X95L VS QN95C 85" TITAN MINI LED BATTLE!

Today we have the two best Mini Leds in the world going head to head. The SONY X95L VS SAMSUNG QN95C at 85". You tell me who wins!
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[@collinv8352]

Sony hit a home run

[@toddy3474]

I’ve just ordered the Sony 85” version I hope I like 🤞

[@michael-4k4000]

​@@toddy3474you might, u might just like it

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

I see why you like the Samsung QN95C it is a very bright miniled TV. Me I really like the X95L because of how good the processing and upscaling is on this TV. Both are really awesome 2023 TVS.X95L looks almost like a OLED.

[@METALCHOPSTX8]

For my preferences, the Sony details & depth perception were better. I have a home theater in my bedroom and can control the lighting in this environment.

[@whitecrowuk575]

Sony light control outside of local dimming zones shows it how it’s done - it’s closer to OLED than ever. Samsung often in those scenes where some dark details are present washes them out - whether it’s flagship 4k or 8k it’s all the same. Sony preserves it and gives appearance of more detail. Sony brightness is sufficient for light controlled environments where movies should be watched anyway though it would’ve been nicer if it went closer to 2k. As Oled guy this is mini LED I wouldn’t mind. Sony processing perhaps hints is what will come with A95L and if they will be able to pull off small specular highlights at 1.8k nits - boy we are going for a ride.

[@MrJAE288]

Sony did a amazing job with the 95L. .. I think Sony has better detail ..

[@monomem7]

It’s time to upgrade my SONY Z9D to X95L. It looks the blooming is very well controlled. I think X95L is the real first MiniLED TV from SONY. Thank you for such a great video, Brain!!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you so much for watching!

[@monomem7]

@@TheAntifluencer Yes, I know it but skipped X95K because there were some negative reviews on blooming. I think X95K is also a great TV but I personally care more about blooming than other thing like punchy brightness.

[@ovlivion81]

⁠@@monomem7at the 85” the 85K dimming is absolutely superb. The 65” imo was not a good size to have

[@monomem7]

I should have said “The real successor of Z9D” or “The real successor of 4k backlight master drive TV” than “The real first MiniLED TV from SONY”…

[@kylecharley6859]

@@monomem7 lol which is still the x95k. It’s just that this is even better

[@13MarkFox]

Sony for me. Both are great.

[@nadasaka1]

Brian, please compare the Sony X95L 85" with the LG G3 83".

[@brooks177]

Sony always brings the realism for me personally. Samsung is always the brightness and saturation champ, but Sony's processing just can't be topped. Plus I just prefer GoogleTV and Sony's uncluttered menus. LG and Samsung just got way too much stuff going on in their menus... it's too much!

[@asafblasbergvideographer]

100% AGREE!!!! *And!* for people who want more saturation from Sony if you really want it, you can turn on Live Color. Samsung's saturation sometimes is a bit too much for my taste- don't like colors that look like pastel over vibrant I want natural colors just like I see in the real world,

[@ericj1385]

💯 sir! 👏🏾

[@TechCody113]

@@asafblasbergvideographeryou can switch color space to BT2020 to make it look like Samsung Tv

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

I've been saying this exact same thing for years. There is this false perception out in the marketplace that Samsung makes the best TVs - end of story. Nothing could possibly be further from the truth. The TizenOS is an absolute mess and Samsung couldn't product accurate, natural looking colors on one of their TVs if their lives depended on it. Sony is so much better across the board in so many different areas that there is literally no comparison. The only people that actually buy Samsung TVs are the ones that haven't yet seen a comparable Sony yet. Once they do, they buy the Sony TV - and they never go back to Samsung again.

