Samsung S95D 65" vs Sony Bravia 8 65"
The Verdict
The Samsung S95D 65" 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 S95D 65" stands out for matte anti-glare coating on an oled panel — best-in-class reflection handling, 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 S95D 65" if…
- →Matte anti-glare coating on an OLED panel — best-in-class reflection handling
- →QD-OLED achieves some of the highest color volume of any consumer display
- →144Hz panel with 1ms input lag is outstanding for PC and next-gen console gaming
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 S95D 65"
Pros
- Matte anti-glare coating on an OLED panel — best-in-class reflection handling
- QD-OLED achieves some of the highest color volume of any consumer display
- 144Hz panel with 1ms input lag is outstanding for PC and next-gen console gaming
- Thin, elegant design with a nearly bezel-free look
- All four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K@144Hz for future-proofed connectivity
Cons
- Premium $2,599 price is hard to justify over the LG C4 for most buyers
- Tizen OS shows ads and sponsored content on the home screen
- OLED is prone to permanent burn-in with static content over time
- No Dolby Vision — Samsung still uses only HDR10+ for HDR metadata
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 S95D 65" | Sony Bravia 8 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 400 x 300mm | 300 x 300 |
| Weight | 55.1 lbs | 19.0 kg |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 35.9 x 10.9 inches | — |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 50 |
| Speakers | 4.2.2ch Object Tracking Sound+ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 1 | — |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Quantum HDR OLED+, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65 inches |
| Type | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Tizen OS | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | Neural Quantum Processor 4K | XR Processor |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
Want to compare a third product?
Add another product for a 3-way comparison.
Related Comparisons
This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
Explore more in tvs, see all Samsung products or all Sony products. View full details for the Samsung S95D 65" or the Sony Bravia 8 65".