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If you prefer a more budget-friendly option with a neat installation, the Samsung QN95B offers a One Connect Box for less visible cables. The choice depends on whether you prioritize cost and installation neatness, or versatility and brand-new features. Additionally, considering the viewing content, if you prefer faster response times for gaming, the Samsung might suit you better, but the Sony may edge out in other performance aspects like picture processing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
- Very good for use as monitor
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X95L (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
8.2
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
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L is noted for its exceptional motion processing which is crucial for the fast-paced action seen in sports, and it handles reflections very well, meaning it will remain clear in most lighting conditions, albeit with some compromise in viewing angles. The Samsung QN95B also offers good motion handling and excellent reflection handling, making sports viewing enjoyable, but its response time is not as fast as the Sony X95L, which might be noticeable in very fast scenes.
Cost
$3,498
$4,498
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $3,498 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.3
8.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Samsung QN95B (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
8.4
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Samsung QN95B (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Samsung QN95B offers exceptional contrast, impressive local dimming, and good black uniformity for watching movies and cinematic TV, although its colors out of the box and color volume are only rated as very good, and it has narrower viewing angles which might affect off-center viewing. In comparison, the Sony X95L, while similar in having strong local dimming and even better black uniformity, boasts excellent color volume enhancing vividness and depth, but shares the limitation of less ideal viewing angles, making both less suited for wide seating arrangements.
Gaming
8.8
8.3
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X95L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung QN95B and Sony X95L are both praised for gaming owing to their quick response times and high refresh rates, which minimize motion blur and screen tearing, and low input lag, meaning the TVs respond swiftly to gaming inputs. However, the Samsung QN95B, with its slightly higher refresh rate, provides a marginally smoother gaming experience compared to the Sony X95L, which excels with its great sound quality for immersive gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
9.1
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Samsung QN95B (LCD) are both excellent for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung QN95B is excellent for watching cartoons and animation due to its best score for colors out of the box, ensuring vibrant and true-to-life hues immediately upon setup. Similarly, the Sony X95L excels in the same content with very good colors straight out of the box, and both TVs possess very good color gamut and color volume, which contribute to their capacity for displaying a wide range of bright and vivid colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
9.2
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Samsung QN95B (LCD) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung QN95B has excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, making it well-suited for viewing news and talk shows with clarity and vividness, even in well-lit rooms. Conversely, the Sony X95L, while providing very good upscaling and excellent SDR brightness, also offers impressive colors out of the box with a wider color gamut, which means it can display a broader range of colors, enhancing the viewing experience for everyday content.
Bright Room
9.8
9.7
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X95L (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
The Samsung QN95B stands out in bright room environments primarily because of its top-tier SDR and HDR brightness, and excellent handling of reflections, whereas the Sony X95L is notable for similar reasons with excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling. Though the Sony X95L exhibits slightly better contrast and color volume, which helps with the depth of images and range of colors, the stronger reflection handling of the Samsung QN95B might be more crucial in a well-lit room.
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How the Samsung QN95B (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,498 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85QN95B | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.7" x 74.6" x 0.7" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.4" x 74.6" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 95.7 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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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