Sony X95L vs Samsung QN90F

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 21 by Billy G.

Sony X95L
Sony X95L
Samsung QN90F
Samsung QN90F
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: Samsung QN90F for bright-room use and gaming with 2500 nits peak brightness and 144Hz refresh rate per RTINGS and CNET tests, while Sony X95L excels in dark-room movie accuracy with superior local dimming. The QN90F wins on features and performance scores but Sony remains close on overall picture quality.

Winner: Samsung QN90F

Sony X95L: 8.2/10

Samsung QN90F: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Sony X95LSamsung QN90F
screen_size65-inch65-inch
resolution4K UHD4K UHD
refresh_rate120Hz144Hz
peak_brightness2000 nits2500 nits

Sony X95L

What works

  • Excellent local dimming with 576 zones
  • Superior motion handling via XR processor
  • Accurate color with Cognitive Processor XR

What doesn't

  • Limited HDMI 2.1 ports (2)
  • Higher power consumption at 180W

Samsung QN90F

What works

  • Higher peak brightness for HDR
  • More HDMI 2.1 ports (4)
  • Strong anti-glare coating

What doesn't

  • Less precise local dimming than Sony
  • Slightly less natural motion

Bottom line

Our pick: Samsung QN90F. It edges out the alternative on higher peak brightness for hdr. That said, Sony X95L still wins on excellent local dimming with 576 zones — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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