FLAGSHIP BRIGHT-ROOM SHOOTOUT
Sony Bravia 9 II vs Samsung S95H — Bright-Room Flagship Shootout
By Rick Baron · SWAT A/V · 28 years of installs · Updated 2026-05-29
★ Rick's bottom line
Bravia 9 II for direct-sun · S95H for normal-bright living rooms
Different tools. Bravia 9 II's 4,000-nit TRUE RGB Mini-LED is for media rooms where the screen competes with windows. S95H's 2,553-nit OLED is for normal-bright living rooms — way better contrast + perfect blacks. If you're not in a direct-sun room, S95H wins on overall picture quality. Sony's 2× HDMI 2.1 limit is a real consideration for gaming households.
Sony
Bravia 9 II
Bravia 9 II
Sony Bravia 9 II 65"
MSRP $3,999
VS
Samsung S95H QD-OLED 65"
MSRP $3,399
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| Spec | Sony Bravia 9 II 65" | Samsung S95H QD-OLED 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | TRUE RGB Mini-LED | QD-OLED |
| Peak HDR brightness | ~4,000 nits | 2,553 nits |
| Black level | Excellent for LCD (blooming) | Perfect (true black) |
| Refresh | 120Hz (est) | 165Hz |
| HDMI 2.1 | 2× ⚠ | 4× + 4× on One Connect |
| Dolby Vision | ✅ | ❌ |
| HDR10+ | — | ✅ |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Tizen 2026 |
| PS5 integration | ✅ Auto HDR/Game Mode | — |
| Art Mode | — | ✅ NEW on OLED |
| Sizes | 65/75/85/115 | 55/65/77/83 |
| Price (65") | TBD (~$4,000) | $3,399 |
| Rick's score | 9.3 / 10 | 9.4 / 10 |
★ Buy this one if
Sony Bravia 9 II 65"
Buy the Sony Bravia 9 II if you have a media room with direct sun on the screen, you're a single-console household (2× HDMI 2.1 is fine), or you want the 115" size for trophy installs.
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Samsung S95H QD-OLED 65"
Buy the Samsung S95H if you're in a normal living room, you want OLED contrast in HDR, you're a multi-console household, or you'll use Art Mode.
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