SONY A95L VS SAMSUNG S95D QD-OLED 77" Battle!

[@lordwicked8855]

Found the s95 brighter but the a95l had more detail looking forward to a show down between a95l,s95d & the G4

[@roccobruno8027]

4K movie watching in a dark room and sports (as in Hockey) are my main two reasons for wanting to upgrade over my current TV. Buying a new TV this year will be a tough decision.

[@dionysilive1679]

Brian, as always- fantastic review!! @16:34 Sony's detail is off the charts; thereafter @16:43 shadow nuances are amazing! Additionally, @16:49 the vividness and accuracy on the A95L are unparalleled. Samsung certainly has a slight edge in the brightness/color saturation areas generally speaking but cannot go wrong with either of these beautiful displays.

[@chadmorlan7475]

Best Videos with the Best Music and they keep getting BETTER! Sooo professional…. Love it all 💪🏼

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you so very much! I'm so glad you enjoy them!

[@Capoeiraplaya22]

I just bought a Sony A95L - it is gorgeous 😎 I love this TV - no hate on the Samsung , but I’m thrilled with my purchase

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

One of the best in the world, my friend! Enjoy it and thank you for watching!

[@randomhumanonearth777]

nothing will happpen even if you give hate ! samsung NEO qled is the best tv in the world

[@simransidhu617]

Sony stomps the samsung

[@Nathann556]

Capoeir i just bought a95l also, but now im seeing poor reviews on motion, I hope I do not have to take it back :( Have you had any trouble with motion on A95L

[@Capoeiraplaya22]

@@Nathann556 the only thing about mine is the Dolby Vision sometimes don’t like to shake hands very well with my 4k Blu-Ray player : other than that : no issues & I also game on it. Just watch it & see - make sure if you take it back : know the stores return policy.

[@karlrainerihrig5205]

I will order the S95D, this tv is so noble!! 😍

[@BeatelementhePiH]

This was already very helpful. For me it comes to the A95L vs the G4. I would love to watch you testing the motion on both TVs, because that ist very important to me and the G4 claims to do dynamic motion based on the content... :)

[@mav2knight]

Thanks Brian for always going the extra mile. We know that this is not only a job for you, but you are genuinely interested in giving us the best info out there so we can make the best decision possible or just knowing all the new stuff out there. I like brightness only as much as it doesn't take away detail and realism. Sometimes the Samsung is so bright, you miss some detail and it looks like an extra light is shining on the scene. We are all different so I understand those who just love the immaculate bright color. For me, I'd take the Sony for the fact of the processing, upscaling and detail look impressively real as opposed to partially artificially enhanced. Either way, like you said, what matters most is what the buyers priorities are. Sony for me and LG comes in 2nd. Samsung is just too saturated or whatever professional term you use. I'm sure you get the gist of what I'm saying. Thanks again for going above and beyond sir. You are awesome !!!!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

The pleasure is mine, my friend . Excellent comment!

[@chrisbullock6477]

I will say unless you have an elaborate video capturing setup you really do have to see these level of tv's in person where ever you can in your area to get a full experience of differences and improvements

[@rikachiu]

S95D content is so rare for some reason. I am watching this on my S95D :) I don't think it's fair to call this 'matte'. It is not your typical everyday matte material. I use this as my PC monitor and reading white text on a black background feels like I am reading a magazine quality paper. I love it. Games, especially Dead Space Remake, blew my mind. I was so absorbed at looking at how gorgeous the game is, that I didn't even notice the jump scares lol.

[@ehenningsen]

You may have bought the best gaming TV for 2024. It's hard to say, yet. That said, it is highly unlikely the S90D (or QN900D if OLED is a must) will be better than the S95D. Something happened in KG's livestream after a firmware update to the S95B that was taking the gaming crown from the S90D (which was already beating the G4 handily). I'm not the only one to say this. Literally, everyone (outside of just a couple of LG enthusiasts) where blown away at the S95B, and S90D (before the firmware update). Congratulations on a monster gaming TV

[@brandoncormier1765]

Do you have the TV in a bright room? If so, when the sun hits the TV, don't look dull? I'm trying t o deside between the S90D or the S95D

[@rikachiu]

@@brandoncormier1765 The very reason I went with this tv is because my room is incredibly bright. I have over 70 RGB devices in my room and when using my previous LG C1, it was a reflective nightmare. Upon upgrading to the s95d in my room, I can finally game in dark scenes without seeing my entire body reflected onto the screen :)

[@edithboozy1000]

​@ehenningsen I just bought an s90d today. The s95d def looked even better but the s90d still looked amazing. Its no sweat for me either way since I have 60 days to trade in. Im hoping the s90d is also an amazing gaming tv

[@NZ1984Bitusa]

Looking forward to seeing firstly the glare free S95D v A95L screen & equally how good the upscaling is. Great channel mate..

