 27.9" x 48.7" x 1" | 27.8" x 48.2" x 0.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.3" x 48.7" | 30.4" x 48.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 37.3 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 400 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 70 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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