Best OLED TV To Buy Now | Sony A95L vs. Samsung S95C vs. LG G3

[@Caleb_Denison]

Hey everyone! Thanks as always for all the amazing comments. I know this is not the video some folks were hoping for, but it was the video I felt compelled to make. I appreciate all feedback and look forward to seeing you all in the upcoming content!

[@howelljim44]

Caleb this was one of the most informative comparisons! And it really confirmed my “best choice” decision. Thanks and happy holidays!

[@ubuu7]

Oof, this is rough. Basically get the samsung if you are too broke to afford better. Get the lg if you are middle class in both taste and wallet, and get the Sony if you have the highest class taste.

[@BenjiTV-fr]

You forget to mention the French shootout which brings a real creator content in DolbyVision to the party 😎😁 Thanks for all your outstanding work !!

[@burnsyd17]

Was ACTUALLY exactly what folks need to see/hear, that all 3 are fantastic TV's and neither would be a bad choice for 99% of buyers.

[@michael-4k4000]

Caleb, my LG C2 is a bit long in the tooth. should I get Sony a 95L?

[@LonkiGames]

I have a 65 inch LG G3! Fantastic TV!

[@kennethmanuputty9865]

Me also!😇

[@kennethmanuputty9865]

@LonkiGames Not regretting to get a bigger size???😜

[@LonkiGames]

@@kennethmanuputty9865 it was the biggest I could get for my space 😅 I have it between 2 big windows, it’s so tight 🤣 Would 100% get 77 if I could

[@kennethmanuputty9865]

@@LonkiGames yes indeed!!! What do you think about the best Dolby Vision mode? Do you use a Dolby surround systeem? If so do you connect it with eArc?

[@keithskoglund10]

@@kennethmanuputty9865I just swapped from g3 to a95l. On the g3 there’s nothing you can do for certain Dolby vision movies. Regardless of settings the film will not have good low light quality or blacks. Judy my two cents

[@DaveFromGrave86]

Caleb, I just wanted to point out that you have an absolutely fantastic story telling. Seriously, it is so good, that I take that video to make notes for my job (cybersecurity) on how to break down complex topics to a degree that everyone can understand and follow. Not only are you able to break down hard-to-digest technical facts into an easy to understand manner, you make a storyline out of it that builds up in a perfect pace, not too slow to loose interest and not too fast to not being able to keep up, just perfect. Beyond that, you address every audience out there and provide a guidance so that no should be afraid to make a decision on buying a TV they were afraid about beforehand. Thank you so much, for this gorgeous presentation. All the best from germany

[@andyjefferson1308]

Finally, Caleb I respect you on this honest TV review. This is one of the more honest videos I've seen this year. I purchased the 65inch LG G3 for £2200 & I'm absolutely happy with my purchase. Like you just said my friend, all these TVs are excellent. Each TVs has its pros & cons. No matter which TV you purchase you'll be a happy customer. What I don't like is when people always praise one certain TV! And then say its the "best TV." Thank you Caleb. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@StevoHDA]

qd oled with its much higher color volume is much more useful for gaming atm (definitely noticeable) but in the coming years film will take advantage of its potential as well. a95l while also not having hgig, has been proven by vincent at hdtvtest to have updated processing to get it close and in some games even better (games that don't adhere to standards). the a95l also has the latest industry standard chip along with 6gb of ram instead of 3 (way overdue) meaning much longer lasting OS and support for apps. its a no brainer for any film enthusiast thats also an avid gamer looking for something long term. Someone like me though would choose the G3 in the hopes that in the coming years the industry adopts 120hz bfi again since brightness is now so high and fixes the one thing oleds severely lack.. Motion Resolution. Motion interpolation is also not a solution since it only guesses whats going on in-between frames which is a burden on the brain having to correct it, along with all the artifacting that comes with it.

[@Caleb_Denison]

Thanks!

[@TruTechnoGamer]

Bravo!! So glad you said this. People in the AV space always get so caught up in the minute details and comparisons when 99% of it is not noticeable and there are bigger considerations once you have flagship products like these. Your take may not be popular with some folks but please keep doing what you do. It's why you're typically my GoTo for TV reviews!

[@nimblegoat]

Yeah Vincents HDTest one -all from same company vs sony ref monitor - The scores seem dramatic in some tests - when reality probably if scoring each independently out of 100 - they scores would be much close - in shootout 3 vs 4 - other way 89 Vs 94. Most good reviewers mention unless side by side- hard to see diff - also the Human brain - will make snow whiter -but seen together = that snow looks whiter - Given that the Sony probably is top - you decide if features and price worth it

[@michael-4k4000]

Sony a95m is going to break the bank and internet, 4,000 nits anyone? Sure as heck do…. Lol

[@nimblegoat]