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

So glad you enjoyed my friend! Thank you for watching

[@phatec]

I've always found the mat finish of gloss screens add a slight blur to the image which is why i don't like it.

[@joywonderful5804]

16:32 19:14 oh my god~ The s95d detail, brightness, and color are crazy.

[@SonGoku544]

the sony just looks horrible, way too dark and no detail

[@davidcarey5623]

I must be seeing something different here. Can't even make out that there's a shadow on the leaves on the s95d there 🧐

[@jenvogue5005]

​@@SonGoku544 so true!

[@jennifergala]

It seems the Samsung is brighter this time around. Very good comparison.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

The content really makes the difference that is being played on these tv's. 😉

[@jennifergala]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY I see Haha. Thank you Brian.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you 😘

[@DarkLionn83]

A95l is the king 🤴 I am an S95c owner, but i like Sony a lot G4 vs. A95l vs. Qn900d 🧐 Great job, Brian 👏

[@hhinojosareef1]

Sony is very good at processing that’s why Sony TVs are respected. I honestly always preferred Sony and always been with Sony but I do like to try different brands as well. Sony in this comparison looks way sharper detail is very noticeable. Makes me think this might be do to the matte screen in my opinion. Losing slightly to being sharper the gloss screen makes up for it.

[@anthonym3573]

THANKS AGAIN BRIAN FOR A GREAT PRESENTATION. IN THE 65 INCH TVs THE SONY 65A95L USES 444 WATTS OF ELECTRICITY WHILE THE SAMSUNG 65S95C IS ENERGY STAR AND USES ONLY 128 WATT OF ELECTRICITY. SOMETHING TO CONSIDER. A DEFINITE TIE BREAKER WHEN CONSIDERING YOUR ELECTRICITY BILL!

[@whiskizyo2067]

BRO YOU NEED A CAPS LOCK KEY CAUSE I GOT AN EXTRA ONE YOU CAN HAVE

[@SpencersStuffTV]

​@@whiskizyo2067 ID BE HAPPY TO SHARE SOME AS WELL

[@anthonym3573]

THANKS BRIAN IT'S MUCH APPRECIATED!

[@salesfocus6270]

But the Samsung sounds like ass so you need to run your very own external sound system just to compare the two. A sound system that will no doubt be power hungry.

[@Memo_323]

Wow. Great video B. I’m a couple years away from buying another tv. Have last two gen QD OLED. But I love seeing these comparisons. Impressed by the 3rd gen Samsung QD

[@ricardoregueiroeguiluz8109]

Incredible comparison of 10 so you clear our doubts regarding the S95D and its Mate panel. Thank you very much

[@michaelburton5198]

THAT'S WHY I F#*%$ WITH WHISPERS, BIG TIME!!! SPEAKING THE TRUTH AND YOUR MIND, MY DUDE! I NEED THAT OUTTA ALL THE CONTENT CREATOR'S!!!! MUCH LOVE ❤️ TO U BRIAN!!! WE NEED THE HONESTY LIKE YOU BRING IT FAM.!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

The pleasure is 100% mine, my friend!! I truly appreciate the love and support! Thank you for being here!

[@michaelburton5198]

​@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY, If The Samsung S95D Was In The Size You Want, Would You Get It Instead Of The LG G4????

[@spartan2188]

A Sony 83 inch with 3rd or 4th Gen QD-OLED Panels would be the best. It's hopefully coming in 2025.

[@nordinekara5518]

greetings from Paris. Thank you Brian for your videos. Another superb comparison. Looking forward to seeing the G4 in comparison with the s95d and A95L.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

You'll see it soon my friend. Greetings to you on Paris from the U.S. Thank you for being here

[@nordinekara5518]

See you Brian 😊

[@rolig3518]

Great review and comparison Brian. We appreciate the hard work you put in.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

My absolute pleasure my friend!

