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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.
Tom's Guide
21-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Samsung OLED TVs are set to get even thinner — here's how
Just when you thought OLED TVs couldn't get any thinner, new developments in OLED engineering have made even thinner panels a distinct Display — display-makers of some of the best OLED TVs you can buy — recently showed off the UT One OLED display at Computex 2005, and its wafer-thin profile is turning heads. According to a report from FlatpanelsHD, the UT One OLED display measures in at just 0.6mm, which is almost as thin as most credit cards. To put this into TV terms, consider Samsung's latest flagship OLED, the Samsung S95F, whose panel is about 11mm at its thickest point. Beyond the fact that this type of display is futuristic and cool-looking, Samsung Display reports that its UT One OLED display is both 30% lighter and 30% more energy efficient than traditional OLED displays. UT One OLED display is reportedly 30% lighter and 30% more energy efficient than traditional OLED displays. Samsung Display says production of the UT One display will begin in 2026, but don't expect Samsung's 2026 OLED TV lineup to be a part of the wave of new displays. In all likelihood, smaller-sized devices (like laptops and tablets) will see UT One OLED integration first before it scales up to TVs. Nevertheless, with so many recent developments in OLED engineering, it's an exciting time to imagine the not-so-far-off future of OLED TVs. LG Display recently announced that it's entering the mass-production phase of blue PHOLED display technology, which has taken years to develop and promises better energy efficiency, too, among other benefits. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. If you squint, it's not hard to see an entirely different landscape for OLED TVs in just a few years time.
Tom's Guide
20-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Samsung OLED TVs are about to get even better for gaming — here's how
Samsung OLED TVs are already among the best TVs you can buy, but they're about to get even better for dedicated gamers. According to a FlatpanelsHD, the brand just announced that Nvidia G-Sync compatibility is coming to its 2025 OLED TV lineup, including the recently released Samsung S95F flagship. Nvidia G-Sync is a proprietary technology that synchronizes the refresh rate of a display with a device's frame rate. In doing so, it minimizes visual artifacts like screen tearing and stutter, thereby allowing for much smoother gameplay. If this tech sounds familiar, that's because it operates similarly to Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), a standardized version of the technology, as well as FreeSync, AMD's proprietary version of it. The feature is important for gamers who use their TV as a monitor for high-end PCs that tap Nvidia GPUs. While neither the Xbox Series X or the PS5 Pro are G-Sync-compatible, the feature is important for gamers who use their TV as a monitor for high-end PCs that tap Nvidia GPUs. Using a TV like the Samsung S95F for PC gaming would also allow users to take advantage of the TV's 165Hz native refresh rate. Even the aforementioned consoles max out at 4K/120Hz. Currently, only a handful of TVs are officially certified by Nvidia as being G-Sync compatible, but this includes LG-branded OLED TVs like the recently released LG C5 as well as the brand's flagship, the LG G5 OLED. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. While an official timetable has not been made public, according to Samsung, the flagship S95F will be the first of its OLED TVs to receive G-Sync compatibility in an upcoming firmware update sometime in the coming months. Samsung's other 2025 OLED TVs — the mid-range S90F and the entry-level S85F — are set to receive the update sometime later this year. If you consider yourself a dedicated gamer and were holding out to buy one of the best OLED TVs this year, I would consider this another possible point in Samsung's favor. However, if you do most (or all) of your gaming on a console, G-Sync compatibility probably doesn't need to be at the top of your wish list.
Tom's Guide
18-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
LG G4 vs Samsung S95F: Which flagship OLED TV is worth the money?
