I thought A95L contrast looks better in many scenes. B9 is definitely brighter. Although the B9 black level is astonishing for a mini led, QD-oled is still unbeatable. On the A95L, the details in the night sky at 6:40 looks better than the B9. The stars are more striking.
OLED specializes in small bright highlights (think stars, or a glowing orb down a dark hallway) and mixed (a shadowy forest with bright sun still coming through) but Mini LED specializes in full screen brightness (arguably the majority of content, besides edgy shows and some games) while both you and the TV also don't have to jump through the multiple hoops to mitigate burn-in. still though, dat OLED contrast (and better minor area brightness)
I am willing to forgo perfect black letter boxes and crushed blacks in exchange for brighter brights! It’s a personal preference. I chose impactful HDR over perfect OLED contrast! Always have and always will! Shadow details are lost in OLEDS.
If you can go 85 the letterbox bars are jet black and never change almost as if those parts of the tv are turned off. 75 very close 65 too I just haven’t seen that one. But I agree 100%
7 months ago you did a video titled "SONY A95L VS SONY X95L QD-OLED VS MINILED KINGS!". Most of the comments were in favor of the X95L 85" over the A95L 77". It would be nice to see the B9 85" next to the X95L 85" and your analysis. Thank you for your wonderful content. Much appreciated.
Thank you for your comment, my friend. Unfortunately, the X95L is impossible to get at this time . You'll see the 85" Bravia 9 vs. the 77" A95L soon. The Bravia 9 is noticeably better than the X95L at 85"
I have the 85inch X95L and its damn good and the best tv i ever had! In the next days i get my B9 85inch. I got an offer for just 3100€ so i coudnt resist. I will make a video for comparison here on youtube:)
I have seen side by side the B9 A95L and Bravia 8. It comes down to taste. Bravia 9 can't match the contrast of an OLED or QD OLED. Is brighter though. The Bravia 8 is the one that I'm very impressed. I think is the underdog TV of 2024. No one is talking about it or at least as much as the B9 and G4. Very impressed with the Bravia 8 personally. Also the Bravia 9 at 85 inches needs to be 8K. You're loosing some of the resolution. Great video Brian! Enjoy your vacation!
Im with you. I was with the Sony guy in this video yesterday at the BB on 5th ave and although the Bravia 9 looks incredible, I thought both the B8 and A95l were the better tvs. But what do I know.
Have seen all 3 I would say the bravia 8 is probably the best bet for most people it is very close to the A95L other than raw color volume. I felt like regardless of settings the B9 lacks the depth and contrast of the 2 oleds, they simply look more realistic.
I received my 85 inch bravia 9 on Monday and I have to say that I love the picture quality. I can't compare it with an a95L (because I have not seen that one), but I upgraded from LG Oled. (Not MLA) I am really happy with the shadow details and also with the specular highlights. You can see an eye blinding sun in the left corner and see shadow dark detail on the right. I paid 3900 euro's after cashback and I think this is a great option for a lot of people.
@@rayenwoomed5323 Yes I do. However, only on max brightness in a dark environment with white letters on a black background. It is more noticeable when you are a bit off angle. I sit in front of this tv on around 3m so I don't really have off angle views when I am watching something. Only when I walk away. And it doesn't really bother me, because it is so minimal. When I have a bit of light in the room, I cant see it anymore and there are black scènes with a white moon where I see nothing. I am just blown away by the colours and the total picture quality. Rocket League is also popping on this television.
I saw these two at Best Buy and I really wished I could’ve played around with the settings. Can’t wait to see the comparison! Specially around the colors
Both look gorgeous, and if price was no object I'd still pick the A95L. For now, I'm really happy with my A80L, and I have you to thank for that Brian. It was your review of yours that pushed me to buy it. Much appreciated my friend!
Shout out to Sony for pushing LCD technology to its limits in terms of accurate image reproduction. I would probably go for an oled to eventually replace my xh95 considering viewing angles, but it's always good to have options.
Recently viewed the 85" Bravia 9 at a local Best Buy and right next to it was the Bravia 8 & A95L...In "my opinion " the B9 outshone both of them in every conceiveble aspect though it wasn't by leaps and bounds.. The improved brightness in HDR specular highlights along with oled- like blacks and spectacular color saturation AND great details in the dark shadowy scenes puts the B9 ahead of the rest of the field...We are not gamers, 98% 4k movie lovers 💞 in a controlled dark lower level... 👏🏽💥
They look pretty much identical most of the time but the Bravia 9 is a little brighter. If the brightness was brought down a little on the Bravia 9 I believe they would look identical all the time. Sony did an amazing job on the Bravia 9!!
They’re so close in most scenes. Trade blows. I love the small specular highlights of the A95L and the shadow detail of the B9. Ultimately I will probably go with the 85” over the 77” for the immersion. Thank you Brian for the excellent video!
Wow I can't believe how close the Bravia 9 has come to an oled, even at 65in! Can't wait to see the 85in comparison, do you have any plans to put the Bravia 9 85 and the G4 83 side by side? I am torn between the two, here in the UK the G4 is £1k more and am wondering if its worth it?
Thank you Brian your amazing. The Bravia 9 has more realistic color hues I saw/ The water scene on the beach was correct and the 95L water too blue and not aquamarine. They both looked so close on so many scenes I had to pause the video to make sure. The shadowed areas of everything had better detail in the Bravia 9
Even on compressed TH-cam, super obvious that the A95L is wildly better. The more you look, the more you wonder how anyone could view the Bravia 9 as better.
Fantastic video per usual man! Im liking the different camera angle at the beginning. As weird as it may seem, its like you invited us to sit down and enjoy. 😁 Can't wait to see the 85 inch vs the 77inch
I'm glad you enjoyed, brother! I like to use different angles to showcase the displays and build up the hype vs. just the bland two tv's sitting there. It's all about finding your signature as a creator.
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY this was a great call on your part. Having that couch in the back also added more depth and focus on you. It felt a bit more intimate at the beginning, which was helpful. Did you get a new camera or lens? The video felt really well exposed for the most part this video
Believe it or not…But I’m upgrading from a Sony 46 XBR 6 to the Bravia 9 75 from BestBuy coming on 7/9 my XBR 6 just won’t die but I just couldn’t wait any longer to get a new tv.
Folks; Keep in mind you're watching a TH-cam video comparing two panels side by side.. that was recorded. HUGE difference if you go in person to a BestBuy and look at them side by side. Huge huge huge difference
Exactly. And I saw the 65” B9 in person, in store, and my coworker bought the 75” B9 and we watched a couple of 4K UHD Blu-ray movies next to his A95L, which I also own. Both his sets were calibrated, and you can actually see a much bigger difference showing the A95L has the overall better advantage in picture quality. I still want the B9, but I’m waiting for Sony to release the 55”, so I can use it as my gaming monitor…
I bought the A95L 77" as soon as it came out and love the TV. Based on this comparison I think I would have been just as happy with the Bravia 9 if it were available. The images were so close, if someone would have asked me to recommend a TV I would have to ask them at what angle does their family watch the TV and how bright is the room they watch in. However, I'm glad I saw this comparison because I now don't have any FOMO. What I do have is an impression that today's TV's border on the magical. Thanks for the comparison.
