Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 77"
Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 77"
The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L receives high praise for its stunning picture quality and impressive built-in sound, with several users calling it the best TV they've owned. However, a significant number of reviews report the sound failing within a year, and one critic notes it's overpriced for being a few model cycles behind the latest QD-OLED tech. Overall, sentiment is mixed: enthusiasts love the display, but reliability and value concerns temper enthusiasm.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Impressive built-in sound
- Great colors and details
- Best TV I've owned
- No sound bar needed
Cons
- Sound fails within a year
- Poor service support
- Overpriced for older tech
- Wall mount hassle for repairs
Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
The Samsung S95F OLED TV receives mostly glowing praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and exceptional anti-glare matte screen, which many say is perfect for bright rooms. However, a significant number of owners report serious reliability issues, particularly with the One Connect box causing the TV to fail or lose picture, and some complain about poor customer service and slow repairs. While many call it the best TV they've owned, the high failure rate and support problems temper overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent anti-glare matte screen
- Great for bright rooms
- Slim design
Cons
- One Connect box failures
- Black screen issues
- Poor customer service
- Slow repairs
- Remote control issues
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 77" | Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 77" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Max | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion technology | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms★ | — |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 4.2.2 |
| Wattage | 60W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 60W★ | 192W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 299 kWh★ | 361 kWh |
| Weight | 35.20 kg | 28.21 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 77"
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Samsung S95F QN77S95FAFXZA 77"
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 43 specs.