@@michael-4k4000 I think no takers ,no phoblue OLED in 2024 ,relying on Samsung, the only way getting to 3000 , is it Samsung does it's own MLA screen plus for many people not needed , as don't watch in full sunlit rooms - Cinema is only 50 to 100 nits ,sure as little green apples - those watching movies in darken rooms won't want 4000 nits blasting their eyeballs tiring themselves out , unless use by director judicially , and I don't trust directors, as already see 100 edits per minute ,shaky camera overdone whole movie , endless 1080 pans , stupid loud discordant music breaking the immersion, because they can't come up with a Halloween jingle to set the scene . also unless gaming . sport in brightly lit room , Nits are one of the least important things over say 1500-2000 hyper-realism type images you don't see in nature ,ie still compressed contrast - infinite black to 4000 Nit highlights, after 10000 nits it's painful, watching 10000 nits in big volume in real life means you see nothing much in shadows ,you can only see I think from memory 12 stops of light at a time, at night your eyes need 10 minutes to fully adjust- bright sunshine ,some seconds - old sdr movies like The Jungle Book still look glorious - same as BT2020 , once that hits 100% they will push the next colour space , even more pointless, looky here I going to shine a laser in your eye ,look how pure the colour , look how much volume, come on gulp it up . Anyway you like NITs 4000 is a natural stopping point , same as BT2020 , 4K is again plenty , but 8K though unnecessary can make process an image better , you won't see more details unless close/zooming - but maybe gradients, edge details overall ,also Sony is still conservative on NITS , the only company that can really push them if they want is Panasonic as best heatsink tech by far , also if i was you go for 83" Sony OD-OLD ( hopefully it's coming ), a 83" 2000 NITS screen is brighter than a iPhone 3000 NIT screen by a huge margin human perception wise, ie smaller screens need more NITS to look fantastic , That 83" 2000 Nits QD-OLED or MLA screen will be like watching the late colour sky over the desert or a lagoon - humans love that, than burnt out midday sun shaky camera overdone whole movie , endless 1080 pans , stupid loud discordant music breaking the immersion , because they can't c

[@MariaJose-nv3tj]

​@@michael-4k4000Sony will probably launch a microled TV in 2024 that will be the flagship and the qd oled A95M should come a little lower

[@drunkhusband6257]

The Sony tvs with reality creation on completely destroy the other brands in image details, it's not even close.

[@cemsengul16]

I think all of these new OLEDS are winners. Enjoy what you have and don't worry about tiny synthetic tests and accuracy. I bought the 55 inch G3 a few months ago and it still makes my jaw drop with HDR content.

[@drunkhusband6257]

You lost credibility when you said hdr looks good to begin with. It's junk tech, disable it and properly setup your sdr settings.

[@RemixerUltimate]

@@drunkhusband6257😂😂😂

[@drunkhusband6257]

@@RemixerUltimate Dunno what your comment was even supposed to me since all you did was post some laughing emojis like a 12 year old girl...

[@ggp759]

Caleb you should talk about problems with these tvs that all people are going to notice without being video experts. Vertical banding for one in all 3 of these tvs. Once you see it in content you cant un-see it. Picture drop outs in game mode for the S95C. Sony lag on video processing that is causing lip sync issues when run through av receivers and incompatibilities with certain receivers like Denon. Nobody is going to buy any of these tvs at this price range just to stream content. People and manufacturers should be made aware that these are not isolated incidents but do exist in all three like mentioned above respectively. i get that the video is supposed to be bout their strengths but please give all manufacturers a kick in the butt that is needed to QC their products better and acknowledge problems and fix problems. Thank you.

[@JoeDombroski]

Nice review. One thing that's missing in this comparison are the panels' ability to reject sunlight. That's really important to me because I have a giant bay window in my family room. I know that Sony professional panels have done a really nice job with ambient light mitigation. I'm just curious if that tech transferred into their prosumer panels.

[@markmansingh1750]

I have a S95C and the biggest problem is shown at the 11:57 mark when the person is swinging in the hammock. If you look, you see that as the hammock moves the image isn't as smooth as the other models, it looks almost jittery by comparison.

[@bryanagius8707]

I've been coming across a lot of your videos lately since I recently purchased a new s95c, along with a 5.1.4 klipsch surround sound. I just wanted to let you know that I always come out of your video's feeling much more satisfied with the info I am looking for, than any other videos I check out. Sorry for being a bit too wordy, but I'm just letting you know you're great at what you do, and I'm really glad I came across your channel.

[@thomask4449]

With PC Gaming in mind: The Samsungs QD-OLEDs tend to have blackouts with 144hz gaming, also sometimes with 120hz in 4K. So sadly its kinda not so good choice for pc gaming in mind. Otherwise I would really consider the 77S90C. Too bad the price difference to Sonys 77A95L is so huuuge

[@SalsaDan]

I am curious if there has been any recent comparison between the S95C and the S90C, particularly the versions with 2nd gen panels. Are they still almost identical? Has firmware eventually capped the S90C brightness and performance to differentiate the S95C? Thanks for these great vids!

[@jordanjpayne]

I went with the LG OLD C3 77” over the G3 and added a new Sonos Arc to add to the overall system. I think the G3 is gorgeous, but the forced wall mounting solution isn’t something I am that enthusiastic about, so I compromised and I’m really happy with this display. It is stunning, even if not quite as bright as the G3.

[@lifeextensionespana580]

No LG G for me with no regular base for tables

[@jaredstokes2204]

C3 is an inferior tv compared to the equally priced s90c. WOLED is yesterday's technology, there is MLA and QD OLED now. What were you thinking?

[@seanmf202]

​@@jaredstokes2204Grow up. These technologies are fairly similar in most content that we watch. Some prefer a stable tv OS, reputation of brand, built quality, brightness in certain content, etc.

