If you prioritize overall value and are sensitive to price, the Sony A90K may be a suitable choice, especially since it's slightly less expensive and still provides an excellent viewing experience for movies, sports, and gaming. However, if higher audio quality is important to you and you're looking for the best picture performance in bright rooms, the Samsung S95B may be worth the extra cost, as it has a brighter screen with better reflection handling and also comes with powerful built-in speakers. Keep in mind that the S95B includes a One Connect Box for tidier cable management, which could be a deciding factor if you prefer a clean setup. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95B (OLED)
Very good for bright room
Excellent for dark room
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Excellent for use as monitor
Best in class viewing angle
Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Sony A90K (OLED)
Excellent for sports
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4/10
8.5/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Samsung S95B (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Sony A90K (OLED) has very good picture quality.
Gaming
9.4/10
8.8/10
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is very good.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4/10
8.4/10
9.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is very good.
Bright Room
8.4/10
6.7/10
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is only fair.
The Samsung S95B (OLED) and Sony A90K (OLED) are both excellent for movies & TV.
Sports
8.7/10
9.1/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A90K (OLED) to be excellent for sports, while the Samsung S95B (OLED) is very good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2/10
8.7/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S95B (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,498
$1,398
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung S95B (OLED) has a price of $1,498 and the Sony A90K (OLED) costs $1,398.
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How the Samsung S95B (OLED) and the Sony A90K (OLED) compare to other TVs
"Samsung's S95B is easily one of the best high-end 4K TVs on the market. S95B is able to achieve industry-leading color performance and a brighter screen than typical OLEDs. In fact, the display's OLED color coverage is nearly in a class of its own. The S95B is a beautiful TV, even when it's off. The display has a pleasing, minimalist design with nearly bezel-less borders and an impressively thin profile."
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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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