Samsung S95F 65" QD-OLED vs Sony A80L 65" (OLED)
The Verdict
The Samsung S95F 65" QD-OLED and Sony A80L 65" (OLED) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Sony A80L 65" (OLED) is the cheaper of the two at $1,999 versus $2,200, a difference of about $201. The Samsung S95F 65" QD-OLED is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung S95F 65" QD-OLED stands out for qd-oled with up to 70% brighter than previous samsung oled, while Sony A80L 65" (OLED) is praised for sony's legendary image processing with xr cognitive processor is unmatched. 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 S95F 65" QD-OLED if…
- →QD-OLED with up to 70% brighter than previous Samsung OLED
- →Glare Free certified (UGR <10)
- →AMD FreeSync Premium Pro + G-Sync
Buy the Sony A80L 65" (OLED) if…
- →Sony's legendary image processing with XR Cognitive Processor is unmatched
- →Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the screen as a speaker — immersive and unique
- →Superb motion handling makes it the best TV for film and sports content
Pros & Cons
Samsung S95F 65" QD-OLED
Pros
- QD-OLED with up to 70% brighter than previous Samsung OLED
- Glare Free certified (UGR <10)
- AMD FreeSync Premium Pro + G-Sync
- 128 neural networks for AI upscaling
- 60W speaker system
Cons
- $2200 is expensive
- No Dolby Vision support
- Samsung Tizen ads in smart TV interface
Sony A80L 65" (OLED)
Pros
- Sony's legendary image processing with XR Cognitive Processor is unmatched
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the screen as a speaker — immersive and unique
- Superb motion handling makes it the best TV for film and sports content
- Google TV platform has the widest app selection of any smart TV OS
- Perfect blacks with no blooming — inherent OLED advantage
Cons
- Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1 — limiting for multi-console setups
- Wi-Fi 5 in 2023 is a disappointing omission
- $1,999 is pricier than LG C3 and Samsung S90C at the same size
- Burn-in risk with OLED for static content use
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung S95F 65" QD-OLED | Sony A80L 65" (OLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 19.5 kg | 44.1 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 57.1 x 33.3 x 2.1 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 57.1 x 35.0 x 11.8 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 60 | 50 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | Acoustic Surface Audio+ (2 actuators + 2 subwoofers) |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 9 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 65" |
| Type | QD-OLED | OLED (WOLED) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1000 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Tizen with Samsung Vision AI | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa (via Works with Alexa) |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | NQ4 AI Gen3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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