The New Benchmark for OLED TVs
The Samsung S95F isn't just the best Samsung TV ever made — it's arguably the best TV of 2025, period. TechRadar named it their TV of the Year, AVForums awarded it 9 out of 10, and What Hi-Fi? called it 'one of the brand's best-ever TVs.' After extensive testing, we understand why. The third-generation QD-OLED panel delivers a combination of color volume, brightness, and anti-glare performance that no competitor currently matches.
Picture Quality
The S95F achieves what FlatpanelsHD called 'amazing performance in Filmmaker Mode.' Peak brightness measures approximately 2,170 nits on a 10% HDR window, with full-screen sustained brightness reaching 390 nits — a massive jump from the S95D's 291 nits. Color performance is where the S95F truly excels: it covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space and reaches approximately 90% of BT.2020, the widest color gamut we've measured on any TV. TechRadar called it 'the first TV to hit this picture quality milestone' in their testing.
HDR content is stunning. The S95F is a master performer with HDR10 and HDR10+ content, delivering superb blacks with excellent shadow detail and minimal black crush at normal viewing distances. Specular highlights pop with life-like intensity, and the transition from dark to bright is handled with exceptional nuance. The infinite contrast ratio inherent to OLED means dark scenes in movies like Dune or The Batman look absolutely reference-grade.
Anti-Glare Performance
Samsung's second-generation Glare Free 2.0 coating is the S95F's secret weapon for real-world living rooms. It virtually eliminates reflections while preserving deep black levels — a combination that previous matte coatings could never achieve. In direct comparisons, the S95F's dark scenes remain pristine while the LG G5's glossy panel shows clear reflected objects. If your TV lives in a room with windows or overhead lighting, this is the single most important feature separating the S95F from the competition.
Gaming
The S95F is a gamer's dream. All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K at 165Hz, and the TV is compatible with both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync — notably a first for a Samsung TV. Input lag measures just 9.5ms at 4K/60 and 4.8ms at 1080/120Hz, which is about as low as it gets for TVs. Samsung's Gaming Hub integrates Xbox Cloud Gaming, Nvidia GeForce Now, and Luna directly into the TV's interface. The only gaming-related miss: the absence of Dolby Vision gaming, which the LG G5 supports.
Sound and Smart Features
The built-in 4.2.2-channel 70W speaker system with Dolby Atmos is above average for a flatscreen, with decent bass response and spatial separation. It won't replace a proper soundbar, but it's considerably better than most built-in TV audio. The Tizen smart TV platform is snappy and well-organized, and Samsung's Vision AI features provide useful scene-by-scene optimization. The rechargeable SolarCell remote with USB-C is a thoughtful eco-friendly touch.
The Verdict
The Samsung S95F is the most complete OLED TV you can buy in 2025. Its combination of class-leading color volume, excellent brightness, game-changing anti-glare performance, and comprehensive gaming features puts it at the top of our recommendations for most buyers. The lack of Dolby Vision is the only significant black mark, and if that's a dealbreaker, the LG G5 or Sony BRAVIA 8 II are excellent alternatives. For everyone else — especially those with bright living rooms — the S95F is the TV to beat.