@electronbashful540 Not to. me I have seen bravia 9 in person G4 , s95d , and A95L al were way better, at m wave Brian and fomo pick there best image in there tv comparison they had, not one of them.pick the bravia 9 . Brian pick the G4 and fomo pick the S95D.
Only in some scenes does the A95L contrast look better. In most scenes I am actually tired of how OLED looks artificial and not realistic. Why can't people see that what they see in real life looks NOTHING like OLED. Life isn't pure black and extreme contrast. It's just not realistic.
@@SpencersStuffTV Ya I have seen it in person to compare with LG G4 and A95L. B9 is a great Tv for sure but it just doesn’t have that 3D color pop with the infinite contrast ratio. Very bright but G4 and A95L are so bright that I rather have superior contrast and color detail over just bright TV in my opinion. Especially for gaming I need that instant pixel response time and no ghosting. Ghosting, smearing and the slow response time just kills it for me. Not Sony’s fault since that LCD’s limit. Beside the viewing angle is another deal breaker for me.
What I saw for the Bravia 9 in the video several times was a bright object like a tulip which was bright and focused in the foreground, plus another object like a dimmer unfocused tulip in the background separated with black in between. That dimmer unfocused object either was barely visible or not visible at all in the A95L. That is evidence that the lack of luminance or chrominance at lower light levels in the OLED. I don’t feel these OLEDs can represent these dark video choices including shadow detail as well as the Bravia 9. The real advantage of 4000 nits will happen when 4000 nits mastered content starts to be standard.
It's very interesting how most of the shots can appear identical, or at least very close, while a few show a very different white balance. For the most part, the A95L looks like it has richer color, but the Bravia 9 handles bright and dark detail better. And of course, they are both excellent, so I don't think you could go wrong with either one.
I just purchased a 77” A95L, and it’s breathtaking to watch. This TV will be in my living room for years to come! If you can afford it just buy it! You can thank me later 😅
lol I watch these videos on my A95L so I guess you could say I’m doing both. In all honesty I’m happy to see the 95L still holds its own with the 2024 models. I think at 65 inches it’s a no brainer. Now the price point at 77 it gets interesting. S95D and G4 at 77 have already dropped. Now the Bravia 9 at 85 I saw at BestBuy. I know it was in Vivid but it looked amazing. I think at 85 size that would have to be an option.
@@cogthusiast1150 and watch content with night scenes. Areas that are supposed to be at or near black but also with small areas of bright light like street lamps or stars…the limitations of LED or Mini LED are still glaringly obvious. As for the much discussed aspect of Sony OLEDs and how they come out of and go into black (gamma), just get the dang thing calibrated to improve upon that aspect of performance and then it’s about as perfect as it gets. Calibration can’t fix what LED based TVs simply cannot do.
The A95 has better blues, reds, and yellows; an overall warmer color. Sadly the Bravia 9 looks good by itself, but PALER next to the A95. I'll take the better color over the whiter white any day. I have noticed one additional thing. The dark areas on the A95l are too dark, while the Bravia 9 shows some details in the shadows. I imagine that would be a benefit to gamers who want to see every little thing regardless. From what I've read, Sony is looking to move away from OLED to mini and micro LEDs, but micro LED won't be here for a few years yet. Some on the AVS forum say don't buy the OLED tvs without a 5 year warranty. It's almost expected they will need a new panel by then.
Prefer the Bravia 9. Although the A95Ls contrast exceeeds the Bravia, the visible detail is better on the Bravia and I know I won't have to worry about ABL. That brightness adds to the uuhhhh and ahhhh and overal sharpness of the tv. I would buy the Bravia 9 if they made a 55.
It doesn't eliminate it just prolongs the onset of ABL. If you watch sports or news channels alot the Bravia9 may be the way to go just depends on how you use your set @@SagaciousFrank
@@casob307, yes you're probably right. However, I don't personally watch news channels nor much sports, either. But even if I did, who'd care much if it does dim on those? The only problem I'd have is with it dimming during movies, TV shows, and gaming. All that being said, I'm tempted to get the Bravia 9 as it's cheaper for the same panel size as the A95L and still looks awesome, in some ways superior to the Sony OLED.
Thanks for the comparison. The problem is that when filming we see all the advantages of Oled with black/contrast but not the light power of the Bravia 9 in HDR since your capture device cannot display correctly since it is too much bright. I love the milky whites of the Bravia 9, OLED TVs have rather "gray" whites, however in terms of colorimetric accuracy I think that thanks to its technology the a95l is closer to a monitor.
Both look absolutely stunning. Basically comes down to if you watch in a bright room go with the B9 or in a dark/light controlled room go with the A95L. As a sports fan though and hockey in particular I think I may go with the 75” B9 for its purer whites. The only thing holding me back is that it will be in a basement. Tough decision!
Last year, the 85-inch and 75-inch versions of the X95L model had different display panels, with the 85-inch version having a better panel. Therefore, if you bought the 65-inch or 75-inch X95L, you got a lower-quality panel compared to the 85-inch. How are things this year with the Bravia 9 (XR90)? Does the display quality vary depending on the screen size? Are there any differences in sound or other features based on the screen size?
Your point about the 85" is interesting as that's the size I want. Some images on the B9 actually looked better and some appear a little washed out, but some shadow detail also appeared to be better on the B9 when the image became darker.
The contrast difference between the two is not even close imo. I want clarity and detail over everything in my display, and the A95L absolutely trounces the mini led. This was a very helpful video and cements my choice, thank you!
These tvs are really close in many ways. From the video it's apparent that the black levels look better on the A95L but I would have loved to see these sets in different modes and calibrated for the tests. I think you could probably get the 9 to look very close in blacks to the OLED. It would have been fun to see what you could have pushed out of the 9 but really either tv is great. I just purchased the 7 which is very similar to the 9 in PQ although the ( has better specs. I think the antiglare on the 9 and filter for angles actually degrades the PQ slightly. Thanks for the matchup.
The A95L is obviously amazing. But the Bravia 9 feels more natural and true to life in images. Yes the A95L has contrast. But that contrast like any OLED seems manufactured and not true to life. It's like taking a normal picture and then running it through Photoshop and press "enhance" on it. I have the 85" Bravia 9. What a TV. For a miniLED it's a revelation. The A95L does obviously have better color. Because it's QDOLED. But that doesn't mean the Bravia 9 doesn't have it, it does. The brightness in HDR is awesome. Gaming is awesome too. Playing Horizon forbidden West. Looks so good.
What? I know you have to try to convince yourself but there’s no comparison between ANY lcd and an oled. Nothing to discuss here, it’s obvious and measurable.