[@TechCody113]

@@michaelbeckerman7532 the only reason Samsung has been seen as best is because they make the most models per year, Sony for flag ship has 1 model, Samsung makes several going from low end, to mid range to high, that’s it, they just SELL more models per year, nothing else

[@gcash2074]

SONY looks more realistic. I would like to see these two TVs go up against the TCL QM8 85"

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

You will see them both compete at 85"

[@SpencersStuffTV]

Sony for me. I'm surprised you're going with the Samsung with how much you're touting sonys processing! It seemed left and right you were praising Sony in the video. I know you're going for brightness, but it almost seems you had more positives the other way Would you recommend the x95l over the z9k? I like my a90j but I'm done with OLED for awhile. The full field brightness is greatly missed. I have a 55x930e and it still draws my eye. I've always been an led fan as well. I can get over the blooming since I have a ton of in room backlighting from govee

[@SpencersStuffTV]

@@TheAntifluencer I don't need OLED contrast. And I don't want to sell it. There are other shortcomings to OLED that I am not a fan of. The near black handling is not great and the full field brightness isn't either for sdr/bright scenes.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

For me the main difference is on the gaming side which you'll see in the next comparison. It's all about personal use case for me.

[@SpencersStuffTV]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY ahhh that makes sense. I assume Samsung has more flexibility in their game mode, which you briefly mentioned in the video. Would you recommend the x95l over the z9k? Been trying to get a brightness powerhouse and the z9 is hard to look past

[@michaelcobbvideos]

I hope not, but Sammy may have bought Brian the qn95c ? It’s obvious Sonny beat the Sammy! Sony will do updates to gaming that Brian has issues with. 😎

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

@Michael Cobb Sammy bought me?????? Excuse me? SONY also cannot do updates to add what I need.

[@majorkursk780]

Samsung needs to get Dobly Vision included on their models, then they would be highly competitive with Sony and LG.

[@Ocho817]

The x95L may finally be my upgrade from an LG cx. I’m like you Brian I have to have 85”+ on the next tv or its not worth it.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

I hear ya Chad! Thank you for watching

[@dazzaw4681]

Damn, that Sony is legit Oled like... Don't think any LED has ever been as close with blacks and no blooming.

[@LeezahB]

Another excellent video and comparison!! They both look really great, but I would pick the Sony.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

So glad you enjoyed my friend 🙂

[@epap1375]

Great video Brian ! Looks like Sony hit it out the park. Makes me excited to see what they do with the A95L. Any idea when it will be released? I’ll be deciding between a 77 A95L or 85 X95L to replace my current 77 A9G

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you my friend! A95L will be incredible and will release the first week In August.

[@Arash0426]

Samsung look more bright but sometimes it looks washed out. Sony colors and picture are accurate. I was gonna buy Sony Z9K but X95L will be my next purchase.

[@MadViking82]

Very easy to see X95L is the clear winner here in terms of overall picture quality!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you for watching!

[@markfurchtenicht8274]

SONY!!

[@Rammer_Jammer]

Sony FTW 💯

[@loki76]

I must say, personally I love Reality Creation engine on Sony. It's a absolute savior when it comes to detail for example watching a 1080p YT video. It makes a big difference in clarity. I remember when I had the S95B and watched YT video how it was softer and no real way to sharpen it up the same way as the RC on Sony can do. And you can dial in RC to perfection. You can have it really sharp where it's over processed or just a tad so the perfect clarity comes out. It almost feels like how DLSS 2 feel on Nvidia GPUs. How it can make things better even than native at times.

[@sammy10001]

What RC do you use for 1080p?

[@loki76]

@@sammy10001 I raise that up to 60-65 on manual in some content. When the content is too soft. 4K it's not really needed but it still does enhance IMO. But I'd lower it to 20 or switch to Auto. Auto does do less than 50 manual for sure.

[@asafblasbergvideographer]

Wow i can’t see any blooming on the Sony

[@guiltynessness8926]

Great video as always! I always love when you switch between the similar modes. While Im definitely a custom guy, we all have our own preferences so its good to see. Thats part of what makes you and your channel so great, Brian. I decided on the x95l and should arrive in couple of days. lm definitely interested in the QM8 and Hisense UX to see how they compete. This years TV shootout will be fun. Im also excited for you to get your new TV. Thanks as always for the great content.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Awesome! Congratulations on your purchase my friend. Please let me know how you like it

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

There are some early reviews of the QM8 that are coming out now. Have you seen any of them? Not good. Lots of issues there that shouldn't be present on a TV of that level.

[@xsamitt]

How do you like it!

[@biggesttboss]

​@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Hey, just wondering your thoughts on why 8k is possibly going out or not the way to go?