[@chumpvilla]

Nice review. Picked up an S95D earlier this week and mounted it. Love it so far. Super black colors and great contrast. Very happy.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

I'm so glad you are enjoying it!

[@brandoncormier1765]

Do you have the TV in a bright room? How is the colour when the sun hits the TV? I have heard that in some cases, it washes out the TV.

[@chumpvilla]

@@brandoncormier1765 I have windows on both ends of my room so it gets a lot of sun. The TV is great and I haven't noticed any wash out in color. I'm sure it would be more washed out than if it was in a completely dark room but the tradeoff is without the matte finish, you would be looking at shiny reflections. All in all, I am very happy with it. I did purchase a small samsung soundbar for it though. It is so thin that the speakers face the wall behind the TV (as I think most do) so I thought it sounded a little muffled. With the ultra-slim Samsung soundbar, it is great. The Samsung soundbar also uses Q-symphony so it uses the TV speakers as well as the soundbar speakers. Also has a wireless subwoofer that you can hide away.

[@RikoFlex67]

Pause the video at the 30:16 mark. The detail and color gradation of the A95l clouds completely destroys the Samsung S95D. Sonys processing is definitely superior

[@icemanandbobtechandgaming]

Facts! The A95L is a still a straight monster!

[@RikoFlex67]

@@icemanandbobtechandgaming This video convinced me to get a Sony but I'll wait for their next model

[@roccobruno8027]

@@RikoFlex67 Will Sony release a new QD-OLED model this year or will they only release a new LED/LCD flagship this year?

[@chibbyylol]

@@roccobruno8027 A95L will carry over being flagship for 2023 and 2024

[@joachim73]

Yes plus the motion handling is better, no way it's worth the price for me though ! I guess I'll wait for the G4 on black friday

[@chatderue]

Thanks for the video ! my s95D is coming friday :)

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Congratulations! I think you'll be very happy. Thank you for watching

[@chatderue]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Thanks :)

[@jenvogue5005]

Nice!

[@j2kjohnnyb]

Those specular highlights on the S95D are DELICIOUS. Also love how the 95D gets so bright in Dynamic it makes the camera start clipping like mad lol. Note: I might be a bit biased since I’m watching this on a 77” S95D, but the coin flip was between this and the A95L, and the deal got me this plus a soundbar for less than a great deal on the A95L, and am glad I made it 🤪😜😁. And yes Google TV still beats the crap outta Tizen. Gonna be like Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul 😜 for OS’s.

[@Buzza235]

I prefer a glossy display. I'm not saying that it's better, I'm just saying that's my preference.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Me too😁

[@Tomek_Zyla]

Great video brother. I'm going to buy A95L this year I hope. :)

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Awesome Tomek! Hope all is well In Poland my friend

[@SHOman_86]

The lamps in my bedroom reflect so much in my LG CX, glad to hear this TV is fixing that

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

It's absolutely perfect for that exact set up

[@JeanClaudeTran-bz3sz]

Great comparaison between a95L and s95D, I used to have Samsung TVs and gotta admit the new S95D looks Amazing ! I purchased recently the A95L 77” and frankly the image quality and processing are exquisite and natural. It has a right balance to me ! But You totally right it’s really depending on your liking and I am leaning more in details and accuracy color for film making. the brightness hit where it needs to be on the a95L with that said s95D has its color and brightness punches also a treat for the eyes too ! that some would prefer. Yes both looks with Stunning images. Thanks for doing this ! Great vids as always !

[@abelramos8652]

Both top notch tvs. Sony is that enough noticeable better. Also way more expensive. That’s all you need to consider when buy

[@TheGodfather1022]

Great job once again Brian, excellent side by side and well articulated points presented here. I think the S95D is getting way over the top criticism, it is on called for. It is a great TV no doubt, even though I am more of a Sony guy.

[@thebig12conference73]

Thank you for your review engineering background here. The that the Samsung 95 D is not bad The Sony A95 L is Michael Jordan, the Samsung is Scotty Pippin. Scotty Pippin was only #2 on the Bulls because his teammate was Michael Jordan, if that makes sense. I prefer Jordan to Pippin.

