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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN95B is less expensive and performs better in bright rooms, making it a good choice for sunlit spaces. However, the Sony A95L, while more costly, offers superior overall picture quality and viewing angles, excellent for dark-room viewing and wider seating setups. Both are suitable for gaming and sports, but the Sony has a slight edge in these areas as well. If peak picture quality is paramount and budget is less of a concern, the Sony A95L might be the better option. But if you're watching in bright rooms and prefer to spend less, the Samsung QN95B will serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
- 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
8.3
10.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung QN95B (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
10.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
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 QN95B (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B offers excellent local dimming and contrast levels, making it very good for watching movies and cinematic TV, but its black uniformity, though good, doesn't quite reach the perfect blacks you'll see on the Sony A95L, which has superior contrast and black uniformity due to its OLED panel. The A95L also boasts wider viewing angles and more consistent colors straight out of the box, which enhance the cinematic experience, particularly when viewing off-axis or in varied lighting conditions.
Sports
7.2
10.0
8.0/10
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
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B has excellent reflection handling and very good motion processing, which is critical when watching fast-paced sports, but its response time is lower compared to the Sony A95L, which has the best motion processing and response time, making it superior for sports where these milliseconds matter. Viewing angles and reflections are also better on the Sony A95L, providing a clearer picture when viewed from different angles and in well-lit rooms, whereas the Samsung QN95B, though very good at minimizing reflections, may not match the clarity of the A95L when off-center.
Gaming
8.8
10.0
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B excels in gaming due to its outstanding input lag and very good response time, making it highly responsive for fast-paced gaming. The Sony A95L, however, takes the lead in gaming performance as it offers the best input lag and response time, delivering an even smoother and more responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
10.0
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent.
The Samsung QN95B provides excellent color accuracy and a wide color gamut out of the box, making it great for watching cartoons and animation, while the Sony A95L offers the best color accuracy and color gamut, alongside superior gray uniformity and contrast due to its OLED panel, making it the best option for these types of content. In a bright room, the superior SDR brightness of the Samsung QN95B might be preferable, but for an overall rich color experience, Sony's A95L is the superior choice.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
10.0
10.0/10
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 QN95B (LCD) is excellent.
The Samsung QN95B excels in upscaling and delivering bright images in standard dynamic range, which is superb for viewing news and talk shows in well-lit rooms; however, its out-of-the-box colors are not as accurate as the Sony A95L. The Sony A95L, being an OLED, offers a superior contrast ratio and color accuracy straight out of the box, providing an exceptionally vivid and engaging viewing experience for news and TV programs even in darker rooms.
Bright Room
9.8
9.0
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent.
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is preferable for bright rooms because of its superior SDR and HDR brightness, as well as excellent reflection handling, ensuring a clear picture in well-lit environments. In contrast, while the Sony A95L (OLED) also has excellent reflection handling and good brightness, it may not be as bright as the Samsung model; however, it offers better contrast, color volume, and color gamut, which can enhance viewing quality in various lighting conditions.
Cost
$2,198
$2,898
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $2,198 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,898.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | Sony A95L (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,198 | $2,898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | August 7, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN95B | XR-65A95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 10/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57" | 33.9" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 51.6 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 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 60 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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