This was exactly my reaction as well. Yes the A95L looks amazing - but it doesn't look like the world I see when I walk out the door. The B9 seems closer to reality for me - and the white point on the A95L being skewed to purple / blue was really distracting.... I was in a local shop to see these side by side last week and was surprised by the B9 quality. When I mentioned it to the salesman he said "That is actually the B7...." I guess what I learned was that they are all pretty amazing when you see them in person and not just in a TH-cam video!
Hello Brian,we have some questions,between A90L and A80K which on we can buy replace my sony model XBR930D Please help we if you don’t mind Many thanks to you brian 🙏
Thanks Brian, excellent video as always. Question for you: Which type of high end TV would be best for watching NHL hockey games? A95L, Bravia 9, or LG G4? Or something else?
My biggest take away from this video is that the color looks deeper and fuller on the A95 OLED and definitely more true to life. However, the difference is only a small difference and in person with demo mode on the brightness of the Bravia 9 along with the color reproduction and sharpness looks amazing! It stood out from the other Sony TV's on the wall but it was the largest and in the middle also. The set up I saw had the X90L top left Bravia 7 bottom left Brvia 9 center and on the right to A80L and bottom right A95L. The A95L and A80L were very similar with the A95L looking just a little brighter.
Why do people who follow Brian or Fomo continue to buy from Best Buy when they endorse, over and over again, Value Electronics, for a damn good reason? If you're going to spend thousands on a high-end TV, spend the extra 600 bucks on Value"s QC, break-in and calibration service and get a TOP NOTCH tv, no tax and delivery right to your door? 10 years of buying and they have never let me down. If
While LED based TVs like the Legendary Z9D and the B9 do not have perfect contrast that OLEDS deliver, the Z9D and B9 with their searing brights against superb back light dimming blacks deliver jaw dropping scenes that OLEDS can’t match!
I had the pleasure of meeting one of the Sony guy's in this video yesterday. I thought the Bravia 8 and the A95l's contrast still make the oled the better tv. He begs to differ🙂
Agreed. I saw the Bravia9 and bravia 8 at Best Buy; 8 on top and 9 on bottom. It most certainly is the best lcd ever but, the 8 looked better; better contrast, viewing angles and black levels. The 8 doesn’t even have MLA or a QD-OLED panel.
@@undone14there is really no way you saw better blacks at Best Buy.😂 The human eye cannot do that. Folks can barely tell the Bravia 9 is worse in the dark straight on.
@@techsamurai11anyone with working eyes can tell. I own multiple OLEDs. I could tell the difference. My gf that isn’t tech savvy at all could tell the difference
@@techsamurai11 yes you can see it. I saw them today. OLED, ALL OLED's have better blacks than the Bravia 9. If you can't see the difference, you can grab a hisense U6 and save a ton of money.
i just bought an A95l but now hearing sony has motion problems with that TV, I just had a history of problems with samsung motion, i hope i didnt buy a bad tv
Brian, yes it is brighter and in some scenes whiter, but without the shadow of the doubt 95L is meatier if that makes sense. I guess it depends what you like. Thank you for the video.
My wife and watch a lot of movies. I don’t game. We have a 48’ A90K in our bedroom and it’s great. I want the Bravia 9 but that Q-OLED has my attention. Some advice please.
I'd say for you guys to grab the A95L. If you appreciate the A90K, you'll love the brighter , more colorful, and improved processing of the A95L . I hope this helps and thank you for watching
What I noticed is the B9 had better whites and was brighter in some scenes to a fault. Yellows on the B9 are blown out in comparison to the 95L. The scene with waterfall the B9 had white water with little detail of the rocks. The 95L had much greater detail of the rocks. Toss up of personal preference. Many could drop down to the lesser TVs in that range and not be so highfalutin.
From this video, and watching through far from an accurate display, I thought the Bravia 9 was better. Punchy picture, the whites look white, which, makes the pictures look more real, like you're really there. Yes, there were some instances where you could notice a little bloom, sometimes the images were a little washed out, but, very minor differences that could only be seen with both TVs together. The OLED's blue tint was very noticeable (again when the other TV is right there telling you that picture shouldn't look like that). I doubt you would also notice the lack of brightness if the other TV wasn't right next to it. Still, these need to be seen in person, especially because the response time on the OLED is just much better. This begs the question, how do fast moving objects look? Also, how punchy are the colours in person? That would probably sway the decision in the end. However, I think with both TVs separated, the OLED would be able to hide its disadvantages better. So maybe that makes it a better choice.
Took years to move me over to wanting an Oled, them we watched them getting brighter and with that becoming awesome all around TVs from basement only movie night TVs. Also they become the kings of gaming which matters a lot. So now I am just waiting for the next qdoled from Sony.
I got the S95D QD-OLED for the 3rd gen panel which is a noticeable, pretty big upgrade from gen 2. I, too, am very interested in seeing what Sony can do with a 3rd or 4th gen panel. The A95L came in second for me after much considerations, beating the G4 for gaming for me. So it will be fun to see what they do next
I am completely torn. I currently have a cheap 40" 4k Samsung TV from 2018 and I'm nearly ready to upgrade. Back and forward between the 65" A95L and 75" Bravia 9. Never had an OLED before. I'm thinking more towards the Bravia for the screen size (plus cost at that size is cheaper).Who knew trying to figure out which TV to buy would be so tough!
@AlanC2020 the Bravai 9 is the easy choice. You will love the size and immersion. The picture quality will blow you away. If you were coming from a plasma or oled I'd say A95L. But without experiencing it I would simply get the best mini led out there.
Great comparison! The A95L has the edge with contrast, and if I lived in a cave with no windows only watching films, then I'd be tempted with an OLED, but the B9 did have the same quality and even better on some content you showed, so the gap is bridging and most would likely prefer a more versatile TV like the B9. Would love to see the X95L v the B9 please...
I’m an Oled fan for past 10 years - since first 1080p LG Oled till today - would not touch LED. But one thing this comparison made me aware of, thanks to Brian for putting it together, APL makes a depth perception difference. We all say oled has depth thanks to better contrast - but the same applies with higher picture brightness - and I’m not talking about 1500 vs 2900 difference but much higher average picture level. In many scenes you can see B9 universally brighter that translates into better depth, better 3D effect. Yes oled does it better when small dark areas are present, but likewise B9 does better when APL is higher what oled can do and those black areas are not present. Trading blows literally. Now awaiting 77” vs 85” comparison which will be very very interesting. I’m aware from that distance we can’t really see aforementioned OLEDs depth hence picture looks more similar than it probably is - as well as b9 brightness clipping in few scenes - taking away depth as well. In person viewing is a must. TLDR: I think B9 higher APL is much more important feature than its high peak brightness
Sony is just king. They gonna always be king of the best picture quality TVs in the market. That’s why the prices can be so high because can no one match that I don’t care how hard you try you cannot match Sony‘s picture, quality and performance. I have the Sony A95k it’s incredible. Love it.