The G4 is one of the best OLED TVs LG has ever made, and because it debuted in 2024, it's now heavily discounted. With incredible QD-OLED performance and ample features, the Samsung S95F is sure to be one of the year's best TVs. It's brand new, though, so it costs more than the LG G4. When folks come to me and ask for advice about buying a top-shelf TV, I always start with the same question: 'How important is it for you to buy a brand-new TV?' It's tempting to break the bank on one of the year's best TVs, but for many people, saving money on a year-old model is a far better option. Take this year, for instance. When all's said and done, the newly released Samsung S95F is sure to be one of the best OLED TVs of 2025. But right now, the 2024 LG G4 OLED is every bit as good as it was when it debuted. Critically, it's also way less expensive than the newer S95F. If you're stuck between the two, fear not: I've spent a ton of time testing and watching both of these flagship OLED TVs, and I'm here to break down all of their similarities and differences. LG G4 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 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 NQ4 AI Gen3 When their specs are compared side by side, it's easy to see that these two OLEDs have a lot in common. Both the G4 and the S95F come in 55-, 65-, 77- and 83-inch models (though the G4 is also available in a mind-blowingly big 97-inch version). Additionally, each model offers a full suite of four high-bandwidth, HDMI 2.1-compatible ports. This makes them perfect for dedicated gamers and A/V enthusiasts. One important distinction lies with their respective HDR support. Like all Samsung TVs currently on the market, the S95F does not support Dolby Vision, a popular, proprietary HDR format. 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 streaming titles and Blu-ray discs on the S95F, but the picture will fall back to standard HDR10. In other words, the S95F won't be taking full advantage of Dolby Vision's efforts to replicate the creator's intent. Like all LG OLEDs, the G4 supports Dolby Vision (though it leaves off HDR10+ support). For most people, Dolby Vision is the better format to have on hand, as it remains the most popular. To learn more about Dolby Vision, check out our guide to whether or not you need Dolby Vision at all. Both TVs make use of a pedestal-style stand rather than a pair of feet. Fortunately, each stand design offers enough headroom for a dedicated soundbar. Thanks to the sleek nature of OLED display technology, both the G4 and the S95F showcase wildly thin panels. Of the two, however, the S95F is a touch thinner. The biggest difference between their designs involves their inputs. The G4 houses all of its connectivity options in an L-shaped cutout on the pack of the panel. The S95F leverages Samsung's One Connect Box, which connects to the panel with a single cable and can be placed anywhere within the TV's surrounding area. Your mileage may vary, but I appreciate the S95F's added flexibility. If you have a particular home theater setup that would benefit from the One Connect Box, the S95F will treat you well. When it comes to remote controls, things aren't as cut and dry. I absolutely adore the Samsung Solar Cell remote, which charges an internal lithium-ion battery by way of indoor and outdoor lighting. It's very convenient. However, the super-slim Solar Cell remote doesn't feature a dedicated input button, and I find that to be a bit of a headache when it comes to changing inputs on the fly. The G4 is paired with last-year's version of LG's Magic Remote. Conveniently, it does feature an input-selection button, but it's also large and not nearly as convenient as the Solar Cell remote. 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. 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 G4 Samsung S95F SDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 358 267 Delta-E (lower is better) 1.4 1.2 HDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 1,487 2,138 UHDA-P3 Gamut Coverage 97.17% 99.97% Rec. 2020 Gamut Coverage 72.91% 90.26% Input latency (milliseconds) 9.2 9.2 While both of these TVs benefit from the perfect black levels and pixel-level dimming that we've come to expect from OLED displays, the S95F is significantly brighter than the G4 when it comes to HDR content. In a nutshell, this means that specular highlights (small, concentrated areas of brightness) will pop more on the S95F. And, when you're dealing with the self-emissive nature of OLED displays, this pop will go a long way towards the picture looking more realistic. While watching SDR content (like basic cable and most streaming content), the G4 provides a brighter overall picture. That said, it's not significantly brighter under these circumstances, so you can probably set that aside for now. The S95F offers some of the best color we're likely to see in 2025. Here's some good news: Each of these TVs arrives with incredible out-of-the-box accuracy in their respective Filmmaker modes. You probably won't feel compelled to calibrate them professionally, which will save you money. However, when it comes to color volume, the S95F is far and away the better competitor. You can see this reflected in their Rec.2020 color gamut results. In fact, the S95F offers some of the best color we're likely to see in 2025 — it's that good. This mostly has to do with the fact that the S95F is equipped with quantum dots, which allow for brighter, purer color than what the G4's WOLED display is capable of. Both of these OLED TVs deliver an accurate, jaw-dropping picture, particularly in HDR. If you're chasing the best possible picture, though, the S95F is the better pick. Its superior highlight brightness and next-level color volume make for a truly immersive experience. Winner: Samsung S95F Neither LG's webOS or Samsung's Tizen OS are my smart platform of choice, but they'll get you through your day if you opt to use them on a regular basis. I find the S95F's user interface to be more cluttered than the G4's, but both software suites are fine for most people. On the gaming side of things, there aren't very many specs separating the two. 