- Samsung 2025 TVs function new-gen ‘Glare Free’ tech
- Glare Free 2.0 higher retains black depth and shadow element
- Will function in flagship OLED, and 8K and 4K mini-LED TVs
The Samsung S95D was our selection for the yr’s best TV within the TechRadar Choice Awards 2024. It’s an unimaginable TV, and one which overcomes one of many greatest issues that is lengthy plagued OLED TVs: display reflections from lamps and different mild sources overloading their comparatively dim fullscreen brightness ranges.
Samsung solved that subject utilizing a brand new OLED Glare Free display within the S95D, and subsequent it is utilizing the tech to fight display reflections in its flagship 2025 OLED, the Samsung S95F. However the Glare Free tech going into that mannequin isn’t the identical as what was used within the S95D. As a substitute, it’s a second-generation model that fixes the largest drawback with final yr’s flagship Samsung OLED TV: elevated black ranges when viewing in vivid rooms.
I first seen the black stage subject after I did a hands-on take a look at of the S95D in early 2024, however it wasn’t till I compared premium Samsung and LG OLED TVs side-by-side, that it turned clear it was extra of an issue than I initially thought. That comparability was a part of a demo arrange by LG on the CEDIA Expo 2024 commerce present that confirmed the completely different anti-reflection measures utilized by the Samsung S95D and the LG G4. When a lamp was positioned in entrance of each TVs, the Samsung utterly subtle the reflection, principally eliminating it. The G4 in distinction, confirmed close to mirror-like reflections.
However whereas Samsung’s display was superior in coping with reflections, blacks on the S95D appeared extra of a darkish grey in comparison with the LG OLED, which precisely rendered deep blacks and shadows. This was in vivid lighting situations in fact; when the lights within the demo room have been dimmed, each TVs proved equally adept at displaying deep black.
Glare Free 2.0 is right here
The second technology of OLED Glare Free being launched within the Samsung S95F, which the corporate is displaying at CES 2025, fixes the scenario by “enhancing black expression” together with rejecting glare. I first noticed a demo of the brand new display tech at Samsung’s headquarters in South Korea, and was impressed with how efficient it was in giving TV viewers the perfect of each worlds – there was a clearly deeper and extra real looking black tone, whereas nonetheless eradicating the distracting reflections.
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Many patrons of premium OLED TVs are film followers who usually dim the lights when viewing, so Samsung’s Glare Free tech could in some methods be an answer seeking an issue. However then once more, the Samsung S95D was the brightest OLED TV TechRadar examined in 2024, with peak brightness measurements that just about matched a number of the best mini-LED TVs we’ve reviewed. That issue together with Glare Free makes it a great possibility for daytime sports activities viewing, which is generally higher dealt with by mini-LED fashions.
Samsung’s Glare Free 2.0 tech is not only for the corporate’s flagship OLED – it can additionally seem in its new flagship 8K and 4K mini-LED TVs for 2025, the Samsung QN990F and the Samsung QN90F. Meaning patrons of premium Samsung TVs will be capable of safely watch motion pictures or play video games with out having to fret about display reflections and lowered distinction and shadow element in vivid and darkish environments alike.
With stress within the TV market from not solely LG, however relative newcomers corresponding to TCL and Hisense, Glare Free 2.0 is a distinguishing function – and one I am positive Samsung is hoping will give it a leg up on its competitors. I am unable to wait to present it a severe take a look at to see it holds up in exams, as a result of it appears to be like extremely promising up to now.
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