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Samsung S95H TV review: The brightest OLED I've tested

Created at 31 Jul · 7:55 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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The Samsung S95H is Samsung's latest premium OLED TV, boasting exceptional performance and record-breaking brightness for an OLED display. While its unique design and glare-free screen may be divisive, its picture quality is considered among the best ever made.

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Key Numbers

55 to 83 inchesavailable screen sizes

Who's Involved

Samsung
manufacturer of the S95H OLED TV
Steven Cohen
reviewer for Business Insider
Samsung S95H TV review: The brightest OLED I've tested

↳ Why This Matters

The Samsung S95H's breakthrough in OLED brightness challenges the traditional advantages of Mini LED TVs, potentially setting a new standard for premium television picture quality, especially in well-lit environments.

Key facts

  • The Samsung S95H is Samsung's latest premium OLED TV, available in sizes from 55 to 83 inches.
  • It is the brightest OLED TV tested by the reviewer, closing the brightness gap with Mini LED TVs.
  • The TV features a unique 'FloatLayer Design' with a metal frame, intended to be mounted flush to a wall.
  • Samsung's anti-glare screen technology is used, which reduces reflections but may slightly elevate black levels.

The Samsung S95H OLED TV has been reviewed, with the assessment highlighting its exceptional performance and record-breaking brightness for an OLED display. This advancement is significant as it narrows the gap in brightness previously held by Mini LED TVs, while still maintaining OLED's characteristic pixel-level contrast and perfect black levels.

The S95H is positioned as Samsung's flagship OLED model for 2026, sitting above the S90H and S85H. It is available in 55, 65, 77, and 83-inch screen sizes. The review suggests that the 55-, 65-, and 77-inch models likely use Samsung's latest QD-OLED panel, while the 83-inch version may use a four-stack tandem OLED panel, potentially resulting in a slightly narrower color range for the larger size.

From a design standpoint, the S95H features Samsung's 'FloatLayer Design,' characterized by a metal frame that creates the illusion of the screen floating. This design is intended for wall mounting, allowing the TV to be installed nearly flush with the wall. The reviewer notes that while this design adds a premium aesthetic when mounted, it appears less appealing when the TV is placed on a media console using its included feet.

Another notable feature is the TV's anti-glare screen technology, which significantly reduces reflections, a common issue with glossy screens. While effective in minimizing glare, the reviewer points out that this coating might cause black levels to appear slightly elevated.

Frequently asked questions

The Samsung S95H is notable for being the brightest OLED TV the reviewer has tested, closing the brightness gap with Mini LED TVs while retaining OLED's contrast and black levels.

The 'FloatLayer Design' is Samsung's term for the S95H's unique metal frame that makes the screen appear to float when mounted flush to a wall.

The metal frame design is considered divisive and may look odd on a media console. The anti-glare screen, while reducing reflections, might slightly elevate black levels.

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How It Developed

The Samsung S95H is Samsung's flagship OLED TV for 2026.
The TV features Samsung's latest-generation QD-OLED panel, offering record brightness for an OLED.
It has a unique 'FloatLayer Design' with a metal frame that makes the screen appear to float.
The S95H includes an anti-glare screen technology that significantly reduces reflections.

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Samsung S95H TV review: The brightest OLED I've testedBusiness Insider

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