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Samsung S95D 65" — QD-OLED · 65" · 2024
Samsung

Samsung S95D 65"

QD-OLED · 65" · 2024

95
/ 100
From $4,249
VS
Samsung S95D 65" wins by 6
TCL QM8 (2023) 65" — Mini-LED · 65" · 2023
TCL

TCL QM8 (2023) 65"

Mini-LED · 65" · 2023

89
/ 100
From $2,124
Specdex verdict

Samsung S95D 65" takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95D 65" lands at 95 and TCL QM8 (2023) 65" at 89. That puts Samsung S95D 65" ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung S95D 65" if…

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

Pick TCL QM8 (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 65"

Panel, processing, and HDR performance

Samsung S95D 65" leads on picture (95 vs 89).

Gaming

Samsung S95D 65"

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

Samsung S95D 65" leads on gaming (91 vs 85).

Smart platform

Tie

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

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

Value for money

TCL QM8 (2023) 65"

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

TCL QM8 (2023) 65" more score per dollar ($2,124 vs $4,249).

Samsung S95D 65" 95
vs
89 TCL QM8 (2023) 65"

Score breakdown

Samsung S95D 65"
95
picture 95
motion 93
gaming 91
smart 82
sound 78
TCL QM8 (2023) 65"
89
picture 89
motion 87
gaming 85
smart 82
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

Samsung S95D 65" versus TCL QM8 (2023) 65" — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung S95D 65" TCL QM8 (2023) 65"
Panel
QD-OLED
Mini-LED
Size
65"
65"
Refresh
120Hz
120Hz
Release year
2024
2023

Samsung S95D 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

TCL QM8 (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 65" vs TCL QM8 (2023) 65"

Which is better, Samsung S95D 65" or TCL QM8 (2023) 65"? +

Samsung S95D 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung S95D 65" worth the price? +

At $4,249, Samsung S95D 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.

Is TCL QM8 (2023) 65" worth the price? +

At $2,124, TCL QM8 (2023) 65" delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in picture.

Does Samsung S95D 65" or TCL QM8 (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 65" or TCL QM8 (2023) 65"? +

Samsung S95D 65" — leads on picture (95 vs 89). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung S95D 65" or TCL QM8 (2023) 65"? +

Samsung S95D 65" — leads on gaming (91 vs 85). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.