Just bought the A95L 4 weeks ago. I had no idea Sony was releasing the B9. I would love to have an 85 inch. If only it could compete with the A95L I’m still within my return limit. There’s just so much different controversy out there. I just don’t know what to believe at this point. Hopefully I can get the truth here today. Thanks, Brian.
The A95L is one of the best TV'S in the world my friend. At the same size the B9 will struggle to compete. However 85" vs 77" the B9 will win do to excellent picture quality and much more immersion. Meaning the size really helps it vs having better picture quality. If you're happy with the size the A95L is very hard to beat
you are too quick to jump to conclusions that A95 L beats the BRAVIA 9 hands down .freeze the image and compare details. 18:58. Compare the image the stars are seen and on which TV.
The Bravia 9 has slightly better contrast and saturation. If the saturation can be increased slightly, the difference is negligible, with only contrast being the marginal difference. The detail the A95L appears to provide isn't, at least based on this TH-cam video, true detail at all. It is slightly better contrast and sharpening which give the impression of detail. In short, you are getting roughly 98% of what the A95L offers with the Bravia 9, at a much lower price.
Thank you Brian! I still like the A95 best. I got to see an A95 next to a G4 and despite being an LG CX owner, I preferred the Sony! The Sony ‘felt’ less in my face with the brightness and came across more natural to me. I want to love the miniled and am amazed by the lifted shadow details, but still not quite OLED baby. 😅 I’m most curious what Sony could do with a 4th gen QDOLED and possible tweaks to XRCLEAR chip. The miniled may have given Sony ideas on how to push the QDOLED boundaries. Who knows but I’m excited!!
Go and check on your own the differences in Sony Center. Take your favourite 4K, HDR film on a pendrive and simply compare. To me, there is a huge gap between A95L and Bravia 9. A95L is just state-of-the-art masterpiece, while Bravia 9 is just a good TV, when it comes to 1:1 battle. A95L picture quality is much more natural and ductile. It seems like there is a sunlight touch on it, while on Bravia 9 it's just a standard, solid, good quality picture.
Big fan of the Bravia 9 at 75 and 85, but have to salute Sony for going the extra mile and delivering it at 65 too. It's been too long since that was a option for their flagship LCD
As long as there are questions concerning off angle viewing, blooming, and lower contrast ratio and they are evident on a display, OLED will continue to be the better format for me. Brighter in specular highlights, while good, is only a plus in less minimal situations. You have to hunt for those, they aren’t the norm. Eventually LED/LCD may equal OLED in all aspects, but not yet. Close but ……
The Bravia 9 is amazing this year...it looks nearly as good as the QD Oled, and in some respects, it looks better due to the increased shadow detail. Simply amazing.
I thought A95L contrast looks better in many scenes. B9 is definitely brighter. Although the B9 black level is astonishing for a mini led, QD-oled is still unbeatable. On the A95L, the details in the night sky at 6:40 looks better than the B9. The stars are more striking.
OLED specializes in small bright highlights (think stars, or a glowing orb down a dark hallway) and mixed (a shadowy forest with bright sun still coming through) but Mini LED specializes in full screen brightness (arguably the majority of content, besides edgy shows and some games) while both you and the TV also don't have to jump through the multiple hoops to mitigate burn-in. still though, dat OLED contrast (and better minor area brightness)
If entirely true, then this is such an example of too dark as the case here where the A95L dark details get lost. 13:13
18:11 A95L win!
They are both stunning displays! Pick the one that works for your budget and your viewing area. You cannot go wrong with either.
I am willing to forgo perfect black letter boxes and crushed blacks in exchange for brighter brights! It’s a personal preference. I chose impactful HDR over perfect OLED contrast! Always have and always will! Shadow details are lost in OLEDS.
Not necessarily true most flagship oleds and the G4 from what I’ve seen actually had amazing shadow detail without crushing
If you can go 85 the letterbox bars are jet black and never change almost as if those parts of the tv are turned off. 75 very close 65 too I just haven’t seen that one. But I agree 100%
@@NexGenTek ….I’m going 85!
Got the B9 in 75 on order from best buy delivery is set for 7/9 haven't been able to find any reviews for B9 in 75 only 65 & 85
@@kingmufasa7981 Then Cinema is coming home my friend!
7 months ago you did a video titled "SONY A95L VS SONY X95L QD-OLED VS MINILED KINGS!". Most of the comments were in favor of the X95L 85" over the A95L 77". It would be nice to see the B9 85" next to the X95L 85" and your analysis. Thank you for your wonderful content. Much appreciated.
Thank you for your comment, my friend. Unfortunately, the X95L is impossible to get at this time . You'll see the 85" Bravia 9 vs. the 77" A95L soon. The Bravia 9 is noticeably better than the X95L at 85"
I have the 85inch X95L and its damn good and the best tv i ever had! In the next days i get my B9 85inch. I got an offer for just 3100€ so i coudnt resist. I will make a video for comparison here on youtube:)
@@91DivineAngel Holy Jesus, where did you get that offer?
@@El_Capitan_215 it from a german Retailer
@@91DivineAngel und von welchem? Macht er dieses Angebot nochmal oder war das exklusiv? :-) Bin für Tipps sehr dankbar!
I have seen side by side the B9 A95L and Bravia 8. It comes down to taste. Bravia 9 can't match the contrast of an OLED or QD OLED. Is brighter though. The Bravia 8 is the one that I'm very impressed. I think is the underdog TV of 2024. No one is talking about it or at least as much as the B9 and G4. Very impressed with the Bravia 8 personally. Also the Bravia 9 at 85 inches needs to be 8K. You're loosing some of the resolution. Great video Brian! Enjoy your vacation!
Im with you. I was with the Sony guy in this video yesterday at the BB on 5th ave and although the Bravia 9 looks incredible, I thought both the B8 and A95l were the better tvs. But what do I know.
@@eman1549 You know a lot. I prefer OLED. I'm getting the Bravia 8.
Have seen all 3 I would say the bravia 8 is probably the best bet for most people it is very close to the A95L other than raw color volume. I felt like regardless of settings the B9 lacks the depth and contrast of the 2 oleds, they simply look more realistic.
@@jennifergala The A95L is noticeably brighter and has better colour saturation than the B8. The B8 is a step up from the A80L though.
I received my 85 inch bravia 9 on Monday and I have to say that I love the picture quality.
I can't compare it with an a95L (because I have not seen that one), but I upgraded from LG Oled. (Not MLA)
I am really happy with the shadow details and also with the specular highlights. You can see an eye blinding sun in the left corner and see shadow dark detail on the right.
I paid 3900 euro's after cashback and I think this is a great option for a lot of people.
Awesome!! So glad you are loving it and thank you so much for watching
Do you notice any blooming on the 85” compared to OLED?
@@rayenwoomed5323 Yes I do. However, only on max brightness in a dark environment with white letters on a black background. It is more noticeable when you are a bit off angle.