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. However, if you want to leverage one of these OLEDs as a monitor for high-end PC gaming, the S95F's native refresh rate of 165Hz is slightly better than the G4's 144Hz. Both can handle the 4K/120Hz cap of current-generation consoles like the Xbox Series X and the PS5 Pro. The most noteworthy missing feature on the S95F is, of course, Dolby Vision. I imagine that most folks shopping in the top-shelf price bracket have already made peace with Samsung's decision not to back Dolby Vision HDR. Still, it's a significant blow to A/V enthusiasts who'd like to put together a complete home theater setup. In fact, I'd wager that the S95F's lack of Dolby Vision will ultimately matter to more people than the various AI-based features that S95F exclusively claims. Were it not for a lack of Dolby Vision, this category would come down to a draw. Instead, the LG G4 has the edge when it comes to features. Winner: LG G4 LG G4 Samsung S95F Specs (25) 24 24 Design (25) 21 23 Performance (25) 24 25 Features (25) 24 23 Total Score (100) 93 95 One glance at the scorecard and the closeness of this match-up is clear. But one factor we haven't considered yet is maybe the most important of all: price. After spending countless hours with each of these TVs, I'm confident in saying the Samsung S95F is the better overall performer. Its quantum dot-enhanced color, together with its sensational HDR highlight brightness, make for a sensational visual spectacle. But there's no running away from its price. Right now, the 65-inch Samsung S95F is $3,299, and unfortunately, this is too rich for the vast majority of shoppers. This is where my shop-for-a-year-old TV advice comes into play. By comparison, the 65-inch LG G4 is just $2,000 right now. A TV that's just about as good as the S95F for $1,300 less feels like a pretty killer deal to me. (Plus, you'll land Dolby Vision support, if that matters to you.) If you're looking to splash out on one of the best TVs money can buy and you don't mind dropping $3,000 or more for the privilege, the Samsung S95F is a slam-dunk choice. It's eye-wateringly expensive, but it looks incredible and it's stuffed with features for gaming and beyond. Of course, if you're set on the Samsung, maybe wait a year.
Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Telegraph
Samsung S95F review: The best OLED TV for bright rooms
This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service. What is the Samsung S95F? Samsung pushed QLED as the top technology for TVs until it abruptly changed direction in 2022. When it did so, it took everything it had learnt about Quantum Dots – which bring colour and vibrancy to its TVs – and put it into its considerable expertise with OLED panels, with jaw-dropping results. In 2024, Samsung made a bold move with the Samsung S95D, by introducing a glare-free panel. The Samsung S95F – the F indicating that it's a 2025 model – updates its precursor, boosting the display skills further as it vies to be the best OLED TV you can buy. This is a high-end QD-OLED that's designed to compete with the LG G5, to win the hearts of home cinema fans. That anti-gloss display, combined with high brightness, aims to address OLED's biggest drawback, which is peak brightness when compared to Mini-LED TVs. It sits alongside a slightly lesser sibling, the Samsung S90F, which (amongst other things) doesn't offer the One Connect Box, has a lower spec sound system and doesn't have the glare free finish to the screen, but comes in at a slightly lower price. JUMP TO: How we test TVs I tested the Samsung S95F at home over the course of three weeks, using it to watch a full range of content, from regular broadcast TV, to Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. I tested most of the major streaming services, gaming features and hooked-up a range of external devices. I was interested in the design and build quality, how easy the TV was to set up and get started with, as well as how easy it was to change the settings on the fly to tweak the picture. I looked at how Samsung's technology made the TV better and how that came through in the picture and the sound. I tested the connections and how it fitted into a wider ecosystem of Samsung devices to test the extensive feature set that it offers. I also tested it with and without a Samsung soundbar. Why you can trust Telegraph Recommended Our tech experts continuously conduct in-depth, independent, real-world tests, scoring devices against pre-set testing metrics and industry benchmarks, so we can deliver definitive and comprehensive buying advice. Telegraph Recommended reviews are never shared with product manufacturers before publication, we don't accept payment in exchange for positive reviews, nor do we allow brands to pay for placement in our articles. Visit our Who We Are page to learn more. Design