Verdict
Head-to-head · Best OLED TVs

Samsung S90D OLED vs Sony Bravia 8 OLED

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Samsung S90D OLED comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.3 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about Budget-conscious buyers wanting QD-OLED performance — read the strengths below before deciding.

Samsung S90D OLED
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best OLED TVs
Samsung S90D OLED
$999.95as of May 29

Samsung's mid-range QD-OLED offering excellent value with flagship features at a lower price.

Strengths
  • QD-OLED color and brightness at lower price
  • 4K 144Hz gaming support
  • Slim design with clean aesthetics
Watch-outs
  • Lower brightness than S95F
  • No Dolby Vision
  • Limited viewing angles
Sony Bravia 8 OLED
Ranked #5 in Best OLED TVs
Sony Bravia 8 OLED
$2,298as of May 29

Sony's flagship OLED with advanced image processing and Acoustic Surface Audio technology.

Strengths
  • Industry-leading image processing
  • Acoustic Surface Audio technology
  • Perfect black levels and motion handling
Watch-outs
  • Lower peak brightness than competitors
  • Only two full HDMI 2.1 ports
  • Premium pricing

How they stack up

Samsung S90D OLED

Best value QD-OLED option, offering flagship features at a more accessible price point.

Sony Bravia 8 OLED

Best-in-class image processing delivers the most cinematic picture, though at a premium price.

Specs side-by-side

SpecSamsung S90D OLEDSony Bravia 8 OLED
Screen Size55-83 inches55, 65, 77 inches
Resolution4K UHD4K UHD
Refresh Rate144Hz120Hz
HDR FormatHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDMI Ports4x HDMI 2.14 (2x HDMI 2.1)
Smart PlatformTizen OSGoogle TV
Gaming FeaturesALLM, FreeSync, VRRVRR, ALLM, 4K@120Hz
Sound Output60W (2.2.2ch)30W (2.2.2 ch)
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