- Matching (Score)
- Our verdict
- Competing TVs
- TV appearance
- Where to buy
- Contrast and black detail
- HDR effect quality
- Factory color reproduction
- Color reproduction after calibration
- Smoothness of tonal transitions
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
- Compatibility with PC
- Viewing angles
- TV efficiency during daytime
- TV features
- Apps
- Playing files from USB
- Sound
- Details about the matrix
SAMSUNG OLED S95F (QD-OLED) Review
S95F / FAT / FAE
Available screen sizes: 55”65”77”
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Panel type: QD-OLED Refresh rate: 165Hz Brand: SAMSUNG Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Tizen Model year: 2025
The Samsung S95F is Samsung's flagship OLED for 2025 – a model designed to showcase the brand's full potential in this segment. On board, we get a matte coating effectively reducing reflections, a QD-OLED panel delivering vibrant colours, and a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. This is a television that immediately sends a signal: we are talking about top-tier equipment. Are you curious about how it performed in our test? Welcome to the test!
SAMSUNG S95F - Our verdict
8.8
Overall rating
Samsung S95F is an excellent continuation and an improvement on last year's S95D model. Thanks to the QD-OLED panel, we receive a picture that captivates from the first minutes of viewing. The blacks are deep and natural, without any traces of backlighting, and the brightness of the new generation panel reaches levels that not long ago seemed beyond the reach of OLEDs. These values are high enough that the S95F can confidently be compared with the best Mini-LED screens – both in terms of HDR effect and in everyday use in strong daylight. After a slight adjustment of settings, the TV can offer reference image quality, creating a cohesive and cinematic experience. However, it is not just a screen for movie lovers, but also one of the absolute favourites for gamers. The 165 Hz panel with rapid response, input lag of just a few milliseconds, a full suite of gaming features – including VRR, ALLM and excellently implemented HGiG – along with four HDMI 2.1 ports make the S95F effortlessly meet the requirements of both next-gen console owners and PC gamers. It offers a range of capabilities that make the S95F one of the best gaming TVs on the market. Samsung has also taken care of practical details. The matte screen coating effectively eliminates reflections, ensuring that even in a bright living room, the picture remains clear and comfortable. The One Connect module organizes the cables, moving all connections to a separate box, which will be appreciated by anyone who likes to regularly juggle connected devices. The design of the TV is slim, elegant and well thought out – it is evident that this is a Super Premium class product that looks great in any interior. Of course, like any equipment, the S95F has its minor compromises, but at this level and completeness, it is easy to forget about them.
This is a TV that combines the best image quality with functionality and user comfort. Undoubtedly, it competes with the strongest rivals, and can confidently be regarded as one of the main contenders for the title of TV of the Year 2025.
Advantages
Perfect black and outstanding contrast
High brightness of the image
Amazing image quality after calibration
Ultra-fast QD-OLED 165 Hz panel
Best choice for gamers – full support for HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM, and HGiG, with input lag of just 5 ms (highest rating on the portal!)
Best reflection suppression thanks to the matte screen finish
Wide viewing angles without loss of quality – top level thanks to the QD-OLED panel
Intuitive and fast Tizen operating system with a rich set of features
Modern and elegant design
One Connect module for easy and aesthetic cable management
Disadvantages
No support for DTS:X (home theatre)
No USB recording from built-in tuners
Cherry black effect in very difficult lighting conditions
Movies and series in UHD quality9.3
Classic TV, YouTube9.3
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)9.1
Gaming on console10.0
TV as a computer monitor8.8
Watching in bright light7.1
Utility functions7.9
Apps8.7
Sound quality8.0
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SAMSUNG S95F - Competing TVs in this price range
SAMSUNG S95F - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (40Gbps) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Super Premium
Stand type: Central
Kolor ramki: Graphite
- Regulacja podstawy: stand-Fixed
- Montaż na płasko: Yes
- Akcesoria: accessories-Stand, accessories-OneConnect Box
At first glance, it's clear that the Samsung S95F is a top-of-the-line device. Its sleekness is the most impressive feature – looking from the side, the TV is just under 1 cm thick and literally looks like a giant, thin tablet. This is a distinguishing feature of the entire series that immediately grabs attention. The secret to such a slim design lies in the One Connect module. All components and connections have been moved to a separate box, allowing the screen to be mounted almost flat against the wall. However, it's important to remember that this effect can only be achieved by using Samsung's dedicated mount or a compatible VESA standard mount, which must be purchased separately.
