Sony A95L QD-OLED Review (vs Samsung S95C & LG G3)

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  • We review the Sony A95L QD-OLED, including comparisons vs the Samsung S95C & the LG G3.
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  • @aznhandles
    @aznhandles 7 місяців тому +409

    Best TV reviewer hands down!

  • @SimplySketchyGT
    @SimplySketchyGT 7 місяців тому +48

    What enrages me about logo detection is that it knows where the unchanging pixels are. But dims the WHOLE image. Just dim those static pixels!

    • @GCharlesE
      @GCharlesE 7 місяців тому +7

      EXACTLY!

    • @RobertK1993
      @RobertK1993 7 місяців тому +2

      Less chance of burn in with Sony Bravia OLED TVs then LG OLED TVs LG desperate refreshing panel 1 hour after being turned off is and sign where as 4 hours Sony Bravia OLED TVs

    • @datdudeinred
      @datdudeinred 6 місяців тому

      It's not a pc nor it has ai running in the background. It's way less powerful chip. Can't do that without specialized ai chip.

  • @ovidiuconstantin4899
    @ovidiuconstantin4899 7 місяців тому +89

    The only reviewer that actually provide useful information, well done Vincent!

    • @JonPais
      @JonPais 7 місяців тому +6

      not true at all.

    • @AB-ll8so
      @AB-ll8so 7 місяців тому +2

      this 'unbiased' guy recommends a tv that uses dimming...- and this is only tip of the iceberg!
      he praises (to the skies!) tv's with many 100% unacceptable, vitale flaws!
      he is disgrace to this field!
      and if it's not enough: he hides most of the comments where someone is calling him out! - that's your trustworthy reviewer...

    • @JonPais
      @JonPais 7 місяців тому +6

      @@AB-ll8so not true at all.

    • @neondemon5137
      @neondemon5137 7 місяців тому +1

      @@AB-ll8so Found the Stop the FOMO clown.

    • @shadaoshai
      @shadaoshai 7 місяців тому +4

      @@AB-ll8so You clearly have a bias and seem to be a fan boy of some kind. Super weird. Vincent has done nothing but provide as much information as possible with clear benchmarks and testing. He is the opposite of the editorialized subject video style of so many youtube TV "calibrators" and "reviewers"

  • @SagaciousFrank
    @SagaciousFrank 7 місяців тому +1

    Having seen some of the reviews come rolling in earlier this week for the A95L, I was waiting expectantly for your review of it, Vincent.

  • @nathanaelniklaus2981
    @nathanaelniklaus2981 7 місяців тому

    Always a joy seeing you upload a new video.

  • @lllULTIMATEMASTERlll
    @lllULTIMATEMASTERlll 7 місяців тому +5

    The video we’ve all been waiting for.

  • @MuzdokOfficial
    @MuzdokOfficial 7 місяців тому +80

    Unbiased and honest despite fake calibrators and haters saying otherwise. Thank you as usual!

  • @seanmf202
    @seanmf202 7 місяців тому +2

    Excellent work. Thanks for the detailed information especially about the ambient light hitting the screen.

    • @MaxPower-zp7wy
      @MaxPower-zp7wy 4 місяці тому

      Please no Sexual inuendos here. When it comes to physics 101 interactions. This is family friendly channel

  • @gbej1
    @gbej1 7 місяців тому +40

    Finally!! Vincent knows how to keep us all waiting, knowing fully well we wanted this for the longest time

    • @MaxPower-zp7wy
      @MaxPower-zp7wy 4 місяці тому

      Yay lets all hold hands and sing Kumbaya. )

  • @PedroRSantos76
    @PedroRSantos76 7 місяців тому +12

    Great review Vincent
    Can you provide some info on the out-of-the-box calibration settings ?
    Thank you,

  • @adambomb13
    @adambomb13 7 місяців тому +5

    I love my LG G3 77"er, I'm coming from LG C7 that encountered the green blob which LG support replaced the screen after warranty, That customer service made me a loyalist :)

  • @breezebreeze699
    @breezebreeze699 7 місяців тому +1

    Awsome!!!!! This will be interesting... Thanks Vince...very interested in the 77'' Version of this....

  • @buschg7106
    @buschg7106 7 місяців тому +4

    Great information. THANK YOU. I wonder, am I the only one who sees the comparisons and prefers the S95C ?

  • @TromperieTV
    @TromperieTV 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your review. Keep up the good work!

  • @tedrackley6233
    @tedrackley6233 7 місяців тому +22

    Try playing a 4k demo video .mp4 file on a USB flash drive/stick directly connected to the TV using the included Sony media player app. The app tends to crash and won't see the video files after crashing until re-booting the TV. Workaround is to play the flash drive on a 4k BluRay player connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Could be a Pentonic chipset bug or a Google TV software bug. Good job, Vincent! Very detailed review, as always!

    • @rajankapoor299
      @rajankapoor299 7 місяців тому +1

      Can this be resolved through software update?

    • @damomendo8249
      @damomendo8249 6 місяців тому

      THIS ability to play 2160p/1080p; DTS/or Atmos mp4/mkv files NEVER gets mentioned by reviewers! Sony & Panasonic TVs can't cope. Some files may play via Blu-Ray player>HDMI>TV. LG TVs don't like DTS audio, but usually plays without issue. I have found Samsung TVs are there most forgiving for video via USB hardrive/stick - though none are perfect.

