By AVForums, Smart TV Expert | Published March 19, 2025

The 2025 TV season is here, and Samsung’s S95F QD-OLED is leading the charge as a flagship contender. As a tech reviewer with over a decade of experience in India’s gadget scene, I’ve spent weeks testing this 77-inch beauty in a brand-new testing facility—alongside its rival, the LG G5. With stunning brightness, jaw-dropping HDR, and massive color volume, does the S95F set the bar for 2025? Let’s dive in and find out!

First Impressions: Design and Build

The Samsung S95F sticks to the sleek Infinity 1 design we’ve seen in the last two generations. Its ultra-thin panel paired with the One Connect Box makes it a dream for wall mounting—just one cable keeps things tidy. On its stand, the 77-inch model looks futuristic, almost floating in the air when the lights are off. However, it does wobble a bit when touched—not a safety issue, but something to note if you’ve got kids or pets around.

Sizes range from 55 to 83 inches, but here’s a heads-up: the 55-, 65-, and 77-inch models sport QD-OLED panels, while the 83-inch version uses a W-OLED panel (likely LG Display’s new four-stack tech). Samsung could be clearer about this panel lottery—transparency matters when you’re dropping big bucks on a flagship TV.

Picture Quality: Brightness and HDR That Shine

The S95F’s QD-OLED panel is a leap forward, thanks to an enhanced E-layer. In my tests, it hit 2,170 nits on a 10% HDR window in Filmmaker Mode—up from the S95D’s 1,597 nits last year. Full-screen brightness? A whopping 401 nits (versus 291 nits on the S95D). These numbers aren’t just specs—they translate to dazzling highlights and lifelike visuals.

Watching HDR10 content in a dark room, the S95F delivers deep blacks, superb shadow detail, and minimal black crush. Midtones pop, skin tones feel natural, and specular highlights—like sunlight glinting off water—are striking. In bright rooms, though, the matte anti-reflective coating raises blacks slightly, turning them grayish under ambient light. Compared to the glossy LG G5, it’s a trade-off: no reflections but a contrast hit in daylight.

Color Volume: A QD-OLED Strength

Using new color volume measurements (via KMAN’s gamut ring system), the S95F covers 97.4% of P3 and 80.85% of BT.2020, including brightness. That’s among the best I’ve seen—proof of QD-OLED’s edge over W-OLED and QLED in delivering pure, vibrant colors. Reds are a tad oversaturated (a faint red push lingers even after calibration), but it’s subtle in real-world viewing.

The Matte Screen Debate: Love It or Hate It?

The S95F’s updated matte finish diffuses reflections brilliantly—no more mirror-like glare. But in rooms with ceiling lights or sunlight, blacks lift noticeably. In a side-by-side with the LG G5 (which has a glossy finish with improved filtering), the Samsung’s blacks gray out when light hits, while the G5 holds deeper blacks. In a dark room, though, the coating’s impact vanishes, and the S95F looks phenomenal. It’s a personal call—do you prioritize glare-free viewing or inky blacks in all conditions?

Sound: Decent, But Film Fans Will Want More

The S95F’s Object Tracking Sound+ system packs eight speakers (4.2.2 channels, 70W). It’s clear, wide, and fine for daily TV—like IPL matches or news. For movies, though, bass lacks punch at higher volumes, and distortion creeps in. Pair it with a soundbar (Samsung often bundles deals with their Q990 series) for that cinematic oomph.

Gaming: A Powerhouse for 2025

Gamers, rejoice! The S95F boasts four HDMI 2.1 ports, supporting 4K at 165Hz for PCs and 4K at 120Hz for consoles. FreeSync Premium Pro and HGIG ensure smooth, tear-free play. Input lag? A snappy 9.5ms at 4K 60Hz and 4.8ms at 120Hz. The Game Hub and Super Wide Game View cater to PC enthusiasts, though there’s no Dolby Vision gaming (Samsung’s HDR10+ stance continues).

Calibration and Accuracy

Out of the box, Filmmaker Mode is solid but shows a slight red push in grayscale (delta E errors above 3) and minor oversaturation in reds and blues. Post-calibration, grayscale hits reference-level accuracy (delta E at 0.3), though reds still oversaturate slightly. For SDR and HDR, it’s near sublime after tweaking—perfect for cinephiles who value standards.

How It Stacks Up: S95F vs. LG G5

With the LG G5 in the same room, I ran quick comparisons. Both TVs are razor-sharp with vibrant colors and bright highlights. The S95F’s QD-OLED leans slightly red, while the G5’s W-OLED (with tandem stack tech) veers cyan-ish on camera—but these quirks fade to the naked eye. The G5’s glossy screen retains contrast better in light, but the S95F wins on color purity and brightness. It’s too close to call without longer testing—stay tuned for deeper 2025 flagship comparisons!

Verdict: Is the Samsung S95F Worth It?

The Samsung S95F QD-OLED is a flagship stunner—huge brightness, rich HDR, and unmatched color volume make it a top pick for 2025. It’s ideal for dark-room movie buffs and gamers, with easy wall-mounting and a slick smart TV system (Tizen OS). The matte screen and lack of Dolby Vision might irk some, and bright-room contrast takes a hit, but at a competitive price (TBA, likely ₹2.5-3 lakh for 77-inch in India), it’s a serious contender.

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