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Resolution4k
Native Refresh Rate
165Hz
Panel TypeOLED
Sub-Type
QD-OLED
Dolby Vision
No
Screen Finish
Matte
Resolution4k
Native Refresh Rate
120Hz
Panel TypeLCD
Sub-Type
VA
Dolby Vision
Yes
Screen Finish
Matte
Our Verdict
Samsung S95H OLED
Sony BRAVIA 9 II
The Samsung S95H OLED and the Sony BRAVIA 9 II each excel in different areas, and the best one ultimately depends on your room setup and usage. The Samsung TV delivers the best dark-room experience, with deep, inky blacks and no trace of haloing around bright parts of the screen. The Sony, on the other hand, delivers a better bright room experience, with much higher peak brightness. This is especially noticeable when more of the screen is bright at once, like when watching bright content like sports.
Variants
- QN55S95HAFXZA (55")
- QN65S95HAFXZA (65")
- K-65XR90M2 (65")
- K-75XR90M2 (75")
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QN65S95HAFXZA
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K-65XR90M2
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K-75XR90M2
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77"
QN77S95HAFXZA
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QN83S95HAEXZA
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K-85XR90M2
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K-115XR90M2
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
Full Comparison
Brightness
HDR Brightness
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
Peak 2% Window
Peak 10% Window
Peak 25% Window
Peak 50% Window
Peak 100% Window
Sustained 2% Window
Sustained 10% Window
Sustained 25% Window
Sustained 50% Window
Sustained 100% Window
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
Peak 2% Window
Peak 10% Window
Peak 25% Window
Peak 50% Window
Peak 100% Window
Sustained 2% Window
Sustained 10% Window
Sustained 25% Window
Sustained 50% Window
Sustained 100% Window
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
SDR Brightness
Real Scene Peak Brightness
Peak 2% Window
Peak 10% Window
Peak 25% Window
Peak 50% Window
Peak 100% Window
Sustained 2% Window
Sustained 10% Window
Sustained 25% Window
Sustained 50% Window
Sustained 100% Window
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
Black Level
Contrast
Contrast Picture
Contrast
Native Contrast
Lighting Zone Precision
Lighting Zone Precision Picture
Lighting Zone Transitions
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object
Local Dimming
Backlight
Dimming Zone Count Of The Tested TV
Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode
Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming
Std. Dev.
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
Color
SDR Color Volume
DCI-P3 Gamut Rings
CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage
BT.2020 Gamut Rings
CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage
HDR Color Volume
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² BT.2020 Coverage ITP
White Luminance
Red Luminance
Green Luminance
Blue Luminance
Cyan Luminance
Magenta Luminance
Yellow Luminance
SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE 2000
Color dE 2000
Gamma
Color Temperature
Picture Mode
Color Temp Setting
Gamma Setting
SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE 2000
Color dE 2000
Gamma
Color Temperature
White Balance Calibration
Color Calibration
HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
HDR Pre White Balance Picture
HDR Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE ITP
Color dE ITP
Color Temperature
Picture Mode
HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
HDR Post White Balance Picture
HDR Post Color Picture
White Balance dE ITP
Color dE ITP
Color Temperature
Processing
PQ EOTF Tracking
PQ EOTF Graph
600 Nit Tracking Delta
1000 Nit Tracking Delta
4000 Nit Tracking Delta
Low-Quality Content Smoothing
Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture
Smoothing
Detail Preservation
Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
Sharpness Picture - 480p
HDR Native Gradient
HDR Gradient Picture
100% Black To 50% Gray
50% Gray To 100% White
100% Black To 50% Red
50% Red To 100% Red
100% Black To 50% Green
50% Green To 100% Green
100% Black To 50% Blue
50% Blue To 100% Blue
Game Mode Responsiveness
Input Lag
1080p @ 60Hz
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
1080p @ 120Hz
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
4k @ 60Hz
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
4k @ 120Hz
4k @ Max Refresh Rate
8k @ 60Hz
Supported Resolutions
Resolution
480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)
720p @ 59.94Hz
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
1080p @ 120Hz
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
4k @ 60Hz
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
4k @ 120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4
4k Maximum Refresh Rate
8k @ 30Hz Or 24Hz
8k @ 60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
HDMI Forum VRR
FreeSync
G-SYNC Compatible
4k VRR Maximum
4k VRR Minimum
1080p VRR Maximum
1080p VRR Minimum
VRR + Local Dimming
CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate
Pursuit Photo Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap Max Refresh
Transition At Max Refresh
Avg. CAD
Best 10% CAD
Worst 10% CAD
CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
Transition At 120Hz
Avg. CAD
Best 10% CAD
Worst 10% CAD
CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
Transition 60Hz
Avg. CAD
Best 10% CAD
Worst 10% CAD
PS5 Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
4k @ 120Hz
1440p @ 120Hz
1080p @ 120Hz
HDR
VRR
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
4k @ 120Hz
1440p @ 120Hz
1080p @ 120Hz
HDR
VRR
Motion Handling
Stutter
Stutter Video
Stutter Image
Stutter Graph
Sample And Hold
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation
Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Video
Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Image
Stutter Reduction Via Interpolation Graph
Sample And Hold (Interpolation)
Interpolation Consistency
Judder
Judder Video Picture
Judder 24p
Judder 25p
Judder 24p via 60p
Judder 25p via 60p
Judder 24p via 60i
Judder 24p via Native Apps
Judder 25p via Native Apps
Micro Judder
24p Clip
25p Clip
Micro Judder-Free 24p
Micro Judder-Free 25p
Micro Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Micro Judder-Free 25p via 60p
Micro Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Micro Judder-Free 25p via Native Apps
Response Time
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
Response Time Heatmap 60Hz
Transition At 60Hz
First Response Time
Total Response Time
Worst 10% Response Time
Transition Artifacts
Color Transition Image
Edge Transition Image
Color Artifacts
Edge Artifacts
Flicker
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
PWM Dimming Frequency
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Min Flicker For 60 fps
60Hz For 60 fps
120Hz For 120 fps
Min Flicker For 60 fps In Game Mode
Reflections
Direct Reflections
Ring Light Picture
Direct Reflections Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
Screen Finish
Ambient Black Level Raise
Black Level Raise Picture
Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
Total Reflected Light
Bright Room Off Picture
Ring Picture Total Reflection
Total Reflected Light Intensity
Diffraction Artifacts
Ambient Color Saturation
Bright Room Color Volume Graph
Low-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx
Mid-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx
High-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx
Panel
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
Hue Graph
Color Shift
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
Black Level Raise
Gamma Shift
Gray Uniformity
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
50% DSE
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
5% DSE
Panel Technology
Spectral Power Distribution
Pixels Picture
Panel Type
Sub-Type
Subpixel Layout
Inputs
Input Specifications
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
HDMI
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
ATSC Tuner
USB Ports
USB 3.0
Audio Out 3.5mm
Wi-Fi
Ethernet Speed
Composite In
Digital Optical Audio Out
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC Port
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
ARC: DTS 5.1
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Optical: DTS 5.1
HDR Format Support
HDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
HLG
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
Build Quality
Build quality picture
Smart Features
Interface
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Version
Ad-Free
Ads Picture
Ads
Opt-out
Suggested Content in Home
Opt-out of Suggested Content
Remote
Remote Picture
Voice Control
TV Controls
Controls Picture
Mute Switch
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
Power Consumption (Max)
Firmware
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
Std. Dev. @ 70
Std. Dev. @ 80
Std. Dev. @ Max
Max
Dynamic Range Compression
Digital Room Correction
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QN55S95HAFXZA
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QN65S95HAFXZA
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65"
K-65XR90M2
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K-75XR90M2
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77"
QN77S95HAFXZA
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77"
83"
QN83S95HAEXZA
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83"
85"
85"
K-85XR90M2
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K-115XR90M2
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Samsung S95H OLED
Sony BRAVIA 9 II
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Samsung S95H OLED vs Sony BRAVIA 9 II: Main Discussion
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Hey again! It’s too bad your region doesn’t have a QD-OLED S95H, but an RGB Tandem panel still provides amazing image quality. We won’t be doing a separate review of the Tandem S95H, but we did review the 77" S90H, which uses a tandem panel. Most of the results in that review will be applicable to the S95H, but the S95H should be quite a bit brighter.
