Samsung
Samsung S95F OLED
QD-OLED Gen 4 · ~2,100 nits · 165 Hz
94
/ 100
From $3,499
VS
Sony
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Mini-LED · Cognitive Processor XR · ~2,800 nits
94
/ 100
From $5,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95F OLED lands at 94 and Sony BRAVIA 9 85" at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samsung S95F OLED if…
- ✓QD-OLED Gen 4 with ~2,100 nit peak (RTINGS measured)
- ✓165 Hz with full HDMI 2.1
- ✓OneConnect Box keeps panel thin
Pick Sony BRAVIA 9 85" if…
- ✓~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- ✓Reference-grade motion handling
- ✓IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Samsung S95F OLED 94
vs 94 Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Score breakdown
Samsung S95F OLED
94 display 95
motion 96
hdr 92
gaming 96
smart 80
picture 0
sound 0
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
94 display 0
motion 98
hdr 0
gaming 92
smart 86
picture 96
sound 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung S95F OLED | Sony BRAVIA 9 85" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ / 77″ QD-OLED Gen 4 | — |
| Resolution | 4K @ 165 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | ~2,100 nits (RTINGS measured 10% window) | — |
| HDR | HDR10+ + HDR10 | Dolby Vision + HDR10 |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) |
| VRR | Yes | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED |
| Size | — | 85″ |
| Refresh | — | 120 Hz |
| Processor | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
Samsung S95F OLED
Pros
- +QD-OLED Gen 4 with ~2,100 nit peak (RTINGS measured)
- +165 Hz with full HDMI 2.1
- +OneConnect Box keeps panel thin
Cons
- −No Dolby Vision (HDR10+ only)
- −Tizen OS slower than LG webOS
- −Expensive at 65″+
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Pros
- +~2,800 nit peak HDR — among the brightest mini-LEDs
- +Reference-grade motion handling
- +IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Cons
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1
- −Premium pricing ($5,499 at 85")
- −Google TV includes ads
FAQ: Samsung S95F OLED vs Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Which is better, Samsung S95F OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 85"? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung S95F OLED worth the price? +
At $3,499, Samsung S95F OLED delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in motion.
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 S95F OLED 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.