    • @MrW0rDs
      @MrW0rDs 6 місяців тому

      Can't you just play external files on VLC player (seems like a reliable player), since sony has android OS.

    • @MaxPower-zp7wy
      @MaxPower-zp7wy 4 місяці тому

      I often thought about being a Pentonic bug, much rather a Pentonic bug than a Google Bug. JK.

    • @paulp939
      @paulp939 3 місяці тому

      Typical sony quality

  • @4KGamingSMT
    @4KGamingSMT 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Vincent, great review

  • @mircomeser7217
    @mircomeser7217 7 місяців тому +4

    best reviewer indeed. wouldnt buy a tv before watching his reviews anymore

  • @khobia2
    @khobia2 7 місяців тому +2

    Now the best and on point review. No one comes close.

  • @biosgl
    @biosgl 7 місяців тому +3

    Great review! Glad that I went with s90c 77inch tho. The visual quality is too close to pay double. I don’t watch live tv or other low res feeds and don’t care about low quality streams.

  • @Nelthalin
    @Nelthalin 7 місяців тому +8

    Thanks for the amazing review! If there are 83" or bigger Sony QD Oled's I will get one. Untill that time I will keep using my 83A90J.
    And I hope sony will increase the software support to more than 4 years. For expensive sets like these A90j / A95L tv's 4 year is not enough. These tv's can last way longer. After like 6 year you can start having issues with app support.

    • @user-rb9kp6vr4o
      @user-rb9kp6vr4o 7 місяців тому

      77 is pretty big already

    • @thomasmorel1447
      @thomasmorel1447 7 місяців тому +1

      When you have a 83 you won’t go back to 77.
      I have bought a Ultra Short Throw Projector and paired it with a 120 inches screen. My 83A90J is never used in the eventing. Can’t beat the huge size. The size makes all the difference.
      Can’t even imagine how a 77 inches would look small now

    • @ADISTOD3MUS
      @ADISTOD3MUS 7 місяців тому

      ​@@thomasmorel1447The size does not always make all the difference 🥴

    • @Nelthalin
      @Nelthalin 6 місяців тому

      @@user-rb9kp6vr4o yes it is. But it also depents a lot on your room anv viewing distance. Im at 4,20 away from the screen at 2,5 it would be a different story.

  • @krzysztofmojsa9009
    @krzysztofmojsa9009 7 місяців тому +3

    Well done Vincent, the review is top notch as always. My S95c works wonderfully in games, too bad it's bt.2020 out of the box. It is uncalibrated and the red color turns into magenta. Regres

    • @ADISTOD3MUS
      @ADISTOD3MUS 7 місяців тому +1

      "Too bad it's bt 2020 out of the box". I mean what do you expect?,a 709 bit panel in a 2023 high end TV?!.🥴 And by the way, what's the problem having bt 2020 out of the box?,Are you struggle with very simple tasks in realizing it's the best color range available out there?.😅

    • @krzysztofmojsa9009
      @krzysztofmojsa9009 7 місяців тому +1

      @@ADISTOD3MUS My only point is that a premium TV should be more accurate, especially in the advertised wide gamut. Exactly, if I wanted to watch bt.709 content, I would buy a cheap TV. So I have to order a calibration service so that the red color does not resemble magenta.

  • @mikebrodeur4156
    @mikebrodeur4156 5 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful review! Which HDMI cable do people recommend for best audio/video performance for the Sony A95L? Thank you!

  • @wickedwaffIe
    @wickedwaffIe 7 місяців тому +13

    *UPDATE* - I ended up with the 55" A95L. This isn't my main TV (we have a 120" screen with UST in the living room and bedroom.) It was for my office. I do a fair bit of work with it but also wanted a good gaming/movie screen. My wife pointed out that working on a 77" might be a bit problematic. She was probably correct. I got Sony on sale shortly after I made this post for $400 off. I couldn't resist and am very happy with it.
    *Original Post* - I'm very torn on which oled to get at this point. I'm looking to stay under $3000 USD and am between the 77" S90C, 65"LG G3, or the 55" A95L. Primarly for physical 4k UDH movies and gaming. Obviously, the Sony is king, but an extra 22" from the Samsung is tempting. Lack of DV hurts though. Any insights?

    • @chibbyylol
      @chibbyylol 7 місяців тому +7

      If it was within 10 inches I’d say go for the better oled but 55 vs 77 is substantial enough where I’d go for the bigger set

    • @hamzashaikh9310
      @hamzashaikh9310 7 місяців тому +24

      Get the G3

    • @mexdrago3009
      @mexdrago3009 7 місяців тому

      SonyA95L, G3, Samsung lol

    • @ebayer1980
      @ebayer1980 7 місяців тому +10

      Definetly go for S90C, best value hands down.

    • @Moonendo
      @Moonendo 7 місяців тому

      Go for the 65in A95k

  • @cyrusjalali1571
    @cyrusjalali1571 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for your excellent review!

  • @sj460162
    @sj460162 7 місяців тому

    Nice review Vincent. Im a little concerned about the sdr dimming as most of the stuff I watch is sdr.

  • @remic2902
    @remic2902 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Vincent. You are the best.

