If you prioritize a more streamlined setup with minimal visible cables, the Samsung QN95B may be a better choice as it comes with a One Connect Box for cable management. However, if you often watch content in brightly lit rooms, the Sony X95J could be more suitable as it handles glare better. For those who value versatility in placement, the Sony X95J also offers three different stand positions that can accommodate soundbars or fit on smaller furniture. On the other hand, the Samsung QN95B has a higher refresh rate which may be beneficial for smoother gaming experiences. Keep in mind, the Samsung is typically less expensive than the Sony. 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 X95J (LCD)
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.3/10
7.3/10
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 X95J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1/10
6.5/10
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 X95J (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.8/10
7.6/10
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 X95J (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B stands out for gaming due to its exceptionally low input lag and quick response time, paired with a high 144Hz refresh rate for smoother motion. Although the Sony X95J also offers a very good gaming experience with respect to response time and input lag, its refresh rate is limited to 120Hz, making it slightly less fluid in fast-paced gaming scenarios compared to the Samsung.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0/10
8.2/10
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 X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B is excellent for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its best-in-class SDR brightness, enhancing visibility in bright rooms, and high-quality upscaling capabilities, making lower resolution content appear sharper. The Sony X95J also excels in the same use case, providing very good SDR brightness for well-lit environments and outstanding upscaling for detailed images, with both TVs offering satisfying colors and contrast for a vibrant viewing experience.
Bright Room
9.8/10
7.3/10
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 X95J (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B excels in bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness levels, and excellent reflection handling, which helps preserve picture quality in well-lit environments. The Sony X95J, while also performing very well in bright rooms, is slightly less bright than the Samsung and has very good reflection handling, which means it may not suppress ambient light reflections as effectively as the QN95B.
Cost
$4,298
$2,500
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $4,298 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $2,500.
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both good for sports.
While watching sports, the Samsung QN95B (LCD) offers a great experience due to its excellent reflection handling and a good response time, but its viewing angles aren't as wide, which could limit the view for those watching from the side. The Sony X95J (LCD), on the other hand, has a superior motion processing that ensures smoother action during fast-paced games and very good reflection handling, along with somewhat narrower viewing angles and slightly less even gray uniformity compared to the Samsung.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0/10
8.6/10
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 X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B is considered excellent for watching cartoons & animation because it offers the best colors out of the box and very good color gamut, which is crucial for vivid and accurate animation. Meanwhile, the Sony X95J, while still very good for cartoons, offers very good out-of-the-box colors but with a comparatively narrower color gamut and color volume, resulting in slightly less vibrant animation scenes.
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How the Samsung QN95B (LCD) and the Sony X95J (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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