1QD-OLED·2024
Sony Bravia A95L QD-OLED
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$3,499
65″
Reference colorQD-OLED brightnessCinema-grade processor
Sony is best known for QD-OLED and Mini LED; Samsung for QD-OLED and Mini LED. If your ideal TV lives in the overlap, either brand will serve you; if it lives on the edges, the choice matters.
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Sony processing
OLED Glare Free coating
2000+ nits peak
Wide color
| Model | Tech | Size | Peak nits | HDMI 2.1 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Bravia A95L QD-OLED | QD-OLED | 65″ | 1500 | 2× | $3,499 |
| Sony Bravia X90L Full-Array LED | QLED | 75″ | 900 | 2× | $1,799 |
| Samsung S95D QD-OLED | QD-OLED | 65″ | 1800 | 4× | $2,799 |
| Samsung QN90D Neo QLED | Mini LED | 65″ | 2000 | 4× | $2,099 |
| Samsung Q60D QLED | QLED | 65″ | 500 | 0× | $899 |
Picture quality: Best-in-class image processor vs Best-in-class QD-OLED brightness.
Weaknesses to know: Sony — Premium pricing; Only 2× HDMI 2.1 on most models; Google TV can be sluggish. Samsung — No Dolby Vision support (HDR10+ only); Tizen homepage runs ads.
Bottom line: pick Sony if QD-OLED matters most or if Cinema-accurate colour out of the box matters. Pick Samsung if QD-OLED matters most or if Excellent anti-glare coatings matters.
Sony tends to win for film-first viewers thanks to per-pixel emission and reference contrast.
Both brands ship HDMI 2.1 on their premium sets. The winner depends on the exact model tier.
Neither typically wins on straight $-per-inch value, though flagship-tier value can flip year to year.
Every recommendation combines your viewing distance, room lighting, primary use and budget. Sizes come from THX and SMPTE field-of-view standards; technology ranking uses documented panel behaviour in each lighting condition.
Availability and pricing vary by market. Use the market selector on the TV Decision Assistant to see the exact models sold locally and current retailer offers.
Run the TV Sizer calculator for a distance-based size recommendation, then use the assistant for a model shortlist tuned to your lighting, budget and use case.