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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN95B is at a premium price and is generally much more expensive than the Sony X85J. If you're looking for higher overall picture quality, gaming performance, and a better experience in bright rooms, the Samsung QN95B would be a better choice, as it excels in these areas. Keep in mind that the Sony X85J won't perform as well in a dark room or for gaming as the Samsung QN95B. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.3
7.3
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
6.5
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.8
7.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B is considered very good for gaming due to having both excellent response time and the best input lag performance, which means it will have minimal motion blur and the quickest reaction to gaming inputs. In contrast, the Sony X85J, while still good for gaming, does not perform as well in these aspects, leading to slightly more blur in fast-moving games and a slower response to controller inputs.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
8.2
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B provides superior brightness for SDR content, which is beneficial when watching news and TV shows, and its upscaling performance is excellent, making it ideal for viewing lower resolution content. On the other hand, the Sony X85J also offers very good brightness and upscaling abilities, with exceptional color accuracy out of the box, enhancing the viewing experience for casual content without needing extra calibration.
Bright Room
9.8
7.3
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B provides an excellent viewing experience in bright rooms due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness, along with excellent handling of reflections, making it the better choice for well-lit environments compared to the Sony X85J, which offers good performance but may not match the luminosity and anti-glare capabilities of the Samsung.
Cost
$2,198
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $2,198 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Sports
7.2
7.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both good for sports.
The Samsung QN95B has a very good response time and excellent reflection handling which is critical for sports viewing in bright rooms, while the Sony X85J, despite its perfect score in motion processing which benefits fast-paced sports, suffers from poor reflection handling, affecting its performance in well-lit environments. Both TVs have wide viewing angles, but the Samsung has a slight edge, ensuring a clear picture for larger groups spread out across a room, unlike the Sony, which has a lower viewing angle score, indicating some color and contrast may be lost when viewed from the side.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.6
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B is preferred for cartoons and animation because it offers excellent colors straight out of the box and has a very good color gamut, which means it displays a wide range of colors vibrantly. In comparison, the Sony X85J also performs well with excellent colors out of the box but falls short with only a good color gamut, suggesting that while colors are accurate, they might not be as vividly reproduced as on the QN95B.
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How the Samsung QN95B (LCD) and the Sony X85J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | Sony X85J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,198 | $1,200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | April 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN95B | KD-65X85J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 0.7" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 48.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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John Archer | March 2022
"Picture quality is fantastic truly mind-bogglingly good. It also plays into the screen’s gorgeous color performance, as spectacularly rich, vibrant tones now look both more consistently natural and balanced. With its extreme brightness and vibrant Quantum Dot color system, the QN95B delivers a dazzling demonstration of just how much of a difference HDR can make to picture quality."
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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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