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QN55S95D
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Advantages of the Samsung S95D (OLED)
  • The Samsung S95D (OLED) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
  • 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 upscaling
  • Best in class motion processing

Key differences

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Picture Quality

9.5
QN55S95D
XR-55A95L
10.0
10/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) and Samsung S95D (OLED) both have best in class picture quality, though the Sony A95L (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.

Movies & TV

9.4
QN55S95D
XR-55A95L
10.0
10/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
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 S95D (OLED) is excellent.

Sports

8.7
QN55S95D
XR-55A95L
10.0
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Samsung S95D (OLED) is very good.

Cartoons & Animation

9.3
QN55S95D
XR-55A95L
10.0
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung S95D (OLED) is excellent.

News, Talk, & Other TV

9.1
QN55S95D
XR-55A95L
10.0
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung S95D (OLED) is excellent.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

10.0
QN55S95D
XR-55A95L
10.0
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung S95D (OLED) and Sony A95L (OLED) are both best in class for gaming.

Bright Room

9.0
QN55S95D
XR-55A95L
9.0
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) and Samsung S95D (OLED) are both excellent for bright room.

Cost

$2,600
QN55S95D
XR-55A95L
$2,498
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$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Samsung S95D (OLED) has a price of $2,600 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,498.

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How the Samsung S95D (OLED) and the Sony A95L (OLED) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung S95D (OLED)Sony A95L (OLED)
Samsung S95D (OLED)Sony A95L (OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$2,600
$2,498
Brand
SamsungSony
Release Date
March 1, 2024August 6, 2023
Full name
QN55S95DXR-55A95L
Screen Size
55"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenGoogle TV
Sound Quality Score
8/108.9/10
NextGen Ready
YesYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
9.5/1010/10
Bright Room Score
9/109/10
Gaming Score
10/1010/10
Movies & TV Score
9.5/1010/10
Sports Score
8.8/1010/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
27.8" x 48.2" x 0.4"27.9" x 48.2" x 1.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.4" x 48.2"29.1" x 48.2"
Weight without Stand
Unknown38.8 lbs
VESA Mount
400 x 300300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
10/1010/10
Local Dimming
10/1010/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
4.2.22.2
Speaker Power
70 W60 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoUp to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only

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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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