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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.

Samsung · 2026 PixlRun pick

Samsung S95D 65-inch

OLED Perfection Redefined for the Modern Living Room

9.4^/10

From

$2,799

Amazon · 2026 Worth a look

Amazon Fire TV Cube 4

The smartest streaming cube just got smarter

9.1^/10

From

$149

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

Samsung9.5

Amazon9.0

HDR

Samsung +0.2

Samsung9.4

Amazon9.2

Gaming

Samsung +0.4

Samsung9.4

Amazon9.0

Sound

Samsung +0.6

Samsung8.6

Amazon8.0

Smart TV

Amazon +0.2

Samsung9.0

Amazon9.2

Value

Amazon +0.8

Samsung8.8

Amazon9.6

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

Samsung S95D 65-inch Amazon Fire TV Cube 4

Score gap

-3.2%

Samsung S95D 65-inch vs Amazon Fire TV Cube 4 — composite lab score difference.

Peak brightness

2000 nits vs —

Samsung S95D 65-inch / Amazon Fire TV Cube 4

Refresh rate

144Hz vs —

Samsung S95D 65-inch / Amazon Fire TV Cube 4

Panel

QD-OLED Gen 4 vs —

Samsung S95D 65-inch / Amazon Fire TV Cube 4

The full spec sheet.

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

Display

Screen Size65 inches

Screen Size—

Panel TypeQD-OLED Gen 4

Panel Type—

Resolution4K UHD (3840x2160)

Resolution—

Refresh Rate144Hz

Refresh Rate—

Peak Brightness2000 nits

Peak Brightness—

HDR SupportHDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG

HDR SupportHDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG

Max Resolution—

Max Resolution8K UHD (7680×4320) @ 60fps

Performance

ProcessorNeural Quantum Gen 4 AI

ProcessorOcta-Core 2.4GHz (Amazon AX2 chip)

RAM4GB

RAM4GB LPDDR5

Storage64GB internal

Storage32GB eMMC internal storage

Operating SystemTizen OS 9.0

Operating SystemFire OS 9 (Android 13-based)

Body & Build

Dimensions (no stand)1446 x 830 x 11mm

Dimensions (no stand)—

Weight (no stand)22.5kg

Weight (no stand)—

Connectivity

HDMI Ports4x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)

HDMI Ports—

USB Ports3x USB-A 3.0

USB Ports—

Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Tri-Band

BluetoothBluetooth 5.4

BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 + LE Audio

HDMI—

HDMIHDMI 2.1 with eARC (48Gbps)

USB Port—

USB PortUSB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps)

General

Energy RatingA++ (EU 2026)

Energy Rating—

Voice Assistant—

Voice AssistantAlexa built-in, 12-mic far-field array

Smart Home—

Smart HomeZigbee, Thread, Matter, Sidewalk hub

Dimensions—

Dimensions93 × 93 × 77 mm | 465g

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

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

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

Amazon Fire TV Cube 4

What you'll love

The smartest streaming cube just got smarter

Blazing-fast hands-free Alexa control, 8K HDR10+ passthrough support, built-in eARC for premium audio setups, completely cable-free HDMI control

Watch out for

Requires Amazon ecosystem for best experience, no local storage for downloads, premium price over stick alternatives

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. Samsung S95D 65-inch: OLED Perfection Redefined for the Modern Living Room. Amazon Fire TV Cube 4: The smartest streaming cube just got smarter.

See Samsung S95D 65-inch review See Amazon Fire TV Cube 4

PixlRun Lab Score

Composite · 14-day test cycle

Samsung S95D 65-inch9.4

Amazon Fire TV Cube 49.1

Margin+0.3

ConfidenceModerate