Samsung S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED) vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The Samsung S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED) 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 $2,599, a difference of about $899. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED) stands out for qd-oled delivers infinite contrast with the brightest oled colors available, 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 S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED) if…
- →QD-OLED delivers infinite contrast with the brightest OLED colors available
- →2000 nits peak brightness crushes traditional OLED TVs in lit rooms
- →Ultra-thin 0.4-inch panel is strikingly elegant wall-mounted
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 S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED)
Pros
- QD-OLED delivers infinite contrast with the brightest OLED colors available
- 2000 nits peak brightness crushes traditional OLED TVs in lit rooms
- Ultra-thin 0.4-inch panel is strikingly elegant wall-mounted
- 144Hz with VRR makes it one of the best gaming OLEDs
- 70W 4.2.2ch built-in audio system is best-in-class for a TV
Cons
- No Dolby Vision — Samsung uses HDR10+ exclusively
- Risk of OLED burn-in with static content like news tickers
- $2,599 is expensive despite QD-OLED performance gains
- One Connect box adds complexity to cable management
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 S95C 65" (4K QD-OLED) | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 41.7 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions | 56.8 x 32.5 x 0.4 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 56.8 x 34.5 x 10.1 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 OLED, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65 inches |
| Type | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (144Hz via Game Mode) | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | — | XR Processor |
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