I would still recommend the Tandem S95H over the Bravia 9 II, since it will have better image quality overall. The G6 and the S95H are both very similar, but the S95H is better for bright rooms due to its matte coating. On the other hand, the G6 has better processing to help clean up low-quality content. In your case, I’d still recommend the S95H. The G6 has a noticeable green tint unless you’re sitting centered to the screen, and you mentioned you weren’t a fan of that in your last comment. You also still get that AI soccer feature on the Tandem S95H, which is nice to have in your case, and it will still have amazing colors.
unfortunately in the uae It just arrived and the panel subtype is Tandem Woled for all sizes there is no qd oled which I wanted to buy , so firstly will you do a rating for the s95h Tandem Woled because in many regions there will be no qd oled s95h , secondly what to do you suggest for me if its a Tandem Woled s95h against the lg and Bravia 9ii and the tcl 11xl
Hey there! The S95H is better than the Bravia 9 II overall. It has better image quality, similar bright room performance, a much wider viewing angle, and the AI soccer mode you mentioned. On top of that, there’s almost no motion blur on the S95H, so fast-paced games and sports look noticeably clearer on it. HDR10+ is almost identical to Dolby Vision, and you won’t be able to tell the difference between those two formats when you’re streaming content on Netflix, Disney+, or any other streaming service. The Bravia 9 II currently doesn’t support Dolby Vision 2, and we don’t know if Sony plans to add it or not. Right now, there’s almost no content that actually uses Dolby Vision 2. Based on what you mentioned, it sounds like the S95H is the better option for you. I hope that helps!
I am considering baying a new tv replacing my sony Bravia vh1 2021 model so its a big jump my three options are the lg g6 and the sony Bravia 9ii and the s95h these from al TVs that caught my eye I want a tv for the next 5 years i am a football (soccer) the s95h has the ai football mode which bring the colors of the jerseys and the football pitch to a new level and i game on ps5 usually and watching movies on Netflix and Disney + and osn i taken he lg out of the coemption because of the whites it looks greenish i hated it , and i want to ask is hdr10 + nearly the same or better than Dolby vision and will the sony bravia9 ii will have the Dolby vision 2 because i saw it on the UR9 and it looks incredible with the dv2 so can the hdr 10+ COMPARE WITH DV2 and i don’t care about the pazel on the s95h i want suggestion considering i watched tons of comparison videos between the three tvs and some time i like the sony and some times i like the s95h which one will look amazing in my room and suite me more ?
I bought the Bravia 7 ii. It has an absolutely gorgeous picture but requires some tweaking out of the box. The colors on old content is amazing. It took most of the noise and digital static out of the the old content that we mainly watch on YouTube TV since 4k broadcast is limited. I also watched basketball, softball, and little league and the colors were jumping off the screen at me. It seems to handle sports really well. I’m going to give it a shot because I have a 60 day return policy at Bestbuy. Unless the S95H goes on sale I’ll probably keep the Bravia 7 ii. I bought the 75 inch for 2400 dollars. I’m so finicky that this is my 3rd tv from Bestbuy.
The S95H is a fantastic TV and it’s definitely better than the BRAVIA 7 II in most ways. The one main exception, though, is upscaling and image processing, and the Sony does a far better job at that. I honestly didn’t even consider the S95H for you because you said you had returned the S90F because of the way basic television looked on it. The S95H is pretty much the same in that regard. So if you’re mainly watching high quality content, like games or 4k channels, then yeah I’d get the S95H, but for lower quality sources the Sony is going to do a much better job.
Adam, you have been awesome in helping me. Thanks so much. My last question is what about the Samsung S95h? It’s within my budget and I was wondering if it would check all my boxes regarding brightness and popping vivid individual colors, and great upscaling old content. It’s also great for Video games, and has 4 HDMI ports. It would go in my living room which has a decent amount of light but not blinding light I returned the S90f because I was disappointed in the picture quality. However every TV in my house is Samsung and the current UN60YFXZA is 12 years old with a beautiful picture so I’m sort of biased towards Samsung and their reliability. The Samsung is about 2000 dollars more than the Bravia 7 ii. Is the S95H much better than the Bravia 7 ii ? I know you recommend the Bravia 7 ii, but which one would you purchase is you were to buy one? I don’t want to be disappointed again by Samsung and the S95h. Sincerely, Ray Baham
The BRAVIA 9 II definitely delivers much brighter colors, but I think it’s overkill for most people, and the 7 is the better choice between the two. At least at that much of a price difference. They both have the same upscaling and processing, so there’s no difference there. While these are both better than the Samsung at upscaling, there’s no TV in the world that can make SD content look like its 4k. While it’s definitely pretty good overall on these Sonys, it’s far from perfect, and nowhere near as good as native 4k content.