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Jan 28, 2023 7:44 AM

Samsung EPP Discount: 65" Samsung S95B OLED 4K Smart TV (2022)

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Samsung offers Eligible Samsung Employee Discount Members: 65" S95B OLED 4K Smart TV (2022 Model, QN65S95BAFXZA) on sale for $1259.99 when you follow the deal instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LavenderDirt970 for finding this deal.

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Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit the Samsung Discount Program page and select the program for which you qualify.
  2. Go to 65" S95B OLED 4K Smart TV
  3. Add to cart
  4. Sign in or create a new Samsung account if prompted
  5. May also be prompted to verify eligibility
  6. Proceed to checkout
  7. Price should be $1259.99 + Free Shipping
Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Panel Type: OLED
  • Dolby Atmos
  • HDR10+, HLG
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI
    • 2x USB
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x RF Input
    • 1x Digital Audio Out (Optical)

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
    • RTINGS.com gave the 65" S95B OLED 4K Smart TV a rating of 9.1, calling it an "excellent TV for watching TV shows in a bright room".
  • About this store:
    • Samsung return policy details are here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.

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Written by LavenderDirt970
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Samsung offers Eligible Samsung Employee Discount Members: 65" S95B OLED 4K Smart TV (2022 Model, QN65S95BAFXZA) on sale for $1259.99 when you follow the deal instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LavenderDirt970 for finding this deal.

Note: Sign in w/ valid EPP account and add to cart to see deal price.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit the Samsung Discount Program page and select the program for which you qualify.
  2. Go to 65" S95B OLED 4K Smart TV
  3. Add to cart
  4. Sign in or create a new Samsung account if prompted
  5. May also be prompted to verify eligibility
  6. Proceed to checkout
  7. Price should be $1259.99 + Free Shipping
Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Panel Type: OLED
  • Dolby Atmos
  • HDR10+, HLG
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI
    • 2x USB
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x RF Input
    • 1x Digital Audio Out (Optical)

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Comes with a 1-year limited warranty.
    • RTINGS.com gave the 65" S95B OLED 4K Smart TV a rating of 9.1, calling it an "excellent TV for watching TV shows in a bright room".
  • About this store:
    • Samsung return policy details are here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.

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Written by LavenderDirt970

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Jan 30, 2023 12:19 PM
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Quote from thesandman00 View quoted comment :
https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-en...-the-money

Katzmaier for one seems to prefer the C2 to the competitors in the price bracket.
did you actually read that review?
He did not even post comparative data of other sets there

and then he says this..LOL

"I haven't reviewed other 2022 OLED TVs yet but from what I've seen so far I'd be surprised if they were significantly better than the C2. "
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Jan 30, 2023 12:27 PM
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Jan 30, 2023 12:27 PM
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Quote from thesandman00 View quoted comment :
That's kind of the point. The "sacrifice" is minimal in my experience. I'd rather have DV support all other things being equal (though they aren't here, the price is lower on the Samsung with this deal which automatically makes it a logical choice over the C2 which I've already stated).
well...I would say my eyes agree with the majority of reviewers and the " sacrifice " is not minimal. I agree with rtings.com on the fact that the picture quality of the panel is a lot more important than the HDR format
https://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/h...lby-vision

So to obtain the best picture quality out there its either this Samsung or the Sony A95K

As I said before, this S95B in HDR10 spanks my G1 playing Dolby Vision and I paid $1900 for G1 in December 2021
Jan 30, 2023 1:05 PM
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FNwozJan 30, 2023 1:05 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
What reviewers prefer the C2?...Please be specific with links to their reviews if you would

I have not seen a single one that had that preference
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turnne
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Jan 30, 2023 1:23 PM
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Quote from FNwoz View quoted comment :
https://youtu.be/7wzMRBfg0JM
Interesting when he says the he like the Sony X95K LCD and then gives disclaimers about blooming etc

Lets look at the numbers

https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...shold=0.10
Jan 30, 2023 1:26 PM
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FNwozJan 30, 2023 1:26 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
Interesting when he says the he like the Sony X95K LCD and then gives disclaimers about blooming etc

Lets look at the numbers

https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...shold=0.10
Agreed. Not. Dead giveaway to go C2 but he is clearly not a fan of the Samsung. The Sony is top notch but you are paying for that for sure.
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Jan 30, 2023 1:28 PM
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Jan 30, 2023 1:28 PM
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Quote from FNwoz View quoted comment :
Agreed. Not. Dead giveaway to go C2 but he is clearly not a fan of the Samsung. The Sony is top notch but you are paying for that for sure.
That reviewer lost me when he mentioned the Sony LCD in the mix with all the disclaimers about blooming and off axis viewing