If someone still doesn’t plan to wall-mount the TV (which we think would be a missed opportunity to utilise the potential of this slim design 😉), the package includes a sturdy metal stand. Interestingly, it also serves as a holder for the One Connect box – in this configuration, all the ports are conveniently located in a more traditional setup. If this is what the future of TV design looks like, then we fully support it.
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SAMSUNG S95F - Contrast and black detail
10/10
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Visibility of details in the lights:
The Samsung S95F with a QD-OLED panel shows that when it comes to blacks and contrast, it's hard to find anything better. Even the first test scenes prove that this television can achieve absolute black, while simultaneously delivering the tiniest points of light flawlessly. The effect is stunning – a star-filled sky looks as if it’s been directly transported from an observatory, and the film's darkness takes on depth and drama. Details in the shadows are preserved with reference-level accuracy, making home cinema viewing gain a new dimension.
SAMSUNG S95F - HDR effect quality
8.7/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 99.3%, Bt.2020: 79.7%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
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2044 nit
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2159 nit
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2167 nit
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2180 nit
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1427 nit
The new generation of QD-OLED panels in Samsung's S95F showcases its full potential, and the brightness results are simply astounding. In test film scenes, such as “Life of Pi” or “Sicario 2”, where smaller light elements appear – stars, the moon, or spotlights – the television managed to achieve over 2000 nits of brightness. This is a result that surpasses even most top Mini-LED models.
The secret lies in the technology itself – instead of a limited number of dimming zones like in Mini-LED televisions, here we have millions of glowing pixels, allowing the television to fully demonstrate its power without technological compromises. Of course, since it is still an organic panel, in scenes that are full-screen and flooded with white – like in the final sequence from The Meg – brightness drops to around 1400 nits. Nevertheless, the result remains excellent and definitely exceeds what any OLEDs, both QD-OLED and WOLED, have offered so far. The colour reproduction is also particularly noteworthy. Thanks to QD-OLED technology, the television achieves almost 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space and around 80% in BT.2020. These values make HDR images not only dazzling in brightness but also stunning in their range of colours.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
In true cinematic scenarios, not just on measurement panels, the Samsung S95F with a QD-OLED panel presents itself spectacularly. Thanks to its very high peak brightness, the HDR effect is clearly felt even in productions mastered to extreme values, such as Pan or Billy Lynn. The image maintains intensity and depth, and the highlights appear incredibly realistic. While there are some slight colour deviations that can be corrected with calibration, it’s hard to have any major complaints here. This is HDR in a form that will satisfy even the most demanding viewers.
HDR luminance chart:
Luminancja HDR
Luminance of RGB colors
Onboard the S95F, we find all the essential HDR formats – there's HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. The only missing one is Dolby Vision, but to be honest… with such brightness and such good picture adaptation, you don't really feel that loss. The differences between classic HDR10 and HDR10+ in everyday viewing are genuinely minimal. Sure, in extreme scenes, dynamic metadata can pull out extra details, but for most users, every HDR film will simply look fantastic. Samsung really did their homework here and there's no need to worry that something will look worse just because of the lack of "that one" technology. Well done!
Static HDR10
Dynamic: HDR10+
Factory color reproduction
7.2/10
The best picture mode straight out of the box is undoubtedly Filmmaker Mode – a mode that Samsung has been using for several years and which is intended to faithfully convey the creators' vision. In SDR content, its implementation is not bad, although some imperfections can be noticed. The image is slightly dimmed, and the screen has a subtle pinkish hue resulting from an excess of red and blue in the white balance. Colour errors remained at a level of 3–4 ΔE units – and for the uninitiated: a value above 3 is the threshold where the average human eye starts to notice differences.
Much bigger problems arise in HDR content, however. Here, the white balance was not as much of an issue – a slight excess of blue did not significantly hinder things. The problem became brightness management. In practice, the TV "blows out" the image too much, causing details in the blacks to completely disappear. The final effect was far from what was expected, and the colour errors in this mode became quite significant. It’s hard to say why such a design decision was made, but it was clear that the factory HDR settings do not allow this TV to showcase its full potential.
Color reproduction after calibration
9.4/10
After calibration, it was possible to make subtle adjustments to the white balance and significantly improve the image characteristics. In SDR content, the quality has become practically reference-level – most colour errors have dropped below a ΔE value of 1, which is the level at which the human eye can no longer perceive differences. This is a result that places the S95F among the absolute top TV models available on the market.
