Samsung QN95D 65" (4K Neo QLED) vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The Samsung QN95D 65" (4K Neo QLED) and Sony Bravia 8 65" sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the cheaper of the two at $1,700 versus $2,799, a difference of about $1,099. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung QN95D 65" (4K Neo QLED) stands out for exceptional brightness at 3000 nits makes hdr content pop in any room, while Sony Bravia 8 65" is praised for sony xr processor for cinematic picture quality. 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 QN95D 65" (4K Neo QLED) if…
- →Exceptional brightness at 3000 nits makes HDR content pop in any room
- →144Hz panel with VRR is ideal for PC and next-gen console gaming
- →Mini-LED backlighting with hundreds of dimming zones for deep contrast
Buy the Sony Bravia 8 65" if…
- →Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- →Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN95D 65" (4K Neo QLED)
Pros
- Exceptional brightness at 3000 nits makes HDR content pop in any room
- 144Hz panel with VRR is ideal for PC and next-gen console gaming
- Mini-LED backlighting with hundreds of dimming zones for deep contrast
- Ultra-slim One Connect box keeps cables clean and hidden
- 4K AI upscaling makes lower-resolution content look sharp
Cons
- No Dolby Vision — Samsung exclusively uses HDR10+
- Tizen OS home screen includes advertising
- Mini-LED still shows slight blooming around bright objects on dark backgrounds
- $2,799 is premium pricing for an LCD-based technology
Sony Bravia 8 65"
Pros
- Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
- Acoustic Surface Audio for immersive sound
- BRAVIA Theater compatibility
Cons
- $1700 for 65-inch OLED
- 120Hz vs 144Hz on LG/Samsung competitors
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (not 6E or 7)
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung QN95D 65" (4K Neo QLED) | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 53.4 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions | 57.1 x 32.7 x 1.0 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.1 x 35.4 x 11.2 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 70 | 50 |
| Speakers | 4.2.2ch Object Tracking Sound Pro | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 5 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Quantum HDR 48x, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65 inches |
| Type | Neo QLED Mini-LED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Tizen OS | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | — | XR Processor |
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