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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Stand
    4. Back
    5. Borders
    6. Thickness
    7. Build Quality
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Blooming
    3. Lighting Zone Transitions
    4. Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
    5. HDR Brightness
    6. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    7. PQ EOTF Tracking
    8. SDR Brightness
    9. Color Gamut
    10. Color Volume
    11. Pre Calibration
    12. Post Calibration
    13. Gray Uniformity
    14. Black Uniformity
    15. Viewing Angle
    16. Reflections
    17. HDR Native Gradient
    18. Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    19. Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
    20. Pixels
  6. Motion
    1. Response Time
    2. Flicker-Free
    3. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    4. Motion Interpolation
    5. Stutter
    6. 24p Judder
    7. Variable Refresh Rate
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Specifications
    6. Input Photos
    7. Total Inputs
    8. Audio Passthrough
  8. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
    2. Distortion
  9. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Apps and Features
    4. Remote
    5. TV Controls
    6. In The Box
    7. Misc
  10. Comments

Samsung S85D OLED vs Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung S85D OLED
Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED

Tested using Methodology v1.11

Updated Jan 24, 2025 08:46 PM

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Samsung S85D OLED Picture
Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED Picture
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Variants

  • QN55S85DAEXZA (55")
  • QN65S85DAEXZA (65")
  • QN77S85DAEXZA (77")
  • QN83S85DAEXZA (83")
  • K-55XR80 (55")
  • K-65XR80 (65")
  • K-77XR80 (77")

Our Verdict

Samsung S85D OLED

Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED

The Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED is a bit better than the Samsung S85D OLED. The Sony gets a bit brighter overall, so highlights stand out more in HDR content, and it overcomes a bit more glare in a well-lit room while watching SDR content. Unlike the Samsung, the Sony’s HDR brightness isn’t any dimmer while using 'Game Mode,' so you don’t have to trade in brightness for performance while gaming. The Sony also has better image processing, so it does a better job smoothing out low-quality content, and a slightly better job upscaling low-resolution content. Finally, the Sony supports the popular Dolby Vision HDR format used by many streaming services and 4k Blu-rays, and it supports DTS audio formats.

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