Samsung S95C 65" · US model
QD-OLED · 65" · 2023
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
QD-OLED · Glare-Free · One Connect
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95C 65" · US model lands at 93 and Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" at 95. That puts Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung S95C 65" · US model if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" if…
- ✓Best anti-glare finish ever
- ✓QD-OLED color volume
- ✓One Connect box
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" leads on picture (97 vs 93).
Gaming
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" leads on gaming (96 vs 89).
Smart platform
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" leads on smart (84 vs 82).
Value for money
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" more score per dollar ($3,399 vs $4,124).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung S95C 65" · US model | Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Size | 65" | 65″ |
| Refresh | 120Hz | ▲ 144Hz |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| HDR | — | HDR10+, HLG |
| HDMI | — | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
Samsung S95C 65" · US model
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
- +Best anti-glare finish ever
- +QD-OLED color volume
- +One Connect box
- −No Dolby Vision
- −Anti-glare layer softens darks slightly
- −Tizen ads
FAQ: Samsung S95C 65" · US model vs Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
Which is better, Samsung S95C 65" · US model or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"? +
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung S95C 65" · US model worth the price? +
At $4,124, Samsung S95C 65" · US model delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in picture.
Is Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,399, Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Samsung S95C 65" · US model or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for picture quality, Samsung S95C 65" · US model or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"? +
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" — leads on picture (97 vs 93). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung S95C 65" · US model or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"? +
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" — leads on gaming (96 vs 89). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.