  • @Chris-kd9yy
    @Chris-kd9yy 7 місяців тому +36

    I would have liked to have seen the upscaling abilities of all of this year's OLED screens compared (the Philips as well when it arrives). Thanks Vincent.

    • @triffid68
      @triffid68 7 місяців тому +4

      Yes, me too: upscaling ability and motion handling are the 2 features that matter most to me.

    • @mikeg2491
      @mikeg2491 7 місяців тому +2

      @@triffid68this is why I always preferred Sony, their upscaling and motion always seem to be ahead of the competition

    • @MaxPower-zp7wy
      @MaxPower-zp7wy 4 місяці тому

      And i like to say screw philips. Philips Screw - driver JK!

  • @broza82
    @broza82 7 місяців тому

    I currently own the best of 2021 in the A90J. Now this one looks very tempting. It cost just under USD4,000 for the 65" where I live.

  • @matteosander
    @matteosander 8 днів тому

    Great work, as always!
    You've greatly helped in my purchase decision! The A95L replaced my ooold HD TV, which i used with an old Apple TV (non 4k). I am now wondering if it makes sense to get a new Apple TV 4K as well. Theoretically all the streaming services are available through the TVs built-in apps. Is there a benefit (especially regarding picture quality!) in using an Apple TV 4K instead of the built-in apps?

  • @arianmeidow420
    @arianmeidow420 7 місяців тому +9

    Why was the MZ2000 not part of the comparison?

  • @user-np5ci2oo7k
    @user-np5ci2oo7k 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the amazing review!
    Is there anyway to know if 65' s90c's are getting the 2nd gen QD OLED panel now?

  • @jazbajge
    @jazbajge 7 місяців тому +51

    That sony looks great, can't imagine how it looks in person. That being said i love my Samsung s90c especially at $2000 cheaper

    • @billwu8581
      @billwu8581 7 місяців тому +8

      me too. I do miss the Sony image processing though

    • @ADISTOD3MUS
      @ADISTOD3MUS 7 місяців тому

      Exactly 💯👍

    • @brads.9986
      @brads.9986 6 місяців тому

      @jazbajge,
      How is streaming content on s90c? Low bitrate content and old shows like Mash & Friends look less crisp from Samsung lower quality upscaling?

    • @billwu8581
      @billwu8581 6 місяців тому

      ​@brads.9986 sony is still the low bit rate content king. My wife and I after switch to don't immediately was able to tell the difference for stuff lime senfield. However now we are use to it, I don't notice it anymore lol. This will be a personal issue

    • @MaxPower-zp7wy
      @MaxPower-zp7wy 4 місяці тому

      I can't see that sweet $2000. Where is it now. Where is it. Out ya come!

  • @lowtohigh6009
    @lowtohigh6009 7 місяців тому

    The definitive review 🙏

  • @nenadonex
    @nenadonex 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you very much for your expertise! I live in Austria and atm we have a cashback which reduces the price from the G3 to about 1.5k euros. Would you recommend the G3 over this TV considering the price difference? Thank you in advance.

  • @danishprince2760
    @danishprince2760 7 місяців тому +5

    Dream TV! Really hoping the price will drop in Europe at some point in the near future

    • @MirelRC
      @MirelRC 7 місяців тому +1

      Sony is known for dropping their prices by small amounts and usually not so soon.

    • @vijaykumarvc66
      @vijaykumarvc66 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@MirelRC Yea that's the Reason We think of going with LG G3 or Samsung Tv

  • @j.rfrazier1855
    @j.rfrazier1855 4 місяці тому +1

    @hdtvtest - Vincent, I noticed in other videos for the Samsung OLEDs you showed Contrast at 45 in the menus, but when comparing to the A95L here, you have it set to 40. I know many online recommend 38 for SDR. Do you worry about clipping/tinting above 235/940?

  • @bpowick
    @bpowick 7 місяців тому +3

    Vincent, could you please do a review of the new Panasonic MX950 mini LED TV? I know Panasonic only sell their TVs in a handful of territories (including mine) but their TVs are usually very high quality and I'd be keen to hear your thoughts on their first go at mini LED as I'm contemplating buying one.

  • @scottyoung1939
    @scottyoung1939 7 місяців тому +14

    Nice review thanks. Another calibrator in his review described Dolby Vision as "broken" on this TV. Would you go that far? Should we be using Gradation Preferred with Dolby Vision dark for best tone mapping just now until Sony fixes that bug?

    • @sammy10001
      @sammy10001 7 місяців тому +3

      Yes it's broken dude. Pause the video at 10:40...

    • @scottyoung1939
      @scottyoung1939 7 місяців тому +3

      @@sammy10001I saw that thanks. But I'd rather hear it from Vincent if it's all the same to you

    • @stepheng8779
      @stepheng8779 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@scottyoung1939Ooo scratch your eyes out

    • @Brandosway
      @Brandosway 7 місяців тому +3

      Vincent said "various Dolby Vision anomalies, hopefully Sony can fix these with future firmware updates"

    • @RobertK1993
      @RobertK1993 7 місяців тому +1

      Anomalies doesn't mean broken means strange

  • @JayReckless28
    @JayReckless28 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic! Thanks Vincent 👍

  • @dagdet
    @dagdet 7 місяців тому +1

    At this price of course it will be good.
    Please give us a Hisense UXKQ flagship review, especially an affordable 65 inh version.