[@mihirojha4475]

​@@jaredstokes2204 QD-OLED is a very new technology though, and since these are the first generation QD-OLEDs (or second?) they have their own set of issues that will get ironed out in future generations. Just look at how easy they are to burn in compared to LG WOLEDs. I will personally wait, coz the QD-OLED tech might not age as well as WOLEDs do.... never a good idea to hop onto the hype train the first possible moment.

[@statuecollector955]

On a side note, if you absolutely love the Sony and you need more HDMI 2.1 ports and you aren’t adding a receiver, you can easily add a Marantz VS3003 3 IN/1 OUT HDMI Switch for $199. I have a professionally calibrated 83” Sony A90J that I purchased from Value Electronics about 16 months ago when the price dropped to $4999. I opted for their Q/C, Break-in and Professional Calibration and I still absolutely love everything about that TV. My setup includes a Panasonic UB9000P1k UHD Player and a Sony HT-A9 HTS with the Sony SW5 Sub. My setup is in a smaller room and the sound is truly remarkable. For audio, I originally purchased the Sony HT-A7000 Soundbar, the optional SA-RS5S wireless rear speakers and the aforementioned SW5 Sub, but I couldn’t solve the issue I had with the sound cutting out no matter what I tried. So I switched my audio to the Sony HT-A9 HTS since I already had the Sony SW5 Sub and I couldn’t be happier.

[@joes3800]

I bought an LG G2 in 2022. At the beginning of 2023, I had hard-core FOMO seeing all of the innovations for both QD-OLED (new panel chemistry) and WOLED (MLA.) But after having watched this and ALL of those "other videos," seeing the new models myself in stores, and now knowing about the tech that will likely come out in the next 2-4 years, my FOMO is gone. I am enjoying, and will continue to enjoy, my G2. My room can be bright or dark at my discretion, and either way the G2 is sometimes eye-searingly bright, has great processing, and reproduces almost every color that exists in current content. So in learning about current and near-future tech, I won't look to purchase another TV until (1) there's a more stunning upgrade from the G2 available, and (2) technological innovations have become both more stable/reliable (like HDMI 2.1) and somewhat plateaued again (so there isn't as much FOMO a year after I make a purchase.)

[@LuKiSCraft]

Yeah I think if you upgrade your TV more frequently than once every 3 years, you are probably wasting your money. That said, a lot of us here are enthusiasts.... so, whatever makes you happy ig 🤣

[@jimv1983]

If you plan on keeping your TV for a long time then you are better off with the LG G2. A WOLED panel is going to last a lot longer than a QD-OLED panel.

[@drunkhusband6257]

? QD Oleds will last far longer, less heat, almost no image retention@@jimv1983

[@13dma1rz]

I just got the S95 C 65" and really love it. Especially the OneConnect box. Didn't want to pay the Sony tax and can't really wall mount a TV in my space so the Samsung was my pick. All three are great.

[@suaverp2170]

No lagging, sputtering or blooming in dark settings?

[@Genku30]

I’m on my 2nd s95c. The one connect box always cuts audio or black screens

[@suaverp2170]

@@Genku30 I ended up going eith C3 and love it. No issues

[@nathan518]

Near-black chrominance overshoot actually does bother me quite a bit because it distracts from the movie/show. For example, I recently watched Better Call Saul which has a lot of low-light scenes, and the near-black chrominance overshoot was very distracting. It was less noticeable on the Blu-ray version compared to the Netflix version, but only by a little. (For reference, this is on the LG CX)

[@jeffhampton6972]

Hi there, I just want to to say I reeeeally appreciate the way you approached this. It is extremely informative, but given that we can't all just see the comparisons in person, It's super helpful for you to describe it in context like that. It's honestly a nice reminder that quantifiable differences in performances might not equate to meaningful differences in the user experience. I suspect that in the end for most people, it's primarily a fun hobby, and we might not need scrutinize so much. I know I need that reminder when it comes to audio gear. :P

[@macM1emulation]

This is probably the best comparison out there. In the end, all of these TVs will bring satisfaction to anyone who buys them and in the end the price and tiny details will help you decide. 👍

[@cwb2992]

The 95k seems to keep up with the others fairly well.

[@user-rb9ix9sl1n]

Thank you SOOO MUCH CALEB FOR THIS GREEEEAT COMPARISON i cant thank u enough man!!! All great tvs

[@Caleb_Denison]

Thank YOU!

[@Teach13]

I just buy a 77s90c for 2000$ and its just amazing for the price and quality no concurrence

[@trevoreverest9523]

Caleb, in your opinion which of these TVs are best at upscaling standard definition broadcast tv and DVDs?

[@derekwn]

Picked up a 77" A95L the other week. Absolutely loving it.

[@Sas-wk9lj]

Do you have but any other option? now that your money is spent on it, you must love it until you squeeze the last bit of juice outta it.😂

[@remyd8767]

​@@Sas-wk9ljdoes it matter? Caleb said any one of these three you will be happy with.

[@derekwn]

@@Sas-wk9lj for me it was a bit of a no-brainer as was able to get a significant discount on the unit

[@Sas-wk9lj]

@@derekwnI was just kidding. Congratulations on your purchase. It's a great TV. Just curious, how much discount did you manage to get?

[@derekwn]

@@Sas-wk9lj all good, it wasn't taken to heart. About the price of the 55".

