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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for an affordable option, the Samsung CU7000 is much less expensive than the Sony X95L, which comes with a higher price but offers enhanced features. The Samsung may suffice for basic TV watching and some gaming, but if you're a movie enthusiast or a serious gamer looking for premium picture quality and performance, especially in darker viewing environments, the Sony X95L may be worth the investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.2
8.6
5.82/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.8
8.4
5.82/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.6/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95L delivers superior movie and cinematic TV experiences with its excellent contrast, effective local dimming, and outstanding black uniformity which are crucial for deep blacks and high picture quality, coupled with very good color accuracy and volume, ensuring vivid and consistent colors. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 falls short in these areas, exhibiting fair contrast, poor local dimming, and less impressive black uniformity, compromising the richness of dark scenes, and its color performance out of the box and color volume are poor, affecting the overall vibrancy and realism of the image.
Sports
6.6
8.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L outperforms the Samsung CU7000 in sports watching because it has a faster response time and better motion processing, which are critical for fast-paced action, and it manages reflections and has wider viewing angles, ensuring a clear picture regardless of viewing position or room brightness. Although gray uniformity, which affects the appearance of the field or court, is somewhat important, both TVs are relatively close in performance, but the Sony still leads, contributing to its overall superiority in sports.
Gaming
6.0
8.3
6.5/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung CU7000 has a 'Fair' rating for response time and 'Very Good' for input lag, while the Sony X95L is rated 'Very Good' for response time and 'Good' for input lag; this means that the Sony X95L offers a more responsive gaming experience, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming, but the Samsung CU7000 may be more responsive to inputs, which is beneficial for competitive play.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
9.1
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95L excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its excellent colors straight out of the box, a very good color gamut, and excellent color volume, which all contribute to vivid and consistent colors across the screen. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 is considered poor for this content because it offers poor color gamut and color volume, leading to less vibrant and inaccurate colors, which are particularly noticeable in colorful cartoons and animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
9.2
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L delivers superior upscaling of lower-resolution content and significantly higher SDR brightness, making it better for watching news and TV programs in bright rooms and offering clearer detail. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 has less effective upscaling and lower SDR brightness, which can result in less sharpness and vibrancy, particularly in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
5.8
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 struggles in a bright room due to its fair SDR brightness, poor HDR brightness, and poor reflections handling, which make it less ideal for such environments, whereas the Sony X95L excels with excellent ratings in both SDR and HDR brightness, combined with very good reflections handling, ensuring a clear and vivid picture even in well-lit conditions. Additionally, while both have similar contrast and color performance, the superior brightness and reflections management give the Sony X95L a significant edge in bright rooms.
Cost
$428
$4,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $428 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung CU7000 (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$428 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN65CU7000 | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57.1" x 2.4" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 57.1" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 32.7 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 5.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 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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