Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
95/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $3,399
Third-party reference ↗Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" vs Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
94/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $5,499
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" for
- Best anti-glare finish ever
- QD-OLED color volume
- One Connect box
Tradeoff: No Dolby Vision
Consider Sony BRAVIA 9 85" for
- ~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- Reference-grade motion handling
- IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Tradeoff: Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Picture quality
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Gaming
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Smart platform
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
leads on smart (86 vs 84)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" | Sony BRAVIA 9 85" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | Mini-LED |
| Size | 65″ | 85″ |
| Refresh | ↑ 144Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) |
| Processor | Not documented | Cognitive Processor XR |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- picture
- 97 / 96
- motion
- 96 / 98
- gaming
- 96 / 92
- smart
- 84 / 86
- sound
- 78 / 86
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $3,399. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $5,499. This is not a current retailer offer.
Checking current offers…
Price history
History appears when an approved retailer provides observations.
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.