Sony
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
QD-OLED · 4K 120Hz · X1 Ultimate
95
/ 100
From $2,799
VS
Samsung
Samsung S95D 55"
QD-OLED · 55" · 2024
95
/ 100
From $3,399
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED lands at 95 and Samsung S95D 55" at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
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 IS the speaker
Pick Samsung S95D 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED 95
vs 95 Samsung S95D 55"
Score breakdown
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
95 display 96
motion 96
hdr 96
gaming 90
smart 78
picture 0
sound 0
Samsung S95D 55"
95 display 0
motion 93
hdr 0
gaming 91
smart 82
picture 95
sound 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED | Samsung S95D 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ / 77″ QD-OLED | — |
| Resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | — |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 | — |
| VRR | Yes | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Panel | — | QD-OLED |
| Size | — | 55" |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
Pros
- +Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- +Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- +Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen IS the speaker
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −No Dolby Vision Gaming on PS5 yet
- −Google TV slow vs LG
Samsung S95D 55"
Pros
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Cons
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED vs Samsung S95D 55"
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Samsung S95D 55"? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED worth the price? +
At $2,799, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Is Samsung S95D 55" worth the price? +
At $3,399, Samsung S95D 55" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Samsung S95D 55" 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.