TechRadar Review: Samsung R95H RGB TV Impresses but OLED Still Leads

The R95H is the flagship model in Samsung's Micro RGB lineup, sitting above the R85H. It launched in July 2026 in 65-, 75- and 85-inch sizes. TechRadar lists launch prices of $3,199 / £3,099 / AU$5,299 for the 65-inch model, $4,499 / £3,999 / AU$7,999 for the 75-inch and $5,499 / £5,899 / AU$9,999 for the 85-inch. The review says prices have dropped in the US and UK since launch, with the 65-inch now at $2,799 / £2,899, putting it near Samsung's S95H/S99H OLED at $2,899 / £2,899 and LG's G6 OLED at $2,699 / £2,999. TechRadar also says the R95H undercuts Sony's rival RGB TV, the Bravia 9 II, at $3,499 / £3,499 / AU$5,995. The review contains a pricing discrepancy for the 65-inch model: its verdict section cites AU$4,999, while its pricing section lists AU$5,299 as the launch price and notes post-launch cuts only in the US and UK.

In picture quality, TechRadar said the R95H delivers vibrant colors that remain accurate in most scenes, strong contrast and refined detail. Black levels do not match OLED, but the review describes them as very rich for a backlit TV. The TV can become overly bright, especially in Movie mode, and is not immune to blooming in very dark scenes. TechRadar also praised its glare-free screen, while noting that a red tint visible in review images came from the camera reacting to the anti-glare screen and is not visible when watching the TV.

For gaming, TechRadar rated the R95H among the best gaming TVs. It has four fully specified HDMI 2.1 ports, a low 11.7ms input lag and numerous cloud gaming options, along with Samsung's Gaming Hub. The review said the Game picture mode could be more accurate, but still called the set an excellent gaming TV. Specifications include a Micro RGB screen, refresh rate up to 165Hz, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG support, Dolby Atmos audio, Tizen smart TV software, four HDMI 2.1 ports and an ATSC 3.0 tuner in the US. The R95H does not support Dolby Vision.

Sound quality is solid for the most part, according to TechRadar, with good accuracy and detail, commendable bass and solid mid-range tones. Speech is clear in most scenes and there is some sense of surround. However, the review said the soundstage could be wider and volume sometimes needs to be pushed, so it recommends a soundbar for a fuller home theater experience.

Tizen is described as a good smart TV platform with access to major streaming apps and many AI tools for picture, sound and general use. Menus are generally well laid out and easy to navigate. TechRadar cited frustrations such as autoplaying Samsung TV Plus and large banner ads on the home screen, but said these do not detract too much from a solid interface.

Benchmark results showed the R95H reaching 1,977 nits in HDR Filmmaker Mode on a 10% window and 612 nits fullscreen, and 2,066 nits in HDR Standard Mode on a 10% window and 647 nits fullscreen. In SDR Filmmaker Mode it measured 115 nits on a 10% window and 185 nits fullscreen. By comparison, TechRadar listed Samsung's S95H/S99H OLED at 2,739 nits and 449 nits in HDR Filmmaker Mode, 2,831 nits and 463 nits in HDR Standard Mode, and 220 nits and 219 nits in SDR Filmmaker Mode. Sony's Bravia 7 II measured 1,114 nits and 829 nits in HDR Filmmaker Mode, 1,295 nits and 788 nits in HDR Standard Mode, and 90 nits and 94 nits in SDR Filmmaker Mode.

TechRadar's verdict described the Samsung R95H as another impressive RGB TV with plenty of perks for gamers. It listed the price, lack of Dolby Vision and the inability to hit OLED's highs as drawbacks, while praising its picture quality, gaming performance and glare-free design. The review concluded that the R95H does not quite beat the best OLED TVs, but shows how quickly RGB TV technology is advancing and its huge potential.