Samsung S95F vs Sony Bravia 8 II

Quick answer

Critics score the Samsung S95F 87 and the Sony Bravia 8 II 86 out of 100, from 10 and 10 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Samsung S95F higher, 2 scored the Sony Bravia 8 II higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Samsung S95F 3 points ahead.

Samsung S95FImage: Samsung

Samsung S95F

87
Highly rated
Average of 10 professional reviews
10 of 10 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 10 reviews landedRange 80–92
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: picture quality (10 of 10), performance (4 of 10), sound (4 of 10)

Criticised for: price (4 of 10), software and app (3 of 10), size and weight (3 of 10)

The catch: No Dolby Vision, and it costs a premium over LG OLEDs.

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Sony Bravia 8 IIImage: Sony

Sony Bravia 8 II

86
Highly rated
Average of 10 professional reviews
9 of 10 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 10 reviews landedRange 70–95
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: picture quality (10 of 10), sound (4 of 10)

Criticised for: price (6 of 10), brightness (3 of 10)

The catch: It is expensive and less bright than rival flagship OLEDs.

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Critics who reviewed both

The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards
OutletSamsung S95FSony Bravia 8 IIDifference
Tom's Guide89est.70+19
PCMag UK8080same
WIRED9090same
TechRadar89est.90-1
Expert Reviews92est.95-3

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Samsung S95F minus the Sony Bravia 8 II. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.

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Common questions

Which is better, the Samsung S95F or the Sony Bravia 8 II?

Critics rate the Samsung S95F higher: 87 against 86. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Samsung S95F higher, 2 scored the Sony Bravia 8 II higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Samsung S95F 3 points ahead.

Do critics agree about the Samsung S95F and the Sony Bravia 8 II?

The Samsung S95F: critics agree, scores from 80 to 92. The Sony Bravia 8 II: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 95.