Expert review of the Samsung S95D
Samsung OLED 4K 55S95D
- Thanks to the QD OLED screen, you watch images with a powerful contrast and rich colors.
- Thanks to the OLED Glare Free coating, you're not bothered by reflections.
- With a 100Hz refresh rate, fast actions look smooth on the screen.
- This TV doesn't have Dolby Vision, so you can't enjoy the HDR format when you stream movies and series.
First impression of the Samsung S95D
The first thing I notice about the S95D is the thin screen and the sharp image quality. Thanks to the Infinity Design, the screen is very thin. The TV includes the One Connect Box. That way, you can connect all your peripherals to the TV via 1 transparent cable. Be careful when you install the television, because the screen feels very fragile due to the thin design.
Vibrant and colorful images
The S95D displays colorful images with a powerful contrast in 4K. I turn on a nature documentary to test the brightness and colors. Thanks to the smart AI processors, the colors really stand out on the screen. That way, the images look extra realistic. The image on the TV is automatically adjusted to the brightness in my room. This allows me to enjoy the best contrast and highest brightness when I watch my favorite series.
Powerful contrast
Thanks to the OLED screen, the S95D displays a powerful contrast. I noticed this when I was watching the nature documentary. The tiger on the screen is so realistic, that it feels like I'm face to face with it. Thanks to the pixels behind the screen that light up and dim individually, the dark parts of the planet are truly dark. In combination with the high brightness, the stars shine extra vividly in the dark sky.
Excellent viewing angles and no reflections
With the Samsung S95D, you enjoy the best viewing angle Samsung has to offer. Thanks to the OLED technology and high brightness, you can watch the screen from any corner of the room. The color tones on the screen remain clearly visible, because the light source is close to the screen. The OLED Glare Free screen makes sure you don't see light sources and reflections on the screen. I tested this by placing a bright lamp in front of the screen.
Very good sound quality
Thanks to the 8 speakers with a 70W nominal power, I enjoy a powerful and full sound. With the Object Tracking Sound+ sound technology, the sound follows the movement on the screen. For example, the sound follows racing cars over the screen during an exciting action movie. Dolby Atmos reflects the sound to the viewing position via the ceiling. As a result, I also hear sounds like an airplane flying overhead above me.
Smart platform and remote
At the press of a button, I can open Samsung's Tizen smart platform. There, I can easily navigate through my favorite apps like Netflix and YouTube. Via the smart buttons on the remote, I can also go straight to Disney+ and Amazon Prime. The S95D includes the Solar One Remote. This useful remote is compact and doesn't have many buttons, which makes it very easy to use. The remote charges itself with artificial light and daylight. That means you don't need batteries.
Conclusion
After testing all Samsung televisions, I can say that the S95D deserves to be called the best Samsung OLED TV. The QD OLED screen displays colorful images with a high brightness and powerful contrast. The wide viewing angle and moving audio experience make this a true high-end OLED television.