Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 3800 nits | 450 nits |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Screen size | 77 " | 55 " |
| HDMI 2.1 ports | 4 | 0 |
| VRR | true | false |
| Dolby Vision | false | true |
Between the S95F QD-OLED 77 and Bravia 3 LED 55, the S95F QD-OLED 77 comes out ahead in peak brightness / refresh rate, while the Bravia 3 LED 55 wins on dolby vision / smart os. Overall, the S95F QD-OLED 77 scores 84.8 and the Bravia 3 LED 55 scores 47 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The S95F QD-OLED 77 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 37.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the S95F QD-OLED 77 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, refresh rate, screen size, among others. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 744.44% more. 3800 nits vs 450 nits.
Pick the Bravia 3 LED 55 if you care most about dolby vision / smart os. Its strongest claims are dolby vision, smart os. The single most decisive one: Has Dolby Vision.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the S95F QD-OLED 77 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 or Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55?
Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 leads the current Mars Score by 37.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, panel type, refresh rate, hdmi 2.1 ports against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 if…
Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, refresh rate hz, screen size in.
Choose Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 if…
Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 has the measurable edge on has dolby vision, smart os.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 744.44% more. 3800 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 175.00% more. 165 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 40.00% more. 77 " vs 55 ".
- ▲HDMI 2.1 ports — 4.00 more. 4 vs 0.
- ▲Has VRR.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs LED).
Why Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 wins
- ▲Has Dolby Vision.
- ▲Smart OS: Google TV (vs Tizen).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 77 "lead | 55 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | LED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 3800 nitslead | 450 nits |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | false | truelead |
| HDR10+ⓘ | truelead | false |
| Smart OS | Tizen | Google TVlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | Samsung - S95F QD-OLED 77 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 4lead | 0 |
| VRRⓘ | truelead | false |
| ALLM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, S95F QD-OLED 77 or Bravia 3 LED 55?+
S95F QD-OLED 77 peaks at 3800 nits vs 450 nits.
Which is better for gaming, S95F QD-OLED 77 or Bravia 3 LED 55?+
S95F QD-OLED 77 offers 165Hz refresh and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does S95F QD-OLED 77 or Bravia 3 LED 55 support Dolby Vision?+
Bravia 3 LED 55 supports Dolby Vision; S95F QD-OLED 77 does not.