Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
QD-OLED · 4K 120 Hz · Cognitive Processor XR
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
QD-OLED · Glare-Free · One Connect
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED lands at 94 and Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" at 95. That puts Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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 vibrates as speaker
Pick Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" if…
- ✓Best anti-glare finish ever
- ✓QD-OLED color volume
- ✓One Connect box
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" leads on gaming (96 vs 90).
Smart platform
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" leads on smart (84 vs 78).
Value for money
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLEDSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED more score per dollar ($2,799 vs $3,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED | Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 55″ / 65″ QD-OLED | — |
| Resolution | 4K @ 120 Hz | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision + HDR10 | HDR10+, HLG |
| HDMI | 4× total (2× HDMI 2.1) | 4× HDMI 2.1 |
| VRR | Yes | — |
| ALLM | Yes | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | — |
| Panel | — | QD-OLED |
| Size | — | 65″ |
| Refresh | — | 144Hz |
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED
- +Sony XR motion handling on QD-OLED
- +Auto HDR Tone-Mapping for PS5
- +Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen vibrates as speaker
- −Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are 2.1
- −Premium pricing
- −Google TV slower than LG webOS
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
- +Best anti-glare finish ever
- +QD-OLED color volume
- +One Connect box
- −No Dolby Vision
- −Anti-glare layer softens darks slightly
- −Tizen ads
FAQ: Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED vs Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"? +
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 94 — strongest in display.
Is Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" worth the price? +
At $3,399, Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 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, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"? +
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" — leads on gaming (96 vs 90). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.
Which is better for smart platform, Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED or Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65"? +
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" — leads on smart (84 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.