Compare Samsung R95H vs Samsung M80H

Its best scenes combine intense color, deep LCD blacks and striking highlights. Others can look flat, overprocessed or less convincing than similarly priced OLED screens.

SDR can look clean, colorful and natural compared with budget Samsungs, but the lack of local dimming and low brightness cap overall image quality.

Local dimming keeps most bright details isolated from dark surroundings and preserves excellent black levels. The tougher motion transitions and off-axis views expose some limitations.

Despite Mini LED branding, the tested backlight has no independently controlled local-dimming zones, severely limiting dark-scene contrast.

The raised center stand leaves enough room for most soundbars without obscuring the image.

Fixed, low stand feet leave limited space beneath the picture for a soundbar.

HDR excels with luminous highlights, rich color and deep black areas. Some material exposes less accurate tone mapping, occasional blooming or picture presets that push too hard.

Support for HDR formats does not translate into high-impact HDR picture quality because highlights are dim and black depth is weak.

HDR highlights are forceful and colorful, with ample impact for most home viewing. The R95H is not consistently the brightest flagship in direct comparisons.

This is a dim HDR television: highlights rarely sparkle, and demanding scenes cannot approach the punch of brighter competitors.

Accurate presets and calibration can produce an authentic image, but the default picture is not reliably reference-neutral. Skin tones and white balance need attention on some sets.

Default SDR accuracy is strong, even if slightly pinkish whites and unbalanced gamma remain.

A cool blue cast can spoil neutral grays and whites before calibration. White-balance adjustments markedly improve SDR accuracy, although HDR remains less consistent.

SDR white balance has a slight pink tint, with changing brightness making calibrated accuracy hard to retain.

The R95H can produce extremely bright highlights and powerful daytime images. Some rival RGB TVs and flagship OLEDs reach higher peak readings, especially in accuracy-focused presets.

Light output is a recurring weak point, although viewers who prefer a gentler image may find it tolerable.

The Micro RGB backlight offers unusually rich colors, a genuine strength for an LCD, but its practical advantage depends on the content and is not a full substitute for OLED contrast.

The compact LEDs do not translate into the independently controlled backlight zones buyers often associate with Mini LED sets.

Natural-looking colors are possible, especially after adjustments, but several setups look too blue or overly red at first. The out-of-box result depends heavily on preset and calibration.

SDR colors and skin tones are often natural and pleasing straight out of the box, while HDR accuracy is less dependable.

Bass can have welcome punch, yet deep sustained effects may sound muddy, thin or distorted. The low end is the most inconsistent part of the audio.

Deep bass is notably thin, and the internal stereo system struggles to give films or games convincing weight.

Compression blocks and other low-quality artifacts are suppressed effectively. Aggressive cleanup may also erase a little genuine detail.

Poor cleanup of compressed video leaves noticeable blocks and pixelation in low-quality streams.

Deep black levels deliver strong movie-night contrast, but OLED remains cleaner in the darkest material and around tiny highlights.

With lights down, grayish blacks, some clouding and limited HDR impact undercut film-night immersion; a few assessments find it tolerable rather than disastrous.

Deep blacks combined with intense highlights create strong contrast and depth in many scenes. Premium OLEDs can still look punchier and more three-dimensional.

The VA panel offers serviceable native contrast, but the absence of local dimming prevents deep blacks and bright highlights from coexisting convincingly.

Amplify mode gives sound extra presence when Standard sounds restrained. The improvement can come with less natural tonal balance.

An Amplify sound preset can add perceived power, though using the equalizer may require selecting a weaker-sounding standard mode.

Crosshairs, minimap zoom and shadow-lifting controls can improve visibility in competitive games. They are optional extras rather than essential picture enhancements.

Custom crosshairs and minimap zoom can help specific gaming styles, although their usefulness is situational.

Sound effects can spread beyond the display, though the presentation sometimes feels narrow or confined behind the screen. An external system brings more cinematic scale.

The small stereo system cannot produce the enveloping impact of a dedicated audio setup.

The speakers can sound clear and surprisingly spacious, but opinions split sharply on bass control, impact and loudness. A soundbar is preferable for serious home theater.

Built-in sound is acceptable for everyday dialogue, but limited bass, volume and impact make a soundbar worthwhile.

Artwork gains rich color and a convincing painting-like look on the matte display, making Art Mode an attractive secondary use rather than just a screensaver.

