Samsung KS95xx (2016) Series

Superb HDR image ; Notably subtlety in colour palette ; Very detailed ; Smooth motion

No backlighting on remote

If you’re looking for a high-end, curved 4K television, the KS9500 ticks all the boxes

Stunning HDR picture quality ; Appealing curved screen design ; Good sound quality ; Effective HDR upscaling

Some HDR backlight issues ; Striping with UHD Blu-rays ; Curved screen distorts reflections ; No 3D support

The UE65KS9500 produces hands down the most dramatic demonstration of what new HDR technology is capable of. Its brightness in particular is unprecedented, which helps it deliver a much fuller sense of HDR's expanded light range and colour capabilities...

Excellent HDR delivery, fully of vibrancy and punch, One Connect box is convenient, pretty good sound delivery

Build quality could be better, EPG is a little behind the times

Samsung offers a lot of TVs at a lot of different price points. From the first step on the Quantum Dot HDR ladder with the KS7000 up to this KS9500, we've seen impressive specs across the lineup. But the KS9500 really makes its mark.

No TV yet has delivered quite such an extravagant demonstration of what the Ultra HD, HDR and wide colour spectrum technologies can achieve

Dazzling HDR presentation ; Superb gaming responsiveness ; Effective anti-reflection screen filter

Occasional motion stutter ; Posterisation in some HDR scenes ; Curved screen catches reflections

It might not emerge from our stringent tests with a completely clean bill of health, but then few TVs do – and make no mistake, the Samsung UE65KS9500 is one of the best TVs we’ve reviewed, especially if you can find it cheaper than its original £2,899...

Outstanding image quality, Deep, rich colours, Gentle curve enhances experience, Easy to navigate interface

Remote could be improved, Only way to power on TV is via remote

Excellent greyscale and colour accuracy ; Great black levels and contrast ratios ; Impressive local dimming ; Effective video processing ; Good backlight uniformity ; HDR content looks stunning ; Incredibly low input lag ; HDR+ feature is interesting ;...

No flat option ; No 3D support ; Occasional banding on pans

The Samsung UE65KS9500 is everything that you would expect from a modern flagship TV, delivering an irresistible combination of design, build quality, features and performance. The look of the KS9500 is very attractive, with a surprisingly slim form...