[@brooks177]

Would love to see you do a Sony shootout sometime in the year... X90L vs X93L vs X95L

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

I will my friend

[@themoreyouknow8446]

Sony seemed to give more for the same price

[@bos6268]

Definitely not the same price lol

[@themoreyouknow8446]

@@bos6268 do a quick search on Google. Same price

[@doublet147]

They definitely won't be close to the same price later in the year.

[@themoreyouknow8446]

@@doublet147 and Samsung won't have the same quality. What's your point?

[@bos6268]

@@themoreyouknow8446 damn your right ,my bad.

[@brokenwrench404]

They both look great! It would have to come down to individual features

[@ericj1385]

The Sony showed more depth and details in the darker, shadowy images...just more detail in general... Outstanding tv!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Glad you enjoyed Eric!

[@EmblemParade]

As an OLED fiend, I am so so tempted. Because I'm also an 83"+ fiend. >:-)

[@twosawyers]

22:35 The scenes that sold me on the Sony X95L!

[@21777gabriel]

nice comparison!! i had high hopes for qn95c and qn90c which second one is an excellent tv for its pricetag,,but...still i think x95l has a better and more detailed picture .

[@craigosterberg5045]

Sony looks better, but not by much

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Well said Craig! Thank you ad always my friend 😊

[@seogabonotjah6555]

X95L for me

[@carlcat]

Both TVs look great and very close. As for differences, you pretty much summed it up. The Sony has a more OLED look but I noticed at the expense of losing a few more stars than the Samsung in the outer space scene. I'm in the market for a 77" but I'll have to see the TVs in person before deciding OLED or LED. Thanks for comparison.

[@pranaypatil66]

@carlcat I am too on the lookout for a 77 inch tv , I have either g2 or c2 in mind for prime day where they could go for 2.7 & 2.2k respectively. I have looked at lcds but the moment you look at oled I just can't bring myself to consider a lcd

[@carlcat]

@@pranaypatil66 Best of luck with whatever you choose, this year it will be hard to get a bad flagship TV. Yes, I love the OLEDS but I'm afraid of ABL and there's something about the brightness of an LED that I love. Still, I'll most likely wind up with the Sony A95L. Just wish the X95L came in 77" in the U.S. I hear it's like an OLED.

[@ahmedsaleh198620]

I just swapped an a80l for an x95k. If you like a bright picture I'm just not sure oled can cut it. Maybe the qd oled are an improvement but in the end I wasn't convinced enough to go for it. The oled had a beautiful picture but it's very much suited for night time/dark viewing.

[@carlcat]

@@ahmedsaleh198620 Good luck with your new TV. As for me, I'm going to wait until the Value Electronics shootout and then see all the TV's in person. At this point OLEDS have become closer to LED in brightness and LEDS have become closer to OLEDS in black levels so to me both types are in the running.

[@gwac1963]

QN95C! The best miniled TV A95L! The best oled TV.

[@MrBlessed70]

More natural,real colours on The Sony.

[@doublet147]

I came into the live video right at the end. Ughh. I'm 13 mins in now, and you might answer this later, but.. are you going with the Sammy over the Sony because of gaming aspects? If that's the case, the 95L is still my top of the list (I'm a gamer second to movies). I'm jumping from 75 to 85 this year (even though my 950h still looks great). There aren't enough reviews specifically dealing with the big tv sizes because they have lower sales overall. So, THANK YOU for comparing & reviewing these bigger sizes.

[@anilkumawat4121]

Thank you for covering all the segments and covering a wide range of picture modes! I don't see any one else doing this anywhere near good as you are! Keep it up! Love your content.

[@whogg0521]

Sony for me. Now tell them to give 3D too.

[@MrNads786]

Thanks for the great video . To substantiate these observations suggest show test patterns that catch stuff like blooming. That will be a much better way to represent differences, weaknesses can be easily seen. While these images are amazing, should show some poorly recorded content in 720p etc to show how they handle same and their upscaling ability. Show measurements gray scale / color gamut etc comparison. It will be great to see numbers - more objective than subjective observations. Pre post celebration results. Retailers just want to make you buy new TVs - every new model is just the greatest every year. Thanks for the great effort.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Hello Nadeem , I appreciate the feedback. Thank you for watching

[@luisgino445]

In terms of which 85 inch MiniLED tv comes fairly close to OLED picture quality, which would you say comes closest between the X95L and QN95C?