[@davidgiles9751]

I'm strongly considering upgrading from my 65" Sony A80J to a 77" Sony A95L. Between the three sets here, the picture quality is so close that your average consumer probably couldn't tell the difference in their home, unless they had all three side by side and professionally calibrated. What I prefer about the Sony OLEDs is the Acoustic Surface Audio. Combined with a compatible Sony sound bar (like I have with my A80J), the Sony's can use the actual surface of the screen as a center channel. The combination is pretty amazing to hear. For really small rooms, the Sony HT-A3000 works remarkably well, although the HT-A5000 is probably the better choice for most uses. If you have a large room and can swing the extra cost, the HT-A7000 is the King. I'm currently running the HT-A3000, but would upgrade to the -A5000 if I get the 77" A95L. Now's all I need is an extra ~$5,700 (but I'll wait until Super Bowl deals arrive).

[@ProbablyStupidGuy]

I have a 55 a80j that I hooked up to my Sony AN1000 AVR to use as the center channel and it's absolutely wonderful. Got the TV at the same price as LG and Samsungs options at the time, so it really saved me a few hundred on a dedicated center channel speaker (for now)

[@ACRBARF2]

Legit the same as me (besides the sound, I have a jbl 1000) had my 65" a80j and recently upgraded to the A95l and I do not regret it one bit. It is so much brighter and colourful, best decision I made for a tv. Tho it's a lot cheaper for me, my Job is selling tvs so I got the thing damn near half off cause of a sale stacking with my staff price.

[@ACRBARF2]

@unknownsource4359 nah I didn't want the 77,the 65 is in my bedroom. And what you mean cry??

[@vishalbharadwaj570]

I feel like Warranty and QC issues is something reviewers tend to don't focus but they're one of the bigger aspects of purchase. For example sony and samsung offers 1 warranty vs LG's 5 yr warranty and their 5 yr os upgrades. Thats a substantial difference and shows you how much lg regards its QC issues to give such warranty. For sony and samsung you have to shelve again few extra dollars to get extra warranty. This is an important since you would be easily using tvs for more than 3 or 5 yrs

[@Lifeofsucram]

The best true oled is all the friends we made along the way

[@LuKiSCraft]

Can you do a side-by-side SDR upscaling test? You keep saying in other videos that SDR content looks best on Sony due to the picture processing. I'd be curious to see if it is even noticeable, lol. Play one of your own KZbin videos on them side-by-side, set it to 1080p, and let's check :)

[@Zeronas87]

Bought the LG yesterday for 1.3k €. Because of the Price and the Germany Test

[@MM-Official]

Very interesting approach, a95l is very good set, but the LG G3 is the most complete package this year

[@MrQwerty3000]

First review of OLED TVs from someone who actually talks sense about the likelihood of anyone spotting intangible artefacts like substandard chromium black overshoot or whatever. I think this guy just saved me £2k

[@WOT122]

this is the best OLED shootout video to help someone by an flagship period! Thanks Caleb. I went with the S90C

[@davidfadden7948]

I'm sure you get a lot of content request, but...could you do a blind A/B test, same tv, one out of the box, and one fully calibrated. You get a lot of questions and concerns about calibrating. I'd love to show that possibly many people honestly either A) couldn't tell the difference or B) don't actually necessarily prefer it calibrated.

[@soyanchd5439]

I’m here for the same thing every time: enjoying some Caleb videos 👌

[@Caleb_Denison]

Me too! Lol. J/K. I’m here to get roasted in the comments.

[@cameronstrickland5340]

I've been a Sony fan through and through since getting into TVs 5+ years ago. I just bought both the 77" Sony A95L and 77" Samsung S95C to figure out which one I like better. To me, the Samsung looks cleaner, and the Sony has what looks to me like screen door effect and looks kind of blocky, it's DRIVING ME NUTS!!! I REALLY want to like the Sony better, price is no object. I don't think my picture settings are the problem. Please help me figure out what's going on. Because in EVERY video the Sony A95L looks significantly better than the Samsung S95C.

[@android-ud2nf]

My father bought me a c3 as a surprises gift and I’ll say after reviewing many oleds on its own it’s amazing. Next to others you can notice differences but my itself it’s amazing and worth the savings in my opinion

[@Fathakafuttifoi]

My Sony XBR70x850b is still producing spectacular images after 10 years of use. No way I am buying any other brand !

[@Rahul-p1s9l]

Best best best review 💯

[@BeatelementhePiH]

9:36 What about the stand options? Samsung = lifted up, stand in the middle, G3 = no stand, A95L = multiple stand options ;)

[@Hrishi1970]

Great video. I would say, there will always be a set of pixel peepers on the display part. But what distinguishes one brand over the next is the software and ecosystem. How easy is it to connect and setup, user experience, etc.

[@PAPO1990]

Worth noting, some of us have Amps that have HDMI 2.1 input and passthrough, so for me one of the 2.1 ports being the eARC port is A-OK. On my A95K I run my PS5 to the other one, Still waiting for something to use the 2.1 input on my Amp though.

[@isabella3746]

12:59 that's very noticeable. Even in the next scene at 13:48... The only reason I wouldn't "notice" that IRL would be that I would have assumed it's caused by the source media not the TV.

