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Samsung S95C 77" · US model — QD-OLED · 77" · 2023
Samsung

Samsung S95C 77" · US model

QD-OLED · 77" · 2023

93
/ 100
From $4,949
VS
Samsung S95D 55" · US model wins by 2
Samsung S95D 55" · US model — QD-OLED · 55" · 2024
Samsung

Samsung S95D 55" · US model

QD-OLED · 55" · 2024

95
/ 100
From $3,399
Specdex verdict

Samsung S95D 55" · US model takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95C 77" · US model lands at 93 and Samsung S95D 55" · US model at 95. That puts Samsung S95D 55" · US model ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung S95C 77" · US model if…

  • ✓Strong HDR performance
  • ✓Current smart platform
  • ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports

Pick Samsung S95D 55" · US model if…

  • ✓Strong HDR performance
  • ✓Current smart platform
  • ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Samsung S95D 55" · US model

Panel, processing, and HDR performance

Samsung S95D 55" · US model leads on picture (95 vs 93).

Gaming

Samsung S95D 55" · US model

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

Samsung S95D 55" · US model leads on gaming (91 vs 89).

Smart platform

Tie

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Samsung S95D 55" · US model

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung S95D 55" · US model more score per dollar ($3,399 vs $4,949).

Samsung S95C 77" · US model 93
vs
95 Samsung S95D 55" · US model

Score breakdown

Samsung S95C 77" · US model
93
picture 93
motion 91
gaming 89
smart 82
sound 78
Samsung S95D 55" · US model
95
picture 95
motion 93
gaming 91
smart 82
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

Samsung S95C 77" · US model versus Samsung S95D 55" · US model — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung S95C 77" · US model Samsung S95D 55" · US model
Panel
QD-OLED
QD-OLED
Size
77"
55"
Refresh
120Hz
120Hz
Release year
2023
2024

Samsung S95C 77" · US model

Pros
  • +Strong HDR performance
  • +Current smart platform
  • +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Cons
  • −Ads on smart platform
  • −Sound trails dedicated audio
  • −Large footprint

Samsung S95D 55" · US model

Pros
  • +Strong HDR performance
  • +Current smart platform
  • +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Cons
  • −Ads on smart platform
  • −Sound trails dedicated audio
  • −Large footprint

FAQ: Samsung S95C 77" · US model vs Samsung S95D 55" · US model

Which is better, Samsung S95C 77" · US model or Samsung S95D 55" · US model? +

Samsung S95D 55" · US model scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung S95C 77" · US model worth the price? +

At $4,949, Samsung S95C 77" · US model delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in picture.

Is Samsung S95D 55" · US model worth the price? +

At $3,399, Samsung S95D 55" · US model delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.

Does Samsung S95C 77" · US model or Samsung S95D 55" · US model 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 77" · US model or Samsung S95D 55" · US model? +

Samsung S95D 55" · US model — leads on picture (95 vs 93). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung S95C 77" · US model or Samsung S95D 55" · US model? +

Samsung S95D 55" · US model — leads on gaming (91 vs 89). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.