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

The X95L is closer. Better contrast ratio and better light control. Thank you for watching

[@rishikesh7676]

If you want to see that XR processing look at 18:23

[@asole100]

For my seating arrangement since I sit pretty close I would pick the Sony but if my set up didn't require me to sit up close I would defiantly go with the Samsung. I feel like the brightness makes up for the things it lacks sometimes. Therefore it depends on each persons use case that determines which is the best for them.

[@leoncloud6683]

I like the colour representation on samsung, sony seems to give more distinction in image content and details. I bought the QN95C but i would still think Sony ends up being on top. However, i'm at 65 inches which means no sony X95L for me. Both are great tvs, you can't go wrong with either. Just curious what is the price difference between these 2 tvs? i believe that will also be an important deciding factor.

[@Belgarath777]

What a fantastic and well done video on exactly the only two sets I'm considering in an 85" size and coming from a 2018 Samsung Q9FN 75". It's a very tough decision, but even though I'd prefer the Samsung for the gaming, overall I think the Sony is more well rounded and I prefer Sony's motion handling, so I'm leaning toward the Sony this time, but I want to see more reviews and user experiences. Thanks very much for the video as I continue to learn more.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Well said Keith! Glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching

[@billtinnell2206]

Hey Belgarath, I also have the 75"Q9FN and want to upgrade to 85" and the Sony X95L seems to be my choice. Did you upgrade to this X95L? If so, how do you like it? If not, what did you upgrade to. Thanks.

[@Belgarath777]

@billtinnell2206 Hey there. At the time of my post, I was under the assumption that the x95l would be available in my country. As of today, we still don't have it, otherwise I would have gotten it next month. My current two LCD choices in 85" are the Sony x95k and the Hisense UX. I've seen both in person and both look great. I'm waiting for Rting review of the hisense UX as they are testing it right now. Then I'll be able to make my decision. Though the x95l has better blooming control than the x95k, since I've also seen the x95l in person in a different country, I dont think that to the average person the x95l is leaps and bounds better than the x95k even if it is better. So on that note, I'll know more very soon. Digital Trends is also doing a review on the Hisense UX any day now.

[@billtinnell2206]

Hey Belgarath, many thanks for your reply. The UX 85 looks like a great TV and the reviews are pretty good. I'm bothered by the quality and the clearness of the picture compared to the Sony X95L. Brian's Technology had a video comparing these 2 TVs and the X95L was the winner. Also I need the best TV for processing low bit content and motion since all I watch is regular cable programs and sports and the Sonys are the best with these. The new Clear Image Technology on the X95L also helps too. I'm about 99% sure that I will get the X95L in the coming months and will wait for it to keep going down in price. Currently on sale for in the U.S for 4,299. Saw the A95L last week and it absolutely blew me away like the Q9FN did 5 years ago. OMG! Too bad it doesn't come in 85". That would be the ultimate TV. I would get it today. And probably about 9- $10,000. Oh, and Brian said Hisense will probably put out a UXL next year that could be better than the UX. Anyway this X95L should keep me happy for 5 more years till the 98" TVs get better with image and come down in price. I love the 98" size but the picture quality and price is hard to grasp right now! Take care and be safe my friend.

[@Esignn]

I’m an OLED guy always. Except maybe for this Sony. For a very very bright room, I would do this TV.

[@umojania]

Great comparison Brian. Appreciate your videos and unbiased analysis. However, sometimes brighter doesn't mean better. But I understand it depends on your viewing environment. I think in this 85" comparison Sony won hands down. I'd rather have realistic colors, better contrast, clarity, and depth levels watching HDR content. The SDR content was very similar.

[@cooltuber1404]

Fantastic Review Brian and a big thank you to you and to V.E. for accommodating this review. Both beautiful TVs but while the Sammy is brighter I can clearly see washed out detail compared to the Sony which has more depth, detail and contrast along with it's more natural look. Are you purchasing the QN95C over the X95L due to better Gaming Features ? Keep up the great work, stay well and my best to you with the QN95C. 👍😊

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you my friend! Yes it comes down to it's gaming abilities and gaming picture quality. You'll see that next

[@mandeepreehal8460]

Straight away Sony is so controlled with its brightness and colour both brilliant but its Sony for me as they always know how to control the content

[@cardo5638]

Thank you for reviewing the X95L IM DECIDING BETWEEN THIS OR THE NEW SONY OLED WHEN IT RELEASES

[@RedfalconX]

At 05:03. The sony seems to be lacking color in the water. Don't know if which is accurate but the samsung is more pleasing to me.