In HDR material, calibration also brought a significant improvement. The tendency of the TV to blow out the image was managed, as confirmed by the analysis of the EOTF curve. There is still a slight tendency to brighten the entire scene or occasional loss of detail in the blacks, but this does not significantly affect the overall perception. After calibration, the S95F shows its full potential and can be regarded as one of the best TVs on the market!
SAMSUNG S95F - Smoothness of tonal transitions
8.9/10
The Samsung S95F with a QD-OLED panel handles tonal transitions really well. It's hard to find any serious issues here – the colour gradation is smooth, and the image looks natural. Only in very dark scenes and shades close to black can you notice some slight imperfections, but they don't matter much during everyday viewing. The overall impression is that the fluidity of transitions is at a very high level and doesn't distract the viewer's attention.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
7.5/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
Samsung S95F offers a noise reduction feature that smooths tonal transitions. It works very effectively, but in practice, it can be too aggressive. Materials of lower quality – e.g. older recordings or videos from YouTube – become soft and plastic when it is enabled, resembling an image digitally smoothed in graphic software. Unfortunately, the natural film grain, which often adds authenticity to the image, disappears in the process. Fortunately, the television does not lose too much fine detail, e.g. in skin textures or environmental elements. Therefore, this feature is best used judiciously – depending on preferences, one can achieve a smooth but less natural image or one that is truer to the original. In our opinion, the most universal choice is the “Standard” setting.
Image scaling performs significantly better. The television handles lower resolution materials well – even 576p content looks quite decent, though slight blockiness can be observed. Overall, the effect is very good, although it slightly trails behind what Sony Bravia 8 (II) or LG G5 can achieve. It’s also worth mentioning a small imperfection of the S95F – in older materials, overscan may occur, causing a slight trimming of the left edge of the image.
SAMSUNG S95F - Blur and motion smoothness
9/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 165Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: Yes
BFI function 60Hz: Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
BFI function 120Hz: No
Brightness drop with BFI: 50%
The Samsung S95F excels in motion fluidity, presenting phenomenal performance. The panel operates at a native resolution of 4K with a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz, and when combined with QD-OLED organic technology, it delivers incredible results. Sports and games look sensational – the picture is fast, dynamic, and very natural. Additionally, the built-in motion smoother and blur reduction system allow you to customise the character of the image to your own preferences. You can opt for a more 'framey' effect with visible film texture or a smooth, cinematic spectacle. Every viewer will find a setting that suits them.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Blur (BFI function enabled):
Image flickers in this mode
Smużenie (4K@165Hz):
And what about motion blur? Essentially, this paragraph could be non-existent – after all, it's OLED. The organic matrix reacts instantly, and our "ufo" test just confirmed that. No blurs, no smudges, no problems. This is one of those moments when you can see how OLED technology demonstrates its superiority over LCD.
Samsung also has something we always praise it for – the Game Motion Plus mode, which is a smoother dedicated not to films, but to games (as the name suggests). Thanks to it, titles with a lower frame rate look much smoother than usual, which can dramatically improve gaming comfort.
SAMSUNG S95F - Console compatibility and gaming features
9.6/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 165Hz
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
No
- Correct implementation of HGIG:
Yes
- 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
- 1440p@120Hz:
Yes
- 4K@120Hz:
Yes
- Game bar:
Yes
The same advantages of low motion blur and excellent motion fluidity characteristic of OLED panels are just the beginning, as the Samsung S95F has been designed with gamers in mind. The manufacturer has equipped it with four HDMI 2.1 ports – though limited to a bandwidth of 40 Gb/s, in practice, this has no impact on compatibility with consoles or PCs. We get a full package of gaming features: variable refresh rate (VRR), automatic game mode (ALLM), as well as a very well-implemented HGiG standard, ensuring that HDR titles look as the creators intended. This is complemented by Game Bar – a clear settings hub, where with one motion, we can preview and change all key image parameters. The proprietary motion smoother Game Motion Plus also deserves praise, as it can smooth out animation, which is especially useful in productions running at 60 frames, where stability is not always exemplary. While there is no support for Dolby Vision in games, it’s hard to consider this a serious drawback – Samsung compensates with other solutions. This is one of the best, if not the best, gaming TVs available on the market today.
