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The Samsung QN95B Neo QLED TV offers high brightness, many inputs, and superb gaming performance, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a versatile, full-featured 4K smart TV.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
Introduced in 2021 as Samsung’s flagship 4K TV, the QN95B is among the best TVs for home entertainment. It’s available in 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch sizes.
It stands out with its mini-LED backlighting and sophisticated image processor. Designed to compete with high-end OLED TVs, it uses 720 to 900 separately controlled LED zones.
It also includes Samsung’s Shape Adaptive Light Control, which reduces distortion and improves quality at wide viewing angles. The QN95B has most inputs housed in a separate One Connect box. 55 and 65-inch versions come with a PC-gamer-friendly 144Hz refresh rate.
The QN95B supports HDMI 2.1 and HDMI eARC and comes with cable and Ethernet ports. Variable refresh rate, gaming mode, and support for AMD Freesync Premium Pro are standard.
Its smart TV software, Tizen, provides a comprehensive selection of streaming apps, making it an excellent choice for any cinephile, gamer, or sports fan.
The QN95B offers great HDR-friendly brightness, tested to reach almost 3000 cd/m2 in Dynamic preset mode, and produces vivid HDR scenes. It has great reflection handling and deep blacks, with local dimming boosting contrast up to 110,423:1.
A sub-10-ms input lag and 144Hz refresh rate help gaming performance. Input options include 4 HDMI 2.1 ports housed in an external One Connect box.
The mini-LED technology and effective image processor deliver an excellent color gamut. The QN95B is an effective PC monitor with chroma 4:4:4 support for clear text.
Occasional blooming and a somewhat convoluted interface are downsides. Competing OLED TVs deliver deeper blacks and more detail in dark scenes. However, considering its overall performance, the QN95B remains a top choice among 4K TVs.
ReasonS to Buy
Outstanding brightness in HDR mode
With a tested brightness of 2268 cd/m2, this TV is near the top of all 4K TVs in its category. High brightness means it produces a clear, vibrant and dynamic picture even in well-lit rooms.
Effective local dimming with great contrast and deep blacks
Its 110,000:1 effective contrast ratio in HDR mode is higher than nearly all other QLED backlit models, meaning black areas will be truly black and not washed-out in high-contrast scenes.
Better motion handling than most competitors, great for PC gaming
The QN95B Neo’s 144-Hz refresh rate matches or exceeds 90% of the TVs in its class. Input lag is under 10 ms in RTINGS testing, also putting it in the top third of all TVs in its category.
It also offers chroma 4:4:4 support so it works well as a PC monitor.
This allows clear, stable text display. The 144 Hz refresh rate also works well with PC graphics card outputs.
Reason to Avoid
Sub-par Picture quality
While the mini LED tech here works well, it can’t match the near-infinite contrast that OLED models offer. It is missing some shadow detail compared to top OLED competitors
Somehwat convoluted user interface
Samsung’s UI is functional but more complex to use than some competing systems.
Default mode appears oversaturated to some users
While it displays a wide color gamut, it tends to oversaturate warm colors, making a picture that can appear artificially vivid.
Samsung QN95B Neo QLED TV Specs
Backlight Type
Full-Array
Display Type
QLED
HDMI Inputs
4
HDMI Type
HDMI 2.1
HDR Format
HDR10+
HomeKit Compatible
No
Max Resolution
3840 x 2160 (4k)
Number of Audio Channels
4.2.2
Panel Type
QD-OLED
Refresh Rate
120 Hz, 144 Hz
Screen size
55", 65", 75", 85"
Smart Platform
Tizen
Speaker Output
70 Watts
Sync Technology
AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
VRR
Yes
Works With
Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi
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Test Results
These are the most important criteria to test for TVs based on our comprehensive Testing Methodology.
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)
94.7033
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)
94.75
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)
67.27
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)
77.38
Color Gamut % (sRGB)
0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)
99.97
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)
75
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)
0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)
0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)
110,423
SDR Brightness (nits)
1,934
HDR Brightness (nits)
2,318
Input Lag (ms)
10
Response Time (ms)
7.3
Color Washout (Degrees)
38
Color Shift (Degrees)
40
Brightness Loss (Degrees)
45
Reflections (%)
2.4
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)
106.79
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db
2.78
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db
2.55
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db
0.239
Intermodulation Distortion @80db
0.29
EOTF (600 nit delta)
0.0438
EOTF (1000 nit delta)
0.0438
EOTF (4000 nit delta)
0.0392
All Tests
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Introduced in 2021 as Samsung’s flagship 4K TV, the QN95B is among the best TVs for home entertainment. It’s available in 55, 65, 75, and…
Introduced in 2021 as Samsung’s flagship 4K TV, the QN95B is among the best TVs for home entertainment. It’s available in 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch sizes.
It stands out with its mini-LED backlighting and sophisticated image processor. Designed to compete with high-end OLED TVs, it uses 720 to 900 separately controlled LED zones.
It also includes Samsung’s Shape Adaptive Light Control, which reduces distortion and improves quality at wide viewing angles. The QN95B has most inputs housed in a separate One Connect box. 55 and 65-inch versions come with a PC-gamer-friendly 144Hz refresh rate.
The QN95B supports HDMI 2.1 and HDMI eARC and comes with cable and Ethernet ports. Variable refresh rate, gaming mode, and support for AMD Freesync Premium Pro are standard.
Its smart TV software, Tizen, provides a comprehensive selection of streaming apps, making it an excellent choice for any cinephile, gamer, or sports fan.
Compared to the similar Samsung QN90B, the QN95 differs in that it houses most of its ports in a separate OneConnect box, helping users create…
Compared to the similar Samsung QN90B, the QN95 differs in that it houses most of its ports in a separate OneConnect box, helping users create a cleaner setup with fewer wires running to the TV frame itself. Picture quality is nearly identical, however. See our Samsung QN90B NEO QLED TV review for more information.
The QN95B Neo differs from the Samsung QN900B Neo QLED TV mainly in that the latter offers 8K resolution for even more fine detail. Both…
The QN95B Neo differs from the Samsung QN900B Neo QLED TV mainly in that the latter offers 8K resolution for even more fine detail. Both TVs use have local dimming with over 700 zones. For more options, check out our Samsung Q6FN/Q6/Q6F QLED TV review or our Samsung S95B OLED TV review.
Compared to the QN95B, the LG C2 OLED TV uses an OLED-type panel, where individual diodes provide the lighting. Its ability to show true black…
Compared to the QN95B, the LG C2 OLED TV uses an OLED-type panel, where individual diodes provide the lighting. Its ability to show true black gives the LG the edge in darker rooms, whereas the QN95’s higher brightness shines in well-lit viewing environments.
The QN95B’s predecessor, the 2021-model QN95A, was never officially released in North America. The QN95B does offer some improvements. The addition of Shape Adaptive Light…
The QN95B’s predecessor, the 2021-model QN95A, was never officially released in North America. The QN95B does offer some improvements. The addition of Shape Adaptive Light Control helps reduce blooming and boosts highlights without unwanted halos. Moreover, the new Neo QLED processor’s AI-derived picture knowledge has improved upscaling, color accuracy, and shadow performance.