[@LongNguyen-cj7co]

nice video... i have both Sony A95L in my living room and LG G3 in my gaming room,i watched a lot of comparisons on youtube and trust me they're almost the same, really really good ❤❤🙌🙌🙆‍♂🙆‍♂

[@mikemiles3077]

You were born to this! Thanks for all the videos. I've learned a lot.

[@reeves624]

Great review. Thanks. Which do you think is the best for sports viewing? Which one handles "motion" the best? For reference, I currently have a 65 inch plasma Sony tv that is many, many years old.

[@dennyepresley6082]

Great reviews Caleb, I would like to know if you had all the TVs set on the same tv picture profile and if so what was it? Cheers mate. ❤

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

Thank you Caleb, you make things so easy to understand!

[@samuelgalindo46]

In before people start salivating over the A95L, a TV that costs much more than the competition, has 2 less HDMI 2.1 ports, and major screen dimming for gaming.

[@charlieownes8969]

Brokie

[@freepin4013]

​@@charlieownes8969that answer doesn't even make sense

[@NyangoStarAmerica]

The A95L is the best looking TV I have ever seen. It is noticeably better than the other two.

[@FlawlessCowboy913]

What would be your pick?

[@dautolover]

​@@charlieownes8969calm down pokimane

[@LazyCrazyGuy]

Pound for pound the 85X95L is the best tv set all around.

[@billtinnell2206]

Hey Lazy do you have the Sony X95L. If so, how do you like it. How does sports and regular TV look because that's all I watch and need a great TV that has great motion and low bit processing. I've researched hundreds of hours on the X95L and ALL the reviews are incredible. Should be the best 85" TV on the planet. It's my #1 choice to replace my incredible Samsung 75" Q9FN from 5 years ago that was one of the top TVs on the planet.

[@LazyCrazyGuy]

@@billtinnell2206 Yes I am an owner, I highly recommend the 85X95L. It is amazing for basically all content and with XR Clear the low resolution and highly compressed signals from Cable/Satellite look great. I mean I'm sure you noticed how those feeds look soft and compressed especially once you get to 70"+ inches. Well it actually looks as sharp as a 65" screen but on an 85". No lie it is incredible processing on Sony's behalf. I believe you will like it very much. If you have more questions feel free to ask me once you decide to purchase it but for sure use the "Custom Picture Mode preset and local dimming high". The local Dimming performs the best on this picture preset. More blooming on the other presets.

[@Xevorg.]

Yes, I bought a G3, came home all night fiddling with the settings to bypass the brightness blocking, as well as a broken FilmMaker mod, and when it seemed like I should be happy, it turns out that fucking Atmos doesn’t work on Windows, although for some reason LG CX worked Wonderful :)

[@toddNothingClever]

Honestly I have a C8, a CX and a A80J OLED in different rooms they all look great to me compared to a lcd TV. Any OLED is great and a noticeable difference over LCD to me. The difference between them is so little to me it doesn’t matter.

[@carlkitchen]

I think if you have enough money for the A95L you probably have enough money for an HDMI 2.1 receiver that has extra ports for you to use. The Denon S760H is one of the cheaper ones and gives you another 3 HDMI 2.1 ports to use. It supports VRR even. Not the most powerful but just pointing out it doesn't have to be super expensive.

[@Nwordplzplz]

I didn't have a good experience with my HDMI 2.1 Denon S970H receiver. Long story short, my Xbox Series X kept switching back to 4K60 and it wouldn't let me enable 4K120, VRR, or ALLM. It was very sporadic. I changed HDMI 2.1 cables and I even used the included HDMI 2.1 cable that came with my Xbox Series X. Luckily my QN95C 85" has 4x HDMI 2.1 ports so I plugged my XSX directly into my TV, and I opted to run my Apple TV 4K through my receiver. I also run my gaming PC and PS5 directly to my TV. 144Hz is awesome with my gaming PC. I haven't had any issues since. It sucks because the Denon AVR-S970H has 3x HDMI 2.1 ports, but they're useless to me. I'm running the latest firmware as well. I'd be upset if I relied on those HDMI 2.1 ports if I went with a TV that only had 2x HDMI 2.1 ports.

[@carlkitchen]

@@Nwordplzplz that's unfortunate. Always good to check online first and see if others are having issues before you buy a specific model. Even then your issue might not be common enough. My S760H, on the other hand, has been flawless with LG CX so far. VRR, 4K120, and ALLM all working without anything extra besides enabling it. That with my PS5 and PC.

[@Nwordplzplz]

@@carlkitchen That's a good point. I checked several reviews and Reddit posts. Everything seemed like it was good to go. Everything else works flawlessly so I'm not going to complain. Quick question for you. If you have a CX, why are you running those consoles to your AVR instead of directly to your TV? I'm not trying to argue or anything, but I previously gamed on our C1 and everything went directly into our TV. Granted our Onkyo AVR was limited to HDMI 2.0 since it launched in 2019 or so.

[@carlkitchen]

@@Nwordplzplz i was having some audio pass-through issues with PCM related the CX that was fixed in a later firmware and never moved things back since things work. Plus the TV ports are easier to get at if I need to plug something in temporarily, so I like to keep some ports clear there.

[@Nwordplzplz]

@@carlkitchen Awesome! Thanks for the response. It's easier to plug in HDMI cables into a TV than it is to a receiver especially if the receiver is in an entertainment center.

