Samsung OLED S95B vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II

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OLED S95B compared with BRAVIA 8 II
SamsungOLED S95BSonyBRAVIA 8 II
Overview
Released2022June 2025
Display
PanelQD-OLEDQD-OLED
Panel detailQuantum Dot OLED in both sizes; confirmed by the full exact-model reviews and Samsung’s S95B product descriptions.–
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extrasQuantum HDR OLED; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. HDR10 confirmed by the exact reviews.IMAX Enhanced
Screen finishAnti ReflectionLow-reflection film
Peak brightness–About 1,800 cd/m² calibrated and up to 2,200 cd/m² in Vivid mode, HDR (FlatpanelsHD, 65″)
Colour range–XR Triluminos Max
Picture processing4K 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.XR Contrast Booster 25, XR 4K Upscaling, AI scene recognition, ambient light sensor
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode.Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Professional, Calm, Photo, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game), FPS Game, RTS Game; Studio Calibrated modes for Netflix, Prime Video and Sony Pictures Core
Motion handling–XR OLED Motion
Viewing angleUltra Viewing Angle.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync PremiumHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailBoth 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.HDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120 fps, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs
Input lag–17 ms at 60 Hz, about half that at 120 Hz (FlatpanelsHD)
Game featuresFreeSync Premium as listed in the current UK specification table; ALLM, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ and Super Ultra Wide Game View.Game Menu; Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode
Cloud gamingGaming Hub was added in 2022, as reported by TechRadar; service subscriptions and compatible controller required.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenGoogle TV
ProcessorNeural Quantum Processor 4KXR Processor
Speakers60 W, 2.2.2 channels (better)50 W, 2.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
Speaker detailOTS; 60 W, 2.2.2 channels in both UK sizes. Dolby Atmos confirmed by Samsung’s UK launch release.Acoustic Surface Audio+ with 2 actuators and 2 subwoofers, 15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 W
Audio featuresQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+.Acoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, S-Force Front Surround, automatic room and position sound calibration, S-Master digital amplifier
Voice assistantsBixby with UK English; far-field voice interaction. Current UK table lists works with Alexa and Google Assistant; services can change after launch.Google Assistant built in with hands-free voice search; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit
CastingDLNA and mobile mirroring, Mobile Tap Mirroring and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos.Google Cast, Apple AirPlay
Software updatesSecurity updates until at least 31 December 2027 in the current UK specification table.–
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4 and UK HbbTV2.0.3.DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+
USB2 × USB-A in the current UK maker table, despite TechRadar’s three-USB description.2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
EthernetEthernet LAN supported.1 × Ethernet
Optical audio out1 × optical digital audio output.1 × optical digital audio out (shared with the S-Center speaker input)
Design and power
SizeWithout 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, 55″ 1224 × 707 × 34 mm; 65″ 1443 × 830 × 34 mm
StandBlade 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.Aluminum Edge Stand with two heights (standard and soundbar)
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm in both sizes.300 × 300 mm
Power useTypical / maximum: 55-inch 109 / 310 W; 65-inch 132 / 360 W. Standby 0.50 W.55″ 334 W, 65″ 418 W rated; 0.5 W standby
Energy classG in both UK sizes.–
ColoursEclipse Silver TV; Space Silver stand.Black
In the boxTM2280E remote plus TM1240A in the UK, stand, power cable and manual.–

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