  • @lm3718
    @lm3718 7 місяців тому +11

    I have also noticed the Atmos Sync issue with my A95L, agree that it would be good to be able to adjust this.

    • @MetalexoAlberto
      @MetalexoAlberto 7 місяців тому +1

      Is that when using the TV speakers or external speakers? What Atmos source are you using?

    • @lm3718
      @lm3718 7 місяців тому +1

      @@MetalexoAlberto External speakers - using Atmos signal coming from Panasonic UHD player (Game of Thrones). UHD player is connected to Onkyo Rz-50, then to TV through eArc. It is not hugely out of sync but enough to be irritating (esp in such a heavy dialogue show).

    • @lm3718
      @lm3718 7 місяців тому +1

      I might test the TV speakers and see if it occurs over both.

    • @andysmith1996
      @andysmith1996 7 місяців тому +1

      @@lm3718 Can you fix it by adjusting the synch on the Onkyo or Panasonic?

    • @lm3718
      @lm3718 7 місяців тому

      @@andysmith1996 Thanks Andy, I have located an AV sync control on the Onkyo so will try that.

  • @Christiande1979
    @Christiande1979 7 місяців тому

    Hi Vincent!
    What is about the 50hz Problem (with mixed Edits) with Scrolling Titles? Is this problem solved?

  • @emiliofederici9459
    @emiliofederici9459 7 місяців тому +4

    Waiting for your review of the Panasonic MZ2000 (yeah, I saw the video of the prototype a few months ago), that will be my new TV in a few weeks (if it ever ships). Although this Sony is a beast, I'm still passing on QD-OLED and sticking to WOLED because of reliability concerns: too young of a technology and the claim Sony (or Samsung, can't remember) did that this year's panels are 50% more durable than the 1st gen, speaks long of how much room for improvement this very promising technology has in that aspect.
    Btw, I'm a loyal Panasonic customer, basically have only had TVs of this brand (32" CRT, 42" Plasma (loved), 55" 2015 LCD (a mistake), EZ2000 and HZ2000) and I hope that, in a few years, when I'll replace the MZ2000, Panasonic will have joined the QD-OLED bandwagon.

    • @henrywinters9496
      @henrywinters9496 7 місяців тому +1

      the review is already out, it's not as good as the G3.

    • @emiliofederici9459
      @emiliofederici9459 7 місяців тому +1

      @@henrywinters9496 If you refer to this video ua-cam.com/video/8-damefRJUY/v-deo.html, I don't know how you can say that the G3 is superior.
      Btw the G3 has never been in my wishlist because I can't hang the TV and I don't wanna pay for the optional stand that is universally known to suck.

    • @andreasenstrom7911
      @andreasenstrom7911 7 місяців тому +2

      I also own the hz2000. Panasonic has the best picture in my opinion. Best precicion for color and gamma (color did need calibration to look really good). But its not perfect. some minor issues with white uniformity that can be seen in black and white movies and winter sports. All oleds has worse motion handling for 24fps than plasma(crt is still king for motion). This juddery motion is the worst issue with oled, even worse than lcd. The hz2000 has 120hz black frame insertion that helps a litle, lg has excluded this on the newer panels.

  • @user-xm9ri7cw5j
    @user-xm9ri7cw5j 7 місяців тому

    Wao Vincent, nice spectacle frame. That looks like a Linbderg bufflao horn with 24K white gold? That's certainly more expensive than the A95L 77 inch being reviewed. 😂

  • @6rimR3ap3r
    @6rimR3ap3r 6 місяців тому +1

    Do you work together or can recommend any source in Germany that supplies calibrated TVs to customers or does it at their home?

  • @SagaciousFrank
    @SagaciousFrank 4 місяці тому

    Vincent, regarding the desynchronised audio, would the Auto Lip Sync function in, for example, a Denon AVR correct this issue? I'd rather not pay this much for a TV to find out if the audio is out of sync and can't be corrected.

  • @frenksevvy7756
    @frenksevvy7756 7 місяців тому +1

    Can’t wait for the Pana MZ2000 review 😏😏😏

  • @DanPlayMore
    @DanPlayMore 4 місяці тому

    Hello Vincent. Is it true that the sony oled delivers a level of clearness and sharpness of the image unmatched by lg or samsung? And also that it has much more picture options and settings than samsung?. I'm really dissapointed in the qn95A ( mainly of the blurreness and not so clear image of the led) and i'm considering buying one of the qd oleds. Thank you.

  • @Marlonbc90
    @Marlonbc90 6 місяців тому

    Hey Vincent, I hope you will read this. Are you going to do an in depth review and comparison of the MZ2000?

  • @user-lm7wq9xm1p
    @user-lm7wq9xm1p 5 місяців тому

    3:19 is the "game of thrones" scene played in sdr or hdr?
    If hdr, which colorspace was the s95c set to?
    Thx

  • @himalayachoudhary231
    @himalayachoudhary231 7 місяців тому +1

    which TV is best for gaming as priorty for 8k/top of the line playing with high specs pc.

  • @visualstoryteller6158
    @visualstoryteller6158 7 місяців тому

    Can i pick it for grading monitor. The uninformity in low n abl issue is there a way to correct that like lg c2? A95L hav high luminance n great color n ai upres, so preferring this. Let me knw.

