1QD-OLED·2024
Samsung S95D QD-OLED
OLED Glare Free coating
$2,799
65″
OLED Glare Free coating1800 nits peak4× HDMI 2.1
Samsung is best known for QD-OLED and Mini LED; TCL for Mini LED. If your ideal TV lives in the overlap, either brand will serve you; if it lives on the edges, the choice matters.
OLED Glare Free coating
2000+ nits peak
Wide color
Ultra bright
Budget friendly
| Model | Tech | Size | Peak nits | HDMI 2.1 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung S95D QD-OLED | QD-OLED | 65″ | 1800 | 4× | $2,799 |
| Samsung QN90D Neo QLED | Mini LED | 65″ | 2000 | 4× | $2,099 |
| Samsung Q60D QLED | QLED | 65″ | 500 | 0× | $899 |
| TCL QM8 Mini LED | Mini LED | 75″ | 2400 | 2× | $1,299 |
| TCL S5 LED | LED LCD | 65″ | 350 | 0× | $449 |
Picture quality: Best-in-class QD-OLED brightness vs Great Mini LED value at large sizes.
Weaknesses to know: Samsung — No Dolby Vision support (HDR10+ only); Tizen homepage runs ads. TCL — Local-dimming halos on lesser models; Build quality varies.
Bottom line: pick Samsung if QD-OLED matters most or if Excellent anti-glare coatings matters. Pick TCL if Mini LED matters most or if Google TV or Roku options matters.
Samsung tends to win for film-first viewers thanks to per-pixel emission and reference contrast.
Both brands ship HDMI 2.1 on their premium sets. The winner depends on the exact model tier.
TCL typically wins on straight $-per-inch value, though flagship-tier value can flip year to year.
Every recommendation combines your viewing distance, room lighting, primary use and budget. Sizes come from THX and SMPTE field-of-view standards; technology ranking uses documented panel behaviour in each lighting condition.
Availability and pricing vary by market. Use the market selector on the TV Decision Assistant to see the exact models sold locally and current retailer offers.
Run the TV Sizer calculator for a distance-based size recommendation, then use the assistant for a model shortlist tuned to your lighting, budget and use case.