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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 3
TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit — Mini-LED · 55" · 2024
TCL

TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit

Mini-LED · 55" · 2024

92
/ 100
From $2,579
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95D 55" lands at 95 and TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit at 92. That puts Samsung S95D 55" ahead by 3 points — a narrow 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 QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit 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 92).

Gaming

Samsung S95D 55"

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

Samsung S95D 55" leads on gaming (91 vs 88).

Smart platform

Tie

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

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

Value for money

TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit more score per dollar ($2,579 vs $3,399).

Samsung S95D 55" 95
vs
92 TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit

Score breakdown

Samsung S95D 55"
95
picture 95
motion 93
gaming 91
smart 82
sound 78
TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit
92
picture 92
motion 90
gaming 88
smart 82
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

Samsung S95D 55" versus TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung S95D 55" TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit
Panel
QD-OLED
Mini-LED
Size
55"
55"
Refresh
120Hz
120Hz
Release year
2024
2024

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 QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit

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 QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit

Which is better, Samsung S95D 55" or TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit? +

Samsung S95D 55" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit worth the price? +

At $2,579, TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in picture.

Does Samsung S95D 55" or TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit 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 QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit? +

Samsung S95D 55" — leads on picture (95 vs 92). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung S95D 55" or TCL QM851G 55" · with wall-mount kit? +

Samsung S95D 55" — leads on gaming (91 vs 88). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.