I sit in front of this tv on around 3m so I don't really have off angle views when I am watching something. Only when I walk away. And it doesn't really bother me, because it is so minimal. When I have a bit of light in the room, I cant see it anymore and there are black scènes with a white moon where I see nothing.
I am just blown away by the colours and the total picture quality. Rocket League is also popping on this television.
I saw these two at Best Buy and I really wished I could’ve played around with the settings. Can’t wait to see the comparison! Specially around the colors
Go back in and ask. We don’t mind. Sony TVs reset themselves back to demo settings when in store mode.
Both look gorgeous, and if price was no object I'd still pick the A95L. For now, I'm really happy with my A80L, and I have you to thank for that Brian. It was your review of yours that pushed me to buy it. Much appreciated my friend!
If sports is the main use, stay away from the A95L!
Shout out to Sony for pushing LCD technology to its limits in terms of accurate image reproduction. I would probably go for an oled to eventually replace my xh95 considering viewing angles, but it's always good to have options.
Burn in?
Recently viewed the 85" Bravia 9 at a local Best Buy and right next to it was the Bravia 8 & A95L...In "my opinion " the B9 outshone both of them in every conceiveble aspect though it wasn't by leaps and bounds.. The improved brightness in HDR specular highlights along with oled- like blacks and spectacular color saturation AND great details in the dark shadowy scenes puts the B9 ahead of the rest of the field...We are not gamers, 98% 4k movie lovers 💞 in a controlled dark lower level... 👏🏽💥
Perfectly said! Thank you for watching
Where are you getting the statistics that 98% are movie lovers not gamers? I am genuinely curious.
@@ElGruesolmao facts
@@ElGrueso f gaming. I'm an adult.
@@ElGruesohe was talking about his own household.
They look pretty much identical most of the time but the Bravia 9 is a little brighter. If the brightness was brought down a little on the Bravia 9 I believe they would look identical all the time. Sony did an amazing job on the Bravia 9!!
They’re so close in most scenes. Trade blows. I love the small specular highlights of the A95L and the shadow detail of the B9. Ultimately I will probably go with the 85” over the 77” for the immersion. Thank you Brian for the excellent video!
Wow I can't believe how close the Bravia 9 has come to an oled, even at 65in! Can't wait to see the 85in comparison, do you have any plans to put the Bravia 9 85 and the G4 83 side by side? I am torn between the two, here in the UK the G4 is £1k more and am wondering if its worth it?
Yes the 83G4 vs 85" Bravia 9 will be next week
AS ALWAYS “THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING “ this is one of best entertainment TH-cam channel.LOTS OF LOVE ❤️ ❤❤
@@shanijaan522 my absolute pleasure!! Thank you so much for the kind words and for being part of the community and family
Thank you Brian your amazing. The Bravia 9 has more realistic color hues I saw/ The water scene on the beach was correct and the 95L water too blue and not aquamarine. They both looked so close on so many scenes I had to pause the video to make sure. The shadowed areas of everything had better detail in the Bravia 9
Excellent anylsis, my friend! I'm so glad you enjoyed!
Even on compressed TH-cam, super obvious that the A95L is wildly better. The more you look, the more you wonder how anyone could view the Bravia 9 as better.
Fantastic video per usual man! Im liking the different camera angle at the beginning. As weird as it may seem, its like you invited us to sit down and enjoy. 😁 Can't wait to see the 85 inch vs the 77inch
I'm glad you enjoyed, brother! I like to use different angles to showcase the displays and build up the hype vs. just the bland two tv's sitting there. It's all about finding your signature as a creator.
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY this was a great call on your part. Having that couch in the back also added more depth and focus on you. It felt a bit more intimate at the beginning, which was helpful. Did you get a new camera or lens? The video felt really well exposed for the most part this video
Believe it or not…But I’m upgrading from a Sony 46 XBR 6 to the Bravia 9 75 from BestBuy coming on 7/9 my XBR 6 just won’t die but I just couldn’t wait any longer to get a new tv.
Folks;
Keep in mind you're watching a TH-cam video comparing two panels side by side.. that was recorded. HUGE difference if you go in person to a BestBuy and look at them side by side. Huge huge huge difference
That goes for every comparison of every technology ever my friend
Which one did you like better then?
Exactly. And I saw the 65” B9 in person, in store, and my coworker bought the 75” B9 and we watched a couple of 4K UHD Blu-ray movies next to his A95L, which I also own. Both his sets were calibrated, and you can actually see a much bigger difference showing the A95L has the overall better advantage in picture quality.
I still want the B9, but I’m waiting for Sony to release the 55”, so I can use it as my gaming monitor…
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY well absolutely it’s just an important reminder for folks who make buying decisions solely based on content like this
@@AnthonySimpson-kl1nt A95L. It’s a notable difference IRL by a long shot
I bought the A95L 77" as soon as it came out and love the TV. Based on this comparison I think I would have been just as happy with the Bravia 9 if it were available. The images were so close, if someone would have asked me to recommend a TV I would have to ask them at what angle does their family watch the TV and how bright is the room they watch in. However, I'm glad I saw this comparison because I now don't have any FOMO. What I do have is an impression that today's TV's border on the magical. Thanks for the comparison.
I'm so glad you have the A95L my friend! It's excellent! Enjoy every minute of it! Thank you for watching
WHAT?! I missed the premier 😭
BOMO sad! 😢
I agree the A95L , that contrast looks significantly better , self emissive all day for me .
Nope, Bravia 9 looks way better
@electronbashful540 Not to. me I have seen bravia 9 in person G4 , s95d , and A95L al were way better, at m wave Brian and fomo pick there best image in there tv comparison they had, not one of them.pick the bravia 9 . Brian pick the G4 and fomo pick the S95D.
Only in some scenes does the A95L contrast look better. In most scenes I am actually tired of how OLED looks artificial and not realistic.
Why can't people see that what they see in real life looks NOTHING like OLED. Life isn't pure black and extreme contrast. It's just not realistic.
A95L looks far superior in every scene
It was very different in person. These cameras can't capture the full dynamic range of our eye. The Bravia 9 is overexposed in alot of these shots
On camera sure real life it’s a different beast especially at 85inches
@@SpencersStuffTV saw it in person, but B9 is great for being a Mini-LED TV but just cant produce QD-OLED’s color and contrast.
@@ElGrueso I commend you for going out and looking yourself! I'm okay giving up some of that contrast and color for the brightness personally.
@@SpencersStuffTV Ya I have seen it in person to compare with LG G4 and A95L. B9 is a great Tv for sure but it just doesn’t have that 3D color pop with the infinite contrast ratio. Very bright but G4 and A95L are so bright that I rather have superior contrast and color detail over just bright TV in my opinion. Especially for gaming I need that instant pixel response time and no ghosting. Ghosting, smearing and the slow response time just kills it for me. Not Sony’s fault since that LCD’s limit. Beside the viewing angle is another deal breaker for me.
