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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and would like a TV with lower input lag and faster response time, consider the Samsung Q60C. It also has slightly better picture quality overall. However, the Sony X80K stands out for sports content with its higher score and excels in upscaling and motion processing. For bright rooms, both TVs are reasonably comparable, but the Samsung Q60C has a slight edge. In dark rooms, neither is ideal, but the Sony X80K has a noticeably lower dark room performance score. The Samsung Q60C is the pricier option, so if the budget is a concern, you might lean towards the Sony X80K, which also offers more HDMI ports for connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60C (LCD)
- The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X80K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Sports
6.5
7.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better for sports primarily due to its superior motion processing and more effective handling of reflections, which are critical for fast-paced action and bright environments. In comparison, the Samsung Q60C has a lower performance in these areas, with less adept motion handling and reflections management, making sports content less optimal on this model.
Cost
$489
$530
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has a price of $489 and the Sony X80K (LCD) costs $530.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.0
6.0
5.55/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
5.5
5.55/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
2.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Samsung Q60C and Sony X80K both struggle with watching movies and cinematic TV largely due to their poor contrast and lackluster local dimming capabilities, along with their unimpressive black uniformity. Additionally, while colors out of the box and color volume are decent, their performance is undermined by below-average gray uniformity and limited viewing angles, affecting the overall cinematic experience.
Gaming
5.7
5.8
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) and Samsung Q60C (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Samsung Q60C and Sony X80K are both considered poor for gaming because they have low response time scores and fair input lag performance, which can result in blurry images during fast-moving games and delayed reaction to user inputs, respectively. Additionally, both models come with a refresh rate of 60Hz which is lower than more optimal gaming TVs that typically offer higher refresh rates for smoother motion.
Cartoons & Animation
7.5
7.2
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Q60C delivers good colors out of the box, which is ideal for the vibrant hues often found in cartoons and animation, and also has a good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors can be displayed. Meanwhile, the Sony X80K not only matches the Q60C in having a good color gamut but pulls ahead with very good colors out of the box, making it particularly strong for the immediate, vivid color representation required for animation and cartoons.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
7.2
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X80K (LCD) to be good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs mainly due to its superior upscaling abilities, which ensure that lower resolution content is displayed clearly, and because it offers very good colors out of the box, making for a vivid and true-to-life viewing experience. In contrast, the Samsung Q60C is rated lower because despite having a good upscaling capability, its colors out of the box are not as good as the Sony's, which could result in a less vibrant picture for everyday content.
Bright Room
6.5
6.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
The Samsung Q60C and the Sony X80K are both fair choices for bright rooms because they have good SDR brightness which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments but their ability to handle reflections is only fair, meaning glare could be an issue in very bright settings. Both TVs also lack strong HDR brightness, which can be important for enjoying high dynamic range content in brighter rooms, and while both have decent color performance, their contrast is not exceptional, which affects how deep blacks can look on screen.
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How the Samsung Q60C (LCD) and the Sony X80K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q60C (LCD) | Sony X80K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$489 | $530 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | March 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN50Q60C | KD-50X80K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.4" x 44" x 1" | 25.5" x 44.1" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 26.8" x 44" | 28.1" x 44.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 27.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes | |
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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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