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Samsung S95D 55" — QD-OLED · 55" · 2024
Samsung

Samsung S95D 55"

QD-OLED · 55" · 2024

95
/ 100
From $3,399
VS
Samsung S95D 55" wins by 15
TCL Q7 (2023) 65" — QLED · 65" · 2023
TCL

TCL Q7 (2023) 65"

QLED · 65" · 2023

80
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95D 55" lands at 95 and TCL Q7 (2023) 65" at 80. That puts Samsung S95D 55" ahead by 15 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 Q7 (2023) 65" 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"

Panel, processing, and HDR performance

Samsung S95D 55" leads on picture (95 vs 80).

Gaming

Samsung S95D 55"

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

Samsung S95D 55" leads on gaming (91 vs 76).

Smart platform

Tie

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

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

Value for money

TCL Q7 (2023) 65"

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

TCL Q7 (2023) 65" more score per dollar ($999 vs $3,399).

Samsung S95D 55" 95
vs
80 TCL Q7 (2023) 65"

Score breakdown

Samsung S95D 55"
95
picture 95
motion 93
gaming 91
smart 82
sound 78
TCL Q7 (2023) 65"
80
picture 80
motion 78
gaming 76
smart 82
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

Samsung S95D 55" versus TCL Q7 (2023) 65" — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung S95D 55" TCL Q7 (2023) 65"
Panel
QD-OLED
QLED
Size
55"
65"
Refresh
120Hz
120Hz
Release year
2024
2023

Samsung S95D 55"

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

TCL Q7 (2023) 65"

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 S95D 55" vs TCL Q7 (2023) 65"

Which is better, Samsung S95D 55" or TCL Q7 (2023) 65"? +

Samsung S95D 55" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 15. 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 Q7 (2023) 65" worth the price? +

At $999, TCL Q7 (2023) 65" delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in smart.

Does Samsung S95D 55" or TCL Q7 (2023) 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 S95D 55" or TCL Q7 (2023) 65"? +

Samsung S95D 55" — leads on picture (95 vs 80). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung S95D 55" or TCL Q7 (2023) 65"? +

Samsung S95D 55" — leads on gaming (91 vs 76). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.