Which is better for gaming?

The Samsung S95F. It has a 120Hz panel, gaming up to 165Hz, HDMI 2.1, ALLM, FreeSync and G-Sync. The TCL Q Series is 60Hz with no VRR.

Which has better picture quality?

The Samsung S95F. QD-OLED gives true blacks and wider color, and reviewers call it the best picture they have tested. The TCL is bright and colorful but its backlight cannot match OLED contrast.

Which handles HDR better?

The Samsung is brighter and supports HDR10+ Adaptive. The TCL supports Dolby Vision, which helps if your streaming service uses it, but its peak brightness and contrast are lower.

Is the Samsung worth stepping up to?

Yes if you watch movies in a dark room or game at high frame rates. The TCL is fine for bright rooms and casual viewing.

Both should last years. OLED pixels can dim over time and are prone to burn-in from static logos, while the TCL's LED backlight avoids that risk.

Do either have good built-in sound?

Neither is a substitute for a soundbar. The Samsung has Object Tracking Sound+ but reviewers say it struggles at high volume. The TCL has two speakers with Dolby Atmos.

Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV vs TCL Q Series QLED 4K Google TV (65")

The Samsung S95F is the better TV on picture: QD-OLED gives true blacks, wide color and high brightness, and reviewers rate it among the best they have tested. The TCL Q Series is a plain QLED with a 60Hz panel, so it suits casual viewing and bright rooms on a budget. Buy the Samsung for movies, HDR and gaming; buy the TCL if you want a large Google TV and do not need deep blacks or high frame rates.

Choose the Samsung S95F if you want the best picture for movies, HDR and 120Hz-plus gaming and will accept weaker built-in sound.
Choose the TCL Q Series if you want a 65-inch Google TV with Dolby Vision for everyday watching and do not need OLED contrast or high refresh.

Prices

Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV: $1,747.95 at Amazon (last seen Nov 9)
TCL Q Series QLED 4K Google TV (65"): $368.00 at Walmart (checked today)
Difference: the TCL Q Series QLED 4K Google TV (65") is $1,379.95 cheaper than the Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 12)

	Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV	TCL Q Series QLED 4K Google TV (65")
Panel technology	QD-OLED, self-lit pixels with per-pixel dimming	QLED with a direct-lit LED backlight
Contrast and blacks	True black, near-infinite contrast	Backlight bloom in dark scenes
Refresh rate	120Hz panel, gaming up to 165Hz with VRR	60Hz panel with Motion Rate 240 interpolation
HDR formats	HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Gaming features	HDMI 2.1, ALLM, FreeSync and G-Sync	No HDMI 2.1 or VRR listed
Smart platform	Tizen OS with Google Assistant and Alexa	Google TV with Google Assistant
Sound	Object Tracking Sound+ with Dolby Atmos, but weak at high volume	Two speakers with Dolby Atmos
Build and design	Very thin OLED; some owners report panel coating and back panel flaws	Standard depth of about 2.9in without stand

Spec	Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV	TCL Q Series QLED 4K Google TV (65")
Screen Size	65 inches	65 in
Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
High Definition	Yes	Yes
HDTV Format	4K	4K
Color	Black	Black
Screen Form	Flat	Flat
Display Type	OLED	QLED
Assistant Support	Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa	Google Assistant
HDR	Yes	Yes
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, Ethernet, Optical …	Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, Optical Audio
Supported Streaming Services	YouTube	Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+
Weight	30.4 lb, 41.7 lb, 62.2 lb, 85.1 lb	27.1 lb, 29 lb

Spec	Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV	TCL Q Series QLED 4K Google TV (65")
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
High Dynamic Range Format	HDR 10+	Dolby Vision
Brand	Samsung	TCL
Panel Technology	OLED	—
Display size options	55in, 65in, 75in	—
Screen technology	4K QD-OLED with anti-glare	—
HDR formats	HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG	—
Gaming features	165Hz, ALLM, FreeSync, G-Sync	—
Operating system	Tizen OS	—

Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV vs TCL Q Series QLED 4K Google TV (65")

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Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV vs TCL Q Series QLED 4K Google TV (65")

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TCL Q Series QLED 4K Google TV (65")

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