If you're on a budget and need a TV for a bright room, the Samsung Q60A could be more suitable as it still offers good performance in well-lit spaces and handles reflections fairly well. However, its picture quality, especially in a dark room or for gaming, is not as strong. In contrast, the Sony A95L excels in overall picture quality and is outstanding for movies, series, gaming, and watching in dark environments, but it comes at a high-end price. The Sony also has better sound quality, which might save you from needing an external sound system. If your priority is top-notch image quality and you watch a lot of varied content including sports and gaming, and can afford a higher-priced TV, the Sony A95L would be an excellent choice. But if price is a major factor and you typically watch in brighter rooms, the Samsung Q60A will still provide a satisfactory experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60A (LCD)
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
Excellent for bright room
Best in class for dark room
Best in class for gaming
Best in class for movies & TV
Best in class for sports
Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
Best in class for cartoons & animation
Best in class for use as monitor
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Best in class viewing angle
Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2/10
10.0/10
7.13/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5/10
10.0/10
7.13/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
6.5/10
10.0/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.6/10
10.0/10
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2/10
10.0/10
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is very good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.3/10
10.0/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good.
Bright Room
7.2/10
9.0/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good.
Cost
$498
$2,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,498.
"The least expensive QLED is a solid choice for Samsung fans. Right out of the gate my eye was drawn to the Samsung. It is bright. The quantum dots let the Q60A produce far deeper, richer colors than the Vizio and TCL"
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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