[@rolandrohde]

Thanks as usual for doing these long comparisons. One thing I would love to see though is some information on motion processing. Most of the Demos running here are likely 4K60 sources, so they will look fine, but how about throwing in a 4K24p test Video. Something challenging like a flock of birds flying across the screen or a bike or other object moving in front of a brick wall? Maybe a few small, fast objects zipping across the screen? For me, the quality of the Motion Interpolation is far more of a deciding factor than brightness which I usually have to turn down anyway in m dark room.

[@edithboozy1000]

I agree. Im in the process of "sampling" tvs from Best Buy at the moment. Just traded in a Bravia 7 for an S90D. Now I have 60 days to trade that in if I want to. Its kinda turning into layaway since each time I come back I spend a bit more on the next one. Doesnt feel like such a huge spend when its not all at once 😂

[@WiljanWiljan]

Thanks for all the hard work and video. And greetings from Holland. I feel that the 95D is a great tv certainly in filmmaker mode. What i doubt (and you can judge this better by sitting next to the tv) is how detailed the 95D is? Is there an issue with the details and if yes how noticable? And what about upscaling from 720 or 1080? How about details etc? Hope you can help before deciding to buy the 95d

[@WiljanWiljan]

@fullhd5277 @Brian....hope you can response to my question. Thank you

[@chrisbullock6477]

Thanks to Brian especially I've come to appreciate and prefer Jennifer Gala's demos more than the others especially the S&M Demos.😅

[@Noobmaster69-gp5jt]

Samsung S95D😍

[@metattron4865]

Both these televisions are amazing.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Excellent comment! Thank you for watching

[@ryanfromtexas84]

I’ve had the A95L and it’s worth all the hype to me. It’s already blinding at times. Just no need for additional brightness.

[@martinchitembo1883]

Is the sound good enough to forego a cheap soundbar?,since I only have the money for the TV

[@icemanandbobtechandgaming]

Yes, the audio speakers are that good that you could get away without a soundbar or receiver system.

[@alexyoung5798]

Just picked it up for my bedroom tv to replace my S95B which was a great tv but so damn inaccurate out of the box lol.

[@icemanandbobtechandgaming]

​@alexyoung5798 I also have the S95B lol, but it's pretty accurate on Firmware 1622 (latest as of now). I also have professionally calibrated mine with picture settings. I have tons of videos up on my channel. If you thought the S95B sounded good, the A95L speakers are definitely a step up across the board...enjoy!

[@munchymunch8698]

Totally Agree

[@d.waller9722]

I'm going out today to get the A95L and this video made it even easier. The detail is insane and very noticeable and the colour punches ! wow.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching

[@martinpratley4632]

Did u get the A95l I just got the 77inch and my God what a tv I'm blown away with it

[@simonuk1213]

Upgraded from the LGC1 to the A95L this week and it’s still the best looking TV available. Films especially look incredible and gaming is awesome. Just wish it still had audio profiles (movies, sports, music etc)

[@ZackSNetwork]

Sony is the best for movies and streaming. If you game though the LG G4 and S95D are superior.

[@simonuk1213]

@ I game too but only use PS5 & Series X so only 2 HDMI ports for 120 gaming is fine.

[@chrisbullock6477]

Looking for that 77inch G4 and S95D comparison. Like everybody else I guess. Great content in the mean time

[@Goated84]

For brightness, does having the a95l on use for past year affect its brightness compared to having a fresh s95d out of the box?

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

No as they are both brand new and being broken In my friend

[@jeffleigh3747]

Both amazing tvs. I think the Sony has more detail in the slightly brighter scenes put out by the Samsung. Stip video at 19.16 see the detail on the grapes for the Sony. Great job, Bri. Of course you can change your mind on which tv you like.....thats why we follow you. Keeping it real ♥️

[@gallynuts]

I remember my “good friend” Brian saying that future tv’s need to focus on other things besides brightness. In some scenes the s95D looks better and in others it loses detail looking blown out. I still prefer the more natural look of the A95L.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Keep in mind that the S95D is maintaining the details as it's the camera which is clipping. I mention this throughout. That said the Sony does have better all around processing

[@gallynuts]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPYI’m biased. Been with Sony since the Z9D.

[@klaymatic3751]

So far I'm liking the A95L more due to processing. Occasionally, the S95D is better for bright scenes with less detail.

