**The X95L and S95C TVs: A Comparison**

When it comes to choosing the right TV for your family, there are many options available on the market today. Two popular choices among consumers are the Samsung X95L and LG S95C. Both of these TVs offer high-quality picture and sound, but which one is the better choice? In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of each TV to help you make an informed decision.

The Samsung X95L is a high-end TV that offers excellent picture quality with its Quantum Dot technology. It also features a wide color gamut and supports 8K resolution, making it perfect for watching movies and sporting events in high definition. Additionally, the X95L has a sleek design and a slim profile, making it ideal for modern living rooms.

On the other hand, the LG S95C is another highly rated TV that offers excellent picture quality with its NanoCell technology. It also features a wide color gamut and supports 4K resolution, making it perfect for watching movies and television shows in high definition. The S95C has a more traditional design compared to the X95L, but it still offers impressive picture quality.

One of the main differences between the two TVs is their size. The Samsung X95L is available in larger sizes, including an 85-inch model, while the LG S95C tops out at 77 inches. However, if you're looking for a bigger TV to fill your living room, the X95L may be the better choice.

In terms of picture quality, both TVs are excellent choices. The X95L offers slightly better contrast and color accuracy compared to the S95C, but the difference is not dramatic. Both TVs have excellent brightness and support HDR10+ for enhanced color and contrast.

**Floor Models: A Buying Guide**

When shopping for a TV, many consumers consider buying a floor model or a used TV to save money. However, buying a floor model can be a gamble, as you never know what kind of condition the TV is in. In this article, we will explore some tips and tricks for buying a floor model TV.

First of all, it's essential to understand that floor models are TVs that have been returned by retailers due to various reasons, such as defects or customer dissatisfaction. These TVs may be still under warranty and can offer significant savings compared to brand new TVs. However, they may also have some flaws or damage.

To avoid buying a defective floor model TV, it's crucial to inspect the TV carefully before purchasing. Check for any signs of physical damage, such as scratches or cracks, and ensure that all accessories, including remotes and cables, are included. Additionally, ask the retailer about the warranty status of the TV and whether it has been used extensively.

When shopping for a floor model TV, also consider the price. If you can get an awesome deal on a floor model TV with full warranty and no defects, it may be worth the risk. However, if you're not confident in your ability to spot any flaws or issues, it's better to stick with a brand new TV.

One tip from Paul is to never buy an OLED floor model, as these TVs are more prone to damage due to their fragile nature. Additionally, make sure to get a full warranty and an awesome price before making a purchase.

**Blue Light Strain: A Growing Concern**

For many consumers, watching TV all day can lead to eye strain and fatigue. In recent years, there has been growing concern about the impact of blue light emitted from screens on our eyes. In this article, we will explore some tips for reducing blue light strain while watching TV.

One simple solution is to use a bias light in your room while watching TV. Bias lighting can help reduce eye strain by keeping your pupils from having to dilate and constrict severely. Additionally, you can turn down the brightness on your TV or switch to a warmer picture mode.

Another option is to wear blue light glasses while watching TV. These glasses can block out some of the blue light emitted from screens, reducing eye strain and fatigue. However, it's essential to note that not all blue light glasses are created equal, and some may be more effective than others.

In terms of TV settings, many modern TVs now have built-in blue light abatement features. These features can help reduce blue light emission while watching TV. Additionally, using a warmer picture mode or adjusting the color temperature on your TV can also help reduce eye strain.

Overall, reducing blue light strain is an essential consideration for consumers who spend extended periods in front of screens. By following these tips and tricks, you can minimize eye strain and enjoy a healthier viewing experience.

**Conclusion**

In conclusion, both the Samsung X95L and LG S95C TVs are excellent choices for consumers looking for high-quality picture and sound. While they have some differences in terms of size and features, both TVs offer impressive performance and value. When shopping for a floor model TV, it's essential to inspect the TV carefully and ensure that you're getting an awesome deal with full warranty.