SAMSUNG S95F - Input lag
10/10
The input lag on the S95F is at a level where it’s hard to even talk about lag. 5 ms at 120 Hz content means there’s no space for hesitation between pressing a button and the response on the screen. It’s pure immediacy. And if someone’s worried about the 60 Hz mode – don’t stress, there we’re talking about 10 ms, which is still a figure that places the TV in the absolute top tier and gives no reason for complaints.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 10 ms | 2160p60: 9 ms | |
| 1080p120: 5 ms | 2160p120: 5 ms | |
| 2160p60: 10 ms | ||
| 2160p120: 5 ms |
SAMSUNG S95F - Compatibility with PC
8.8/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 5ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: RGB
Max refresh rate: 165Hz
G-Sync: Yes
S95F with a QD-OLED panel is a true magnet for PC gamers. The 165 Hz refresh rate combined with virtually negligible input lag and full support for G-Sync and FreeSync means the TV functions like a top-tier monitor. Dynamic action games, shooters, and racing games gain fluidity and responsiveness that are hard to find in competing models. When working with text, you may notice a subtle rainbow halo around letters, characteristic of the sub-pixel layout of QD-OLED, but thanks to proper handling of chroma 4:4:4, everything remains readable and does not interfere with everyday use.
SAMSUNG S95F - Viewing angles
9.8/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 11%
Samsung S95F with a QD-OLED panel currently offers some of the best viewing angles on the market. Whether we're sitting directly in front or off to the side of the couch, the picture remains consistent – colours don't lose their intensity, and contrast doesn't degrade. It's a screen that's hard to find a weak point in this category.
SAMSUNG S95F - TV efficiency during daytime
7.1/10
Matrix coating: Matte
Reflection suppression: Very Good
Black levels during daytime: Poor
One of the biggest distinguishing features of the Samsung S95F compared to its competitors is the matte screen coating. This solution performs best on the market in terms of reducing reflections and glare – the image remains clear even in a brightly lit living room. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the characteristics of the QD-OLED panel come with a certain compromise. Under intense lighting, black can brighten, taking on a cherry black hue, which affects color saturation. On the other hand, the brightness of the panel, reaching around 700 nits in SDR mode, is fully sufficient for the TV to perform flawlessly in typical daylight conditions.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
SAMSUNG OLED S95F (QD-OLED): 671 cd/m2
SAMSUNG S95F - TV features
7.9/10
System: Tizen
System performance: Very Good
- HDMI inputs: 0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 40Gbps
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): No
- Recording programming: No
- Picture in Picture (PiP): Yes
- RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): RF
- Backlit remote control: No
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV: Yes
- Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker: Yes
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Wyszukiwanie głosowe: Yes
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
SmartTV in S95F: Tizen
Compared to the competition, the Samsung S95F not only shines with its picture quality but also shows that smart features can be really well thought out. Tizen runs very quickly, doesn’t hang up, and gives the impression that everything is at your fingertips – from AirPlay to simple voice search, which works even when the remote goes missing. Admittedly, the system isn't open like Android, but to be honest, very few will notice any shortcomings here – there are plenty of apps, and additional features like integration with SmartThings only enhance the feeling of completeness.
Classic features of S95F
Interestingly, Samsung reminds us that a television is still a television. Therefore, alongside the modern gadgets, we also find the classics – PiP, teletext, and the option to pair headphones via Bluetooth. There’s no recording to USB from DVB-T/T2 tuners, but instead, we get a remote that can also manage the Canal+ decoder and other devices in the living room. And the cherry on top is the One Connect module – all connections in a separate box, making connecting devices no longer an extreme sport.
SAMSUNG S95F - Apps
8.7/10
SAMSUNG S95F - Playing files from USB
8.4/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
The built-in player in the S95F does the job – movies and music start without a hitch, so it's more than enough for everyday use. The trouble starts when we expect complete compatibility with what the manufacturer claims. Not all photo formats work, and HEIC files simply refuse to cooperate. However, for most people, this won't be an issue – for basic applications, such a player performs flawlessly.
SAMSUNG S95F - Sound
8/10
82dB
Maximum volume
Supported codecs
(TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
The built-in speakers of the S95F can be surprisingly good – they sound pleasant and clear, and despite the slim design of the TV, it's hard to say the audio is flat. Sure, there could be more bass, but that’s a natural compromise with such a thin casing. For everyday watching of movies or series, the set works excellently. Those who enjoy stronger experiences should consider a soundbar – preferably one with Q-Symphony support. Then the TV speakers and the Samsung soundbar work together.
Acoustic Measurements:
82dBC (Max)
75dBC
SAMSUNG S95F - Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: T-RSMFDEUC-0090-104 2.5, E2500007, BT-S
Panel uniformity:
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