Optional artwork turns the idle screen into a decorative display; the paid art collection and non-Frame styling limit its appeal.

AI sound tools can make dialogue easier to hear or rebalance crowd noise and effects. Extreme settings may distort the mix or sacrifice bass.

AI football sound processing makes commentary unusually clear, and voice-enhancing functions can improve dialogue over background noise.

SDR can be crisp and bright with satisfying color, and Standard mode adds extra punch. Filmmaker settings rein in that exuberance for a calmer, more faithful image.

SDR is more convincing than HDR, with clean colors and improvements over cheaper Samsung models despite limited peak brightness.

Four high-bandwidth HDMI ports, responsive controls and vibrant HDR make this a highly capable gaming TV. Some games need picture tweaks, and motion is not always OLED-sharp.

Extensive gaming features and excellent input lag are the standout strengths; actual moving-object clarity is much more contentious.

There are useful ways to balance cinematic accuracy and vivid daytime punch, but a good result takes experimentation. The default modes do not please everyone.

Standard and Movie presets can look good, but ideal settings depend on scene brightness; stronger AI adjustments sometimes overshoot.

Sports, films and games can look fluid, especially after firmware improvements. Blurred pans, dark transitions and occasionally smeary movement remain weaknesses.

Some hands-on tests praise sports and game motion, while others find smearing or judder despite the panel's high input refresh rate.

Controller response feels prompt and measured latency is low for a premium TV. Some OLED and Sony rivals are slightly faster, while the optional wireless connection adds lag.

Controls respond extremely quickly at high refresh rates, one of the M80H's most dependable gaming advantages.

Samsung's Glare Free finish is one of the R95H's biggest benefits, cutting distracting window and lamp reflections. It makes daytime viewing markedly easier.

Mirror-like direct reflections remain strong on the glossy screen.

Direct reflections turn into soft, subdued patches instead of distracting mirror images. Very bright ambient light can still make blacks look a little grayer.

The glossy display picks up distracting window and lamp reflections, especially in brighter rooms.

Optional black-frame insertion can sharpen motion, but it is a specialist setting rather than a necessity for everyday watching.

The optional strobing mode is a poor fix for motion blur: it can produce double images, flicker and even lower brightness.

The screen responds quickly enough for enjoyable gaming, with clear improvements after firmware changes. Dark transitions still show more trailing than bright ones.

Slow pixel changes cause visible smearing that undercuts its high-refresh capabilities.

Bright objects stand out cleanly against dark backdrops, often retaining fine detail. The most aggressive presets can clip or overstate highlights.

Some bright HDR areas clip or merge together, hiding texture that better televisions preserve.

Game Mode is bright, fast and feature-rich, although color balance and shadow rendering may need adjustment. Firmware improvements have helped its motion performance.

Basic modes can look fine, but pushing optional HDR/game processing too hard produces exaggerated, unnatural contrast.

Deep, largely uniform blacks and careful backlight control impress for an LCD TV, though the R95H cannot match OLED pixel-level darkness or precision.

Native contrast can be decent, but without local dimming, dark-room blacks often look gray or clouded rather than truly deep.

Large banners, unwanted promotions and autoplaying channels detract from an otherwise capable home screen. Ads cannot always be disabled completely.

Home-screen advertisements remain visible in Tizen, even after personalized ads are turned off.

HD, SD and older streams generally remain watchable and surprisingly detailed. Compression cleanup is effective, although extremely poor sources cannot become genuinely native 4K.

Handling weak streams is inconsistent: some lower-resolution video looks cleaner, while macroblocking and pixelation often remain.

Minimal buttons keep the remote clean, but a dedicated input control and backlight would make everyday operation easier.

The lack of a dedicated input button makes changing sources less convenient than it should be.

A narrow center stand makes it easier to place the TV on smaller furniture.

Fixed feet cannot adapt to different cabinet widths, restricting placement flexibility.

The slim chassis looks appealing on a wall, although reaching rear inputs can be awkward and one long-term user flagged heat concerns.

Wall mounting is possible, but rear-facing and rotated connections make a tight installation impractical.

The rechargeable remote divides opinion: some love its simplicity, while others consider it too small and basic for an expensive TV.

The battery-powered handset feels dated and lacks the modern rechargeable design expected of higher Samsung models.

