Which is better for gaming, the Samsung or the Sony?

The Samsung, on paper. It has a 165 Hz refresh rate and the Ultimate Gaming Pack, while the Sony tops out at 4K120 over HDMI 2.1. Both have four HDMI ports.

Is the Sony worth it despite the smaller screen?

Yes for most shoppers. At $998.00 at Walmart as of November 4, 2026, it is about $400 cheaper than the Samsung and adds Dolby Vision and DTS:X. You give up 10 inches of screen.

Which has better HDR?

The Sony supports Dolby Vision, which many streaming services use. The Samsung relies on OLED HDR+ and HDR10+ and adds Auto HDR Remastering for non-HDR content.

Which handles a bright room better?

The Samsung. Its Glare Free coating is designed to cut reflections, which matters in a living room with windows. The Sony uses a standard OLED finish.

Which is better for movies?

The Sony is strong for movies thanks to Dolby Vision, DTS:X and factory calibration. The Samsung's larger 65-inch screen gives a more cinematic size if you sit further back.

Did either drop in price recently?

The Samsung hit a low of $897.99 on November 2, 2026, and the Sony hit $899.99 on November 3, 2026. Both are above those lows at their current best prices.

Samsung 65-inch OLED 4K Vision AI Smart TV vs Sony BRAVIA 6 55” Class OLED 4K HDR Google TV with Gemini

The Sony BRAVIA 6 is the better buy for most people: it costs $998.00 at Walmart as of November 4, 2026, versus $1,397.99 at Amazon for the Samsung. The Samsung is the pick if you want a 65-inch screen, a 165 Hz panel and Glare Free coating for a bright living room. The Sony wins on picture format support (Dolby Vision) and price, but it is 10 inches smaller.

Today the Sony BRAVIA 6 55” Class OLED 4K HDR Google TV with Gemini costs $399.99 less at its best price.

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