[@coreywiniata3686]

Great video, I would be very interested in a similar video shooting out budget oled TV’s.

[@dvnwllms]

Eh, I'll be honest, I'm disappointed by this comparison. Too much time with a preamble, & it glossed over a lot of things I was curious about. While yes, all of them support higher refresh rates, which TV's game mode looks best? Whose HDR implementation looks best in game mode? Are picture options still available in game mode in all 4? Is ABL super aggressive in the A95L when gaming like it is in the A95K? When watching sports is ABL super aggressive too, especially for sports like hockey? Is there a noticeable difference in motion clarity for sports between the 4? So on & so forth. At the end you said it was a "high level analysis" but you glossed over so much. That "high level analysis" was 3 minutes out of a 17 minute video. A letdown, for sure.

[@Toss3]

I recently switched to an 77” S90C from a Sony 77” A80J because I couldn’t stand the near black chrominance overshoot which is highly visible in so many movies and series as it’s really common for movies and series to have dark scenes. There’s just no way I’m going to buy another WOLED screen now that I have seen what QD-Oled has to offer.

[@TJIRISH44]

I don't own a Sound Bar and I am not interested in buying one. I realize if you take into account the Sony A95L has the best Sound. If you take that into versus the other TV's the 3 all cost about the same. Currently all 65 inch TV's are Sony $3200, other 2 are $2300. A really good Soundbar would cost around $700 or more... So the price difference is basically closed if you don't want a Sound Bar. BTW My cousin has worked in the Appliance store business for 30 years. He mainly sells Kitchen appliances. However he told me from talking to the TV Sales staff. They told him as far as buying a brand name SONY TV's are considered the best. I also talked with a guy in Best Buy one night who told me his work involved video processing. He told me Sony's Video processing on it's TV's is better than Samsung and LG. As the host stated all 3 TV's suit consumer's different taste. I have seen issues before with Samsung TV's Quality Control which leads me to be hesitant. If you are looking for value for your buck. For $1600 you can get the Samsung OLED S90C 65 inch. It also doesn't have the Connect Box which I have read complaints. As far as LG my issue is I bought one of LG's early OLED Curved TV's (remember that silly idea) as LG marked the prices down before bringing out a new OLED model in 2015. I ended up replacing 3 OLED TV's for an eventual total refund. The color uniform was OFF on ALL 3. With a yellow tint appearing on one side. I realized LG was trying to get rid of these TV's as a majority were flawed. I know that was early in LG OLED's development. However left a bad taste in my mouth. LG is one of the 3 BRANDS today. BUT LG TV's were originally GOLDSTAR TV's and the name was changed to LG TV's in 1995. I worked at an appliance store in the late 80's. I was never impressed with the Gold Star brand. So just a personal perspective I am biased against the LG Brand. As for Samsung TV's you seem to be able to get the best deals. The technology is very good. However I believe Samsung TV's have issues with longevity. I was going to buy the Samsung 65 inch S90C for $1600. But I think I am going to hold out and try to get the Sony 65 inch A95L hopefully at a future date where I can get it for maybe $3000 or less during a big future sale.

[@lawrencegreywolf1397]

This was a very thoughtful review. I really appreciate all the points you made about all three TVs. Thank you.

[@kiieshannair990]

Hi, i love your videos. Would like to also request your opinion on C3, A80, and also s90

[@lebravo11]

Great video, if I'm planning of also buying a Samsung Q990c soundbar, would you consider Q-symphony as a modifying factor? Does it really improve the sound quality or is it mostly a gimmick? Thanks!

[@WhatTheFragrance]

So which one is the best for 55-65 inch living room that watch’s movies and sports?

[@TVEXPERT.Co.]

I wonder what people will complain about, if Sony had four 2.1 HDMI? 🤔

[@WanderingSolipsist]

Love the way you represented the ideas in this video. We have a G2 in our main room but are looking at options in the 75/77” range that aren’t Oled, think the missing perspective here is a direct comparison to the Mini LEDs this year. Approached from the same sentiment as this video, is the difference huge factoring the price of an x95l vs the s90c / G3 / a95l? Or is it a difference that’s noticeable, but not as blown out as we may think. Maybe something for the next “you asked”, but wish there were more direct shootout videos on this topic each year, given the progress lately. Was secretly hoping the x95l was the mystery TV.

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

10:18 Not many as you can always get a switcher box or just un plug and replug if you are living the all consoles/PC lifestyle which not many parke in especly now... Though that is good to know as more is more.

[@M.B.o.D]

Instead of going with one of these, I went with a 77 inch S90C. The difference between S90C and S95C was around $900. I bought a 42 inch LG C3 with that money to use as my monitor. I'll say one thing though, S95C looks absolutely gorgeous when mounted on a wall using slim fit mount. I'd have bought it if people weren't having blackout issues when gaming above 60 fps using VRR.

[@Massive77G]

I went 77 s90c too since 95c isnt owrth the extra money plus got it for $2k. I already use lg 48c1 for gaming and pc monitor, works great. I think small oled tvs are the best for gaming at a desk setup over monitors especailly for this price. 2 to 3 grand for gaming moitor just to much when oled tv at 42 or 48 are perfect and affordable.