  • @TheFalco708
    @TheFalco708 7 місяців тому +3

    how compare the A95L against A95K? I don't see any big improvement so far

  • @MetalexoAlberto
    @MetalexoAlberto 7 місяців тому +46

    Does the lip sync mismatch issue occur only when using the TV speakers or does it apply to AV receivers and external speakers too? Shouldn’t auto lip sync features on AV receivers alleviate the issue? Moreover, why is Atmos in particular a problem?

    • @fuwa7925
      @fuwa7925 7 місяців тому +7

      It also happens when you use an AV + lip sync. I have the same Problem on my side

    • @shagrathborgir2003
      @shagrathborgir2003 7 місяців тому +1

      @@fuwa7925 And how do you solve it?

    • @fuwa7925
      @fuwa7925 7 місяців тому +9

      @@shagrathborgir2003
      I have no real solution, sry. Sometimes it works and something it doesn't.
      But according to someone from AVS forum there is a big Software update planned with bug fixes for early November

    • @shagrathborgir2003
      @shagrathborgir2003 7 місяців тому +3

      @@fuwa7925 Ok,I hope it will fix it.I will get the tv in December.

    • @Brad4rdHay
      @Brad4rdHay 7 місяців тому

      A95K owner here. I can confirm the issue applies even when outputting sound through a Denon A/V receiver. However, since the the sync mismatch only occurs with 24p output, having the Apple TV handle 3:2 pulldown and output at 60p resolves the issue, and FWIW, on the A95K, 24p content in a 60p container looks almost as smooth as a true 24p output. For UHDs, the Panasonic UB820 player has a programmable delay to allow for true 24p output with no mismatch.@@shagrathborgir2003

  • @91DivineAngel
    @91DivineAngel 7 місяців тому +3

    Im so happy that i bought the 85inch x95l. 2000nits brightness in a 25% window and over 800nits full field and without dse, near black panel issue and no autodimming. Even the blacks are realy good and blooming is realy rare. But i hope get in the near future the best off both world

    • @PopcornChicken
      @PopcornChicken 7 місяців тому

      This is a review for the a95L.

    • @91DivineAngel
      @91DivineAngel 7 місяців тому +2

      @@PopcornChickenyes and i wrote why its not a tv for me

    • @4KGamingSMT
      @4KGamingSMT 7 місяців тому

      Size matters, I wish A95L had bigger size

  • @Tattersail
    @Tattersail 7 місяців тому +4

    4:00 - lip sync issues? That's really odd. i would expect a TV to be aware of its picture output delay and adjust its audio output accordingly to match perfect in every mode.

  • @rossmmilner
    @rossmmilner 7 місяців тому +12

    As someone from Birmingham, England, I’m very happy that you used footage from Peaky Blinders in your testing 😊

  • @grimdicer152
    @grimdicer152 7 місяців тому +25

    I’m blown away by the colour rendition of this QD-OLED through the UA-cam compression and seen on the LCD display of my iPad Mini 😱

    • @Caleb_Denison
      @Caleb_Denison 7 місяців тому +6

      Nice

    • @brodelicious
      @brodelicious 7 місяців тому +3

      that’s why I only listen to these reviews 🤓

    • @troyvzwky
      @troyvzwky 7 місяців тому +1

      Are you just going around posting this exact same thing on every a95l review released today?

    • @hastensavoir7782
      @hastensavoir7782 7 місяців тому

      @@Caleb_Denisonyou look familiar!

  • @bobmorane7329
    @bobmorane7329 7 місяців тому +2

    Now the philips 908 and the panasonic mz2000. Road to the shoot up

  • @sandiegoson
    @sandiegoson 7 місяців тому

    What splitter are you using for your comparison?

  • @makkucco
    @makkucco 7 місяців тому +1

    As a ps5 and xbox series X casual gamer and 4k movie enjoyer, what would you buy if you were me, LG G3 65" or Samsung S95C 65" ? They are both about 2000€. Thanks!

  • @johnsaunders4594
    @johnsaunders4594 7 місяців тому +1

    Vincent - When using the Xbox Series X, how many NITS should you set it at when in the Xbox Calibration tool? You mentioned the PS5 which I appreciate, but wondering what i should set the Xbox as well?

    • @91DivineAngel
      @91DivineAngel 7 місяців тому

      17clicks from the ps5 are 1500nits, thats what you should use for the xbox too

  • @bmarcinczyk14
    @bmarcinczyk14 6 місяців тому

    Is the PQ EOTF tracking issue the S95B has fixed on the S90C and S95C?

  • @peterd99999
    @peterd99999 6 місяців тому +1

    We've been waiting for the A95L for its MultiView feature. Sadly, no A95L model anywhere has this functionality, although its advertised. Sony staff VERY unsure and ringing their technical people results in nil information. We assume a software update is required to enable this functionality. However not spending $ 9-10K before Sony can actually demonstrate the functionality.

  • @tony7274
    @tony7274 7 місяців тому +1

    Is it true that Dolby Vision is broken? Another calibrator you tuber mentioned it in his review.