What I saw for the Bravia 9 in the video several times was a bright object like a tulip which was bright and focused in the foreground, plus another object like a dimmer unfocused tulip in the background separated with black in between. That dimmer unfocused object either was barely visible or not visible at all in the A95L. That is evidence that the lack of luminance or chrominance at lower light levels in the OLED. I don’t feel these OLEDs can represent these dark video choices including shadow detail as well as the Bravia 9. The real advantage of 4000 nits will happen when 4000 nits mastered content starts to be standard.
Bravo pour cette vidéos Brian's et celle du bravia 8 vs A95 l des le black Friday je commande le B8 55 qui a l'air fantastique
It's very interesting how most of the shots can appear identical, or at least very close, while a few show a very different white balance. For the most part, the A95L looks like it has richer color, but the Bravia 9 handles bright and dark detail better. And of course, they are both excellent, so I don't think you could go wrong with either one.
I just purchased a 77” A95L, and it’s breathtaking to watch. This TV will be in my living room for years to come! If you can afford it just buy it! You can thank me later 😅
I think we have more fun comparing and assessing TVs than we do watching them. 😅📺
lol I watch these videos on my A95L so I guess you could say I’m doing both. In all honesty I’m happy to see the 95L still holds its own with the 2024 models. I think at 65 inches it’s a no brainer. Now the price point at 77 it gets interesting. S95D and G4 at 77 have already dropped. Now the Bravia 9 at 85 I saw at BestBuy. I know it was in Vivid but it looked amazing. I think at 85 size that would have to be an option.
🤣🤣so true!!
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPYBrian which video is that which is shown on the TV. Cheers Matt
I have a x95j and a PS5 right now definitely been deciding between these 2.... especially during this black Fri.
From the 3-4 A95L vs Bravia 9 videos I’ve seen I think I’m ready to jump back to a LED tv. Still waiting for a B9 vs G4 video heavyweight showdown
Make sure you sit right infront of it
@@cogthusiast1150 and watch content with night scenes. Areas that are supposed to be at or near black but also with small areas of bright light like street lamps or stars…the limitations of LED or Mini LED are still glaringly obvious. As for the much discussed aspect of Sony OLEDs and how they come out of and go into black (gamma), just get the dang thing calibrated to improve upon that aspect of performance and then it’s about as perfect as it gets. Calibration can’t fix what LED based TVs simply cannot do.
As always, a fantastic comparison my brother! Keep up the great work and stay safe my friend! Greetings from Poland. :))
Tomek!!! Always great to hear from you my friend
The A95 has better blues, reds, and yellows; an overall warmer color. Sadly the Bravia 9 looks good by itself, but PALER next to the A95. I'll take the better color over the whiter white any day. I have noticed one additional thing. The dark areas on the A95l are too dark, while the Bravia 9 shows some details in the shadows. I imagine that would be a benefit to gamers who want to see every little thing regardless. From what I've read, Sony is looking to move away from OLED to mini and micro LEDs, but micro LED won't be here for a few years yet. Some on the AVS forum say don't buy the OLED tvs without a 5 year warranty. It's almost expected they will need a new panel by then.
Prefer the Bravia 9. Although the A95Ls contrast exceeeds the Bravia, the visible detail is better on the Bravia and I know I won't have to worry about ABL. That brightness adds to the uuhhhh and ahhhh and overal sharpness of the tv. I would buy the Bravia 9 if they made a 55.
Doesn't the A95L have the double heat sink which more or less eliminates ABL?
It doesn't eliminate it just prolongs the onset of ABL. If you watch sports or news channels alot the Bravia9 may be the way to go just depends on how you use your set @@SagaciousFrank
@@casob307, yes you're probably right. However, I don't personally watch news channels nor much sports, either. But even if I did, who'd care much if it does dim on those? The only problem I'd have is with it dimming during movies, TV shows, and gaming.
All that being said, I'm tempted to get the Bravia 9 as it's cheaper for the same panel size as the A95L and still looks awesome, in some ways superior to the Sony OLED.
Thanks for the comparison. The problem is that when filming we see all the advantages of Oled with black/contrast but not the light power of the Bravia 9 in HDR since your capture device cannot display correctly since it is too much bright.
I love the milky whites of the Bravia 9, OLED TVs have rather "gray" whites, however in terms of colorimetric accuracy I think that thanks to its technology the a95l is closer to a monitor.
Truthfully the brightness differences aren't always on the side of the Bravai 9 my friend. The G4 is actually brighter in some cases.
Both look absolutely stunning. Basically comes down to if you watch in a bright room go with the B9 or in a dark/light controlled room go with the A95L.
As a sports fan though and hockey in particular I think I may go with the 75” B9 for its purer whites. The only thing holding me back is that it will be in a basement. Tough decision!
Last year, the 85-inch and 75-inch versions of the X95L model had different display panels, with the 85-inch version having a better panel. Therefore, if you bought the 65-inch or 75-inch X95L, you got a lower-quality panel compared to the 85-inch. How are things this year with the Bravia 9 (XR90)? Does the display quality vary depending on the screen size? Are there any differences in sound or other features based on the screen size?
Even though I have no interest in either tv that was an excellent presentation my brother and an excellent video.
WOW I have an old LG B7 OLED from 2018. It has tons of burn in and I've been shopping for weeks. I have found my new purchase Bravia 9 here I come!
Your point about the 85" is interesting as that's the size I want. Some images on the B9 actually looked better and some appear a little washed out, but some shadow detail also appeared to be better on the B9 when the image became darker.
The Bravia 9 is an amazing choice and the only choice at 85" that can compete with the A95L. If the A95L had an 83" that would be different
Looking at this on a 12" tablet and a very tight comparison. Thank you!
My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching
The contrast difference between the two is not even close imo. I want clarity and detail over everything in my display, and the A95L absolutely trounces the mini led. This was a very helpful video and cements my choice, thank you!
These tvs are really close in many ways. From the video it's apparent that the black levels look better on the A95L but I would have loved to see these sets in different modes and calibrated for the tests. I think you could probably get the 9 to look very close in blacks to the OLED. It would have been fun to see what you could have pushed out of the 9 but really either tv is great. I just purchased the 7 which is very similar to the 9 in PQ although the ( has better specs. I think the antiglare on the 9 and filter for angles actually degrades the PQ slightly. Thanks for the matchup.
I saw both at Best Buy as well!
They are both great - personally - I like the B9 better because of HDR Impact and SDR with sports etc.
I just don’t get why people are so obsessed with TV brightness. The A95L and even the Samsung S90C are both already very bright TVs
The A95L is obviously amazing. But the Bravia 9 feels more natural and true to life in images. Yes the A95L has contrast. But that contrast like any OLED seems manufactured and not true to life.
It's like taking a normal picture and then running it through Photoshop and press "enhance" on it.
I have the 85" Bravia 9. What a TV. For a miniLED it's a revelation. The A95L does obviously have better color. Because it's QDOLED. But that doesn't mean the Bravia 9 doesn't have it, it does.
The brightness in HDR is awesome. Gaming is awesome too. Playing Horizon forbidden West. Looks so good.