Here is a review of the best two panels there are right now..and this reviewer is well known and respected
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y...yXU&t=478s
Jan 30, 2023 1:32 PM
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thesandman00Jan 30, 2023 1:32 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
well...I would say my eyes agree with the majority of reviewers and the " sacrifice " is not minimal. I agree with rtings.com on the fact that the picture quality of the panel is a lot more important than the HDR format
https://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/h...lby-vision

So to obtain the best picture quality out there its either this Samsung or the Sony A95K

As I said before, this S95B in HDR10 spanks my G1 playing Dolby Vision and I paid $1900 for G1 in December 2021
Except that most reviews, even the ones that say the Samsung is better, also say it's very close between the two. If they're both calibrated correctly, there's no "spanking" happening regardless of which one you prefer

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Jan 30, 2023 1:34 PM
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Quote from thesandman00 View quoted comment :
Except that most reviews, even the ones that say the Samsung is better, also say it's very close between the two. If they're both calibrated correctly, there's no "spanking" happening regardless of which one you prefer
I am not seeing the very close that you mention

I have looked at more than 20 reviews and I am not seeing the closeness you mention

The brightness and color saturation alone are worlds apart
Again...this Samsung spanks my LG G1
Jan 30, 2023 2:09 PM
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thesandman00Jan 30, 2023 2:09 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
I am not seeing the very close that you mention

I have looked at more than 20 reviews and I am not seeing the closeness you mention

The brightness and color saturation alone are worlds apart
Again...this Samsung spanks my LG G1
Ok, that's cool. I'm done grabbing links, but Rtings for sure said they both excel at different things and that they're close. I've spent a fair amount of time with the C2 and S95B in person and to my eyes, you're very clearly overstating the difference. But buy the Samsung one year after the G1 and live happily! As I said already, at the price here, would tip it over the edge for me against the C2, even though I'd be leary of the build quality and trying to deal with Samsung's famously horrendous customer service.
Jan 30, 2023 2:17 PM
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thesandman00Jan 30, 2023 2:17 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
That reviewer lost me when he mentioned the Sony LCD in the mix with all the disclaimers about blooming and off axis viewing

Here is a review of the best two panels there are right now..and this reviewer is well known and respected
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y...yXU&t=478s
Not sure what part of the video you're trying to reference, but you posted the wrong link.
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doubledownwookieJan 30, 2023 2:19 PM
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Well, I ordered the Samsung last night. Rtings seems to have it rated the highest in every category.

Now, what type of vehicle will it fit in? I have a midsize SUV (XC60 Volvo) or my parents have a Buick Enclave, which is somewhat longer...more headroom I would assume also.

I did pickup from Best buy....shipping was out into March 16th.
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Quote from thesandman00 View quoted comment :
Not sure what part of the video you're trying to reference, but you posted the wrong link.
I was posting a link comparing the two best panels out there right now

Here is also another link with copious detail on the S95 and compared to others in regards to the performance numbers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZBqsGze5E8
Jan 30, 2023 2:40 PM
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thesandman00Jan 30, 2023 2:40 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
I was posting a link comparing the two best panels out there right now

Here is also another link with copious detail on the S95 and compared to others in regards to the performance numbers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZBqsGze5E8
The verdict section in that video says it all, yes. "Doesn't support Dolby vision". If they didn't think it was a problem, they wouldn't nail the review with it as a negative. Also, great points about the rising black levels with ambient light and the oversaturated colors on the Samsung (which is likely what draws people to the picture, the unnaturally over saturated colors Samsung displays across all ranges are infamous for).

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Quote from thesandman00 View quoted comment :
The verdict section in that video says it all, yes. "Doesn't support Dolby vision". If they didn't think it was a problem, they wouldn't nail the review with it as a negative. Also, great points about the rising black levels with ambient light and the oversaturated colors on the Samsung (which is likely what draws people to the picture, the unnaturally over saturated colors Samsung displays across all ranges are infamous for).

👍🏻
I think the performance numbers say it all...and its clear there is a difference that favors the Samsung
And yes..it does not handle ambient light reflection as well


I will take that trade off for the great brightness gains alone...nod
So if you need to watch in a darker environment or like a bright HDR experience its an apples and oranges comparison

if you must have Dolby vision then buy the Sony version, simple as that
Again they are the two best panels out there right now...nod

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thesandman00Jan 30, 2023 2:51 PM
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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
I think the performance numbers say it all...and its clear there is a difference that favors the Samsung
And yes..it does not handle ambient light reflection as well


I will take that trade off for the great brightness gains alone...nod
So if you need to watch in a darker environment or like a bright HDR experience its an apples and oranges comparison

if you must have Dolby vision then buy the Sony version, simple as that
Again they are the two best panels out there right now...nod
Or the C2 at half the price 😀

I would buy the Sony in a heartbeat given no cost restrictions. The picture processing alone makes it notably better side by side with the others in certain scenarios.

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