Additionally, reducing blue light strain is a growing concern for consumers who spend extended periods in front of screens. By using bias lighting, wearing blue light glasses, or adjusting your TV settings, you can minimize eye strain and enjoy a healthier viewing experience.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enOn today's episode of you asked what's with the wild discrepancies in volume loudness between  streaming apps and is there anything you can do about it is there anything you can do to  disable motion smoothing on your hotel TV Sony A95L versus X95L and our floor model or display  model TVs a smart buy welcome back everyone I'm Caleb Denison and this is You Asked the show where  I answer questions that you asked in hopes that I can help you and others who have the same Tech  questions if you've got a question you'd like to see answered on the show please send it to  youasked@digitaltrends.com and I'll do my level best to get it answered all right let's get into  it the first question comes from Dan a good friend and former videographer and editor here at DT who  asked why are some streaming apps so much quieter than others and is there anything that we can do  to balance the audio level between them now I've been seeing this question asked the way that Dan  asked it but this same issue causes some folks to wonder if something is wrong with their system I  just got this email from Shanur who said I've got a 2021 LG TV and I bought a Sony soundbar  the soundbar is great but when watching Netflix or movies the audio is so quiet I've heard that  using a soundbar which is a completely different mate to the TV can affect the quality of the sound  is there any truth to that so first Shure using a brand of soundbar that differs from the brand  of TV that you use can sometimes limit your access to like some high level features using  different brands is not going to cause the kind of audio frustrations that you're experiencing  the issue with Netflix being quieter for you than other sources you watch is the same issue  that's frustrating Dan the baseline loudness level among streaming apps and even between  apps and other audio sources in your system is a problem for everyone and I'm afraid we have  pretty limited tools to fix it I suppose the real problem here is that there's no standard to which  content providers are held how Netflix encodes audio is different than how Hulu encodes audio  which is different from how Disney encodes audio which is different from how Max encodes audio  and it make matters more frustrating there are different layers within the audio preparation  process that contribute to this you ready to go down a rabbit hole I promise we'll do the quick  tour here yeah I'm not actually going to do a quick tour here get ready to watch Caleb go to  Crazy Town it starts with the content creation Hollywood movies have dramatically different  audio than Network TV shows which is different than content made by some creators on YouTube  and so on so as streaming services amass their library they're already getting a dizzying array  of various audio formats and quality it goes deeper than that but we're keeping it surface  level here from there the amount of compression that a streaming service applies is different from  One streaming service to another and again your cable and satellite providers use varying levels  and qualities of audio compression too and when I speak of compression here I'm talking about both  dynamic range compression that's control over how loud the loudest part of a show or movie is  as well as how quiet the quietest part is as well as size compression which in turn affects not only  the audio Fidelity or sound quality but also the overall loudness of the audio track generally the  more compressed the audio file is the louder its Baseline level is going to be now ironically some  streaming services use dynamic range compression in an effort to make the experience better for you  some folks hate wild swings in loudness or they have trouble hearing the dialogue so they crank  up the volume and then a loud moment comes on and they are being blown out of the room by the action  sequence sound effects or the big explosion sound effect so to help mitigate that they'll  make everything more or less the same volume and as I mentioned before how each streaming service  decides to deliver that audio stream is also different you might think that if something is  available in Dolby or DTS be it stereo or surround sound that there would be some standards applied  but while DTS provides some standards and so does Dolby they also allow for a great deal  of artistic license for the content creators and then the streaming services do what they will with  audio that they get now adding to the already complex situation are factors that are on the  user end your end right there's the different audio settings available in each of your apps  audio settings available within the source device whether that's the TV itself or a streaming box  or a cable box and then there are audio options on the playback device whether that's your TV  speakers a soundbar or na AV receiver so now that you know how