TVs · Head-to-head
Samsung S95H OLED vs Sony BRAVIA 9 II
The short answer
Samsung S95H OLED comes out ahead overall with 9.1/10 against 8.8/10 for the Sony BRAVIA 9 II. Samsung S95H OLED is stronger on gaming & connectivity and value. Sony BRAVIA 9 II is stronger on hdr & bright-room performance, processing & motion and features & usability.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Samsung S95H OLED | Sony BRAVIA 9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Quality | 9.8Editorial score for contrast, black level, color, uniformity, viewing characteristics and overall image fidelity. | 9.5Editorial score for contrast, black level, color, uniformity, viewing characteristics and overall image fidelity. |
| HDR & Bright-Room Performance | 9.4Editorial score for HDR impact, brightness and reflection handling. | 9.8Editorial score for HDR impact, brightness and reflection handling. |
| Processing & Motion | 9.2Editorial score for upscaling, motion, low-quality content and sports handling. | 9.8Editorial score for upscaling, motion, low-quality content and sports handling. |
| Gaming & Connectivity | 10.0Editorial score for refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM and gaming flexibility. | 8.3Editorial score for refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM and gaming flexibility. |
| Features & Usability | 8.7Editorial score for smart platform, HDR formats, tuner/casting features and everyday usability. | 9.1Editorial score for smart platform, HDR formats, tuner/casting features and everyday usability. |
| Value | 6.4Editorial score for performance relative to the current 65-inch market price used in this comparison. | 5.8Editorial score for performance relative to the current 65-inch market price used in this comparison. |
Specifications
| Spec | Samsung S95H OLED | Sony BRAVIA 9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | OLED | LCD |
| Panel / Backlight Type | QD-OLED (65-inch) | RGB LED with local dimming |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Available Screen Sizes | 55, 65, 77, 83 inches | 65, 75, 85 inches |
| Reference Screen Size | 65 inches | 65 inches |
| Native Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Max 4K Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 4 | 2 |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | No | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes | No |
| Local Dimming | No | Yes |
| Screen Finish / Reflection Treatment | Glare Free | Immersive Black Screen Pro |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV | — | Yes |
Samsung S95H OLED
Pros
- Exceptional OLED contrast with glare-free screen
- 165Hz gaming and four HDMI 2.1 connections
- Strong HDR impact and color performance
Cons
- No Dolby Vision support
- Premium price reduces value compared with discounted rivals
Sony BRAVIA 9 II
Pros
- Excellent bright-room image and reflection control
- Strong Sony processing and motion handling
- Dolby Vision and ATSC 3.0 support
Cons
- Very expensive for a 65-inch TV
- Only two HDMI ports support the full HDMI 2.1 gaming feature set
Both products are part of our guide Best TVs of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.