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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you watch a lot of movies and are looking for deep blacks and better contrast in a dim room, the Sony X90L with its full-array local dimming and VA panel might be preferable, albeit at a higher cost. Conversely, the Samsung Q80B, while less expensive, won't deliver as deep black levels due to its IPS panel, but offers wider viewing angles, making it a good choice for a bright room or if you often watch TV from different positions. Both TVs are well-suited for gaming with their 120Hz panels and support for 4k@120Hz, but for sports and action-packed content that benefits from high motion clarity, the Sony may offer a slight advantage with better motion handling features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Excellent 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
7.125/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the Sony X90L (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
7.6
5.33/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L delivers a better experience for movies and cinematic TV thanks to its superior contrast, more effective local dimming, and stronger black uniformity ensuring deeper blacks and more detailed shadows. While both TVs offer good color performance, the Samsung Q80B falls behind in these crucial aspects affecting picture depth and realism but boasts wider viewing angles that could be advantageous in a wide seating arrangement.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
8.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L outshines the Samsung Q80B in displaying cartoons and animation as it offers colors that are very good right out of the box and has a very good color volume, which means it can display a wider range of colors vividly. While both TVs are evaluated as having good color gamuts, the Samsung Q80B's lower performance in terms of color volume and colors out of the box suggests it may not represent cartoon and animation content as vibrantly as the Sony X90L.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
9.0
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80B has very good upscaling and SDR brightness, which are crucial for watching regular TV programs without visual quality loss, especially in bright rooms. However, the Sony X90L possesses excellent SDR brightness and excels in upscaling quality, ensuring that even lower resolution content looks crisp and bright, which is significant for daytime viewing and clarity in news or talk shows.
Bright Room
7.4
8.6
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L (LCD) outperforms the Samsung Q80B (LCD) in a bright room by having higher SDR and HDR brightness levels, which means it delivers a clearer and more vibrant picture in well-lit environments. Although the Samsung Q80B handles reflections better, the Sony X90L's superior color volume enhances the overall picture quality, but its poorer handling of reflections might affect viewing in rooms with strong light sources.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
7.2
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
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X90L (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L is preferred for watching sports over the Samsung Q80B due to its superior motion processing, which makes fast action smoother and less blurry, and its better handling of reflections, important in bright rooms. However, the Samsung Q80B has wider viewing angles, advantageous if you're watching with a large group spread out across the room.
Gaming
8.2
8.1
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
73.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung Q80B excels in gaming due to its exceptional input lag performance, ensuring minimal delay between player actions and on-screen response, coupled with a very good response time for quick-moving images. The Sony X90L, while also delivering a very good response time, has slightly less superior input lag performance, though still ranks well, making it suitable for gaming, but with a small tradeoff in input responsiveness compared to the Q80B.
Cost
$898
$898
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Sony X90L (LCD) costs $898.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | Sony X90L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN55Q80B | XR-55X90L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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" | 27.9" x 48.2" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.8" x 48.3" | 29.1" x 48.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 39.5 lbs | 37.3 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 | 7.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 30 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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