If budget is your primary concern and you're mainly watching in smaller rooms without much sunlight, the Samsung N5300 might be sufficient for you, even though it has limited features and poor overall picture quality. However, if you're willing to invest in a TV with significantly better performance for gaming, movies, and sports, and one that handles bright rooms well, the Samsung Q80B would be the better choice. The Q80B also supports more advanced HDR formats, which can enhance the viewing experience of compatible content, but remember this model comes at a higher cost. Keep in mind the N5300's connectivity is quite limited with no HDMI ports, which could be a significant drawback if you plan to connect multiple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
Good for bright room
Very good for gaming
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Advantages of the Samsung N5300 (LCD)
Very good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1/10
5.6/10
5.33/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4/10
5.3/10
5.33/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.2/10
4.9/10
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6/10
5.7/10
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8/10
5.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
7.4/10
5.7/10
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.1/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$798
$250
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $798 and the Samsung N5300 (LCD) costs $250.
"For most people its picture, sound, and price make it a midrange TV worth considering. HDR brightness was generally exceptional. Its viewing angles are shockingly good, among the very best we’ve seen recently from any non-OLED TV. For gamers input lag isn’t too shabby."
Get a great deal on the Samsung Q80B (LCD) or the Samsung N5300 (LCD)
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.
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