[@etinosaoyemwense]

Processing is very important compare to brightness

[@whiskizyo2067]

@@etinosaoyemwense truth, especially upscaling lower res content from places like, oh i don't know, youtube :p

[@ramonzaions7522]

G4 best option!

[@klaymatic3751]

​​@@ramonzaions7522 definitely looking forward to the G4 VS A95L comparison 👌 but I'll wait till the video before making a call for myself 😂

[@epap1375]

@@ramonzaions7522G4 is a banding mess

[@dannyaboya]

Both great looking TVs. I prefer the A95L just for more detail and color accuracy. I was going to get a LG G4 but with the hdmi issue I am not sure I want to risk it. Great overview of the differences between each tv. Really can't go wrong. I'm a big movie watcher with a very large collection so gaming is not as important to me.

[@matthewferguson8423]

What HDMI issue?

[@chrisbullock6477]

Brian I'd much rather you be a grown ass man about it, and have your opinion change over weeks and months after actually spending the time that most of us honestly don't have and then giving an overall updated perspective especially as more tv's come out. It only makes sense and its realistic. Thanks and keep it up, its part of your brand now.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

I appreciate that Chris! The narrative can swing so the Wrong way that it's a detriment to you guys viewing us. Thank you

[@craigwilske5411]

They both look fantastic! Great video

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you!!

[@teamkaskas]

Both look amazing. Love my S89C! 😜

[@pablozapata9694]

Brian you gotta stop looking at me like that in these intros.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dante19890]

3rd generation qd oled panel is the best panel out there. Too bad about the matte finish on s95D

[@ehenningsen]

In KG's stream recently (A90L, S95B, S90D and G4) - The S90D was running away with the gaming section until the S95B was updated to the latest update.. The S95B was a complete and absolute gaming monster, with the S90D not very far behind. After that stream, as a gmaer mostly, I decided i am going either S95 series or QN900D this year. I have done so much back and forth up to this point. But i have narrowed the Samsung QD-OLED panels as best for gaming in OLED and the QN900D as best in miniLED. Where the G4 shines is in movie mode and processing. I do believe it looks quite stellar. That said, KG hadnt updated his S95B until well after that point, so who knows?

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

I can't speak what other creator's do or show especially in comparisons. For me the S95D is clearly above the others except the G4. I've games on the G4 for many hours and It's my favorite. The S95D has been featured on this channel many times and it's excellent. The 900D is also on this channel a ton. Either way you win

[@ehenningsen]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY for real. Nobody loses with these panels, they are all several cuts above

[@lilmosco9338]

Nice video I have the samsung S95C and the sony A95l both are 65 and I had them side by side the S95C to me was the winner in my eyes the A95l is a great tv as well

[@jenvogue5005]

Samsung brighter and sharper! Sony processing makes things too smooth at times and not as sharp as Samsung

[@sudmuf9232]

Please don't hate on me. I currently have a Pioneer Kuro KRP 500m. It's recently developed the 8 blue light blinking code of death. I'm watching this on my cell phone. I realize that this is very subjective. To my eyes the Sony has blacker black and better natural color. The Samsung was so bright at times the color was washed out. Kind of surprising to me because I wanted to like the Samsung after hearing good things about them for years.

[@tjf7101]

I was looking at the A95L at a BestBuy right next to the Bravia 8. The former did handle reflections quite when compared to the latter. I hate how much I loved the picture of the A95L 😅 But there’s no wrong answer here.

[@blackscorp]

Hey Brian , thanks for the video .. I got a 77 S95D coming Saturday I was looking at the 77 A95L in comparison as alternative . But in my mind I’m like .. the New Sony Bravia 9 in 85 inches is calling my name .. thankfully Best Buy has the 60 days return/exchange for total members .. so either way I’m definitely going to try that B9 when it comes out . I have to know .. i look forward to your comparisons soon .

[@jenvogue5005]

S95D is a good choice! Brighter and sharper than Sony

[@edithboozy1000]

Bro this is me right now. Im sampling tvs with my Best Buy membership as well😂. Just had a Bravia 7 for 45 days and traded it for an s90d. Likely a month from now Ill drop another $500 and move up the ladder to the g4. Im scared of the one connect box on the s95d but man its a nice looking tv

[@CarlosMartinez-mr1qb]

Great Review as always!!!