  • @recordedanemone6399
    @recordedanemone6399 7 місяців тому +8

    I own an s95b, just wanted to add this: if you own any of these qd oled tvs, they are a NIGHTMARE TO CLEAN!!!!. if you dare to even spray 1 drop of liquid on these tvs, the drop will stain on the display permanently, leaving a turquoise looking smudge behind. worst of all, you can never clean that smudge or else it will spread to other parts of the screen. when it does, it TRMENDOUSLY increases the amount of reflections while having an uneven looking screen. during the evening, when light hits the wall and reflects it back to the screen, when it's off or playing dark content, some parts of the screen are grayish purple, and some parts are just turquoise. IT's very annoying and I don't see this being called out by reviewers a lot. just saying. everything else about the tv is spectacular.

    • @broza82
      @broza82 7 місяців тому

      Does QD-OLED panels made using a different material than normal OLEDs? I usually clean my OLED tv & monitor screen using only a microfiber cloth and it worked well.

    • @MKR3238
      @MKR3238 7 місяців тому +4

      the coating is a bit different and smudges are harder to get off but as long as you use just a lint free cloth and deionized water its fine
      just no special cleaners, even not ones that are specifically meant for screens

    • @recordedanemone6399
      @recordedanemone6399 7 місяців тому

      i tried and it didnt work. same with many others @markuskruger3288

    • @laughingbat7200
      @laughingbat7200 6 місяців тому +1

      I totally agree with you, replaced my Sony a95k because of this problem with purple smudges that don't move, went back to lg, won't be going back to qd very quickly

    • @killerinfo
      @killerinfo 6 місяців тому

      YES! I had this exact same problem with the Alienware AW3423DW monitor. Except I had something on it and wiping with micro-fiber cloth to even gently swiped it off, it caused this stain/damage. Very little pressure pressed, gentle wipe and it happened. Made me switch to the C2 and never had the problem since.

  • @buzz.b
    @buzz.b 2 місяці тому

    Any update on the Sony A95L dark uniformity issue? Was it batch defect or inherent to the model? Is it still present in the model line?

  • @jaroslavziga3282
    @jaroslavziga3282 5 місяців тому

    hello which tv would you recommend s93c 77 inch or s95c 65 inch or lg g3 65 inch all tv are in same price range here in euronics germany. Sony has only 2 ports 2.1 hdmi so no good to me. thank you.

  • @its1me1cal
    @its1me1cal 6 місяців тому

    Can the 300ms+ sound delay on 24fps content be fix with a firmware update or are we stuck with it?

  • @connordavidson4894
    @connordavidson4894 2 місяці тому

    Could someone advise how a HDMI switch would work with the Sony? Would it save picture settings for each thing, for example if had different settings for my ps5 & Xbox, using the switch would the TV be able to recognise this and apply the settings? Or would it use the same settings all the time for each thing and I would have to change each time depending what I was using? Regards, confused person.

  • @ggp759
    @ggp759 7 місяців тому

    Are the issues you mention in your review of the A95L with Doby Vision Dark appearing with internal apps as well or only limited to dv via HDMI?Thanks

  • @pailmonkey
    @pailmonkey 7 місяців тому +1

    @HDTVTest Vincent I have been rocking a x930e and Z9D since it came out and every year, the lcd tvs did not have significant enough improvements for me to switch. Will the A95L going to provide the same experience for the next few years? Will PHOLED be a significant improvement over Gen 2 or Gen 3 QDOLED? I understand that OLED will be better than LCD but I want a tv that will be one of the best tvs to get for at least several years in terms of oled models in the future.

    • @LazyCrazyGuy
      @LazyCrazyGuy 7 місяців тому +1

      85X95L has entered the chat. Blows the socks off the X930E and runs circles around the Z9D especially the 65" version. I owned the 75Z9D which was the better version and the 85X95L is on another level. It's the closest thing to OLED without the OLED drawbacks, no near black uniformity or shadow detail issues, no burn in or image retention issues, no ABL in high brightness scenes. The blacks are only 1 step away from OLED blacks and it doesn't have the infinite contrast of OLED so that same level of depth but darn is it good for being a non OLED. It really makes the Z9D just look novice comparatively speaking.

    • @M.B.o.D
      @M.B.o.D 7 місяців тому +1

      @@LazyCrazyGuy it is a little disappointing that X95L only comes in 85 inch size because I would have bought it in 65 inch size for my gaming room.
      Such a great TV.

    • @LazyCrazyGuy
      @LazyCrazyGuy 7 місяців тому

      @@M.B.o.D that's where the 65" A95L comes in. It's superior to the X95L in that size anyways. Someone I know has the A95L and X95L. He has the 85X95L in his living room and the 77A95L in his bedroom. He said he prefers the 85X95L especially for HDR content he just finds that it's more impactful. Size aside which is also a plus he prefers it over the A95L but unfortunately the 65" X95L is not on the same level or is it available in the states.

  • @bastijnvos1295
    @bastijnvos1295 5 місяців тому

    I'm torn between S95C & G3, (for streaming Netflix and PS5 gaming) any thoughts?

  • @TheRedGlint4427
    @TheRedGlint4427 6 місяців тому +1

    Was the audio delay when using eARC?

  • @aransingh9140
    @aransingh9140 6 місяців тому

    So which would you say is the best overall?

  • @kavneetsonu
    @kavneetsonu 7 місяців тому

    Hi bro i love your videos
    I am planning to buy 85inch tv and confused b/w these two SONY X95L MINI LED or SAMSUNG QN90C the prices in india where i live are $4880 USD for Sony and $5450 USD for Samsung out of these two which tv should i go for?

