Is Samsung S95H REALLY THE KING of TVs 2026 not G6? Perspective from a GAMER WHO OWNS BOTH

Samsung S95H vs. LG G6: Gaming-Focused Comparison

The auto-captions inconsistently refer to the Samsung S95H as “S95B.” This summary follows the video title’s S95H identification.

Testing and Overall Verdict

The reviewer says he used both TVs almost daily for more than two months, mainly for gaming. He has owned several LG TVs and began using Samsung QD-OLED models more recently.

He considers the Samsung S95H the better choice for HDR gaming overall, particularly for color volume and bright-scene performance. He also cites its strong showing in a recent TV shootout. The LG G6 remains a close competitor, and its dynamic tone mapping (DTM) is a major reason the reviewer does not consider Samsung’s win an easy one.

For a shared living room or general content viewing, he leans toward the G6 as the more versatile and attractive option. For his own gaming use, he prefers the Samsung. He says both TVs offer top-tier OLED HDR gaming.

Image Quality

• Bright HDR scenes: Samsung has slightly higher color volume and more vivid, accurate-looking colors after calibration. It also shows less visible banding in skies; the reviewer noticed some on the G6 in Asphalt 8.
• Dark scenes: Both TVs deliver OLED blacks and bright highlights. The reviewer slightly prefers the G6 in very dark scenes, especially for distinguishing midtones from highlights. He also prefers the way small bright details—such as a sparkle in someone’s eyes—stand out against deep black on the G6.
• Shadow detail: Samsung makes near-black details easier to see at low brightness settings. In Red Dead Redemption, the G6 needed a higher minimum-brightness setting to reveal comparable detail.
• Near-black artifacts: The reviewer did not notice the chroma overshoot or noisy near-black behavior sometimes attributed to WOLED on the G6. He sometimes saw noise in very dark scenes on Samsung, though he says it is usually unobtrusive.
• Matte screen and blacks: Samsung’s matte finish can raise the apparent black level and reduce contrast, particularly under bright overhead lighting. The reviewer notices this, but says the difference from a glossy screen is not huge on the newer model and is less severe than on earlier Samsung models such as the S95D and S95F.
• Color coverage: Samsung has roughly 5–6% more BT.2020 coverage on paper. The reviewer says the difference is usually subtle in games, though it can be more noticeable in some highly saturated or stylized scenes.

Gaming Features and Settings

The reviewer says the S95H can be calibrated to 4,500-nit brightness without using the service menu. He also mentions settings for a standard 2,800-nit setup.

He describes DTM as the G6’s most compelling gaming mode. With DTM off, he cites a roughly 3,500-nit result in Game Mode. He says DTM makes the G6 more competitive with Samsung and can look excellent when gamma is adjusted.

The reviewer disputes the claim that DTM necessarily leads to poor grayscale tracking. He says measurements showed accurate grayscale tracking and that DTM could improve grayscale Delta E by the ITP metric. Players can lower in-game brightness if the image is too bright.

For long gaming sessions, he recommends using pixel shift and disabling local brightness, citing reports of image retention or burn-in after extended full-screen use.

For G6 color settings, he advises against the default color-depth values of 50 or 55. He recommends 64 with DTM off and 61 with DTM on in Filmmaker Mode, unless the TV has been calibrated with a 3D LUT.

Calibration, Formats, and Design

The S95H lacks Dolby Vision but supports HDR10+ Advanced. The reviewer does not consider Dolby Vision essential, arguing that calibrated HDR10 can look better than Dolby Vision or HDR10+ implementations when those formats are not well calibrated. He says a full 3D LUT could change the comparison for the LG.

He describes the Samsung’s SDR performance as reference-level and says its calibrated Delta E falls below 0.5.

The Samsung’s matte screen and conspicuous silver-gray bezel may be drawbacks. The reviewer says the bezel could bother people in a shared living room and suggests viewing it in person with family if its appearance matters. In a dedicated gaming room, he found he stopped noticing it once immersed in a game.

He considers the G6’s glossy blacks an advantage for viewers who prioritize deep-looking blacks and overall presentation.

Pros and Cons

Samsung S95H

Pros

• Stronger bright-scene color volume and vibrancy
• Less sky banding in the reviewer’s examples
• Good near-black shadow visibility
• Excellent calibrated SDR accuracy
• High HDR brightness potential

Cons

• Matte screen can lift blacks in bright rooms
• Visible bezel may be unattractive
• Occasional noise in very dark scenes
• No Dolby Vision

LG G6

Pros

• Glossy, deep-looking blacks
• Preferred by the reviewer for some very dark scenes and subtle highlights
• DTM can produce a bright, appealing gaming image and narrow the gap with Samsung

Cons

• Some banding in bright skies
• Shadow detail may require a higher minimum-brightness setting
• Default color-depth settings are criticized by the reviewer and may need adjustment

Final Recommendation

For HDR gaming, the reviewer gives the Samsung S95H the edge, but says the G6’s DTM mode makes the choice much closer. Choose the G6 if glossy blacks, appearance, or shared-room versatility matter more. Choose Samsung if bright-scene color, shadow visibility, and calibrated gaming performance are the priorities.

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One reviewer provides the comparisons and recommendations, based on his extended gaming use of both TVs. No other speakers contribute distinct views.