Head to head

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV vs TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV leads 4 to 1 on the 5 rankable specs, but TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV costs $1,100 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel type: Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists QD-OLED (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02).
Peak brightness (HDR): Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists ~1,700–2,000 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet); TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists ~3,500–5,000 nits HDR (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
HDMI 2.1 ports: Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists 4 (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists 2 (of 4 HDMI total) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02).
Native refresh rate: Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists 144 Hz (Samsung sheet, 2026-09-02); TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists 120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC / 240 Hz DLG) (TCL sheet, 2026-09-02).
Contrast: Samsung S95D QD-OLED lists Infinite (per-pixel) (our summary); TCL QM8 Mini-LED lists Extreme local contrast (our summary).

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Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV

$2,5994 spec wins

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$1,4991 spec win

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your tv.

Straight answer

Overall: 4 to 1

Buy the Samsung S95D QD-OLED.

Leads 4 of 5 rankable overall specs; TCL QM8 Mini-LED takes 1.
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Native refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
TCL QM8 Mini-LED is $1,100 cheaper. Pay the difference only if hdmi 2.1 ports matters to you.

Check first: the Samsung S95D QD-OLED has burn-in risk. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

4 Samsung S95D QD-OLED5 rankable of 28 specsTCL QM8 Mini-LED 1

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Only two HDMI 2.1 portsrow
A PS5, an Xbox and a 4K120 PC cannot all connect at full bandwidth, and one port doubles as eARC.
Clear:Samsung S95D QD-OLED · 4Trips:TCL QM8 Mini-LED · 2 (of 4 HDMI total)
Burn-in riskrow
Static news tickers, game HUDs and desktop use can leave permanent marks over the years.
Trips:Samsung S95D QD-OLED · Yes (QD-OLED real-time safeguard)Clear:TCL QM8 Mini-LED · None (LED)

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

3 of 3 differ

Panel type≠

Samsung

QD-OLED

TCL

Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA)

Peak brightness (HDR)

Samsung

~1,700–2,000 nits HDR

TCL

~3,500–5,000 nits HDR

HDMI 2.1 ports

Samsung

TCL

2 (of 4 HDMI total)

Living Room Space & Placement Check

Real-world physical measurements for credenza width, soundbar clearance, and wall mounting.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

TV Stand & Table Footprint

Check your media console width before buying wide-foot models.

Samsung

Slim One Connect center metal pedestal

TCL

Standard pedestal or dual-foot support

Soundbar Clearance

Low bezel clearance may cause soundbars to block screen bottom or remote sensor.

Samsung

2.9 in clearance above center stand

TCL

Standard clearance

Wall Mount Profile & Depth

Samsung

0.4 in ultra-thin OLED panel with external One Connect box

TCL

Standard VESA wall depth

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Samsung: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.
Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

TCL: What to watch for

Software / Apps
Smart TV interface runs sponsored ads and banner recommendations.
Like most modern smart TV platforms, the home menu highlights suggested streaming content and sponsored banner placement out of the box.
Ergonomics
Thin integrated TV speakers lack low-end bass punch.
Ultra-thin modern chassis leave minimal acoustic chamber depth, making a dedicated soundbar or audio system virtually mandatory for movie dialogues.

Samsung S95D QD-OLED$2,5994 wins

TCL QM8 Mini-LED$1,4991 win

Picture Processing Gaming Audio Smart TV Design Ownership

22 of 28 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Picture

8 differences

Picture specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
Panel type	QD-OLED	Mini-LED QLED (VA HVA)
Screen size	65 inches	65 inches
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Native refresh rate	144 Hz (wins this row: higher)	120 Hz (up to 144 Hz PC / 240 Hz DLG)
Peak brightness (HDR)Not on the official sheet	~1,700–2,000 nits HDR	~3,500–5,000 nits HDR (wins this row: higher)
ContrastOur summary	Infinite (per-pixel)	Extreme local contrast
Local dimming	Per-pixel (self-emissive)	QD-Mini LED (5,000+ zones)
Viewing angleOur summary	Ultra Wide	Moderate
Screen finish	Matte OLED Glare Free	Anti-glare low reflection
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (no Dolby Vision)	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG

Processing

3 differences

Processing specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
Processor	NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor	AIPQ Pro Processor
Motion handlingOur summary	Motion Xcelerator 144Hz	Motion Rate 480 with MEMC
Upscaling	4K AI Upscaling Pro	AI 4K Clarity Upscaling

Gaming

leads 2-0

Gaming specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
HDMI 2.1 ports	4 (wins this row: higher)	2 (of 4 HDMI total)
4K 120Hz	Yes	Yes
VRR	Yes (FreeSync Premium Pro)	Yes (FreeSync Premium Pro)
Auto low latency (ALLM)	Yes	Yes
Input lag (4K 120, game mode)Not on the official sheet	~4.8 ms (wins this row: lower)	~6 ms
G-Sync / FreeSync	AMD FreeSync Premium Pro	FreeSync Premium Pro

Audio

2 differences

Audio specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
Speakers	Object Tracking Sound+, 70W (4.2.2 ch)	2.1.2 ch Onkyo soundbar built-in, 60W
Dolby Atmos	Yes (wireless capable)	Yes
eARC	Yes	Yes

Smart TV

2 differences

Smart TV specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
Operating system	Tizen OS 2024	Google TV
Voice assistants	Bixby, Alexa	Google Assistant, Alexa

Design

leads 1-0

Design specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
ThicknessNot on the official sheet	~11 mm (ultra slim) (wins this row: lower)	~44 mm
Wall mount	Slim Fit Wall-Mount / VESA	VESA 400x400

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV, right column is TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV.
Burn-in riskOur summary	Yes (QD-OLED real-time safeguard)	None (LED)
Warranty	1 year (3-year panel in some regions)	1 year

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV source TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV

65-inch flagship 3rd-generation QD-OLED featuring OLED Glare Free matte finish and One Connect Box.

Breakthrough OLED Glare Free coating eliminates reflections
Stunning QD-OLED color volume and 144Hz refresh rate
One Connect box for clean cable management

What you give up

No Dolby Vision support
Matte screen slightly lifts dark room black level in direct light

Full Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV specs →

Pick this one if

TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV

High-value 65-inch powerhouse with up to 5,000 nits peak brightness and 5,000+ local dimming zones.

Unmatched brightness-to-price ratio
Deep black levels with massive zone count
Built-in Onkyo 2.1 sound system with subwoofer

What you give up

Narrower viewing angle than OLED
Image processing slightly behind Sony

Full TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV specs →

Best for each use

Gaming

Console or PC play: low input lag, 120 Hz, enough HDMI 2.1 ports for every box

For gaming, buy the Samsung S95D QD-OLED.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable gaming specs.
HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2
Input lag (4K 120, game mode): ~4.8 ms vs ~6 ms
TCL QM8 Mini-LED is $1,100 cheaper. Pay the difference only if hdmi 2.1 ports matters to you.

Movies

Dark-room films and HDR streaming: black levels, HDR formats, motion and upscaling

Too close to call on movies from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Contrast: Infinite vs Extreme local contrast
Panel type: QD-OLED vs Mini-LED QLED

Bright rooms

Daytime TV and sports in a sunny room: brightness, glare handling, wide seating

Too close to call on bright rooms from the spec sheets. Only peak brightness (hdr) is rankable here.

Screen finish: Matte OLED Glare Free vs Anti-glare low reflection
Viewing angle: Ultra Wide vs Moderate

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV spec sheet TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV ↗ · TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Samsung S95D QD-OLED or the TCL QM8 Mini-LED?

TCL QM8 Mini-LED costs $1,100 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Samsung S95D QD-OLED or TCL QM8 Mini-LED?

TCL QM8 Mini-LED has this deal-breaker: only two HDMI 2.1 ports. A PS5, an Xbox and a 4K120 PC cannot all connect at full bandwidth, and one port doubles as eARC.

Which is better for gaming, the Samsung S95D QD-OLED or the TCL QM8 Mini-LED?

For gaming, buy the Samsung S95D QD-OLED. Leads 3 of 3 rankable gaming specs. HDMI 2.1 ports: 4 vs 2

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 28 specs tracked here, 23 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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