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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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A laboratory-grade side-by-side that scores phones, laptops and headphones on the things buyers actually feel — not the spec-sheet poetry manufacturers print on the box.

1,284

Devices benchmarked

Lab metrics per unit

94%

Reader trust score

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Apple · 2026 Worth a look

Apple TV 4K 2026

The Future of Streaming, Reimagined for 2026

9.1^/10

From

$179

Samsung · 2026 PixlRun pick

Samsung S95D 65-inch

OLED Perfection Redefined for the Modern Living Room

9.4^/10

From

$2,799

Where each one wins.

Six pillars tailored to TV reviews — scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Picture

Samsung +0.5

Apple9.0

Samsung9.5

HDR

Samsung +0.2

Apple9.2

Samsung9.4

Gaming

Samsung +0.6

Apple8.8

Samsung9.4

Sound

Samsung +0.6

Apple8.0

Samsung8.6

Smart TV

Apple +0.4

Apple9.4

Samsung9.0

Value

Apple8.8

Samsung8.8

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

Apple TV 4K 2026 Samsung S95D 65-inch

Score gap

+3.3%

Samsung S95D 65-inch vs Apple TV 4K 2026 — composite lab score difference.

Peak brightness

— vs 2000 nits

Apple TV 4K 2026 / Samsung S95D 65-inch

Refresh rate

— vs 144Hz

Apple TV 4K 2026 / Samsung S95D 65-inch

Panel

— vs QD-OLED Gen 4

Apple TV 4K 2026 / Samsung S95D 65-inch

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Display

Max Resolution8K (7680×4320) passthrough

Max Resolution—

HDR SupportDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HLG

HDR SupportHDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG

Screen Size—

Screen Size65 inches

Panel Type—

Panel TypeQD-OLED Gen 4

Resolution—

Resolution4K UHD (3840x2160)

Refresh Rate—

Refresh Rate144Hz

Peak Brightness—

Peak Brightness2000 nits

Performance

Operating System—

Operating SystemTizen OS 9.0

Body & Build

Dimensions (no stand)—

Dimensions (no stand)1446 x 830 x 11mm

Weight (no stand)—

Weight (no stand)22.5kg

Connectivity

HDMI VersionHDMI 2.1a (48Gbps)

HDMI Version—

Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4/5/6 GHz

Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

BluetoothBluetooth 5.3

BluetoothBluetooth 5.4

EthernetGigabit Ethernet (built-in)

Ethernet—

USB PortUSB 4 / Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C)

USB Port—

HDMI Ports—

HDMI Ports4x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)

USB Ports—

USB Ports3x USB-A 3.0

General

ProcessorApple A18 Pro

ProcessorNeural Quantum Gen 4 AI

RAM8GB LPDDR5

RAM4GB

Storage128GB internal

Storage64GB internal

GamingApple Arcade, MFi controller support, 60fps 4K gaming

Gaming—

RemoteSiri Remote with haptic click wheel & UV-C charging

Remote—

OStvOS 20 with AI-powered recommendations

OS—

Energy Rating—

Energy RatingA++ (EU 2026)

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

Apple TV 4K 2026

What you'll love

The Future of Streaming, Reimagined for 2026

A18 Pro chip delivers console-class gaming performance, Dolby Vision IQ and Atmos support, seamless Apple ecosystem integration, upgraded 8K passthrough capability

Watch out for

No built-in storage expansion, requires Apple TV+ for best value, Siri remote still divides users

Samsung S95D 65-inch

What you'll love

OLED Perfection Redefined for the Modern Living Room

Stunning QD-OLED panel with infinite contrast, Exceptional color volume and brightness, Near-zero input lag for gaming, Sleek ultra-thin design

Watch out for

Premium price point, Limited HDMI 2.1 ports, Reflections visible in bright rooms

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

If you want the higher overall score, get the Samsung S95D 65-inch.

Samsung S95D 65-inch takes the overall win at 9.4/10. Apple TV 4K 2026: The Future of Streaming, Reimagined for 2026. Samsung S95D 65-inch: OLED Perfection Redefined for the Modern Living Room.

See Samsung S95D 65-inch review See Apple TV 4K 2026

PixlRun Lab Score

Composite · 14-day test cycle

Apple TV 4K 20269.1

Samsung S95D 65-inch9.4

Margin+0.3

ConfidenceModerate