VRR runs across a broad refresh-rate range and keeps frame tearing to a minimum. It works with several major PC and console systems.

Wide-range VRR, FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatible support work well to keep compatible gameplay nearly tear-free.

The image remains enjoyable from modest side angles, but colors and brightness shift farther off-center. Blooming can also become more apparent away from the middle seat.

Color fades and shifts from side seats, making a wide sofa less suitable.

The controls can correct an obvious cool or overly vivid image, particularly in SDR. Reaching a neutral result may require more work than buyers expect at this price.

Careful calibration yields excellent accuracy, but the white balance changes with brightness, making all-day consistency difficult.

1440p at 120Hz works with modern console signals, adding flexibility for gaming systems that do not always output 4K.

The M80H accepts 1440p at 120Hz from compatible consoles, adding flexibility beyond standard 4K output.

Automatic Game Mode switching makes console play convenient and responsive, with just an isolated recognition hiccup reported for Nintendo Switch 2.

Compatible consoles automatically trigger low-latency game mode, avoiding manual mode changes.

Processing is strong at sharpening HD sources and managing the complex RGB backlight. Some automatic enhancements can make natural content look overdone.

The stronger processor helps selected broadcasts and allows useful enhancements, yet compression cleanup is weak and aggressive settings can look artificial.

The center pedestal supports the TV securely and adds a floating-screen appearance. Not everyone likes the stand's bulk.

The fixed blade feet keep the set upright but look inexpensive and offer no height adjustment.

Most regular content plays smoothly, though some frame transitions or smoothing settings can make movement choppy. Fast-paced games fare better than difficult cinematic pans.

Slow panning shots show a little stutter, but less than on many comparable TVs.

Dark scenes can reveal texture and nuance, but the deepest shadows sometimes lose detail. Results vary by picture preset and source material.

The M80H often reveals more dark detail than cheaper Samsungs, but some HDR scenes still crush important shadow textures.

Lower-resolution films, shows and video streams become impressively clear on the 4K panel. Cleanup can sacrifice a little fine texture in difficult sources.

Results are mixed: a stronger processor can improve HD feeds over entry-level TVs, but small text and weak source details can stay soft.

The panel supports up to 4K/165Hz and 1080p/240Hz, making it especially appealing to gaming PC users. Motion can still be softer than on OLED.

The set accepts 4K at up to 144Hz and 1080p at 240Hz, but moving images are not always as sharp as those input rates imply.

The R95H is a capable, feature-rich flagship with unusually vibrant Micro RGB color and superb bright-room visibility. Its premium price makes the overall recommendation more divided than its headline capabilities suggest.

The M80H is a feature-heavy TV whose fast gaming inputs and friendly platform contrast with weak HDR, no real local dimming and mixed motion results.

Most film playback is smooth, while difficult pans and test animations can stutter or judder. A small interpolation adjustment may help without overwhelming the image.

Film-source judder is handled well in some conditions, though sports and default movie settings can still show uneven motion.

The high refresh-rate ceiling provides excellent headroom for smooth games and sports. Very high rates require compatible source resolutions.

Support for up to 144Hz at 4K and 240Hz at 1080p is impressive at this tier, even though panel response limits perceived clarity.

Side-rear inputs are more awkward to reach when the panel is mounted flush against a wall.

Back-facing, rotated sockets are difficult to reach or adapt when the TV is mounted close to a wall.

Loudness is inconsistent: some sessions produce ample volume, while others require high settings and still feel restrained.

The internal speakers do not get especially loud and compress noticeably at maximum volume.

The RGB backlight produces exceptionally rich, vivid colors and fine hue differences. White objects can dilute nearby colors, and some movie scenes look overdone or subdued depending on settings.

Colors can look full and vivid in SDR, especially against budget rivals, but brighter HDR shades lack the volume of better Mini LED TVs.

Fast movement is typically clear at higher frame rates, but dark transitions and panning shots can smear. A few demanding scenes look noticeably softer than on OLED.

Motion is polarizing: several demonstrations look smooth, but measured slow pixel transitions produce conspicuous blur, especially at lower refresh rates.

The R95H reaches an unusually wide color gamut, with especially impressive reds, greens and other saturated hues. That measurement advantage is more obvious in certain scenes than in everyday mixed-color footage.

The set reproduces a useful range of colors and looks richer than cheaper Samsungs, but misses some red and green shades in demanding HDR material.