[@TheMeefive]

Sony wins

[@n4th4niel100]

I know movies are a huge risk. But my main concern with miniled vs OLED is subtitles. Any way you can show something with bright white subtitles, so we can judge how distracting the blooming is? 🙏🙏 PS English not my first language that is why

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

I will definitely do a subtitles test. Thank you so much for watching

[@Chuggnuts]

I own a qn95b and I got an x95L yesterday, so far I'd say it's significantly better than the Samsung. I have come to the conclusion I don't like Samsung TV's, they are too clunky and unreliable. The Samsung looks good, but the blacks are significantly better on the Sony, and the Samsung has way more blooming (the Samsung can be hilariously bad, while you do still get blooming on the Sony, you do have to look for it as it's very minimal, its not noticeable most of the time) the only two things the Samsung is better for is its way thinner and lighter (if that matters to you) and the sound on the Sony is soooooo bad it's actually surprising. I do have speakers in this room that cost more than tv, BUT I actually still use the last three TVs I've bought with their inbuilt speakers only so I do think it's a fair appraisal (a smaller Sony and Philips in bedrooms, and the qn95b) the Samsung actually has very decent sound for such a thin TV. My Sony is already hooked up to external speakers but I thought I'd mention this because if you don't plan to use an external sound device, you're going to be disappointed, the sound is very, very bad even for a TV (especially for one so thick and heavy tbh) there is no bass whatsoever and it sounds like there is some weird compression going on, the frequency response is just... Very strange. I'd definitely choose the Sony over the Samsung, both on picture quality and the fact that Sony TVs just work better than Samsung in my experience (Ive owned 3 Samsung's and 4 Sony's) also, unless they've changed the qn95c from the b, I wouldn't recommend it for 4k 120hz gaming, as it's extremely problematic

[@amitavraja3385]

The Sony looks better with more depth and better contrast. Just being bright is no use If you can’t control it. I think Brian should have ordered the Sony, but he’s a gaming man so maybe prefers gaming attributes of Samsung.

[@chcarter4821]

Great review, helped me decide on my next TV I'm seeing hundreds of comments here raving about the Sony processor. I agree that in many aspects especially color recreation it is extremely good. But colors can be adjusted and/or calibrated. Maybe I'm just being a bit overcritical here, but what I see is the X95L processor is eliminating a whole bunch of detailed content from a HD picture e.g. @ 16:54 the sun reflections on the water above the shark have almost been completely washed out of the picture. To me, it appears to be tone mapping gone awry. The Sony seems to use much more "global" tone mapping than "local" and may be why many scenes lack detail. @ 17:50 the center of the sunflower shows almost no detail, for the most part just a brown blob, while the S95C shows almost every seed. @18:01 If you look at the sky in the opening between the 1st tree limb on the right and the 2nd limb on the right you will see the X95L has removed 70% of the details (leaves and branches) and replaced them with blue sky. @18:19 the mast on the sailboat is missing, and the furthest hill in that shot has virtually no detail when compared to the Sam. Lastly @20:54 to 21:01 look at the green reflections on the ice fall and the right side of the slope. The X95L reproduces this as green blobs throughout the entire shot, while the S95C shows it as white ice that transitions to green and back to white. I thought I was sold on the X95L, but from what I'm seeing (or in many cases NOT SEEING) thanks to this review, I'll think I'll wait until the S95C becomes available, that is unless an 83" LG G3 with full MLA shows up before the S95C. I think Brian is making the right decision to go with the Sam.

[@chcarter4821]

Just a follow up on the comment I just posted.. I said S95C throughout my original comment, I meant to say QN95C sorry for any confusion. Personally I rather have the S95C than either the X95L or QN95C. Unfortunately the 85" S95C only comes with Samsungs stupid one connect box which uses a that cable can not be fished down through my current wall conduit.