[@claykeough7898]

For me it's so much more to do with up conversion and motion judder/blur. Everything else is almost a wash you just get used to or adjust but motion judder, smearing or major noise issues I cannot get past. Sony is the most consistent fixing this on streaming imo

[@etinosaoyemwense]

A95L Michael Jordan & GOAT TV. S95d milky way oled bow to the King

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gwac1963]

Forget the A95L, G3 is here🤪

[@gwac1963]

@leo7onfire no 2023 G3 enough

[@TheDude69696]

​@@gwac1963enough for a magenta tinted nightmare ;)

[@user-bs6ue8wv7r]

qqq😊😊😊​@@gwac1963

[@jkhmonkey_kfp_pentium_ii_cpu]

Personally I didn't throw the 95D off my list because of the matte display, I threw it out due to lack of Dolby Vision support. Frankly, for the room my TV is in, that anti reflection would actually be quite useful. If Samsung finally gives up 10+ and support DV, I would have pulled the trigger as soon as it was available.

[@Noobmaster-sd1qm]

watching this on my 13" laptop on 1080p: ah yes the difference! the colours!

[@brynevans835]

Hi Brian. Greetings from the UK. A great review. I've always been a Sony fan but I'm sorely tempted by the Samsung. I would like just a little more brightness.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Hello my friend! I hope all is well in the UK. The Sasmung will most definitely provide that. While it looks blown out on camera, it isn't in person . The detail is still there. It's a good deal brighter.

[@stevecohen3774]

Sitting close, Sony wins on details. But Samsung is a tad brighter. Great video. 👍

[@etinosaoyemwense]

details is everything, samsung bright mess

[@jenvogue5005]

Way brighter and sharper

[@Cblan1224]

Processed my s95d exchange this morning. Returning it, for so many reasons. Bring on the g4 If i were in a light room...maybe. but im not. Low bitrate content is blurry..my CX is way better and way more sharp. It takes about 10 clicks to get to an hdmi input. Earc doesnt work between that and my marantz av10(2023), and the tonemapping is far worse than the s90/95c. It needs to be hacked or calibrated to track eotf properly. Edit: I laughed out loud when you said 77 is cruiserweight division lol. Best buy gives me 60 days to return. Knowing me i will spend those 60 days saving $2,000 and go for the 83, because i have JUST enough room for that, and that would be incredible

[@etinosaoyemwense]

you are right, the matte finish make the picture very soft, also the RGB SUB PIXEL LAYOUT IS BLURRY that is why the tv is not sharp , samsung damaged the tv through fake innovation

[@charliegrech2026]

Samsung qc is beyond a joke. I had 6 weeks out of 8 months that my s95c worked properly. Buying samsung is essentially gambling. I get the g4 tomorrow cant wait

[@Cblan1224]

@charliegrech2026 I tried really hard to love it. I really did. I could not believe they told me "not all devices are compatible" when I asked why cec won't handshake with my flagship processor from 2023. It cuts in and out every 30 seconds. Then I start to remember everything else about them, and then I start to remember how much I've appreciated LG as a brand the last few years, as a CX owner who received 4k120hz dolby vision support like 2+ years after the tv came out. Then you factor in how difficult it is to use the tv(no shortcut to hdmi input. Need to go to home, over to connected devices, over to hdmi input, which only shows up if external device is powered on). With all this brightness talk..im clipping at 1370 nits in game mode hgig in windows hdr calibration. Not that brightness is really an issue Then..there's the screen which makes everything look like the original bluray release of the movie "300" that had film grain on 1000%. Watching for all mankind on apple tv + on the apple tv 4k is so crisp and clean on my cx in dolby vision. On the s95d it looks horrible. In motion, things look much worse. I don't know what's going on there but 24/30hz content looks bad and it gets blurry. If you want to really amplify how blurry it is, turn on active tone mapping Cant wait for the g4. I really sat with the s95d for a few days and gave it a fair shake. But if you have experience with LG or Sony..you aren't going to like the brand. Every year they firmware-nuke the previous models. It's ridiculous Even the owners forum feels foreign to me. Everyone is hacking the service menu for brightness and talking about bright room and family room viewing. I'm like the only person in there with a dark room/theater setup. It just feels like I'm coming home, to LG. That's what I mean. It's like that flashy Instagram model you dated that made you appreciate the book-smart down to earth girl you dated before her.

