Samsung OLED S95B vs Sony A95K
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungOLED S95B | SonyA95K | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Panel detail | Quantum Dot OLED in both sizes; confirmed by the full exact-model reviews and Samsung’s S95B product descriptions. | – |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| HDR extras | Quantum HDR OLED; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. HDR10 confirmed by the exact reviews. | – |
| Screen finish | Anti Reflection | – |
| Picture processing | 4K upscaling, Perceptional Color Mapping and Real Depth Enhancer. Samsung’s March 2022 UK announcement planned April availability; TechRadar reports a June release. An actual first-sale month is not established by those conflicting records. | Cognitive Processor XR, XR 4K Upscaling, Dual Database Processing, XR Super Resolution, XR Triluminos Max and OLED XR Contrast Pro. |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode. | Custom, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated; BRAVIA CORE Calibrated Mode. |
| Motion handling | – | XR OLED Motion. UK table calls the panel 100 Hz but explicitly accepts 3840 × 2160 at 120 Hz; the highest 4K refresh is used here. |
| Viewing angle | Ultra Viewing Angle. | – |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65″ | 55, 65″ |
| Largest size | 65″ | 65″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium | HDMI VRR |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Both full exact reviews confirm 4K 120 Hz and VRR on all four HDMI inputs; the current UK maker table omits refresh and high-frame-rate rows. eARC on HDMI 3. Ports are built into the TV; Anynet+ HDMI-CEC. | Four HDMI inputs; HDMI 3/4 handle 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM. eARC shares one of the two HDMI 2.1 inputs, as confirmed by both exact reviews. HDCP 2.3. |
| Game features | FreeSync Premium as listed in the current UK specification table; ALLM, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ and Super Ultra Wide Game View. | PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. What Hi-Fi? confirms VRR works without a later update, but no Dolby Vision Game mode or HGiG setting. |
| Cloud gaming | Gaming Hub was added in 2022, as reported by TechRadar; service subscriptions and compatible controller required. | – |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Processor | Neural Quantum Processor 4K | Cognitive Processor XR |
| Speakers | 60 W, 2.2.2 channels | 60 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Speaker detail | OTS; 60 W, 2.2.2 channels in both UK sizes. Dolby Atmos confirmed by Samsung’s UK launch release. | Acoustic Surface Audio+: two actuators and two subwoofers. Maker output 20 W + 20 W + 10 W + 10 W; 60 W total also confirmed by Tom’s Guide. |
| Audio features | Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+. | Acoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony equipment; room/user position calibration, Voice Zoom 2 and 3D Surround Upscaling. Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround supported. |
| Voice assistants | Bixby with UK English; far-field voice interaction. Current UK table lists works with Alexa and Google Assistant; services can change after launch. | Voice search through the remote or built-in microphone, with physical microphone switch; Google Assistant described by Tom’s Guide. |
| Casting | DLNA and mobile mirroring, Mobile Tap Mirroring and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos. | Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit. |
| Software updates | Security updates until at least 31 December 2027 in the current UK specification table. | – |
| TV tuners | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4 and UK HbbTV2.0.3. | Twin digital terrestrial/cable and twin satellite tuners; DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2, analogue and CI+. |
| USB | 2 × USB-A in the current UK maker table, despite TechRadar’s three-USB description. | 2 × USB, one side and one bottom; USB HDD recording supported. |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN supported. | 1 × bottom Ethernet LAN. |
| Optical audio out | 1 × optical digital audio output. | 1 × bottom digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand: 55-inch 1225.4 × 708.6 × 39.9 mm; 65-inch 1444.3 × 831.7 × 39.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand. | Without stand or camera, W × H × D: 55-inch 122.5 × 71.4 × 4.3 cm; 65-inch 144.4 × 83.7 × 4.3 cm. Configuration weights exclude stand. |
| Stand | Blade Stand. With-stand weights 20.7 / 25.5 kg for 55 / 65-inch. UK table gives stand footprint 362.9 × 288.2 mm for 55-inch and 362.9 × 288.8 mm for 65-inch. | Full Edge Slate stand can sit in front of or behind the screen. Width 122.2 / 144.1 cm for 55 / 65-inch; front-position dimensions including camera 122.5 × 72.8 × 28.0 / 144.4 × 85.1 × 30.1 cm. Back-position dimensions including camera 122.5 × 75.3 × 26.5 / 144.4 × 87.7 × 28.2 cm. Maker UK tables omit with-stand weight. |
| VESA pattern | 300 × 200 mm in both sizes. | 300 × 300 mm in both sizes. |
| Power use | Typical / maximum: 55-inch 109 / 310 W; 65-inch 132 / 360 W. Standby 0.50 W. | Published energy consumption 84 / 113 kWh per 1000 hours for 55 / 65-inch. Standby 0.50 W; network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi or LAN. |
| Energy class | G in both UK sizes. | – |
| Colours | Eclipse Silver TV; Space Silver stand. | Titanium Black bezel and Slate Black stand. |
| In the box | TM2280E remote plus TM1240A in the UK, stand, power cable and manual. | BRAVIA CAM, table-top stand, premium voice remote and IR remote, batteries, power cord and setup instructions. Sony’s May UK release announces availability across a mixed range while warning some sizes were unavailable; its Hong Kong release separates pre-orders from planned August availability. An actual first-sale month is not established by those sources, so the release remains 2022. |
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