[@wallyj2000]

sony

[@basilblue6474]

Nice video Brian as always. I've had a 75" QN90B but it died and Samsung are hopeless with their aftersales service. I have been waiting for the X95L for a while and would buy that over Samsung any day due to build quality and aftersales service alone. This video shows that the X95L is a better tv based on image quality and flexibility with adjustments. Can't wait to get my hands on this SONY !

[@basilblue6474]

Long story and irrelevant in the scheme of things but the tv died after 4 months. Samsung techs had 2 attempts to repair but unsuccessful. I opted for a new replacement tv and was promised delivery within 14 days. 9 weeks later still no tv, no replies to emails and 6 escalations without a result so I took the tv back to the retailer for a store credit. Will never purchase another Samsung and am waiting for the X95L.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Glad you enjoyed Basil! So sorry to hear of the QN90B. I think you'll love the X95L. Thank you for watching

[@tonyzeno2715]

I'd say the Sony is a bit better. There are scenes where the Sony is brighter as well. But the shadow detail clarity and depth is clearly in favor for the Sony and noticeable over camera. Bri, are you choosing the Sammy for your personal display purely cause it is better overall for Gaming?

[@serdaryilmaz3947]

good question, i'm interested too. What about 77A80J Brian? Thank you!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

I am my friend.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

What about it my friend?

[@serdaryilmaz3947]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Do you keep the A80J for movies and the Samsung for gaming? Do you swap A80J with X95L? You have A80J and LG C1 right?

[@huevow]

I pull the trigger on a 75in qn 90B for 1700$ at Costco. 5 yr warranty.

[@getoveryourself2212]

the first time i’ve considered a Sony over Samsung crazy, but great video!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

It happens 😁 Thank you for watching

[@darekwisniewski4639]

22.40 min. Samsung backlight problem.

[@matrix8043]

I always prefer more depth of the picture then brightness

[@ACAPULCO86]

Why is it, that the X95L is only available in 85" in US but 65" 75" 85" in EU /Japan? Are these VA or IPS panels?

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Not sure my friend. There is also a Z9L here as well. LG's Z3 is also being sold outside the US

[@dazzaw4681]

Cheers mate, great video. Would love to see a comparison between the S95C and X95L...

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

I'll see what I can do my friend. Thank you for watching

[@gaarabdx]

However, look at the details of the stars at 20:54 ! Samsung winning hands down ! 🤷

[@SteveSmith-cm1hx]

Both tv's look great. But I had a choice it would be Sony. Their processing can't be beat. Great video Brian.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Thank you brother! Hope all is well

[@anthonym3573]

GREAT COMPARISON BRIAN AS ALWAYS. SONY WINS ALL THE WAY!!! 100 PERCENT !!!!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Glad you enjoyed Anthony! Thank you for watching

[@Tottorul]

12:54, there seems to be some blur on the left and right side of the video. 50% of the image at the center seems to be in focus on the camera. You can see it at 12:54 where the sign on the Sony has clarity but the samsung looks blurred out, similar with the details in the snow on the Sony looks blurred out on the right side compared to samsungs right side

[@loganwestwood9121]

Is the x95L that much better than the QM8 considering the difference in price at the 85 inch size? Which one has better blacks between the two?

[@amitavraja3385]

We should have a separate shootout of Mini-LED sets at VE. Comparing top 4K Mini LCDs TVs from manufacturers. It’s little use comparing OLEDs to Mini-LEDs as they’re different technologies.

[@whitecrowuk575]

I think x95L is read for Oled comparison :P

[@ThorDyrden]

Coming from a photographer background working with Lightroom/Capture One, I would say Sony put the "clarity-slider" to a higher level... now I have to make up my mind, if I like it 😏 As also in still-pics - there is a limit, where more clarity is worse... esp. for older folks like me, who's eyes have not been saturated with TicTic-filtered images, but want stil some realism to an image.

[@loki76]

The X95L looks to have more contrast. But that could partly be because the QN95C might be a tad brighter so camera picks them up that way. But still. Sony processing and attention to detail is well known. 7:50 There is not even a contest here. Look at the contrast, color and detail. Look at the clouds to the left in the bright part it has sharp contrast detail on the Sony, no clipping at all. The 95C washes out a bit. Again it could be if it is a little bit brighter, but I don't think that would make such a huge difference. The balance of the image on the Sony is amazing. It really looks better with contrast. Which is interesting how it does that considering it has just over 900 zones and the Qn95C has just over 2300 zones.

