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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q80B offers good gaming performance and is typically less expensive, which could be beneficial if you're on a budget. It has great built-in speakers, but may not perform as well in a bright room or for dark room viewing. The Sony X90J costs more but provides a better overall picture and sound quality for movies, which is ideal if you're an avid movie watcher. It also has a higher contrast ratio, which improves the viewing experience in various lighting conditions and for different types of content, including sports. However, it has less suitable built-in speakers compared to the Samsung Q80B. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
7.8
5.33/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the Sony X90J (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
7.9
5.33/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is preferred for movies and cinematic TV because it offers better contrast, more effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, which are crucial for displaying deeper blacks and enhancing the overall picture quality in darker scenes. Meanwhile, the Samsung Q80B has lower contrast and local dimming capabilities and poorer black uniformity, which might result in less vivid images particularly in scenes with dark content.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
8.3
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
8.9
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90J excels in upscaling and offers excellent colors straight out of the box, making it a superior choice for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs, especially in well-lit environments due to its very good SDR brightness. In comparison, the Samsung Q80B also delivers very good SDR brightness and good performance in upscaling and colors out of the box but falls slightly short of the Sony X90J's more refined picture quality in these aspects.
Cost
$898
$993
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Sony X90J (LCD) costs $993.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
7.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X90J (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is better for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing capabilities which keeps fast-paced action clear and blur-free, whereas the Samsung Q80B, with fair motion processing, doesn't handle rapid movement as smoothly. However, the Samsung Q80B offers a superior reflections handling, making it more suitable for bright rooms compared to the Sony X90J which has poorer performance in this regard.
Gaming
8.2
8.2
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung Q80B excels in gaming due to its superb response time and the lowest input lag, providing a crisp image and responsive gameplay, while the Sony X90J also offers a very good response time and input lag, ensuring games look smooth and controls feel timely.
Bright Room
7.4
7.6
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Q80B is suitable for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and fair handling of reflections. The Sony X90J also has very good SDR brightness but may have some difficulties with reflections handling in bright environments as it is rated poor in that aspect.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | Sony X90J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $993 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2022 | April 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN55Q80B | XR-55X90J | |
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 | 8.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 27.8" x 48.3" x 2.2" | 28" x 48.5" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.8" x 48.3" | 30.9" x 48.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 39.5 lbs | 38.4 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 | 5.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"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."
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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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