[@charliegrech2026]

​@Cblan1224 its unacceptable that we pay so much money for the s95 series and end up with endless issues. I feel for you going through that rubbish, im not surprised the 95d is the same crap all over again. I noticed that blur too, kind of like chromatic aberration. Cant wait for g4 to arrive!

[@WiljanWiljan]

Thanks a lot for this great video, and greetings from Holland. So as you were filming these 2 tv's, is the 95d from samsung more soft and unsharp? I watched the video, and i like the filmmaker mode on the 95d, but question is, what about the details? I am still puzzling if the 95d is the tv to go for. Also the upscaling which is better by upscaling from 720 or 1080. Hope you can help me.....

[@tahakhan5167]

First that comes to my mind is design and picture quality, and Samsung fails it on my end with the Matt finish, yes the color are vibrant and colorful, but details are missing and the finish looks bad when tv is off. That why I’m going to get the g4 by Black Friday in 83’’ or 77’’.

[@jokas1krr525]

I own A95L, S95D and G4 and honestly the S95D looks the best with the matte finish. I am actually getting rid of G4

[@ericbergeron1225]

The S95D its the A95L brighter whit the mat finish you love Brian 😜 Good Job 👍

[@dante19890]

he doesnt love it tho. If s95D would have a glossy screen more enthusiast would consider it, cuz it is the most capable panel.

[@ericbergeron1225]

@@dante19890 😂😂😂

[@MariaJose-nv3tj]

Samsung has artificial colors and crushes the details a lot...Sony has the sharpest and most detailed images, with vivid and real colors.

[@karlskooter3493]

once the nvidia 5090 comes out the Samsung QN900D will be a relevant tv 8k/HFR gaming will be a reality 😮

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

You'll see it be a reality in a few days!

[@ehenningsen]

It's relevant with the 4090 for many games, the 5090 will only expand it more

[@karlskooter3493]

looking forward to this Brian 🥰 thanks

[@SLUD78]

@@ehenningsenпривет Алан Вейк 2 , где 4090 еле тащит на максималках. Какие 8 к , вы о чем тем более игры под консоли затачивают .

[@kyle1981]

Excellent mate 🎉

[@mikeknight1118]

the A95L is no doubt still the king, but considering (in my country at least) the price for S95D is 1300$ while the A95L is 2000$ for the same 55" size, I'd say the slight difference between them is not worth 700$ unless you have bags of money to spend

[@markblock5602]

One thing to note is the 3rd gen panel can truly reproduce white, which the Sony cannot. That combined with higher color luminance gives the Sony a run for the money.

[@ehenningsen]

Thank you, Brian. Your first-hand, experienced, and knowledgeable comparison means a lot to a great many of us.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

My absolute pleasure, my friend ! So glad you enjoyed!

[@anthonyharding4380]

It’s a shame Sony hasn’t made the effort to utilise the Gen 3 QD OLED panel. Samsung’s S95D needs refinement, imo.

[@deanbbnsida223]

Loving the content Brian 😁🫶🏻

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you so much my friend! I truly appreciate you being here

[@LonGilford]

After going back and forth between the A95L and the G4, I purchased the A95L. I never considered the S95D. The Sony’s processor can’t be beat!

[@divertiti]

Brian, you said G4 doesn't have gaming advantage over the S95D, what advantage does it have over A95L other than 144hz?

[@brokenwrench404]

I wonder how much they have to crank up the Samsung to be as bright with the matte screen and will it cause premature burn in

[@etinosaoyemwense]

you are right

[@SGDZ8483]

Hello, where can I find the test video?

[@joywonderful5804]

Best detail and motion, upscale:g4 Best brightness,sharpness, color:s95d The game functional powerhouse g4,s95d will sell like hot cakes.

[@tonybeckett66]

Thanks for keeping your opinion real

[@StraightUpLazy23]

Im looking to upgrade my gz2000. What you think i should go for.

[@Progmium]

Is it possible to bring down the brightness on the S95D to match the brightness of the A95L and regain lost detail?

