Samsung S95D 55"
QD-OLED · 55" · 2024
TCL 6-Series (2022) 43"
Mini-LED QLED · 43" · 2022
Samsung S95D 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95D 55" lands at 95 and TCL 6-Series (2022) 43" at 86. That puts Samsung S95D 55" ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung S95D 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick TCL 6-Series (2022) 43" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Samsung S95D 55"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Samsung S95D 55" leads on picture (95 vs 86).
Gaming
Samsung S95D 55"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Samsung S95D 55" leads on gaming (91 vs 81).
Smart platform
Samsung S95D 55"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95D 55" leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
TCL 6-Series (2022) 43"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
TCL 6-Series (2022) 43" more score per dollar ($639 vs $3,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung S95D 55" | TCL 6-Series (2022) 43" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | Mini-LED QLED |
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Refresh | 120Hz | — |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
Samsung S95D 55"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
TCL 6-Series (2022) 43"
- +Mature firmware by now
- +Often discounted on close-out
- +Current smart platform
- −Superseded by newer models
- −HDR peak lower than new mini-LED
- −Platform ads
FAQ: Samsung S95D 55" vs TCL 6-Series (2022) 43"
Which is better, Samsung S95D 55" or TCL 6-Series (2022) 43"? +
Samsung S95D 55" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung S95D 55" worth the price? +
At $3,399, Samsung S95D 55" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Is TCL 6-Series (2022) 43" worth the price? +
At $639, TCL 6-Series (2022) 43" delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in picture.
Does Samsung S95D 55" or TCL 6-Series (2022) 43" 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 S95D 55" or TCL 6-Series (2022) 43"? +
Samsung S95D 55" — leads on picture (95 vs 86). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung S95D 55" or TCL 6-Series (2022) 43"? +
Samsung S95D 55" — leads on gaming (91 vs 81). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.