[@kurakuson]

Filmed in the store? Man! That was nice that they let you.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Yes I have fixed there for years my friend. It is a help for us both. Thank you for watching

[@kinchu007]

there seems to be some smoothing going on with this Sony where a bunch of detail is missing from rocky areas, especially dark rocks with glints of bright objects...you can see the contrast and sharpness/detail clearly on the Samsung...(examples: 8:49 and 17:17 and 24:39) I only see the issue on the right side though, so maybe it's the camera?

[@Subacabra]

Sony looks better to me

[@dennisfinan7977]

Fantastic. You like these better thsn the z9k?

[@benramirez2655]

Is the Sony pushing the blue to a teal? Or is the Samsung pushing teal to more of a blue? Pretty noticeable difference.

[@xsamitt]

Wondering the same thing myself!

[@jamieboy14]

X95k 85inch £3000 or x95l £4900 what would you buy brian

[@sj460162]

Thanks Brian. Another great video that helps me understand the differences. Im glad youre buying the QN95C Brian...it must be good!!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Glad you enjoyed Steve!

[@guillaumeSONY]

The Sony is ahead in my opinion, I also prefer the colors

[@91DivineAngel]

Thabk you very much for this amazing comparision! As for buyers off 85inch tv its great that someone do this❤ Can you please messure the nativ panel contrast of thw x95l? Maybe the bloomimg control is better because it is higher than samsungs? Also peak brightness at 25% and 10% windows would be great hopefuly d-nice come back for us technik nerds😂

[@bez787]

The comparison I’ve been waiting for!

[@ChristianBungert]

Already got the Sony X95L on my list...looks amazing here! Wow and a great comparison vid, thanks a lot, great work man!😮

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Awesome!!!! Congratulations on your purchase and I'm so glad you enjoyed. Thank you so much for watching.

[@ajwtf6539]

Samsung a little brighter but more detail in Sony, was thinking of getting 65 oled but since most content is SDR worried about dim pictures or 55 mla but 65 x95l maybe just fit me better for bright room if the price is good at the end of the year . Thanks for the great work 👍

[@livejames9374]

There is no 65 inch x95l. Only 85

[@ajwtf6539]

@@livejames9374 there is in Europe 65 75 and 85

[@livejames9374]

@@ajwtf6539 oh nice! I wonder if only the 85 inch will have the best performance like last year. I’d verify equivalent count of dimming zones before purchasing, because the smaller sizes hat quite a increase in blooming compared to the 85.

[@ajwtf6539]

@@livejames9374 yeah I'll need to hope someone credible will review smaller than 85inch

[@91DivineAngel]

Hey brian, thank you again! Your video help me a lot. Now bought the x95l and its amazing! Its so damn bright, even my z8h looks dull side by side. I messure more than 2000nits in a 25% Window! And 850nits full field. I dont now why yours form Value electronics messure so dimm compare to mines. Even digitaltrends one and rtings was a lot brighter

[@portraitrepairs5248]

Hi great review by the way. I am a passionate Samsung. I currently have the QN85C so I am upgrading to one of these. May I ask you said in the vid that you are purchasing the Samsung, why the Samsung considering all the pros you have the Sony.

[@MrKinezos01]

here is Europe Sony Gives the X95L more sizess 75 and 65 also

[@HauntedAbysss]

Interesting.I watch this on my C9. I can definitely tell that the Samsung blooms a lot more to the point where it's oversaturation and that could be because of the settings you were on or you know maybe it was calibrated more blue for Samsung causing it to blow out in some rare instances. I just gave the slight edge to Sony the thing that would make the biggest difference for gaming would be the latency and Sony's are usually like 5 to 10 more milliseconds more than Samsung. In terms of 8k for what I have gathered is the processing and chipset in those TVs are far greater than the 4K models.... Though there is not a lot of 8K content right now I'm considering a 8k 85" if it's within the same price ballpark. You can get last year's model for around 3,000 right now so. very tempting to find out what's new on the horizon for 8k.

