Samsung UN65JS9500 vs Sony XBR-65Z9D
Samsung UN65JS9500
2015 · $699 today
7334
Sony XBR-65Z9D
2016 · $999 today
7338
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Samsung UN65JS9500 is better
- Input Lag: ~30 ms vs ~35 ms(17% less)
Why Sony XBR-65Z9D is better
- Local Dimming Zones: ~600 vs ~120(5.0× more)
- Peak Brightness: ~1800 nits vs ~1000 nits(1.8× more)
Verdict
Sony XBR-65Z9D leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Samsung UN65JS9500 | Sony XBR-65Z9D |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 65 in | 65 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Panel Type | Curved LED (Nanocrystal) | LED-LCD (Backlight Master Drive) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Picture Performance | ||
| Peak Brightness | ~1000 nits | ~1800 nits● |
| Local Dimming Zones | ~120 | ~600● |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 (early) | HDR10 |
| Gaming & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 | No | No |
| Variable Refresh Rate | No | No |
| Input Lag | ~30 ms● | ~35 ms |
| Audio & Design | ||
| Speaker Output | 20W | 20W |
| Sound Format | Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Digital |