What? I know you have to try to convince yourself but there’s no comparison between ANY lcd and an oled. Nothing to discuss here, it’s obvious and measurable.
Yeah, have a a95l and it’s not night and day better then an LG C2. My wife can’t tell them apart. Would love to try a Bravia 9
This was exactly my reaction as well. Yes the A95L looks amazing - but it doesn't look like the world I see when I walk out the door. The B9 seems closer to reality for me - and the white point on the A95L being skewed to purple / blue was really distracting.... I was in a local shop to see these side by side last week and was surprised by the B9 quality. When I mentioned it to the salesman he said "That is actually the B7...." I guess what I learned was that they are all pretty amazing when you see them in person and not just in a TH-cam video!
Brilliant work my Brother. 👍🏼
I don’t see what the argument is both look great
For cinema sessions in a dark room I would stay with the A95L
But for all day view that means all light conditions all content, I pick the B9
Pause 10:19, B9 wins.
I agree, in the B9, you can see the eyes and face of the subject in the back. In the Oled, the face gets lost.
Hello Brian,we have some questions,between A90L and A80K which on we can buy replace my sony model XBR930D
Please help we if you don’t mind
Many thanks to you brian 🙏
Very very very nice compare thanks
@@shivlal1835 my pleasure! Thank you so much for watching
Thanks Brian, excellent video as always. Question for you: Which type of high end TV would be best for watching NHL hockey games? A95L, Bravia 9, or LG G4? Or something else?
@@Kerwonderful G4 is our top pick overall especially for sports
My biggest take away from this video is that the color looks deeper and fuller on the A95 OLED and definitely more true to life. However, the difference is only a small difference and in person with demo mode on the brightness of the Bravia 9 along with the color reproduction and sharpness looks amazing! It stood out from the other Sony TV's on the wall but it was the largest and in the middle also. The set up I saw had the X90L top left Bravia 7 bottom left Brvia 9 center and on the right to A80L and bottom right A95L. The A95L and A80L were very similar with the A95L looking just a little brighter.
Do they share the same audio? I hear the Bravia 9 has amazing audio.
They do not. The Bravia 9 has better sound as it has a larger chasis, so therfore a more robust sound system.
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY that’s not good. Will the a95l be replaced anytime soon since it’s last years tv.
The A95L is still the far superior TV imo. The B9 is the pinnacle of an LCD LED television, but you cannot beat the sheer detail of OLED
Not really
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I'm still getting the A95L Thanks for the video comparison though.
A95L is incredible. You'll love it! Thank you so much for watching
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY LOL! I fixed the typo.
This was a great comparison! The A95L is still King in Picture Quality
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!
Why do people who follow Brian or Fomo continue to buy from Best Buy when they endorse, over and over again, Value Electronics, for a damn good reason?
If you're going to spend thousands on a high-end TV, spend the extra 600 bucks on Value"s QC, break-in and calibration service and get a TOP NOTCH tv, no tax and delivery right to your door?
10 years of buying and they have never let me down.
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While LED based TVs like the Legendary Z9D and the B9 do not have perfect contrast that OLEDS deliver, the Z9D and B9 with their searing brights against superb back light dimming blacks deliver jaw dropping scenes that OLEDS can’t match!
I’d be curious to see how these two stack up when displaying sports in SDR.
I had the pleasure of meeting one of the Sony guy's in this video yesterday. I thought the Bravia 8 and the A95l's contrast still make the oled the better tv. He begs to differ🙂
Agreed. I saw the Bravia9 and bravia 8 at Best Buy; 8 on top and 9 on bottom. It most certainly is the best lcd ever but, the 8 looked better; better contrast, viewing angles and black levels. The 8 doesn’t even have MLA or a QD-OLED panel.
@@undone14there is really no way you saw better blacks at Best Buy.😂 The human eye cannot do that. Folks can barely tell the Bravia 9 is worse in the dark straight on.
@@techsamurai11anyone with working eyes can tell. I own multiple OLEDs. I could tell the difference. My gf that isn’t tech savvy at all could tell the difference
@@techsamurai11 yes you can see it. I saw them today. OLED, ALL OLED's have better blacks than the Bravia 9.
If you can't see the difference, you can grab a hisense U6 and save a ton of money.
A95L makes the picture pop better in my opinion. That infinite contrast can’t be overlooked.
i just bought an A95l but now hearing sony has motion problems with that TV, I just had a history of problems with samsung motion, i hope i didnt buy a bad tv
Finally, some one uses GT7 for HDR demonstratoin to show the true potential of miniLED that OLED can never touch
Brian, yes it is brighter and in some scenes whiter, but without the shadow of the doubt 95L is meatier if that makes sense. I guess it depends what you like. Thank you for the video.
Please Brian, do A95L vs G4…. So many are waiting for that video. Thanks
I will Patrick! Thank you for watching!
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY love your channel, keep going 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻
Sony Bravia 9 - 75 vs LG Oled C4 - 77 ? What is better to buy?
bravia 9
My wife and watch a lot of movies. I don’t game. We have a 48’ A90K in our bedroom and it’s great. I want the Bravia 9 but that Q-OLED has my attention. Some advice please.
I'd say for you guys to grab the A95L. If you appreciate the A90K, you'll love the brighter , more colorful, and improved processing of the A95L . I hope this helps and thank you for watching
Thank you for your time.
@@Transforming2024 my pleasure! Thank you for yours as well
What I noticed is the B9 had better whites and was brighter in some scenes to a fault. Yellows on the B9 are blown out in comparison to the 95L. The scene with waterfall the B9 had white water with little detail of the rocks. The 95L had much greater detail of the rocks. Toss up of personal preference. Many could drop down to the lesser TVs in that range and not be so highfalutin.
Should I use the light sensor even when I'm on the accurate custom/professional mode? Or is it only for the less accurate standard/vivid modes?
It works well in that preset as well. However, the effects will be more subtle
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY thanks!
From this video, and watching through far from an accurate display, I thought the Bravia 9 was better. Punchy picture, the whites look white, which, makes the pictures look more real, like you're really there. Yes, there were some instances where you could notice a little bloom, sometimes the images were a little washed out, but, very minor differences that could only be seen with both TVs together. The OLED's blue tint was very noticeable (again when the other TV is right there telling you that picture shouldn't look like that). I doubt you would also notice the lack of brightness if the other TV wasn't right next to it. Still, these need to be seen in person, especially because the response time on the OLED is just much better. This begs the question, how do fast moving objects look? Also, how punchy are the colours in person? That would probably sway the decision in the end.
However, I think with both TVs separated, the OLED would be able to hide its disadvantages better. So maybe that makes it a better choice.
Great video, will you also be doing the bravia 8/a95l comparison?
I most definitely will! Thank you so much for watching!
Hi mate, could you do Bravia 9 vs x95L? That would be a great comparison
Which has best picture quality a80L or X95L? I have read a lot and cannot decide. There is no TV store close to me
Is it just me or do they look pretty much identical?
