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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q70A tends to be more expensive but offers better gaming performance due to its higher refresh rate, and it also performs well in bright rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X80K is more affordable and delivers decent sports content viewing. However, it may not be the best choice for dark room viewing due to its lower contrast. If your budget allows and gaming or bright room performance is important, go for the Samsung Q70A. If you're looking to save money and mostly watch sports, the Sony X80K could satisfy your needs despite its limitations in dark environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2
6.0
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
5.5
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
6.8/10
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 Q70A (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q70A delivers a more pleasing movie experience due to its superior contrast and black uniformity compared to the Sony X80K, enhancing dark scene reproduction. However, the Sony X80K offers wider viewing angles which may benefit group watching, but its weaker contrast and black uniformity can lead to less impressive dark scenes typical in movies.
Sports
6.7
7.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
While the Samsung Q70A has an excellent response time which is crucial for displaying fast-moving sports content without blur, its poor reflections handling and narrow viewing angles may reduce the quality of viewing in a bright room and when watching from an angle. The Sony X80K, with its better viewing angles and better motion processing, provides a more consistent viewing experience, especially in larger settings or brightly-lit environments, despite having a fair response time which might introduce slight blur in fast-paced scenes.
Gaming
7.7
5.8
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q70A is preferred for gaming because it has a higher refresh rate and scores higher in both response time and input lag, crucial for smooth and responsive gameplay. In contrast, the Sony X80K has a lower refresh rate and scores lower in response time and input lag, making it less suitable for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
7.2
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A delivers vibrant, accurate colors out of the box and a broad color gamut which makes cartoons and animation pop, but it's less impressive in rooms with ample ambient light due to its lower SDR brightness and poor gray uniformity. Conversely, the Sony X80K also offers appealing colors without much adjustment needed and a suitable color gamut, yet it falls short in color volume and contrast, impacting the depth and richness of colors in animated content.
Bright Room
7.4
6.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q70A offers very good SDR and HDR brightness, but poor handling of reflections, making it suitable for bright rooms if glare isn't a concern. In contrast, the Sony X80K delivers good SDR brightness with only fair HDR brightness and reflections handling, making it less optimal for very bright environments.
Cost
$729
$598
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $729 and the Sony X80K (LCD) costs $598.
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Key similarities
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
7.2
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung Q70A stands out for upscaling lower-resolution content, making it suitable for watching standard-definition news and talk shows, while its very good SDR brightness ensures clear visibility even in brightly lit rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X80K although comparable in upscaling, offers a slightly better initial color accuracy, but its SDR brightness is not as strong as the Samsung Q70A, which may affect viewing in well-lit environments.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | Sony X80K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$729 | $598 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | March 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN55Q70A | KD-55X80K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 27.9" x 48.5" x 1" | 28.1" x 48.5" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.5" x 48.5" | 30.8" x 48.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 34.2 lbs | 35.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 X 200 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 8.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | 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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