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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Samsung QN95B is significantly less expensive and has a high refresh rate, which is good for gaming and sports. It also features a One Connect Box for a cleaner setup with fewer visible cables. If budget is a concern and gaming performance is key, Samsung could be a better choice, but for top-tier picture quality, especially for movies in dark environments, the Sony could be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.1
9.1
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B LCD TV has excellent contrast and local dimming features which enhance dark scene performance in movies but has slightly weaker viewing angles when compared with the Sony A80J OLED TV. The Sony A80J boasts perfect blacks and uniformity due to its OLED technology, providing an exceptional movie-watching experience with vivid colors from various angles.
Sports
7.2
9.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J excels in sports watching primarily due to its superior motion processing and faster response time, which result in clearer motion with less blur during fast action scenes. The Samsung QN95B, while very good at motion handling, doesn't quite match the Sony's performance in these areas, but it still offers excellent reflection handling and a wide viewing angle, which are beneficial when watching sports in various lighting conditions and seating positions.
Bright Room
9.8
7.2
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,822
$2,098
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $1,822 and the Sony A80J (OLED) costs $2,098.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.3
8.7
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Samsung QN95B (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Gaming
8.8
8.8
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung QN95B excels for gaming due to its exceptional response time and input lag, ideal for fast-paced action, while the Sony A80J, with its excellent response time, provides a smooth visual experience but higher input lag which is less optimal for competitive gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.6
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B excels in colors out of the box and color gamut, making it excellent for watching cartoons & animation by presenting vibrant and accurate colors immediately upon setup. The Sony A80J, while very good in the same categories, slightly trails behind the Samsung in these areas, yet offers superior contrast due to its OLED technology, which could enhance the visual experience for some content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
9.0
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung QN95B excels in watching news and other TV programs due to its superior upscaling and high SDR brightness, ensuring clear images even in bright room settings. In comparison, the Sony A80J delivers exceptional upscaling and better performance with colors straight out of the box, making it ideal for accurate and vibrant image rendering in similar content viewing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | Sony A80J (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,822 | $2,098 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN55QN95B | XR-55A80J | |
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 | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 0.7" | 28" x 48.3" x 2.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.6" x 48.3" | 29" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 35.5 lbs | 39.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 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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John Archer | March 2022
"Picture quality is fantastic truly mind-bogglingly good. It also plays into the screen’s gorgeous color performance, as spectacularly rich, vibrant tones now look both more consistently natural and balanced. With its extreme brightness and vibrant Quantum Dot color system, the QN95B delivers a dazzling demonstration of just how much of a difference HDR can make to picture quality."
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"For home cinema fans the Sony A80J puts in a talented HDR performance, while daytime TV viewers benefit from its impressive upscaling and motion processing. Whites are portrayed in a clean and bright manner and black levels are strong, making for a very satisfying and consistent HD upscale. The A80J’s motion processing is hugely impressive. The Sony A80J takes content at any resolution and makes it look great, its motion skills are class-leading and its HDR performance boasts plenty of detail, contrast and expressive colours."
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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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