The Samsung Frame Series offers a unique design that allows it to display photos and art with a customizable frame when not in use, making it a stylish choice that blends well with home decor; however, it's necessary to wall mount it as it doesn't come with a stand. In contrast, the Sony X80K is more versatile in placement due to its adjustable leg stands and is significantly less expensive but doesn't have the art mode feature. When it comes to a bright room, the Samsung Frame might not perform as well. If your priority is aesthetics and you don't mind the higher cost, the Samsung might be the better option, but if you're looking for value and flexibility in setup, the Sony could suit your needs more effectively. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for gaming
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Good reflections
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
7.1/10
6.0/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2/10
5.5/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
6.5/10
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 Frame Series (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series offers better performance for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast and better black uniformity, which are crucial for dark scenes, compared to the Sony X80K which has lower contrast and weaker black uniformity, resulting in less defined dark scenes and potentially less immersive viewing experience. Additionally, while both TVs might display colors differently right out of the box, and have varying color volume and gray uniformity, the superior contrast and black levels of the Samsung are very important for maintaining image quality in a typical movie-watching environment.
Sports
6.8/10
7.4/10
7.5/10
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
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K excels in sports watching due to its superior motion processing, handling fast-moving scenes with less blur compared to the Samsung Frame Series; however, the Samsung has a better response time benefitting from less delay between the action on screen and the displayed image. Although the Samsung Frame has better reflection handling and could look clearer in a bright room, the Sony offers wider viewing angles, making it better for group viewings where people are seated around the room.
Gaming
7.8/10
5.8/10
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series is better for gaming because of its excellent response time and the best input lag, which minimizes motion blur and ensures quick onscreen action response. Conversely, the Sony X80K, although it has very good input lag, is rated lower in response time, resulting in slower transitions between images and potentially more motion blur during gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1/10
7.2/10
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its very good color reproduction out of the box and a strong color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors on-screen. In comparison, the Sony X80K also performs well with good color accuracy and gamut, but it doesn’t match the Samsung in terms of color volume and gray uniformity, which can affect the evenness of color and brightness across the screen.
Bright Room
7.3/10
6.4/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series performs better in bright rooms largely due to its higher SDR brightness and more effective handling of reflections, which help maintain picture quality despite bright conditions. On the other hand, the Sony X80K offers lower SDR brightness and is less effective at handling reflections, which might result in a less optimal viewing experience in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,598
$848
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the Sony X80K (LCD) costs $848.
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in delivering sharp images even when the source footage is less than perfect, which is complemented by vibrant and accurate colors out of the box that do not require much adjustment. Conversely, the Sony X80K provides a step up in upscaling capabilities, essential for watching lower-resolution news and talk shows, while also offering pleasing colors out of the box, although it may have a more limited color gamut and contrast compared to the Samsung.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the Sony X80K (LCD) compare to other TVs
"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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