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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Samsung Q60B is often significantly more expensive, but it offers better overall picture quality and is superior for watching news, talk shows, reality TV, cartoons, and animation. Its performance in a bright room is also decent. However, it falls short in dark room performance. In contrast, the Sony X80K costs less and is better for watching sports, with a higher rating for sports content specifically. It also has a higher quality control and product assurance score. Its upscaling and motion processing are impressive, and it has a lower response time, which could benefit gamers. However, its general picture quality and performance in both dark and bright rooms aren't as good as the Samsung Q60B. Both TVs have similar connectivity options and support for various HDR formats, though the Sony X80K has a slight edge in the number of HDMI ports and also supports Dolby Vision, which the Samsung does not. Neither TV has particularly strong audio capabilities, so you might consider supplementary speakers for a better audio experience. If you're watching in a variety of lighting conditions, prefer watching animations or need the better picture quality, and are willing to spend more, the Samsung Q60B could be a great choice. On the other hand, if you enjoy sports, are looking for gaming features, or are on a tighter budget, the Sony X80K would be a worthwhile option. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Samsung Q60B (LCD)
  • Good for bright room
  • Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
  • Good for sports
  • Best in class for upscaling
  • Best in class motion processing
  • Good viewing angle

Key differences

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Picture Quality

7.3
QN43Q60B
KD-43X80K
6.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.

Movies & TV

6.6
QN43Q60B
KD-43X80K
5.5
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.

Sports

6.4
QN43Q60B
KD-43X80K
7.4
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is only fair.

Cartoons & Animation

8.4
QN43Q60B
KD-43X80K
7.2
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.

Bright Room

7.1
QN43Q60B
KD-43X80K
6.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.

Cost

$478
QN43Q60B
KD-43X80K
$450
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The Samsung Q60B (LCD) has a price of $478 and the Sony X80K (LCD) costs $450.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

5.6
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5.8
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) and Samsung Q60B (LCD) are both poor for gaming.

News, Talk, & Other TV

7.6
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7.2
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.

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How the Samsung Q60B (LCD) and the Sony X80K (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung Q60B (LCD)Sony X80K (LCD)
Samsung Q60B (LCD)Sony X80K (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$478
$450
Brand
SamsungSony
Release Date
April 1, 2022March 1, 2022
Full name
QN43Q60BKD-43X80K
Screen Size
43"43"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
5.9/106.7/10
NextGen Ready
NoYes
HDMI Ports
34
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.3/106/10
Bright Room Score
7.1/106.4/10
Gaming Score
5.6/105.9/10
Movies & TV Score
6.7/105.5/10
Sports Score
6.4/107.4/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
22" x 38" x 1"22.2" x 37.9" x 2.7"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
23.5" x 38"24.7" x 37.9"
Weight without Stand
18.5 lbs22.3 lbs
VESA Mount
200 x 200200 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
7.8/105.1/10
Local Dimming
2.5/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
Bypass onlyYes
DTS:X
NoYes

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Samsung Q60B (LCD)

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CNET

David Katzmaier | June 2022
"Samsung's 2022 QLED workhorse shines in bright rooms and with HDR. The Samsung Q60B stands out from the slew of entry-level TVs with an ultra-thin frame, a skinny profile from the side and even narrow stand legs. The Q60B is a very good bright-room TV, and my subjective impression of its ample light output was proven by measurements."

Sony X80K (LCD)

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Tom's guide

Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."

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About Samsung

Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.

About Sony

Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.

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