complicated it is from the  beginning to the end from when they record the thing to when you play it back in your home you  can imagine that it would be very difficult to solve the problem since as users we have limited  control over so many factors but what I can do is point you toward a few things that you can try  that might help first experiment with the audio settings within the streaming app itself let's  take Hulu for example Hulu lets you decide between stereo and 5.1 audio it also lets you choose the  quality of the audio from low to medium to high it also lets you turn on or off volume leveling which  will at least keep content on Hulu from swinging wildly from too loud to too quiet you can do this  on a per app basis and experiment to see if you can get an app that is generally too quiet or  generally too loud to be more in line with other apps that you use a lot it's a heavy lift I know  but if you're willing to experiment you may come up with some something you like then there's the  audio settings in your TV and the audio settings in your audio device if you have a separate  one from the TV every brand calls this something different but the tech is the same that's onboard  dynamic range compression and volume leveling for instance on this Hisense TV it's called Auto  volume control this same option is also available on TCL TVs it's just buried a bit further now  this will help the sound coming out of the TV speakers but it's not going to do anything uh  for a soundbar or an AV receiver that's connected via HDMI or optical cable for that you'll want to  turn on the dynamic range compression or volume leveling feature in your soundbar or receiver  and again depending on the brand you've got they call it different things but you can find it now  if you don't like that explanation the situation and you don't like the answers I don't blame you  because you know what it all just kind of sucks you know what would be so much better if there  was a volume normalization message in the metadata in the uh the digital metadata of the audio stream  no matter what the type of format uh that helps audio devices manage loudness without necessarily  stripping it of its dynamics because I also want to have Hulu start out the same volume  as YouTube and Netflix but I don't want to give up on the Dynamics of the sound for that and that's  what DRC and volume leveling force you to do the next question also came from my friend Dan but  he's just the most recent one to ask this I get asked this a lot plus it's a topic about which I  am personally quite passionate and with which I have a great deal of experience uh the question  from Dan was are there any tricks to changing the motion smoothing on Hotel TVs that don't obviously  give you access to the settings menu so Dan and everyone else wondering there are some tricks  but most of them have to do with getting around the hotel's effort to limit your access to the TV  settings and they don't always work first off it seems that some hotels have decided that motion  smoothing being on is in their best interests in the same way that they believe that the standard  picture preset is going to appeal to more of their guests they probably also have data that suggest  more people want motion smoothing on than those who don't and since they know folks like to mess  with their TVs if they allow it hotels are getting increasingly clever about locking down certain TV  settings they'll let you turn on and off the closed captions but change the picture profile  or the motion smoothing it's a tossup depending on where you're staying with most Hotel TVs pressing  the menu button doesn't get you the TV's menu it gets you the hotel infotainment systems menu where  you can rent on demand movies you know like Toy Story and Marry Poppins as well as make dinner  reservations or whatever some of them even let you access Netflix or other popular streaming services  so the first move is to experiment with pressing buttons on the remote buttons that well you don't  know what they do until you press them my favorite is the mysterious three lines button or the button  that looks like it's trying to look like a book or something now if you're lucky you can find the  motion smoothing from there and turn it off if however none of those buttons gets you to  the TV's settings menu the way I'm hoping it will try using the buttons on the TV itself sometimes  one of those buttons will take you straight to the settings menu and you can work your way to  motion smoothing from there sometimes you can try yanking the ethernet cable from the back  of the TV or from the box that they like zip tie to the back of the TV or the the wall mount this  basically disables the hotel's lockdown system and you might be able to get in the back door  that way but also sometimes you're just slap out of luck and you can't access the menu or turn off  the motion smoothing I hate it because turnning turning off motion smoothing in hotel TVs is one  of my favorite hobbies I know TV snobs be like and that's second only to connecting a chomecast with  Google TV even though they very clearly would prefer that I not anyway that's fun for me uh  except