200000 : 1 is impressive contrast but the issue is that they are rarely putting that contrast to use in real scene.
Take a look at the measurement by rtings , despite S95C peaking at 1200 nits and QN95C peaks at 1600 nits , the objects are not exactly brighter than the OLEDs. Given that the OLED has perfect black , that is MASSIVE dynamic range and color volume. When combined these give the QD OLED a major boost over QLED when it comes to picture quality.

The 2nd gen QD-OLED is not a major improvement over 1st gen.  Samsung is probably still trying to decide on the model Tiers like LG at the beginning with its G and C series . But in the next few years the specs gap between the 2 tiers will be larger so they can sell the premium model . ATM S90C is 98% as good as a S95C and with major discounts it makes more senses . I am certainly no fan of the one connect box either , which also has downgraded HDMI 2.1 ports.

In MY if you are planning to get the S95C , you might as well shed out a little bit more for A95L .

65" S95C for 7-8k ? Are you sure about that ?

Because that TV model arrived late in MY and a couple of months ago, even its own employee would not be getting 7-8k ( RRP : 16K - 40% = 10k ish , trust me on this because I have that discount ) .
The best price I was able to get out of S95C was 10k a couple of months ago and 12k for A95L from an Electronic shop I am very closed with.
Price is something I am fairly reluctant to discuss because it can vary greatly particularly if you are affliated with the sellers .  But that is definitely not the common price you will find on the market.

If you are comparing end of the year sales price with the employee's discount , obviously that isn't going to work very well .
The 40 % discount are given to their employee and and peers in the industry , they can be used on newly launched products . Since they don't do internal adjustment so the RRP is still the same at the end of the year.

I was shopping for a new TV and was informed by salesman that Samsung LED panels are now made in China and are not very durable, but LG still makes their panels in Korea and lasts longer.

Any comments on this? I realize this is Samsung thread, but hope to have unbiased replies...