{"id":80975,"date":"2025-09-11T11:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=80975"},"modified":"2025-09-13T14:52:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T18:52:00","slug":"samsung-s95f-oled-tv-certified-as-a-vde-real-black-display-for-stunning-cinematic-picture-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-s95f-oled-tv-certified-vde-real-black-display-stunning-cinematic-picture-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung S95F OLED TV Certified as a VDE \u2018Real Black\u2019 Display for Stunning, Cinematic Picture Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Samsung Electronics America today announced that its 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/tvs\/oled-tv\/65-class-oled-tv-s95f-sku-qn65s95fafxza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S95F OLED TV series<\/a><a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a> has been officially certified as a Real Black display by the Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE), a leading electrical engineering certification institute in Germany. By meeting VDE\u2019s required standards for a display to be genuinely considered Real Black, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/tvs\/oled-tv\/65-class-oled-tv-s95f-sku-qn65s95fafxza\/\">S95F<\/a> ensures a strikingly lifelike picture with bold and dramatic contrast across bright rooms and dark.<\/p>\n<p>The certification validates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/tvs\/oled-tv\/65-class-oled-tv-s95f-sku-qn65s95fafxza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OLED display\u2019s<\/a> crisp, virtually reflection-free images with near-perfect blacks measured below 0.005 nits in dark environments, as well as black accuracy in sunlit rooms and even under direct sunlight. The result is crystal-clear visuals with rich, deep blacks in their near-truest form.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEarning VDE\u2019s Real Black certification is proof of our commitment to taking OLED technology to new heights,\u201d said Hoon Seol, Vice President and Head of CE Division at Samsung Electronics Germany. \u201cWe look forward to bringing more customers the opportunity to experience world-class picture quality with the deepest blacks and color clarity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVDE\u2019s \u2018Real Black\u2019 certification is awarded only to displays that excel in our most demanding evaluations,\u201d said Ansgar Hinz, the Chairman and CEO of VDE. \u201cSamsung\u2019s OLED stood out for its ability to maintain rich, accurate blacks across a wide range of lighting environments \u2014 from home theaters to brightly lit living rooms. This achievement reflects both technological excellence and a commitment to delivering consistent picture quality in real-world conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"embedded product-module\">\n\t\t<a id=\"product-module-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/tvs\/vision-ai-tv\/\" title=\"Vision AI\" class=\"snr-article_product-image\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/23163157\/Vision-AI-Companion-Updated-4.png\" alt=\"Vision AI\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5><strong>Meeting the VDE Standard for Real Black Validation<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/tvs\/oled-tv\/65-class-oled-tv-s95f-sku-qn65s95fafxza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flagship OLED TV series<\/a> comes equipped with our most advanced OLED Glare Free technology. VDE\u2019s certification affirms the exceptional performance of this proprietary technology, which preserves the depth and details of the OLED display\u2019s black levels by minimizing reflections.<\/p>\n<p>To earn this certification, the Samsung <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/tvs\/oled-tv\/65-class-oled-tv-s95f-sku-qn65s95fafxza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S95F OLED series<\/a> was evaluated on how \u201ctruly black\u201d the display appears under various viewing conditions, with performance assessed through three rigorous tests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ambient light impact in bright rooms<\/strong>: The display was evaluated for the level of distraction viewers experienced from light reflections while watching TV.<a href=\"#_ftn2\" name=\"_ftnref2\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Black levels in dark settings<\/strong>: In a dark room test, the display\u2019s black level performance was measured to ensure it met the standard of 0.005 nits or less.<a href=\"#_ftn3\" name=\"_ftnref3\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Surface gloss level<\/strong>: Screen surface reflections were measured to determine the amount of glare on the display.<a href=\"#_ftn4\" name=\"_ftnref4\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/tvs\/oled-tv\/65-class-oled-tv-s95f-sku-qn65s95fafxza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-80977\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11093600\/S95F_Lifestyle_01-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11093600\/S95F_Lifestyle_01-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11093600\/S95F_Lifestyle_01-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11093600\/S95F_Lifestyle_01-1-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11093600\/S95F_Lifestyle_01-1-664x443.jpg 664w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11093600\/S95F_Lifestyle_01-1-268x178.jpg 268w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11093600\/S95F_Lifestyle_01-1-437x291.jpg 437w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11093600\/S95F_Lifestyle_01-1-690x460.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Exceptional Color for Gaming and Entertainment<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The Real Black-certified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/tvs\/oled-tv\/65-class-oled-tv-s95f-sku-qn65s95fafxza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S95F OLED series<\/a> delivers exceptional color clarity and contrast that brings every detail to life, whether in fast-paced games or cinematic scenes. The advanced OLED Glare Free technology enhances the experience by preserving rich colors and deep blacks across bright and dark lighting conditions, helping you enjoy stunning, true-to-life visuals no matter your content or viewing environment.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/tvs\/oled-tv\/65-class-oled-tv-s95f-sku-qn65s95fafxza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">led the global TV market for 19 consecutive years<\/a>,<a href=\"#_ftn5\" name=\"_ftnref5\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a> a position built on its leadership in premium displays and leading-edge innovations in viewing experiences. In addition to the VDE Real Black certification, Samsung was the first in the industry to bring AMD FreeSync\u2122 Premium Pro certification to its OLED TVs and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/tvs\/oled-tv\/65-class-oled-tv-s95f-sku-qn65s95fafxza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S95F series<\/a> has recently been validated as <a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-elevates-oled-tv-gaming-experience-nvidia-g-sync-compatibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible<\/a><a href=\"#_ftn6\" name=\"_ftnref6\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a>, ensuring seamless performance and smooth gameplay.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Samsung OLED TVs, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.samsung.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"embedded recommended recommended-post\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-badge\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recommended News<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"recommended-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-showcases-revolutionary-micro-rgb-tv-super-big-screens-more-cedia-expo-2025\/?r=true&#038;referrer=usnewsroom\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"recommended-news\" aria-label=\"Samsung Showcases Revolutionary Micro RGB TV, Super Big Screens and More at CEDIA Expo 2025 \u2013 Read more\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/08155336\/samsung-vision-ai.png\" alt=\"Read more: Samsung Showcases Revolutionary Micro RGB TV, Super Big Screens and More at CEDIA Expo 2025\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Samsung Showcases Revolutionary Micro RGB TV, Super Big Screens and More at CEDIA Expo 2025<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Read more<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"article-body\">\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\">1<\/a> All sizes of the 4K OLED TV S95F series (55\u2019\u2019, 65\u2019\u2019, 77\u2019\u2019 and 83\u2019\u2019) have received certification.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref2\" name=\"_ftn2\">2<\/a> Greyscale discrimination AVG \u0394E2000 \u2264 5 in a bright room with 500 Lx.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref3\" name=\"_ftn3\">3<\/a> Black level \u2264 0.005 nits in a dark room (based on ITU-R BT.2100-3 under VDE\u2019s dark room conditions).<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref4\" name=\"_ftn4\">4<\/a> Samsung OLED: \u2264 15 Gloss Unit(GU)(ex. Mirror: 100 GU).<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref5\" name=\"_ftn5\">5<\/a> Source: Omdia, Feb 2025. Results are not an endorsement of Samsung. Any reliance on these results is at the third party\u2019s own risk.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref6\" name=\"_ftn6\">6<\/a> NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility requires connection to a compatible NVIDIA graphics card and may require enabling VRR settings in both the TV and GPU driver settings. 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