Samsung S95D 83"
QD-OLED · 83" · 2024
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Mini-LED · Cognitive Processor XR · ~2,800 nits
Samsung S95D 83" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95D 83" lands at 95 and Sony BRAVIA 9 85" at 94. That puts Samsung S95D 83" ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung S95D 83" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick Sony BRAVIA 9 85" if…
- ✓~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- ✓Reference-grade motion handling
- ✓IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
TiePanel, processing, and HDR performance
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Gaming
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" leads on motion (98 vs 93).
Smart platform
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" leads on smart (86 vs 82).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung S95D 83" | Sony BRAVIA 9 85" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | Mini-LED |
| Size | 83" | 85″ |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 120 Hz |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| HDMI | — | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) |
| Processor | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
Samsung S95D 83"
- +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 9 85"
- +~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- +Reference-grade motion handling
- +IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1
- −Premium pricing ($5,499 at 85")
- −Google TV includes ads
FAQ: Samsung S95D 83" vs Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Which is better, Samsung S95D 83" or Sony BRAVIA 9 85"? +
Samsung S95D 83" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung S95D 83" worth the price? +
At $5,948, Samsung S95D 83" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Is Sony BRAVIA 9 85" worth the price? +
At $5,499, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in motion.
Does Samsung S95D 83" or Sony BRAVIA 9 85" 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 gaming, Samsung S95D 83" or Sony BRAVIA 9 85"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" — leads on motion (98 vs 93). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, Samsung S95D 83" or Sony BRAVIA 9 85"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" — leads on smart (86 vs 82). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.