and technology Score: 9/10 Samsung has a significant trick up its sleeve when it comes to designing TVs. On its top models it uses the One Connect Box. This is a separate box that handles the power and all the connections for the TV, leaving just one cable to run to the TV itself, which is great for those wall-mounting it. The result is that the TV is just 11mm thick, a real statement design with eight speakers aligned across the rear, which looks great. The central stand makes it look like the TV is floating and you can attach the One Connect Box to this stand if you choose, but otherwise, that One Connect Box can go elsewhere, like in a cupboard. There's no shortage of premium design in that sense: this model looks smarter than the Samsung QN900F, the 8K model that I recently reviewed. The central pedestal stand means that you don't need a huge piece of furniture to accommodate it (if you're not wall-mounting it), although unlike the Panasonic Z95A, it doesn't offer any swivel to adjust the angle once placed on a stand. The bezel around the exterior of the display is minimal, while there are two remotes in the box, as is standard for Samsung. One is an old-fashioned remote with lots of buttons, the other a slimline remote offering solar charging, with just the basic controls. The Samsung S95F features a new processor for 2025, the NQ4 AI Gen3. This is an uptick over the 2024 model, offering more power across the board, including a jump in the AI (artificial intelligence) power available. This AI is used to enhance the picture in real-time, with an AI Mode available as a catch-all enhancement for both picture and sound, and a couple of other features. The Samsung S95F has a 4K QD-OLED display. That means that the colours are boosted by Quantum Dots, while the illumination is coming from organic light emitting diodes. The advantage that OLED offers over LED technologies is that each individual pixel can be turned off, so control of the light is incredibly precise. This is the reason that OLED is famed for delivering absolute blacks and stunning contrast, because it can turn off elements when no light is needed. That means huge dynamic range, expert delivery of dark scenes and when called upon, piercing highlights. The brightness (nits) of the Samsung S95F has increased over the S95D meaning that it's capable of even punchier highlights. This works in tandem with the anti-reflection screen, so watching this television in a room with windows when the sunlight is streaming in, presents no problem. Under strong light the display will look more grey than black, but most glossy-finished rivals would look more like a mirror in such situations. It's also true that some will prefer the conventional glossy finish, especially when viewing in a light controlled room – but in a bright room, the S95F is the master. I watched The Batman – a notoriously dark film – and found that the S95F presented it very nicely, taking full advantage of that amazing contrast. Not only that, but I was watching in HD, so it was upscaled to make those highlights sharper and ensure dark areas didn't just turn into mush. Switching to No Time To Die on Ultra HD Blu-ray, the screen really showed off its skills, rewarding me with rich immersive scenes, dazzling colours and a chance to present adept motion handling. While most motion is expertly handled, I think it's enhanced by switching the picture clarity settings to custom and taking things down a notch. Again, personal preference, but Samsung gives you the power to make these minor adjustments. There's an AI Mode that's designed to enhance the viewing experience. Typically it makes things brighter and for some content that's fine, but in some cases you'll lose a lot of detail. An early evening supper in Andor Season 2 sees the sky brightened and losing all definition with AI Mode on, so if you do use it, be aware you might be missing the bigger picture, literally. There's no support for Dolby Vision as is standard for a Samsung TV, but there's more HDR10+ content appearing all the time (Netflix is now full of it), so you won't feel like you're missing out too much. Purists might find themselves turning to the LG G5 instead (the biggest next-gen OLED rival to the Samsung S95F), but we're talking about two exceptionally capable TVs here. Sound Score: 9/10 The Samsung S95F is equipped with a 70W sound system, with eight visible speakers running across the rear of the TV. Visually, these are a delight, but for many people, their primary task will be to reflect off whatever is behind the TV, namely the wall. They are arranged in a 4.2.2 channel configuration, meaning that you have four channels for the main sound, two for bass and two for height. Aside from the visible speakers on the back of the TV, there are also speakers set in the sides and towards the top of the rear of the TV to add width and height. That all works rather well, with some immersion coming from that configuration as well as successful positioning of sounds on the screen so they appear to come from where you'd expect. There's respectable bass, but when I fired up the wedding party scene in Andor Season 2 (The Harvest), I found myself wishing for a little more oomph. The S95F supports Samsung's Q-Symphony system where it will work in tandem with a connected Samsung soundbar. I tested it with the Samsung Q990F and found it to be a delight – I can't recommend that pairing enough. One interesting feature is the option to have 'standard sound' or 'amplify'. Amplify