[@Z1ldjian2785]

Sorry for me when it comes to a TV pic quality is 💯 % top priority as this is what you're looking at. As for sound much of same priority goes to sound quality. Not bass and how low it can go. Rather how well and perfect they sound.

[@philiansek3350]

Hi Caleb, could I use an Apple TV give me Dolby vision in the Samsung S95C ?

[@MyEmptyChannel]

Which of these tvs addressed or solved the aggressive auto dimming/Auto Brightness Limiter feature?

[@Nelthalin]

I really like The A95L picture quality compared to my 83A90J it's to bad there is no 83" or bigger version. But the colors where just a bit better and the brightness improvement is noticeable.

[@hockeyman59]

Absolutely amazing video. Thank you

[@TheAntifluencer]

The A95L is of course the one closest to "perfection" looking image at the current state of TV technology. That being said, most people simply can't afford paying up to 2100 more for the 77" (yes the A95L is 5k vs 2,9k S95C) when compared to the other two, that simply isn't economical for most people when all these TV's are so close. Dolby Vision and DTS aside, the S95C will give you 95% of the Fun, at a price that is becoming so increasingly more approachable.

[@wade196840]

Try an 8k hdmi switch if you don't have enough ports. Some have remotes so you don't have to leave the couch.

[@lonniewilliamson2569]

I bought 2 of these 3. I got the Samsung, and i absolutely loved the picture. Unfortunately my OTA channels would go to a black screen after watching 5 minutes. It did this on every channel. I checked to make sure the cables were secure, and they were. Then while playing my Xbox my screen would randomly go black. I ended up sending it back to Best Buy and got the Sony. To be perfectly honest, i slightly preferred the Samsung PQ. However, at least the screen does not go black and i can play my Xbox with no problems. So the extra money was worth it for me. I think the one connection box is the problem with the Samsung.

[@NexGenTek]

I would’ve just switched it out for another Samsung I’ve had literally no problems

[@lonniewilliamson2569]

​@NexGenTek In hindsight, I wish I had gotten the 90C . Some of the reviewers like Classy Tech and Kevin and I think Brian and Fomo might have mentioned the black screen problem and how it happens playing on PC and a game counsel. They blamed it on the one connect box which the 90 doesn't have. I thought it wasn't anything widespread ( it may not be) and I would be ok, but unfortunately it happened to me as well.

[@nayyabmughal1123]

The detail you went in their was like how kobe was like about basketball. Good job.

[@markparlay1902]

Great video! I play PS5 a lot and have top tier bose soundbar. Are any of these better suited or more resistant to burn in? And will not having Dolby vision make a difference when viewing through the console? Thanks

[@rjarana]

It won't since the ps5 doesn't support Dolby Vision. Burn in at this point is basically a non factor. All of these tv's have methods to reduce burn in and you will most likely switch out your tv before noticing any burn in. The G3 has more hdmi 2.1 inputs if you plan on connecting multiple gaming devices that support it.

[@zuti071]

Hisense OLED's are still mystery on many YT channels !!! I wonder why no one talk abot them ?

[@19Clutch69]

Chinesium is out there on yt

[@gertiasllani3564]

Because hisense oled is not in USA only in Europe

[@shanijaan522]

ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL VIDEO.THANK YOU ❤❤❤❤

[@Ishn01]

Is there any reason to pay extra for the S95C over the S90C if I plan to buy the 77" model? I've heard they're identical quality elsewhere, and if that's true the S90C is a no-brainer based on price.

[@theguywiththehat99]

Would a S90C 83" (WOLED, not QD-OLED at this size) be more or less equivalent to a 83" G3? I've yet to really see any good reviews on 83" options.

[@Reycecole09]

Great reviews I would be weary saying the s90c is a good option for the most part just due to its propensity for burn in many stores in the area for the past two years have had displays and customer reports that the s90 model have had severe burn in within a year of ownership which whether cover by warranty or not is ridiculous.

[@Stan-103]

Hey Caleb, I currently own the S95C but the 144hz PC gaming just keeps failing, did some updates and researches but turnout it's everyone's problem when you push it to it's limits.

[@dperr338]

Wait for Sony to go on sale then buy the Sony paired with a sound bar if that’s what you want. I personally hate sound bars and think they are a waste of money. A fully sound system powered by an AVR for me. When it’s time to upgrade you can keep you speakers and upgrade the AVR. You don’t need a whole new system. They also tend to sound better and have more options to get your system sounding the way you want. You can also upgrade your system one thing at a time.

[@simracingchannel7691]

Yeah AVR is the way to go for sure. These soundbars are for the normies.

[@clemdye2996]

Samsung not only don’t support DV, they don’t support any DTS codecs. Not much use if you have a blu-ray player or want DTSX from Disney+, when released.

[@AlanPototsky]

The up scaling and picture processing of the Sony is fantastic but comes at a high cost. I’m holding out for a price reduction on the 77 inch.

[@captaincrunch7944]

I would get the song but its overpriced i just bought the lg oled c3 yesterday for $1600 and im happy with it ...the c3 is just one step down from the g3 so its basically a g3 only less bright

[@allie12212]

I have a Sony Bravia X85J and both the PS5 and Xbox Series X, I can tell the difference between the graphics since my PS5 is plugged into e-arc port… I really want a qled or oled but not sure which one and which brand

[@minidude112]

A VERY good review for the actual buyer - the casual+* buyer

[@othman0077]

1- Sony A95L 2- LG G3 there's no excuse to Sony for not giving 4 HDMI2.1 I can't imagine C9 2019 4 HDMI2.1 and Sony Spoiled 2023 offering 2 HDMI2.1 wow wow

[@hope1275]

How long do these tvs last?

