Samsung Micro RGB R95H Review: New Display Tech Falls Short
The Samsung Micro RGB R95H offers easy setup and a great AI Soccer Mode Pro, but its color reproduction and picture customization lag behind competitors LG and Hisense.
Samsung's new Micro RGB R95H television, which uses red, green, and blue pixels for brighter colors and better contrast than traditional LED or OLED TVs, has received a lukewarm review from Wired, scoring only 6 out of 10. The 65-inch model costs $3,200, while the 75-inch version is $4,500. In comparison, the LG Micro RGB Evo (75-inch, $4,500) and Hisense RGB models offer superior picture quality and more customization.
A major drawback is Samsung's anti-glare technology, which makes images look too subdued and washed out. Movies and games appear grayish, and colors are not as vibrant as expected. Color processing is critical for micro RGB TVs, but the R95H fails to compete with LG and Hisense in this area.
On the positive side, the TV is easy to set up, has an intuitive remote, and features an AI Soccer Mode Pro that greatly enhances sports viewing. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate for Xbox and 165Hz for PC, as well as Wi-Fi 6E.
However, in color tests, movies like "Awake" and "Tron: Ares" looked too dark or washed out. Even adjusting picture settings didn’t improve results as much as with competitors. Some streaming apps, like Netflix, initially didn't work.
Overall, the R95H is a good TV, but its price and technology don't live up to the promise of micro RGB displays. Buyers seeking the best color accuracy will likely prefer LG or Hisense models.
