Samsung S95F OLED
QD-OLED Gen 4 · ~2,100 nits · 165 Hz
Sony BRAVIA 9 65"
Mini-LED · 65" · 2024
Sony BRAVIA 9 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung S95F OLED lands at 94 and Sony BRAVIA 9 65" at 95. That puts Sony BRAVIA 9 65" ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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 65" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Samsung S95F OLEDInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Samsung S95F OLED leads on gaming (96 vs 91).
Smart platform
Sony BRAVIA 9 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Sony BRAVIA 9 65" leads on smart (82 vs 80).
Value for money
Samsung S95F OLEDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung S95F OLED more score per dollar ($3,499 vs $6,874).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung S95F OLED | Sony BRAVIA 9 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ / 77″ QD-OLED Gen 4 | — |
| Resolution | 4K @ 165 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | ~2,100 nits (RTINGS measured 10% window) | — |
| HDR | HDR10+ + HDR10 | — |
| HDMI | 4× HDMI 2.1 | — |
| VRR | Yes | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED |
| Size | — | 65" |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Samsung S95F OLED
- +QD-OLED Gen 4 with ~2,100 nit peak (RTINGS measured)
- +165 Hz with full HDMI 2.1
- +OneConnect Box keeps panel thin
- −No Dolby Vision (HDR10+ only)
- −Tizen OS slower than LG webOS
- −Expensive at 65″+
Sony BRAVIA 9 65"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: Samsung S95F OLED vs Sony BRAVIA 9 65"
Which is better, Samsung S95F OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 65"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 65" worth the price? +
At $6,874, Sony BRAVIA 9 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Samsung S95F OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 65" 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 S95F OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 65"? +
Samsung S95F OLED — leads on gaming (96 vs 91). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, Samsung S95F OLED or Sony BRAVIA 9 65"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 65" — leads on smart (82 vs 80). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.