[@Kevinb1821]

I still think the Samsung s89c is the best choice at 2000. The price is crazy and more and more. It seems to just be a Samsung s90c Best Buy exclusive

[@ChipHaven_Dan]

One important question: all the sony tv's have a very high level of sharpness and clearness of the image, is this aspect visible when comparing the A95L with samsung s95C? Also i know that Sony has many more settings than Samsung. Any advice will be highly appreciated in deciding between Sony or Samsung.

[@sridevi34]

Hello! Please tell me, G3 or S95C has a better picture in SDR, HDR? I watch movies, I'm not a gamer. Thanks!

[@AndrewYang1]

The price difference between the A95L and the other two TVs is even greater in other parts of the world compared to the US. Which makes it that much harder to pick the A95L over the G3 & S90/S95C.

[@andreydavydov6417]

That's why they continue to lose the market at a high rate

[@MariaJose-nv3tj]

Regardless of the price, I prefer the Sony A95L, because Sony TVs, from the entry-level models to the MSIS Premium models, have clearer, more detailed images with vivid, realistic colors.

[@TripsX]

@@MariaJose-nv3tjYou can see in this video, there are no details shown more than the other tv’s…

[@coxy0123]

This is a great point. In the UK on black friday i got the 65" S90C for £1350 with a free soundbar.. the A95L in the UK is £3500! Is the A95L better than the S90C, yes... is it £2150 better? No way!

[@chutch4756]

@@MariaJose-nv3tjOk, but it’s not a fair fight because of the price difference. It would be like comparing a Hyundai to an Audi. Yeah the Hyundai is a good value, but if you could choose either of them for the same price the Audi would win most of the time.

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

I bought the 77 g3, could not justify $1500 more for the Sony. I've been blown away so far, this tv is amazing!

[@Sas-wk9lj]

How do you find Dolby Vision content? Any ABL effect?

[@cemsengul16]

I got the 55 inch G3 and it makes my jaw drop with the HDR nits.

[@IDontKnow-bb6mt]

@@cemsengul16 First time to have an OLED or even an LED TV with more than 64 local dimming zones. Black levels, contrast, and shadow detail just blow my mind. Make my 65' Sony 900E look like absolute garbage.

[@RobertK1993]

Ok stop bitching about it many want Sony Bravia A95L QD OLED 😂

[@nassermohd2317]

Until the display need replacment

[@juanlicona924]

Sony is a big NO is too expensive and should have 4 and even 5 hdmi 2.1 for that price beautiful tv but there is way better options than sony, samsung excellent but no dolbyvision is another big NO just for that and for now maybe latter, Lg G3 for me is a big YES for now because has everything right now and whit the new bose ultra 900 soundbar is just and amazing set up. thanks for the video

[@johnbednar3191]

Great review, Caleb. I’ve got a 65” A95K. Had it for over a year, and it’s still amazing. If someone is into physical media like I am where over 100+ of my movies have Dolby Vision played through my Panasonic UBP-820 player then the Samsung (without Dolby Vision) would need to be ruled out because Dolby Vision often presents picture quality 5 to 10% better than regular HDR.

[@SynjynB]

I agree!

[@Caleb_Denison]

Thank you! Appreciate that.

[@NecronomSlayer]

Is your TV blurry at high motion points like in the video at 15:48 the war scene? Looking at it compared to the LG that seems to stay sharp but darker.

[@johnbednar3191]

⁠​⁠@@NecronomSlayerI’ve never seen blurring on high motion points, and I watch a lot of action movies.

[@charlespatrick8650]

HDR10 looks better than Dolby Vision on my 65" A95K, and it's not a settings issue

[@mikebing1230]

The A95L, barely edges out a $1500 LGC3 in almost every category and is $2k MORE. Insanity.

[@primemegatron22]

Lol, a *POINTLESS* comparison! In your Sony video, you already mentioned that they are working on "Groundbreaking" improvements for 2024. So no matter how nice these 3 tv's are, there will be far better versions in 2024 😂 And I'm not referring to just the typical 5% improvements, year to year. Your use of the term Groundbreaking implies that there will be substantially large improvements.

[@jmcd21182]

I don't remember when I found your channel but I'm glad I did. You and Vincent from HDTV TEST are my absolute go to guys for this kind of content. Thank you for everything.

[@manyu5002]

Vincent>>>>him

[@johnsinachiris1]

I've got the 65" G3 and put a Chromecast as well because having Sony's for years you really get used to Google TV. After some calibrating from the settings the picture quality is just astonishing either from the Chromecast either from the in built apps (which they have a small difference in color reproduction and sound as well).

[@AmurTiger-vm5dy]

Per me , come qualità delle immagini, lg g3 e g4 sono i migliori tv al mondo, se dobbiamo valutare tutto il televisore, panasonic mz2000vince

[@michaelwall795]

It’s shame he had the A95k there and didn’t mention it at all apart from at the start. Be interesting to see a high profile video of 95K being compared to this years A95L

[@hclandscapes]

I agree, it looked almost identical in these scenes