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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S95C (OLED) and Sony X85K (LCD) offer distinct experiences. If you prioritize picture quality in both bright and dark rooms along with superior gaming performance and plan to use the TV for watching movies and high-dynamic range (HDR) content, the Samsung S95C would be a great choice, albeit at a higher price. It also has better sound quality and serves well as a monitor. However, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers good performance for watching sports, news, and using for general TV viewing, the Sony X85K can be a good fit, though it won't match the Samsung in terms of contrast and brightness in HDR. Sony's model might also have limitations in dark room performance due to lower contrast. Both models support common HDR formats except for Samsung excluding HDR10+ and Sony omitting Dolby Vision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5
7.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
6.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C OLED excels in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, all crucial for a superior movie and cinematic TV experience, along with wider viewing angles and rich color delivery. In contrast, the Sony X85K LCD falls short in these areas, particularly in local dimming and black uniformity, which affects the depth of blacks and overall picture quality.
Sports
8.7
7.4
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C excels in sports viewing thanks to its outstanding response time and motion processing, coupled with superior handling of reflections and a wide viewing angle, ensuring consistent picture quality across various seating positions. In contrast, while the Sony X85K is also suitable for sports, its performance is less optimal due to good but not exceptional response time and motion processing, along with more limited viewing angles and less effective reflection handling.
Gaming
10.0
7.5
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
8.5
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C OLED excels in presenting cartoons and animation with its superior color gamut and volume, which means it displays a wider and more accurate range of colors, enhancing the vibrancy and detail. In contrast, the Sony X85K LCD, while still producing very good colors out of the box, doesn't match the OLED in color richness and three-dimensional color representation, which can affect the depth and realism of animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
8.2
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C OLED's exceptional upscaling and SDR brightness make it well-suited for watching regular TV programs and news, ensuring clear images even from lower resolution sources in brighter rooms. Meanwhile, the Sony X85K LCD, while also providing good SDR brightness and excellent upscaling, will deliver less vibrant colors and lower contrast due to its LCD technology, making it a slightly less premium choice for such content.
Bright Room
9.0
7.4
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) handles reflections better and has higher HDR brightness, making it excellent for bright rooms, while the Sony X85K (LCD) also has good reflections handling and very good SDR brightness but not as high HDR brightness, ranking it as good for bright room viewing. The Samsung's superior contrast and color volume also contribute to its better performance in well-lit environments compared to the Sony.
Cost
$3,300
$1,098
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $3,300 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $1,098.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S95C (OLED) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $1,098 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 2, 2023 | May 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95C | KD-65X85K | |
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 | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.8" x 0.4" | 32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.8" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 48.5 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 | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up 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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