The Samsung QN95B has superior gaming performance, with better response and input lag times, plus supports a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming and high frame rate content. Nonetheless, it lacks Dolby Vision support, which means you won't be able to take advantage of that format's dynamic metadata for enhanced picture quality in content that offers it.
On the other hand, the Sony X95K offers better sound quality and Dolby Vision support, which can improve your movie-watching experience if you have Dolby Vision content. However, it has a lower motion processing score, indicating the Samsung might handle fast action scenes slightly better.
Both TVs are similarly priced and perform well in bright rooms, but the Samsung has a slight edge in this aspect due to its higher peak brightness. If gaming or watching content in a bright room is a priority, the Samsung might be the better choice for you, while the Sony could be preferable for watching movies with Dolby Vision support and superior built-in sound. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
Very good for dark room
Very good for sports
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Sports
7.2/10
8.0/10
8.0/10
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
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B has excellent motion processing and response time, which contributes to its good performance for sports viewing, but its viewing angles are not as wide as some other TVs, which might limit visible quality from off-center positions. The Sony X95K offers very good motion processing with a commendable response time as well, and handles reflections better, which makes it very good for sports viewing, especially in bright rooms; however, both models have somewhat limited viewing angles and gray uniformity which might affect consistent image quality across the screen.
Gaming
8.8/10
8.2/10
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1/10
8.0/10
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0/10
8.7/10
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X95K (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B excels with colors out of the box, meaning you can expect vibrant and accurate colors immediately upon setup, and it also has a very good color gamut, ensuring it can display a wide range of hues that are crucial for animated content. In contrast, the Sony X95K is evaluated as having very good colors out of the box, which is slightly less optimal than the Samsung, and a comparably good color gamut, which may limit its ability to showcase certain colors as effectively as the Samsung QN95B.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0/10
9.1/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Samsung QN95B (LCD) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) both provide excellent upscaling and high SDR brightness, ensuring clear images for news and talk shows even in brightly lit rooms. The Samsung has a slightly better color gamut out of the box, offering a tad richer color experience for TV programs without immediate calibration, whereas the Sony exceeds in motion processing, making it a tad smoother for fast-moving content.
Bright Room
9.8/10
9.5/10
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
The Samsung QN95B is excellent for bright room viewing due to its best SDR and excellent HDR brightness, and excellent reflections handling which makes it less susceptible to glare. On the other hand, the Sony X95K, while also providing excellent SDR and HDR brightness, is very good at reflections handling, but has higher contrast, and slightly better color volume and gamut which might enhance the viewing experience in a bright room with varied content.
Cost
$3,000
$2,998
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $3,000 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $2,998.
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How the Samsung QN95B (LCD) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
"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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