This highly anticipated 55-inch OLED TV—among the first sets we've tested using a new OLED TV technology being called "QD OLED"—is among the best TVs we've ever tested, with a higher level of peak brightness than we've seen from an OLED TV previously. (QD OLED TVs use quantum dot technology instead of a color filter, which can dim brightness a bit.) This TV delivers top-notch overall picture quality, plus a very effective HDR performance, among the best we've ever tested. (Samsung TVs support HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG HDR formats.) It also has very good sound, with a 2.2.2-channel speaker system and support for Dolby Atmos.This set has Samsung's Tizen smart TV system, with Bixby, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa voice control assistants built in. The TV supports AirPlay 2, but so far not Apple HomeKit. As part of a Tizen update, Samsung is switching from a row of apps on a bottom bar to a full-screen home screen. It also has an ATSC 3.0 tuner for receiving new Next-Gen over-the-air T V signals when they become available in your area. The TV comes with the company's solar-powered remote control that can recharge using the basic indoor lights in your home.

The Samsung S95B is a fantastic TV overall. Its self-emissive panel technology is superb for watching movies or gaming in a dark room. HDR content looks superb thanks to its high peak brightness and exceptional color gamut. It also has an exceptional viewing angle, so you can enjoy an accurate image from any angle, making it amazing for watching sports or TV shows. Sadly, it uses an extremely uncommon pixel layout that results in noticeable color fringing and blurry text, so it's not well-suited for productivity use as a PC monitor. It's also best suited for completely dark rooms, as it has raised blacks in a room with any ambient lighting, and the screen has a pink tint to it.

We review the Samsung S95B QD-OLED TV whose picture accuracy in HDR [Filmmaker Mode] improved substantially after firmware update 1211.