Samsung QN900F 65" 8K vs Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED)
The Verdict
The Samsung QN900F 65" 8K and Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) is the cheaper of the two at $3,499 versus $5,000, a difference of about $1,501. The Samsung QN900F 65" 8K is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung QN900F 65" 8K stands out for 8k resolution with ai upscaling, while Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) is praised for first qd-oled tv — revolutionary color volume and saturation. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung QN900F 65" 8K if…
- →8K resolution with AI upscaling
- →4000 nits peak brightness
- →NQ8 AI Gen3 processor
Buy the Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) if…
- →First QD-OLED TV — revolutionary color volume and saturation
- →Sony XR Cognitive Processor produces the most natural picture processing
- →Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the entire screen into a speaker
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN900F 65" 8K
Pros
- 8K resolution with AI upscaling
- 4000 nits peak brightness
- NQ8 AI Gen3 processor
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
- Infinity Screen near-bezel-less design
Cons
- $5000 starting price
- Very little native 8K content
- No Dolby Vision
- Heavy at 25.5 kg
Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED)
Pros
- First QD-OLED TV — revolutionary color volume and saturation
- Sony XR Cognitive Processor produces the most natural picture processing
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the entire screen into a speaker
- Dolby Vision support (unlike Samsung QD-OLED TVs)
- Perfect blacks with brighter, more vivid colors than traditional OLED
Cons
- Extremely expensive at $3,499 — flagship pricing
- Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports support 4K@120Hz (HDMI 2.1)
- Wi-Fi 5 is inexcusable at this price point
- First-gen QD-OLED panel has some near-black color uniformity issues
- Potential burn-in risk inherent to OLED technology
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung QN900F 65" 8K | Sony A95K 65" (QD-OLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 25.5 kg | 46.7 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 57.1 x 33.1 x 1.6 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 57.1 x 34.3 x 13.5 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 60 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | Acoustic Surface Audio+ (2 actuators + 2 subwoofers) |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | — | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 65" |
| Type | Neo QLED 8K | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4000 | 1500 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Tizen with Samsung Vision AI | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Bixby, Alexa | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | NQ8 AI Gen3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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