  • @xXxtremeboy2
    @xXxtremeboy2 6 місяців тому

    I've just ordered the 77" s95c for 2.700€ (around 2.900$) and should arrive by the end of next week. Can you give me some tipps/tricks on how to calibrate it/ adjust the settings, like for example disabling the Samsung TV plus app to avoid menu lags !

  • @LKill-gx7bl
    @LKill-gx7bl 3 місяці тому +3

    Well the title is misleading, the LG G3 is not in the video only the Sony A95L VS Samsung S95C.

  • @user-zx9ey4xo8p
    @user-zx9ey4xo8p 7 місяців тому +9

    I would really like to see comparison to Panasonic MZ2000. For a non gamer very interesting.

    • @trevhib
      @trevhib 7 місяців тому

      Yes. And the Philips 908. Although judging by the review that has come out of Germany for the Philips, it might be a disappointment despite including the Pentonic 1000 chip and Ambilight.

    • @angelorenda5166
      @angelorenda5166 6 місяців тому

      Same

  • @MUMMY9ful
    @MUMMY9ful 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks

  • @justinbavuso7706
    @justinbavuso7706 7 місяців тому

    Do you really need to disable DTM to adjust the PS5 settings to 17 clicks or can’t you just adjust to 17 regardless if it’s on or off, I find it weirdly worded

  • @mauricevandenakker6015
    @mauricevandenakker6015 7 місяців тому

    does the xr65A95l have a USB 3.0 ? My xr65a95k does not have one

  • @001Sparkie
    @001Sparkie 7 місяців тому +12

    Sony 77 inch is £5999 and Samsung S95C 77 inch £3999 at time of making this post. I imagine both will drop on black friday but I can't warrant an extra 2k for the Sony. Will be Samsung for me on black friday, s95b has not failed me yet and I've had it since release.

  • @flaviantropy
    @flaviantropy 7 місяців тому +28

    G3 and Panasonic OLEDs seem like the most logical buys this year. Sony is too expensive for the slightly better picture quality while Samsung with its quality issues is too much of a gamble despite the rich colors offered by QD-OLED. For the pricing Sony puts on their TVs some of the reported issues in this video are surprising even after the delayed launch.

    • @1988josip
      @1988josip 7 місяців тому +2

      Panasonic win all

    • @Brandosway
      @Brandosway 7 місяців тому

      One of the commenters previously stated that the G3 and Panasonic are far more accurate out of box than the A95L. Apparently, they use their own white point, and because of this alone, the Sony needs to be calibrated.

    • @ejdhdjejejebdnem
      @ejdhdjejejebdnem 7 місяців тому

      i own the G3 since 3 months got on a great offer €2.300 65" is absolutely nonsense to but a €4000 tv in which is arguably better or worse than the samsung or lg flagships

    • @Jojken
      @Jojken 7 місяців тому

      @@ejdhdjejejebdnem I do not understand. Can you write it again but with more readable grammar please?

    • @ADISTOD3MUS
      @ADISTOD3MUS 7 місяців тому

      Samsung is the king this year again since it fills the gap perfectly between image quality, color gradients,motion, bang for buck and very importantly gaming. Saying Samsung has quality issues when it's the most sold brand in the world it's like struggling with very simple tasks.🥴

  • @AP-hn8wd
    @AP-hn8wd 7 місяців тому +13

    Vincent of HDTV and Caleb of Digital Trends dropping their A95L reviews hours apart were not on my bingo card.

    • @aznhandles
      @aznhandles 7 місяців тому +5

      It feels as if it was planned.

  • @AllAboutTKK
    @AllAboutTKK 7 місяців тому

    Great video. Been enjoying this tv.

  • @summer69guy
    @summer69guy 6 місяців тому

    I see a lot of green noise on the a95l (on this video) is it due to qd oled subpixels?

  • @jim_herd
    @jim_herd 7 місяців тому +7

    Hi Vincent. Certain reviewers/pundits have said that there’s no real need to calibrate the Sony A95L as it’s good enough out of the box for most people. Would you agree? Do you think calibrating it improved the picture significantly? TIA.

    • @Brandosway
      @Brandosway 7 місяців тому +1

      Classy Tech Calibrators said yes (white point off). He just finished a 10 minute mini review, with an extensive one coming later. He's buying a 77 incher for his living room! Hope that helps

    • @C--A
      @C--A 7 місяців тому +4

      Sony tv's have never been as accurate out of the box as Panasonic, and in recent years LG.
      Filmmakers Mode on the Panasonic MZ2000 and LG G3 is much more accurate than the equivalent mode on the Sony A95L!
      Sony A95L is a tv you will need to get professionally calibrated to get the most out of it.

    • @pb24dagrk
      @pb24dagrk 7 місяців тому

      ​@C--A Caveat to that, Sony uses their own white point, so when calibrators measure against D65 it would appear "inaccurate". Most calibrators aren't even aware of perceptual matching or metamerism (although that's only applicable to WOLED).

  • @deep6293
    @deep6293 7 місяців тому

    Is it a big issue with the dark unity of the A95L?
    I know the blacks of the A 95K and they are great.