Game Motion Plus adds smoothing options for lower-frame-rate games. It can improve perceived fluidity, although the settings are best used selectively.

Motion interpolation can make 30fps and 60fps games feel smoother with less lag than ordinary interpolation modes.

Dimming zones generally control bright objects well, but fast-moving highlights can leave subtle flicker or dim leading edges. Abrupt scene changes can also trigger brightness shifts.

Independent-zone flicker and pumping are absent, but only because there is no true zonal dimming to adjust moving highlights.

Colors stay reasonably stable near the center, then wash out or change hue at wider angles. Large shared seating areas are workable but not ideal.

Red and blue shades visibly change as viewers move away from the center of the screen.

Proper 4:4:4 rendering and RGB subpixels make fine computer text look sharp.

RGB subpixels and correctly displayed chroma signals help computer text stay clear at supported resolutions.

AI Soccer Mode can make the pitch and action pop, but some viewers find the greens unnaturally intense. Standard or Movie mode is often more convincing for football.

Football mode can sharpen speech and boost colors, but its stronger picture treatment can look artificial and its usefulness is disputed.

Speech is generally understandable, and voice-enhancement tools can help. Busy or bass-heavy scenes can still bury dialogue.

Speech is clear enough through the internal speakers, and AI Football Mode can bring commentary forward without harshly changing its sound.

Near-black backgrounds are quite even, but gray fields can show darker corners and some patchiness. Sports fields or test patterns may expose these differences.

Darkened edges, some clouding and patches of dirty-screen effect can distract from large areas of solid color.

Automated image enhancements divide opinion: some sharpen and clean up pictures, while others push brightness and contrast too far. Manual presets often look more controlled.

Automatic picture and game adjustments divide opinion: they can help selected content, but the game optimizer has also been dismissed as ineffective.

Heavy movie effects can provoke crackling, buzzing or coarse bass. Lighter soundtracks are much cleaner.

High-volume compression is noticeable, weakening the sound when the speakers are pushed hard.

Most gradients appear smooth and clean, including several challenging game and movie scenes. A little green banding or instability can still appear.

Gradients appear clean and consistent across most shades, with some roughness confined to darker blue and green.

All four built-in HDMI ports are high-bandwidth inputs, a practical advantage for households with several consoles and PCs.

All three HDMI ports accept high-bandwidth gaming signals, but three total inputs can feel restrictive once eARC is occupied.

Vivid colors can look lifelike and textured, but the effect is not always natural. Some faces, foliage and complex scenes look muted, cartoonish or less convincing than on rival OLEDs.

Skin tones and ordinary SDR colors often appear authentic; boosted processing can upset that balanced appearance.

Gentle smoothing can tame judder, but aggressive settings can introduce choppiness or artificial-looking motion. Reducing the default effect usually helps.

Low-strength interpolation reduces some stutter but can create uneven frame pacing.

The screen can show uneven shading in broad, uniform areas despite excellent near-black performance. A fast-moving camera across a field may make this more noticeable.

Uneven screen patches and darkened edges are visible, most noticeably against uniform backgrounds such as sports fields.

Four built-in HDMI inputs cover most entertainment setups; an optional One Connect accessory can expand the available connections.

Three total HDMI sockets may not be enough for a console, PC, streaming device and soundbar together.

A compact layout is easy to learn for some users, but limited buttons and no backlighting frustrate others.

A secondary simplified remote and voice mic help, but some handsets omit a direct input-selection button.

The Gaming Hub and on-screen game menu bring connected inputs, cloud services and picture tools together. They make advanced settings convenient to access during play.

The Game Bar gives players quick access to refresh information, genres, aiming tools and minimap controls, a clear step up from basic Samsung TVs.

Halos around subtitles and lights are often minimal, particularly head-on. A few challenging dark scenes and off-center seats make blooming more visible.

Bright objects show little haloing, helped partly by a globally lit panel that sacrifices black depth rather than controlling independent zones.

Near-black and black backgrounds are impressively even, without obvious flashlighting. This is stronger than the consistency of mid-gray fields.

The black field is generally even with little corner flashlighting, despite the raised black floor.

The LCD-based panel avoids permanent OLED burn-in, a reassurance for static interface elements and extended gaming.

Its direct-lit LCD design has a very low expected risk of permanent image retention from static game HUDs or desktop elements.