clearly sounds richer, so it's hard to see why 'standard' even remains an option. As a TV without a pronounced soundbar it's rather good, but for any home cinema fan, adding a more comprehensive sound system would be advised. Operating system The Samsung S95F runs Tizen OS, which is Samsung's TV operating system. Like other parts of the Samsung ecosystem, it's backed by 7-years of software updates, which beats LG's commitment by 2 years. Tizen is all encompassing and absolutely loaded with features, but there's a couple of things it could do better. I found that opening the Disney+ app was always slow and I also don't think the UI handles recommendations and resumption very well. As you scroll down the page there are many rows of content, but it's not what you've been watching, it's just stuff. There's a 'now playing' window which potentially hooks you back in, but more often than not I'd be navigating to the app to continue watching. Sometimes the interface gets a little confused too: if you've been watching something in HDR, it's nice and bright, but when you scroll off the 'now playing' window, it will drop back to SDR, which is a little jarring. I wish it would just be consistent. I also found it would occasionally switch to my Blu-ray player and play the disc, often when I'd just finished watching something else, which feels a little like a bug. The streaming apps work well enough however and although the best streaming devices also offer great performance, native apps tend to handle things like frame rate matching better from the TV directly. Setting up the software side of the TV is a breeze thanks to the SmartThings app. If you're a Samsung phone user this will be familiar, but it makes it really easy to sign in and get connected, without using an on-screen keyboard. You can also then control the TV and tweak the settings from your phone if you want to. Access to Alexa (or Bixby, but that's not worth using) is on board too, although the Alexa experience isn't as comprehensive as it is on an Amazon Fire TV. Gaming Score: 9/10 Samsung is serious about gaming and having a huge OLED display to do it on is a pleasure. There are four HDMI 2.1 connections, meaning you have support for 4K 120Hz gaming from the latest consoles, while it offers features like low latency mode and variable refresh rate to support PC gamers too, who can also benefit from 4K 165Hz support for super-smooth action. Samsung's Game Mode can automatically turn on when you power up your console with low lag input so you feel like you're part of the action and not a fraction behind. This is all supported by a Game Bar, which you can pop-up to make tweaks on the fly, as well as checking that you're getting the settings you expect. This also supports the Game Hub, which is well specified, offering access to the Xbox app (for console-free gaming), as well as services like Nvidia GeForce Now and Amazon's Luna. The Game Mode screen settings are a little overwrought, but once I started playing, I found myself addicted to its rich and vibrant visuals. Technical specifications The closest practical rival to the Samsung S95F is the LG G5, the company's 2025 flagship models and one of the best 4K TVs you can buy. Samsung and LG go head-to-head offering two different approaches to OLED, with Samsung choosing QD-OLED and LG using what's called W-OLED. LG's evolution in 2025 is to stack the OLED panels for increased brightness, in what's called a Primary RGB Tandem OLED display. Should you buy the Samsung S95F? The Samsung S95F is a flagship television by any measure. It offers a premium design and build, a connected and fully-featured user experience and sound that's better than many TVs. But it's the picture quality – especially when using it in brighter conditions – that really comes through. The anti-glare display is unique and while it might divide opinion, it doesn't take away from the great performance you'll get. It's an expensive TV and there are some areas of the user experience that could be better, like updating the home screen experience with integration into streaming services for better resumption. Yes, if: No, if: Samsung S95F FAQs What are the main improvements in the Samsung S95F compared to the previous S95D model? The Samsung S95F offers a brighter display than the S95D so it can deliver better highlights in HDR. The new glare-free screen is designed to maintain colour better in bright conditions. It also increases the frame rate support to 165Hz over 144Hz of the previous model. There's been a slight change to the user interface too, with the introduction of an AI Mode designed to boost the appearance of content and the redesign of how the settings are displayed on-screen. How bright is the Samsung S95F's QD-OLED panel? Samsung has said that the S95F is its brightest TV ever, brighter than the S95D from 2024. Samsung told me that the peak brightness of the S95F is 2,000 nits. Is the price of the Samsung S95F in line with other high-end 4K TVs? Yes, the Samsung S95F sits in the same ballpark as other premium 4K OLED TVs. It's priced close to the LG G5. If you're budget is incredibly tight, then finding a TV for under £500 might be better for you. Does the S95F come with the One Connect Box? Yes it does. The One Connect Box is separated from the screen itself, which allows for great flexibility when installing. This option is only available on Samsung's top TV models, with those screens lower down the price ladder losing this particular feature – like the S90F for example.
