Samsung S95D 65"
QD-OLED · 65" · 2024
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
QD-OLED · 4K 120 Hz · Cognitive Processor XR
Samsung S95D 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95D 65" lands at 95 and Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED at 94. That puts Samsung S95D 65" ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung S95D 65" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED if…
- ✓Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- ✓Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- ✓Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
TieInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Smart platform
Samsung S95D 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95D 65" leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLEDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED more score per dollar ($2,799 vs $4,249).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung S95D 65" | Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | — |
| Size | 65" | — |
| Refresh | 120Hz | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 55″ / 65″ QD-OLED |
| Resolution | — | 4K @ 120 Hz |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| HDMI | — | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) |
| VRR | — | Yes |
| ALLM | — | Yes |
| Processor | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
Samsung S95D 65"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
- +Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- +Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- +Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are 2.1
- −Premium pricing
- −Google TV slower than LG webOS
FAQ: Samsung S95D 65" vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
Which is better, Samsung S95D 65" or Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED? +
Samsung S95D 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung S95D 65" worth the price? +
At $4,249, Samsung S95D 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Is Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED worth the price? +
At $2,799, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in display.
Does Samsung S95D 65" or Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for smart platform, Samsung S95D 65" or Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED? +
Samsung S95D 65" — leads on smart (82 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.
Which is the better value, Samsung S95D 65" or Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED? +
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED — more score per dollar ($2,799 vs $4,249). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.