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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

Apple · 2026 Worth a look

Apple TV 4K 2026

The Future of Streaming, Reimagined for 2026

9.1^/10

From

$179

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

Apple9.0

HDR

Samsung +0.2

Samsung9.4

Apple9.2

Gaming

Samsung +0.6

Samsung9.4

Apple8.8

Sound

Samsung +0.6

Samsung8.6

Apple8.0

Smart TV

Apple +0.4

Samsung9.0

Apple9.4

Value

Samsung8.8

Apple8.8

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

Samsung S95D 65-inch Apple TV 4K 2026

Score gap

-3.2%

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

Peak brightness

2000 nits vs —

Samsung S95D 65-inch / Apple TV 4K 2026

Refresh rate

144Hz vs —

Samsung S95D 65-inch / Apple TV 4K 2026

Panel

QD-OLED Gen 4 vs —

Samsung S95D 65-inch / Apple TV 4K 2026

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 SupportDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HLG

Max Resolution—

Max Resolution8K (7680×4320) passthrough

Performance

ProcessorNeural Quantum Gen 4 AI

ProcessorApple A18 Pro

RAM4GB

RAM8GB LPDDR5

Storage64GB internal

Storage128GB internal

Operating SystemTizen OS 9.0

Operating System—

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), 2.4/5/6 GHz

BluetoothBluetooth 5.4

BluetoothBluetooth 5.3

HDMI Version—

HDMI VersionHDMI 2.1a (48Gbps)

Ethernet—

EthernetGigabit Ethernet (built-in)

USB Port—

USB PortUSB 4 / Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C)

General

Energy RatingA++ (EU 2026)

Energy Rating—

Gaming—

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

Remote—

RemoteSiri Remote with haptic click wheel & UV-C charging

OS—

OStvOS 20 with AI-powered recommendations

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

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

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. Apple TV 4K 2026: The Future of Streaming, Reimagined for 2026.

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

PixlRun Lab Score

Composite · 14-day test cycle

Samsung S95D 65-inch9.4

Apple TV 4K 20269.1

Margin+0.3

ConfidenceModerate