Samsung Electronics announced today, September 8, 2025, that its flagship 2025 OLED TV, the S95F model, has earned the prestigious ‘Real Black’ certification from the Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE), a leading German certification institute. This significant achievement validates Samsung’s cutting-edge OLED technology, confirming its ability to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience with industry-leading contrast and true black levels across all lighting conditions.
Understanding the VDE ‘Real Black’ Certification
The VDE (Verband der Elektrotechnik, Elektronik und Informationstechnik) is a globally recognized institution renowned for its rigorous testing and certification of electrical and electronic products. Its certifications serve as a mark of quality, safety, and reliability for consumers worldwide. The ‘Real Black’ certification specifically evaluates a display’s capability to render the deepest possible blacks, a critical component for achieving high contrast ratios and an immersive visual experience. This certification is not merely awarded; it requires displays to meet demanding criteria, including near-perfect black levels below 0.005 nits in dark environments and exceptional black accuracy even in brightly lit rooms or under direct sunlight.
Samsung’s 2025 OLED TV: The S95F Paves the Way
The 2025 Samsung S95F OLED TV represents a significant leap forward in display technology. Building on Samsung’s expertise in OLED panel production, this model incorporates advanced features designed to enhance picture quality beyond previous generations. Key innovations include Samsung’s latest OLED Glare-Free technology (Glare-Free 2.0), which drastically reduces reflections and ambient light interference, ensuring clear visuals even in well-lit spaces. Furthermore, the S95F boasts a notable brightness boost of up to 30% over its predecessors and features a rapid 165Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for both cinematic content and high-performance gaming. The display’s color accuracy is further assured by Pantone validation, promising lifelike and precise color reproduction. Powering these advancements is the NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor, which intelligently optimizes picture quality by refining brightness, black expression, and overall visual fidelity through AI neural networks.
VDE’s Stamp of Approval: Technological Excellence Validated
According to Hoon Seol, Vice President and Head of CE Division at Samsung Electronics Germany, earning the VDE ‘Real Black’ certification is a testament to Samsung’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of OLED technology. “We look forward to bringing more customers the opportunity to experience world-class picture quality with the deepest blacks and color clarity,” Seol stated. Ansgar Hinz, Chairman and CEO of VDE, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the certification’s stringent requirements. “VDE’s ‘Real Black’ certification is awarded only to displays that excel in our most demanding evaluations,” Hinz said. “Samsung’s OLED stood out for its ability to maintain rich, accurate blacks across a wide range of lighting environments — 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”.
Enhancing the Ultimate Viewing Experience
Beyond its ‘Real Black’ certification, the 2025 Samsung OLED TV lineup continues to impress with a suite of features designed for a superior viewing and gaming experience. The S95F model, along with others in the 2025 series, is the first in the industry to be certified with AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro and has also been validated as NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, ensuring fluid, tear-free gameplay and seamless performance. This focus on comprehensive picture quality, from the deepest blacks to vibrant colors and smooth motion, underscores Samsung’s dedication to delivering top-tier home entertainment technology. The careful engineering and rigorous testing by VDE provide consumers with the assurance that the S95F model delivers on its promise of exceptional visual fidelity.
This ‘Real Black’ certification from VDE marks a significant milestone for Samsung, reinforcing its position as an innovator in the competitive television market. For consumers, it signifies a new benchmark in OLED picture quality, promising a more immersive and lifelike viewing experience than ever before.
