Which is better for gaming?

The Panasonic Z95B. It runs up to 144Hz and supports ALLM, FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible. The Samsung tops out at 120Hz.

Which has better built-in sound?

The Panasonic. Its 360° Soundscape Pro system, tuned by Technics, fires in several directions and supports Dolby Atmos, so a soundbar is optional. The Samsung's speakers are basic.

Does the Samsung support Dolby Vision?

No. It handles HDR10+ and HLG. The Panasonic supports Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive as well.

Which has better color?

The Samsung's QD-OLED panel has very high color volume. The Panasonic's tandem panel is bright and colorful, but QD-OLED is the stronger pick for saturated color.

Is the Panasonic worth stepping up to?

If you want one unit for picture and sound, yes. Its audio and 144Hz gaming set it apart. If you mainly want QD-OLED color and Tizen, the Samsung is the better fit.

Both are OLEDs with similar panel life expectations. The Panasonic's ThermalFlow cooling is designed to manage heat, which can help brightness hold up over time.

Panasonic Z95B OLED TV vs Samsung QD-OLED QN65S95H

Both are 65-inch 4K OLEDs with 120Hz panels, but they take different routes. The Panasonic Z95B uses a Primary RGB Tandem panel with ThermalFlow cooling, a 144Hz gaming mode, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, and a Technics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro system that makes a soundbar optional. The Samsung S95H uses QD-OLED, which is known for very high color volume and punchy highlights, and it runs Samsung's Tizen platform. Reviewers rate the Panasonic highly for picture and sound but place it behind the strongest 2025 flagships. Pick the Panasonic for built-in audio and gaming features; pick the Samsung for QD-OLED color and the Tizen ecosystem.

Choose the Panasonic Z95B if you want a flagship OLED with serious built-in sound and 144Hz gaming features.
Choose the Samsung QD-OLED QN65S95H if you want QD-OLED color volume and the Tizen smart platform.

Prices

Panasonic Z95B OLED TV: $1,899.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 10)