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Absolutely possible my friend. Each preset can be tuned. The most accurate ones, filmaker and movie can also be juiced a bit

[@jeffleigh3747]

Blumin eck, Bri .... best start to any of your videos to date, period 👏👏👏👏 Thank you so much for this presentation 🙏🙏

[@trewright1482]

Both are complete monsters. Sony just bugs the heck out of me that they simply are priced way too high compared to the competitors. This comparison the Sony is easily $500 more and honestly based on this side by side not worth it…

[@user-reddev77]

The Samsung looks brighter to me but the colors look deeper and more vibrant on the Sony. If you pause the video at the scene 31:16 the Sony is missing a lot of detail in three large areas of the image and the brightness is night and day. I think there are examples where both perform better on different scenes and in different viewing modes. I don't think you could go far wrong with either or the G4 to be honest, gamers may prefer the G4. The new super bright BRAVIA 9 mini LED with precise control of all those dimming zones could also be a consideration for some.

[@channingrhodes6756]

Hey Brian, You lost me at the matte finish! Love you bro, but I cant do a matte finish. I'll stick with my A95L. Both Tv's look great but the finish to me is what counts!

[@AmurTiger-vm5dy]

I don ' t like sony , but in this comparison have better colours

[@joywonderful5804]

The brightness and color of the s95d are crazy. The s95 has the best clarity with the brightest OLED. If the game was compared, a95l would have died instantly It was not a fair comparison.

[@jenvogue5005]

So true!

[@chriskelly1740]

I think Samsung should consider manufacturing two seperate versions of the S95D in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch--one with a glossy screen, and one with a matt screen. This would allow us to choose between a TV for use in bright surroundings (matt) or for use in dark surroundings (glossy) based on our use case. One important factor for me is the kind of user. I tend to associate Hisense, LG, Philips, Samsung, and TCL with the consumer crowd being that they also manufacture products for grooming, healthcare, HVAC, kitchen, laundry, etc.. I associate Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, Pioneer, Sennheiser, Sony, and Yamaha with enthusiasts and professionals being that their focus is audio, video, home theater, etc.. As a professional musician, I tend to favor sound and picture reproduction which applies as little modification to the signal as possible. Therefore, between these two, I would choose the Sony A95L.

[@markbridle9329]

I wouold like the Sony but I cannot fit the wide feet on my TV stand, is it possible to fit a centre stand to the back of a 55" Sony A95L? i am in UK

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

You can easily pick up a sanus stand online for very cheap my friend

[@Dadazoid]

Question for you. Was the S95D calibrated or are they both out of box?

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Both out of the box

[@Dadazoid]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY ty.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

@@Dadazoid my pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@stradovinski]

So will the A95L start showing up with 3rd gen panels at some point?

[@craigosterberg5045]

Thanks Brian

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you Craig!!

[@LeezahB]

Looking forward to this!!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Hi Leez! I miss you my friend

[@LeezahB]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY I miss you too, my friend!!🥰

[@carnazy]

Whats the Demo Video called?

[@MrQwerty3000]

hard to tell how good the S95D was on this review, Brian says the camera caused blooming, clipping and loss of details in the S95.

[@zr1cvette]

This review verifies that you shoot it straight. I have a 65 A95L and watched your review of that again the other day. You said unless you’re upgrading size you won’t have to upgrade the A95L for years, which watching the reviews of the new I feel is true. Also if I was gonna go bigger like 77 or 83 that puts me in the C series or A80 series of TVs price wise as well.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

So glad you still loving the a95L

[@zr1cvette]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY absolutely, but I also agree with you until we know what Sony is dropping the G4 looks amazing for sure lol. Definitely might run away with the awards this year.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

@@zr1cvette excellent comment

[@zr1cvette]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY have you considered doing a G4, A95L and S95D video or a G4 A95L comp if you can’t get all 3 in a room?

[@petezerbes7753]

So Brian, help me decide. We have a relatively small living room and I want to stick to 65" due to a couple reasons. I can draw curtains, so sun won't be an issue. We have a crappy LG now, which seems like its never light enough. Either of these tvs will be a huge upgrade. Our use case is mainly 2 fold - 1 gaming (not serious) and movies/tv. I really like the granularity on the Sony, but what gaming features are on the Samsung? Thx!

[@jenvogue5005]

Samsung has 144hz and Sony only 120hz. Much smoother gaming on Samsung. If you watch movies with lights turned off, the matte screen won't factor in. Samsung is brighter, punchier, sharper, more dynamic