Took years to move me over to wanting an Oled, them we watched them getting brighter and with that becoming awesome all around TVs from basement only movie night TVs. Also they become the kings of gaming which matters a lot. So now I am just waiting for the next qdoled from Sony.
I got the S95D QD-OLED for the 3rd gen panel which is a noticeable, pretty big upgrade from gen 2.
I, too, am very interested in seeing what Sony can do with a 3rd or 4th gen panel. The A95L came in second for me after much considerations, beating the G4 for gaming for me.
So it will be fun to see what they do next
@@ehenningsen the A95L will get 3rd gen panel soon. Maybe already did, but it won't be officially announced.
I am completely torn. I currently have a cheap 40" 4k Samsung TV from 2018 and I'm nearly ready to upgrade. Back and forward between the 65" A95L and 75" Bravia 9. Never had an OLED before. I'm thinking more towards the Bravia for the screen size (plus cost at that size is cheaper).Who knew trying to figure out which TV to buy would be so tough!
@AlanC2020 the Bravai 9 is the easy choice. You will love the size and immersion. The picture quality will blow you away. If you were coming from a plasma or oled I'd say A95L. But without experiencing it I would simply get the best mini led out there.
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Thankyou Sir! Mind made up. Love the channel btw.
@AlanC2020 my absolute pleasure Alan! Thank you for being here. Please follow up and let me know how you like it.
Nice one Brian!
Thank you Jay!
@@John-DiV she will be very happy my friend
Great comparison! The A95L has the edge with contrast, and if I lived in a cave with no windows only watching films, then I'd be tempted with an OLED, but the B9 did have the same quality and even better on some content you showed, so the gap is bridging and most would likely prefer a more versatile TV like the B9. Would love to see the X95L v the B9 please...
I’m an Oled fan for past 10 years - since first 1080p LG Oled till today - would not touch LED. But one thing this comparison made me aware of, thanks to Brian for putting it together, APL makes a depth perception difference. We all say oled has depth thanks to better contrast - but the same applies with higher picture brightness - and I’m not talking about 1500 vs 2900 difference but much higher average picture level. In many scenes you can see B9 universally brighter that translates into better depth, better 3D effect. Yes oled does it better when small dark areas are present, but likewise B9 does better when APL is higher what oled can do and those black areas are not present. Trading blows literally. Now awaiting 77” vs 85” comparison which will be very very interesting.
I’m aware from that distance we can’t really see aforementioned OLEDs depth hence picture looks more similar than it probably is - as well as b9 brightness clipping in few scenes - taking away depth as well. In person viewing is a must.
TLDR: I think B9 higher APL is much more important feature than its high peak brightness
Sony is just king. They gonna always be king of the best picture quality TVs in the market. That’s why the prices can be so high because can no one match that I don’t care how hard you try you cannot match Sony‘s picture, quality and performance.
I have the Sony A95k it’s incredible. Love it.
Thanks for the great video brother
Thanks again very helpful. I can’t decide what I’m gonna buy. I’m getting close thanks.
@michaelcasper2613 my pleasure my friend!
Just bought the A95L 4 weeks ago. I had no idea Sony was releasing the B9. I would love to have an 85 inch. If only it could compete with the A95L I’m still within my return limit.
There’s just so much different controversy out there. I just don’t know what to believe at this point. Hopefully I can get the truth here today. Thanks, Brian.
The A95L is one of the best TV'S in the world my friend. At the same size the B9 will struggle to compete. However 85" vs 77" the B9 will win do to excellent picture quality and much more immersion. Meaning the size really helps it vs having better picture quality. If you're happy with the size the A95L is very hard to beat
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY my wife will only let me have a 65. In that case, which one wins?
@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPYno its not the a90j 83 inch is king
I was undecided too but in the end chose the B9 simply because I could get the 85 where A95 doesn’t arrive. Will receive it soon 😊
@@Samzepno just no
you are too quick to jump to conclusions that A95 L beats the BRAVIA 9 hands down .freeze the image and compare details. 18:58. Compare the image the stars are seen and on which TV.
The Bravia 9 has slightly better contrast and saturation. If the saturation can be increased slightly, the difference is negligible, with only contrast being the marginal difference. The detail the A95L appears to provide isn't, at least based on this TH-cam video, true detail at all. It is slightly better contrast and sharpening which give the impression of detail. In short, you are getting roughly 98% of what the A95L offers with the Bravia 9, at a much lower price.
Pretty damn close but I’d go with the A95L.
Thank you Brian! I still like the A95 best. I got to see an A95 next to a G4 and despite being an LG CX owner, I preferred the Sony! The Sony ‘felt’ less in my face with the brightness and came across more natural to me.
I want to love the miniled and am amazed by the lifted shadow details, but still not quite OLED baby. 😅
I’m most curious what Sony could do with a 4th gen QDOLED and possible tweaks to XRCLEAR chip. The miniled may have given Sony ideas on how to push the QDOLED boundaries. Who knows but I’m excited!!
Go and check on your own the differences in Sony Center. Take your favourite 4K, HDR film on a pendrive and simply compare. To me, there is a huge gap between A95L and Bravia 9. A95L is just state-of-the-art masterpiece, while Bravia 9 is just a good TV, when it comes to 1:1 battle. A95L picture quality is much more natural and ductile. It seems like there is a sunlight touch on it, while on Bravia 9 it's just a standard, solid, good quality picture.
Top notch intro Brian!📺 👏
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Big fan of the Bravia 9 at 75 and 85, but have to salute Sony for going the extra mile and delivering it at 65 too. It's been too long since that was a option for their flagship LCD
Perfectly said my friend! Thank you for watching
My B9 delvers on 7/9 Can’t wait!!!
Hi brian, how much is the difference un contrast between the 2.
The contrast on the QD-OLED is a great deal better
Bravia 9 black levels look great!
As long as there are questions concerning off angle viewing, blooming, and lower contrast ratio and they are evident on a display, OLED will continue to be the better format for me. Brighter in specular highlights, while good, is only a plus in less minimal situations. You have to hunt for those, they aren’t the norm. Eventually LED/LCD may equal OLED in all aspects, but not yet. Close but ……
The Bravia 9 is amazing this year...it looks nearly as good as the QD Oled, and in some respects, it looks better due to the increased shadow detail. Simply amazing.
Well said, my friend! Thank you so much for watching!
Early parts of the video , A95L wins but the latter parts, Bravia 9 wins massively
Bravia 9 have more naturals colours 🏆📺
I’m an OLED convert ever since my A80J. It’ll be amazing to see how the 9s tech trickles down in future
Amazing tv man I have an A80J my myself and have since replace it with the A95L and LG G3
Good video. Had Sony only made the Bravia 9 in mini led at 100 inches. I went with 100” Hisense U8K!
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Thank you, my friend!
Nice comparison. The A95L seems to have a pinkish cast to it, but it showed stars much better than the Bravia 9.