  • @JKhalaf
    @JKhalaf 6 місяців тому

    How much do you charge to calibrate TVs?

  • @shmookins
    @shmookins 7 місяців тому +5

    I wonder if Sony will revert back to their previous release window for next year's model releases or if this new delay will be the norm.

    • @DookuGabriel
      @DookuGabriel 7 місяців тому

      What was their previous release window? As I am now interested to see if next year's line has huge upgrades, so I could know if I pull the trigger or not. Hehe 😅

    • @shmookins
      @shmookins 7 місяців тому

      @@DookuGabrielLike with other TV makers, Sony used to launch new TVs in the first three months of the year. Some models in the first 6 months. But this year, they didn't launch till the later half of the year, way after the competition. Some of their models are just releasing now- three months before the year's end.
      Maybe the delay is due to the global shortages during Covid as other TV makers did launch some models late as well, but not as late as Sony.
      As for new TVs, CES is the show where you can see all the new TVs for the year. Although, again, for the first time ever Sony did not show any TVs during this year's CES. They did announce their TVs three months after. This is also a first and an odd move by Sony.
      CES is on Jan. 15 every year.
      Maybe Sony doesn't want to be lost between all the other TV announcements during CES, or maybe they had a delay getting parts. I guess we'll know next year if they repeat the new announcement and release schedule or if they revert back to the traditional one.
      As for upgrading, I would wait for CES on Jan. 15 to see what they do- unless of course Sony delays the announcements for three months like they did this year.
      I have a suspicion that Sony will change the CPU from the RX to something new next year since it is about time for a change if you look at their history. Also, I think they will finally release TVs with four HDMI 2.1 ports. And they should have better and more miniLED models entering new sizes for them (smaller screens).
      If you wait till CES and there isn't a big upgrade, you can buy one of the current models. CES is just two and a half months away, anyway. And the current models will get a discount by then anyway. Win/win, I say.

  • @simplydyn6185
    @simplydyn6185 7 місяців тому

    Hi does sony a95k a95L have eyesafe certification?

  • @michaelwyckoff7593
    @michaelwyckoff7593 7 місяців тому +15

    Are there issues with Dolby Vision with the A95L Sony? 😮

  • @Datenschutz_Datenschutz
    @Datenschutz_Datenschutz 7 місяців тому +16

    still LG G3 best bang for the enthusiast buck

  • @georgiehogman2001
    @georgiehogman2001 7 місяців тому +2

    I have the Samsung 95c 65in and am blown away with it. Apple TV and Virgin TV work great. Invasion on Apple TV plus is very dark but I am not alone in this assumption.
    Samsung gave me 700 trade-in for my 10 year LG TV and then another 10% off after that, let’s hope I get another 10 years out of the 95C!

    • @Cheese-Head
      @Cheese-Head 7 місяців тому

      Wait what, you can get a trade in? How? What country you’re in?

    • @Cons2911
      @Cons2911 7 місяців тому

      Like too dark?

    • @PopcornChicken
      @PopcornChicken 7 місяців тому

      Invasion isn’t dark at all on my G3. Maybe it’s because Samsung doesn’t have Dolby Vision?

    • @georgiehogman2001
      @georgiehogman2001 7 місяців тому

      @@Cheese-Head when I purchased direct from Samsung a good few months back. In the UK. The offer was too good not to go for it.

    • @lonniewilliamson2569
      @lonniewilliamson2569 7 місяців тому

      Do you game? Do you get the black screen problem? This is what's holding me back from getting one.

  • @joshuaglasser4021
    @joshuaglasser4021 4 місяці тому

    Can you please make a video on all hdr settings for app streaming on a95l?

  • @Time4bass
    @Time4bass 7 місяців тому +1

    I couldn’t buy another lg after the c2 83” the nonstop handshake issue with a Xbox seriesX

  • @Dani-uv8ky
    @Dani-uv8ky 7 місяців тому +2

    I hope you can do a dedicated video about the correct game setting with ps5. I think DTM off + gamma - 2 is correct for EOTF but sometimes GPrefer+gamma 0 too....
    Sony needs to solve the desaturation at low luminamce absolutely for his master series, add DV game and lower input lag Via firmware.

  • @EmilBozhilov
    @EmilBozhilov 7 місяців тому +8

    Sure its good but like for the 65 inch version its 3840euros where i live and the 65 inch s90c is 1740 euros.... I can buy 2x65inch s90c's and still have 360 euro to spare for a soundbar for example...

    • @trumptookthevaccine1679
      @trumptookthevaccine1679 7 місяців тому

      I can buy a lot of crappier products for the same as a top one. What’s your point?

    • @EmilBozhilov
      @EmilBozhilov 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@trumptookthevaccine1679that the a95l isn't worth the asking price to even be considered by the average buyer

    • @trumptookthevaccine1679
      @trumptookthevaccine1679 7 місяців тому +1

      @@EmilBozhilov yeah but some people want the best and can afford it.
      This tv is not for you and that’s fine

    • @RobertK1993
      @RobertK1993 7 місяців тому

      ​@@EmilBozhilovIt's overpriced to LG and Samsung fanboys to AV enthusiasts

  • @paolinoderisi8660
    @paolinoderisi8660 7 місяців тому

    5:17 Is there a mismatch? It seems Sony exhibits near black issues while lg less.