Samsung S95D 55" vs Sony A95L 55"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)28in category
Samsung S95D 55"80 PPI #2
Sony A95L 55"80 PPI #2
57 PPI118 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness28in category
Samsung S95D 55"1780 nits #11
Sony A95L 55"1507 nits #15
677 nits5000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut28in category
Samsung S95D 55"99.9% #2
Sony A95L 55"99% #4
94%100%
Refresh Rate
Samsung S95D 55"144 Hz
Sony A95L 55"120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 250cm with identical pixel density (80 PPI). No difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage Sony A95L 55" — The Sony A95L 55" is 25% brighter in SDR (346 vs 276 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1507 vs 1780 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Samsung S95D 55" | Sony A95L 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1780 nits | 1507 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99.9% · Adobe RGB 99% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 99% |
| Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| SDR Brightness | 276 nits | 346 nits |
All specifications
| Specification | Samsung S95D 55" 2025 | Sony A95L 55" 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 80 | 80 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 1.1m | 1.1m |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz (Better) | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium Pro | None |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG (Better) | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 276 nits | 346 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1780 nits (Better) | 1507 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | 4x HDMI · USB-C | 4x HDMI |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99.9% · Adobe RGB 99% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 99% |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Samsung S95D 55" or Sony A95L 55"?
Both have 80 PPI.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 1.1m for retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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