when I fail that's not so fun but anyway in those situations where I just can't stand to  watch the hotel TV I just watch TV on my laptop Roy writes I have a tough dilemma I currently have  an LG 75 in Nano 90 and I want to upgrade my plan all along has been to get the A95L but I'm afraid  that OLED is maybe not the TV type for me me and my family mostly watch the news channels Sports  and kids channels every day for hours as you know those channels have banners especially the news  channels with the big red banner the last thing I want to do is limit myself or my family on how and  when to watch TV like I said I have always wanted an OLED and I hate compromise but I can't ignore  the burning in issue should I go with my A95L that I always wanted or go with the X95L thank  you for your time Roy so Roy and anyone else who can identify with Roy's situation which I know  is quite a few of you you know I am an OLED fan and I think Burnin risk is ever decreasing in its  liability however based on what you've told me I'm going to recommend the X95L there are two reasons  one I can sense and yes I'm pretending to be a therapist here but please note I am not a licensed  therapist I'm like not even that emotionally intelligent anyway I get the vibe that if you  get the OLED TV you're going to be worried all the time and nobody should live in worry about their  TV or feel like they should police their family's viewing Behavior also you're watching news sports  and kids channels and frankly that sounds like a waste of oled's talent to me I mean the sports  would benefit some from OLED I suppose but OLED really shines when it's doing cinematic content  and not just movies but really well-shot shows on streaming services too this TV sounds like it's  going to be a Workhorse of a family TV and that's awesome I think the X95L is the better choice for  all of that it's a fabulous TV and what little bit of compromise you make to picture quality  which honestly ain't a ton that X95L is going to be a big upgrade and it's going to blow you away  anyway that small compromise in picture quality may be offset by the fact that you are getting a  bigger TV since the X95L only comes in an 85 in size while the biggest S95C is 77in and the LG3  tops out at 83in Paul and I only pronounce his last name because he went through the trouble  of spelling it phonetically and I appreciate that anyway Paul has questions about buying a  floor model TV along with some follow-up questions first question is how long are these floor models  usually on display before they're sold well Paul I can only speak to my retail experience which  was a very long time ago I'm older than I look and back then floor models stayed on the floor  until it was time to clear them out for next year's TVs or if they failed you can always  ask the manager how long a floor model was out and for how long they ran their TVs each day to kind  of calculate the total hours uh that it spent turned on but I would say if you are going to  buy a floor model never buy an OLED floor model don't buy a floor model TV that may have sat in  the sun don't buy unless you get the full freaking warranty and don't buy unless you get an awesome  awesome price so awesome that you won't be upset if it only lasts 2 to three years you know back  in the day I was all about the floor model TVs I scored an awesome JVC 32 in and Toshiba 36 in CRT  TVs off the floor of Incredible Universe and those things ran for a long long time with zero problems  I think you'll be okay with most LED backlit TVs of decent quality but those savings better be way  better than the best Black Friday sales prices question two from Paul is as someone who's on  screens all day long I suffer from eye fatigue do you think it's a good idea to install an LCD strip  on the back of my TV to make it easier on the eyes yes absolutely or just turn a lamp on in the room  any kind of bias light that keeps your pupils from having to dilate and constrict severely is just a  good idea question three from Paul was a bonus question I guess uh would you recommend wearing  blue light glasses to prevent I strain especially since TVs seem to be getting brighter and brighter  or is the whole blue light thing not really a thing uh so yeah the whole blue light thing is  definitely a thing there are a lot of studies that show that blue light can cause eye strain  and it can affect sleep cycles I would say pick a warmer picture mode don't use stand standard  or Vivid or Sports instead use movie or Cinema or filmmaker mode anything with a warmer color  temperature shoot you can just go into the TV and select a warmer color temperature but also many  new TVs now have blue light abatement settings built in so that you could use that or you could  use glasses I don't know but why not shut the blue light thing down at the source of it folks  that's today's episode I do hope you enjoyed it and found it helpful all at the same time if you  did do me a solid and slap this video with like and hey I do these every week so subscribe to  see more I'll see you on the next one and until then here's two other videos I think you mightlike uses varying levels and qualities above\n"