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Samsung recently released its new Micro RGB TV R95H, featuring breakthrough technology that introduces individually lit LEDs capable of producing blue light on the panel. Samsung has long used a clever workaround to produce blue hues with a blue LED backlight behind panels made of red, green, and yellow LEDs, and it works, but it isn't very accurate. 

Also: Samsung's R95H Micro RGB impressed me more than any TV since my first OLED

By integrating blue LEDs directly into the same unit as the red and green LEDs, the R95H can produce a wider range of colors with stunning accuracy. While it shares the same DNA as its QLED cousin, the QN90F, the Micro RGB panel offers contrast and detailing more akin to the S95H OLED. With blue, red, and green LEDs integrated into millions of specially-designed micro lenses, you get color accuracy that sets out to outstrip the king of color: the OLED.

Why blue is a big deal

The scientists who developed the blue LED won a Nobel Prize. Seriously. For decades, the blue LED was by far the most difficult (and expensive) to develop and was critical to the development of white LED light. A white LED is actually a blue one with the addition of a special chemical that fluoresces when electricity is applied. 

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Once the technology was refined, it was a massive leap forward for displays and power efficiency. An LED bulb can last tens of thousands of hours and is up to 90% more efficient than incandescent bulbs, meaning displays could pack more into smaller spaces and were significantly less power-hungry. This, in turn, extended the battery life of mobile devices and reduced power consumption for wired electronics.

Specifications

You should buy the Samsung R95H if...

1. You want the latest TV tech

The R95H uses new micro LED technology that integrates red, green, and blue LEDs into the panel to cover up to 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut. The micro LED lights feature a special focusing lens that helps reduce color bleed, giving you cleaner images. 

Also: Samsung's new Micro RGB TVs make a compelling argument to switch from OLED

This means you'll get similar color accuracy and picture quality to OLEDs, without the risk of burn-in. The display features a matte finish to reduce glare, and the entire TV is powered by the new Micro RGB AI Engine Pro chip for improved upscaling, faster processing, and AI integration.

2. You want a smoother picture

The Samsung R95H has a base refresh rate of 165Hz, giving you smoother motion while watching live sports, action movies, and while gaming. And speaking of gaming, you'll get support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR technology to help prevent screen tearing, while boosting the refresh rate to 240Hz for ultra-smooth gameplay both on- and offline.

3. You want more AI integration

As a new Samsung TV, the R95H will include native support for Samsung Vision AI. This built-in AI assistant will give you personalized search and media recommendations, access to Microsoft Copilot, a generative wallpaper mode, and an enhanced picture-and-sound mode. And with the dedicated AI Soccer Mode, your R95H will automatically detect when you're watching a soccer match and optimize the picture and sound for clear commentary and fine details.

You should buy the Samsung QN90F if...

1. You're sticking to a budget

Samsung TVs built with QLED panels are an older, more established technology. This means that Samsung has had plenty of time to work out the fine details of balancing manufacturing costs with consumer pricing. With cheaper, easier-to-manufacture LED panels, a QLED TV from Samsung gives you a balanced picture for everything from live news and sports to console gaming and streaming. 

2. You don't need the bleeding edge of tech

The QN90F is a generation behind the S95H and R95H, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have a lot to offer. You'll get signature Samsung QLED picture quality, great sound, and tons of smart features. 

Also: Samsung QN90F review

It supports AirPlay and, with a quick update, Google Cast for screen sharing from your mobile devices, and you can even connect your phone to use it as a microphone for karaoke night. And with years of guaranteed firmware and security updates, you can stay up-to-date while also protecting your data.

3. You want more screen sizes

With options ranging from 43 inches to a cinema-sized 115 inches, the QN90F offers the most choices, making it more likely you'll find the best fit for your space. Especially if you're looking for a high-quality, smaller TV to use as a second screen in your bedroom, office, or kids' playroom. Just keep an eye on the price, as it tends to balloon the larger you go, with the 115-inch QN90F retailing for about $25,000.  

You should buy the Samsung S95H if...

1. You want the sharpest contrast

An OLED TV uses individually lit LEDs that can be powered on and off independently to create deep blacks and very bright whites. This means that you'll get some of the sharpest contrast available outside of specialized studio equipment. 

Also: Samsung S95H vs. Samsung S95F

Since each LED can be powered off without affecting the rest of the panel, you're much less likely to get a halo effect where light bleeds into darker areas of the screen, potentially erasing finer details. 

2. You want a Pantone-validated screen

The Samsung S95H has dual Pantone validation, which means it has undergone rigorous testing to ensure it meets Pantone standards for over 2,000 colors in its Formula Guide and over 130 in the SkinTone Guide. When paired with the OLED panel's reputation for color accuracy, this means you'll get some of the most true-to-life images possible without spending tens of thousands on precision-calibrated screens meant for professional filmmaking or lab testing.

3. You want Nvidia G-Sync support

Samsung smart TVs have often supported AMD FreeSync VRR, which works with AMD processors with integrated graphics as well as discrete graphics cards. FreeSync helps the TV (or monitor) match its refresh rate to the output from your PC or console for smoother video playback. 

And now, with the release of the S95H OLED, Samsung is offering support for Nvidia G-Sync VRR: great news for content creators and streamers looking for a high-end screen to add to a multi-monitor setup for video production.

Writer's choice

While the Micro RGB screen still has a lot to prove, from what I've seen so far, it managed to pull off the impossible: outshine the OLED. With individually lit LEDs rather than a universal backlight, you get the same deep black and bright white contrast as an OLED TV. And with the introduction of blue LEDs, the Samsung R95H is able to produce a wider range of colors -- up to 100% of the BT.2020 color spectrum. 

Since it doesn't rely on a delicate organic substrate to create color and detail, you don't have to worry about accidentally ruining your very expensive TV with burn-in, making it perfect for content creators who need to display static elements for extended periods while editing or streaming. 

The only downside is that, like any new technology, a Micro RGB TV is going to come with a very steep price, starting at $3,200 for the 65-inch and topping out at $6,500 for the 85-inch.