If you’re shopping for a new QLED TV, you may find yourself wondering how the Samsung QN95C and Samsung QN95B TVs compare. While their specifications are pretty much the same, there are some differences between the generations that you’ll want to know about.
The Samsung QN95B Neo QLED TV was among the best TVs released last year, scoring high marks while reminding us why Samsung is the king of QLED TVs. But the latest Samsung QN95C TV has some upgrades to offer in terms of design and performance.
There are many things to know when buying a TV, and whether an older model TV (discounted through cheap TV deals) fits your needs is one of them. Here’s how the Samsung QN95C stacks up against the Samsung QN95B.
Comparison of Samsung QN95C and Samsung QN95B TV
| Samsung QN95C | Samsung QN95B | |
|---|---|---|
| sizes | 65″, 75″, 85″. | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″. |
| ports | 4 HDMI 2.1 port | 4 HDMI 2.1 port |
| Accuracy | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ |
| Smart TV program | Tizen | Tizen |
| ATSC 3.0 support? | Yes | Yes |
| 1 junction box | no | Yes |
Samsung QN95C vs. Samsung QN95B TV: Price and configurations
We spent time with the 65-inch TV configurations of the Samsung QN95C and Samsung QN95B QLED, which are priced at $3,299 and $2,999, respectively. Even before the deals, the Samsung QN95C was more expensive than the QN95B.
Both consoles come in 65-, 75-, and 85-inch configurations, but only the QN95B has a 55-inch option, so it’s important to know if it’s the size of the TV you should buy.
Samsung QN95C vs. Samsung QN95B TV: Design
The Samsung QN95C and Samsung QN95B QLED look as stylish as you’d expect from premium TVs. Since they both feature LED panels, the overall look is similar compared to the difference you see between a QLED TV versus an OLED TV. While OLED TVs are still slimmer, two Samsung QLED TVs are less than 1 inch thick.
Perhaps the biggest design difference is the departure from the One Connect box, which dumps the inputs into a separate unit allowing for installation and use flexibility. On the Samsung QN95B, this made it easier to access the ports depending on how the TV was positioned. Unfortunately, that’s not the case on the QN95C — you’ll need to reach the back of the TV to find the ports.
Samsung QN95C vs. Samsung QN95B TV: test results
| Samsung QN95C | Samsung QN95B | |
|---|---|---|
| lost time | 9.8 ms | 9.8 ms |
| Brightness (10% window) | 2321.2 nt | 1653.6 lumens |
| Delta E | 1.4 | 1.2 |
Samsung QN95C vs. Samsung QN95B TV: Performance
We’ve spent time with both the Samsung QN95C and Samsung QN95B TVs, though we only did a full review of the 2022 model. That said, we were able to get some preliminary test results and anecdotal experience with the 2023 QN95C to get a sense of the improvements in performance.
The only category that stands out from the benchmarks we collected is brightness. In the same 10% window in Filmmaker mode, the Samsung QN95C measured 2321.2 nits, an improvement from the QN95B’s 1653.6 nits. We’ll note that the QN95B’s best brightness measurement was 1905.8 nits in standard mode, but we’re not yet able to test that on the QN95C. Either way, the numbers we saw show an improvement in brightness.
But we were more impressed with what we saw than actually watching the content on the newer TV. We’ve seen a major upgrade to the QN95C’s boom control and viewing angles — in fact, the viewing angles on the QN95C were so good that OLED TVs have nothing to worry about this year.
Samsung QN95C vs. Samsung QN95B TV: Which Should You Buy?
We can make a case for Samsung QN95C and Samsung QN95B QLED TVs, considering that both of them are available for purchase of new TVs. Samsung’s QN95B QLED is still a fresh model TV with excellent performance, plus size options and a One Connect box.
However, the improvements to the Samsung QN95C make it a more powerful TV overall. If you were to see the two side by side, your eyes would probably be drawn to the 2023 model, especially if you could check out the off-angle view.
Price is still a major factor for most shoppers. Considering you can get Samsung’s QN95B QLED TV for a good less chance of change than the QN95C, it’s hard to beat the value.
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