[@LordOlbermann]

Both are stunning. But i prefer the Sony depth and (for me) Sony's easy access menus.

[@johnlegg6661]

Awesome Brian!! Wow, the heavyweights are out tonight! I thought the x95k was pretty awesome when i saw it in the store, but damn, this x95l looks to notch it up a bit. We sold the condo with all my tvs in it, so i went with a 75z9j for our new place. But got my 16x40 man cave building ordered and looking for my theater set! Still deciding on an 85 inch sony mini led, or the 83A90J or lg 83c2. Give me any input or thoughts my brother! Thanks for your continuing content for all of us❤

[@1Aquadon]

so this is the 2020'S we go back to having forts in the backyard... forts with MEGASTYLE!!!!!

[@guiltynessness8926]

I'm not sure if this helps but I have Sony a90j and had an LG G2 and Sony 85 inch x95k. The G2 was my second OLED from LG(C7 being the first) I was pretty disappointed with the G2 as I was expecting more based on reviews and while the menus and things were brighter, the highlights, tone mapping, and processing were much better on the a90j. I would personally recommend it over the C2. I think the a90j is a much better picture. I loved the 85-inch x95k, but mine had a firmware issue. I'm getting the x95l to replace the G2. The x95k reminded me a lot of the a90j but had even better SDR impact and HDR impact. Blooming was very minimal. The x95l sounds even better, so I'm personally excited, but more just wanted to give you my thoughts on my a90j vs g2.

[@johnlegg6661]

@guiltynessness8926 awesome! Thanks for all the info. It definitely helps to hear from others when making a big purchase 😎

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

For that size every inch counts John! I go at least 85" 😁 hope all is well bro

[@johnlegg6661]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY yessir! Loving living in NC! I'll send pics when the mancave is in progress and complete!

[@tangoadvance8393]

So is the fact that the Samsung doesn’t support Dolby Vision an issue?

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

It's isn't for me. Dolby Vision implementation is not very good in general. Looks dark most of the time

[@tangoadvance8393]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Thanks, I’m torn between this and the Sony X95L. The difference is I can get the Samsung with 25% off and a free £600 sound bar and sub thrown in. So all up for the 85” it’s £3749. Hmmmmm

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

@tangoadvance8393 they are both very good especially at 85" . The Samsung is much more versatile and if you can get all the sound equipment for the same price it's the easy choice

[@tangoadvance8393]

Went with the QN95C in the end. They even did a further 5% discount 👍🏻

[@sammy10001]

Is the sony pure glossy finish, like the lg oleds? Or that hybrid matt finish

[@kurakuson]

A win for Samsung! to not be totally clobbered with Sony's processing like other current popular mini LED TV brands; to be a true contender is still an impressive accomplishment, even though you loose the match.

[@Mohammad11Alshammary]

Sony the best Thank you brian🌹

[@garyrobinson8665]

I prefer depth over brightness so I would pick the sony. I can't watch my sony z9d on full brightness. I have it at 9 and that's about as bright as I can handle on sdr content. I don't watch a lot of hdr content just the odd ultra HD blu ray.

[@ZERO-jp6lm]

All though I’m a little late to this video. It’s an awesome video as always. Video is made for the people and is honest . I am also coming from an OLED and just made my purchase from value electronics for my new 85” QN95C. The gaming comparison video is what swung me over to Samsung but both did a terrific job this year. It’s nice to see Sony trying to appeal to gamers. Just not there yet.

[@michaelcobbvideos]

At 22:41 you all need to see the lifted and milky blacks compared to the Sony. That was one of many clips that the Sony beat out the Sammy.

[@tominfhl]

Interesting take Brian. So you prefer brightness to the detail and perceived depth. I tried to appreciate that but then found the image on the Samsung QN900C to be a bit washed out and lacking the contrast I was used to from OLEDs. BUT when I tinkered with the gamma (contrast was already maxed out) I was able to get more perceived depth and I think it seriously came close to the LG G2/C2. I know this is a long post but one more question, Z9K vs QN900C? I have a chance to return the 900C and need your input man! 😂😂😂

[@user-kf4bw1dk1t]

a95L

[@Blackrain.61]

Sony has shown the difference, the processors in sony tv do a great job showing natural and realistic colors great