Tizen can surface useful suggestions and separate household profiles, although the home screen can feel busy with promotions.

Tizen's organized home page serves up curated viewing suggestions alongside the major streaming apps.

The PWM-driven backlight flickers at different frequencies depending on the mode. People sensitive to flicker should consider this before buying.

Picture-mode-dependent backlight flicker and the flickery motion-strobing option may concern sensitive viewers.

The chassis and stand feel sturdy and carefully finished, consistent with flagship positioning.

The plastic chassis flexes noticeably and feels cheaper than Samsung’s higher-end televisions.

A very thin profile, tiny bezels and reflective central stand give the R95H a clean, premium look.

Thin bezels give the set an ordinary modern look, while plastic materials and a thicker back keep it short of premium styling.

Slim borders keep attention on the picture, particularly on the larger models.

Surrounding bezels are fairly slim, but the visible panel gap looks less tidy and can trap packaging debris.

Calibrated tone mapping is generally strong, though blacks can be slightly lifted and some shadows crushed. Game HDR and brighter presets can overemphasize the image.

Tone mapping can preserve some gradation, but clipping and luminance errors cause lost highlights; adjustments provide limited improvement.

Major streaming and cloud gaming services are widely covered, leaving few notable content gaps.

Tizen offers a wide range of popular apps, though service availability varies by country and BBC iPlayer was absent in one UK test.

The new home-screen navigation is quicker and clearer, although some settings still sit behind too many layers.

Tizen generally feels fast and well organized, but occasional lag and unresponsive commands interrupt navigation.

The redesigned Tizen interface is faster and easier to navigate, with broad app access. Advertising, occasional app problems and a less intuitive layout than some rivals remain frustrations.

Tizen is comprehensive and usually quick, with clear navigation and many services, though regional gaps and occasional lag remain.

Solar and USB-C charging avoid disposable-battery changes, an appreciated practical touch.

The supplied remote uses regular batteries instead of a solar panel or USB-C charging, a noticeable step down from higher models.

Modern consoles can use 4K at 120Hz alongside low-latency and VRR modes, making the R95H well equipped for current-generation gaming.

Modern console signals including 4K/120Hz work well on its high-bandwidth HDMI inputs.

The Gaming Hub offers several popular cloud-game providers, allowing play without a dedicated console.

Compatible regions offer console-free cloud gaming with a Bluetooth controller; geographic service restrictions can be frustrating.

The lack of DTS passthrough is inconvenient for some physical-media soundtracks, even though Dolby audio formats are supported.

DTS formats commonly found on Blu-rays cannot be passed through, making some disc audio setups inconvenient.

FreeSync support helps compatible graphics hardware deliver smooth, nearly tear-free play.

FreeSync works across a broad frame-rate range to reduce tearing from compatible consoles and PCs.

The full-bandwidth HDMI ports handle modern gaming signals without the usual tradeoff of reserving just one or two fast inputs.

High-bandwidth HDMI connections make 4K/120Hz consoles and 4K/144Hz gaming PCs possible.

Top-end RGB color and gaming features come at a steep price, with multiple comparable OLEDs and less expensive RGB sets weakening the value proposition.

There is disagreement about value: gaming-focused buyers appreciate the feature set, while picture-first critics point to cheaper, brighter rivals with real local dimming.

Dolby Vision is absent, which is disappointing for some movies, streaming services and Xbox gaming. HDR10+ is available instead.

Dolby Vision is absent for movies and Xbox gaming, leaving the TV reliant on HDR10-family formats.

The center stand clicks into place with little effort and setup is generally quick. App accounts and device configuration can add steps afterward.

SmartThings-based onboarding and phone control make initial setup surprisingly painless.

The direct-lit LCD is expected to resist burn-in and gradual dimming, although individual LED failures could affect a large backlight section.

Compatible gaming PCs can feed the TV native-resolution 4K at up to 144Hz through any of its three HDMI ports.

The R95H earns positive assessments for 4k gaming support in its tested use.

A 240Hz PC mode is available at 1080p, giving competitive players a fast signal option at the cost of 4K sharpness.

Apple AirPlay worked for wireless viewing when another casting method failed.

AirPlay can be dependable, but Google Cast compatibility was inconsistent in at least one streaming test.

eARC lets the M80H send high-quality multichannel audio to compatible soundbars and receivers.

HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG are available, but Dolby Vision is a conspicuous omission.

Larger M80H sizes can cost about the same as smaller Neo QLED screens, making diagonal size a meaningful reason to compromise.

Daily navigation has improved, but the number of hubs, extra settings and startup behaviors can feel complicated at first.

The motion-triggered Now Brief can display date, weather and household-device information when the TV is idle.

The Art Store provides an appealing collection, with some free pieces and more available by subscription.

Auto HDR Remastering adds contrast, color and pop to SDR programming, with a particularly positive response when left enabled.

Most gradients look smooth, although darker blues and greens show some visible transitions.

Rear channels help tuck cables away, while optional wireless input hardware can reduce clutter dramatically.

Color Booster Pro adds intensity, but its strongest setting can become overenthusiastic and unnatural.

Whites near intense colors can pick up unwanted tint, and some colors lose punch when white elements are close by. These effects are generally intermittent rather than constant.

Samsung TV Plus provides worthwhile free channels that work well as casual background entertainment.

G-SYNC Compatible support keeps PC gameplay nearly tear-free when paired with a suitable graphics card.

Extended sessions can make a smaller room noticeably warmer; one month-long test raised concerns about ventilation and wall mounting.

The Mini LED name is misleading for buyers expecting full-array local dimming, which this television lacks.

The 55-inch size is manageable to handle, with a straightforward box setup and conventional accessories.

Now Brief can start when someone enters the room, presenting relevant household status information.

The matte coating excels at scattering reflections, though some viewers notice a flatter look compared with glossy screens. Its tradeoff favors bright rooms over absolute dark-room contrast.

AirPlay and Google Cast support let users send compatible phone or computer content to the TV.

Built-in audio is adequate to good for everyday use but does not consistently match the television's premium picture ambitions.

Roughly 8GB of visible app storage feels meager for a modern smart television at this price.

The built-in HDMI selection is generous, and an optional Wireless One Connect box allows additional equipment without cables running directly to the screen.

Variable refresh operates effectively over a wide range and can use low-frame-rate compensation.

Rear-facing ports prevent the cabinet from sitting close to the wall.

The Now Brief home dashboard can display date and weather alongside other household information.

The optional wireless box can add inputs and hide cable clutter, though buying it separately adds cost and can increase gaming latency.

Most services work normally, but isolated installation and casting failures can interrupt setup or playback.

Bluetooth headphones paired successfully for private viewing without a cable.

The 2026 Tizen interface generally feels responsive and smoother than earlier versions. A few source-switching delays remain.

The bark-detection and pet-program automation could be handy for owners already using Samsung's connected-home features.

The R95H offers substantial picture adjustments, yet some processing choices resist fine-tuning. Competing RGB models can deliver more visible changes from similar controls.

Targeted advertising can be switched off, although the home screen continues to show ads.

SmartThings controls, connected-device status and Now Brief give the set a useful household-dashboard role.

Samsung's phone app speeds setup and works well as an alternative remote.

Firmware changes have improved motion performance, and ongoing software support adds reassurance for ownership.

Most major streaming services are supported, with some region-specific omissions during early 2026 testing.

Multiple voice assistants and conversational search expand hands-free control, though their practical value varies.

Voice commands often work for volume and search, but hands-free wake-up recognition can miss requests.

eARC is useful, but limits around multichannel LPCM and the lack of DTS constrain some home-theater setups.

Ambient-light adjustment can adapt picture brightness, but a firmware-related handshake bug may turn it on unexpectedly. Disabling optimization can also change measured HDR output noticeably.

The screen is manageable under moderate daylight, but its glossy finish and low output are poor matches for strong ambient light.

There is no optical digital audio output, an inconvenience for older sound systems without HDMI ARC/eARC.

Multi View adds a handy split-screen viewing option missing from the less expensive M70H.

Fine textures and small details are sharply reproduced in good-quality sources. The clarity carries through to upscaled HD and many games.

Compatible Samsung soundbars can play alongside the TV speakers for a fuller sound presentation.

Object tracking adds convincing placement for some effects, but the built-in Atmos impression lacks consistent height and directionality.

Bright full-screen scenes retain substantial intensity, which is useful in illuminated rooms. Large bright areas still fall below the intensity of small HDR highlights.

Four sizes from 55 to 85 inches cover common living rooms, but smaller rooms miss 43- and 50-inch options.