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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize brighter room performance and wider viewing angles, consider the Samsung Q80B LCD as it performs better than the Samsung Q70A LCD in these aspects. The Q80B's Full Array Local Dimming (FALD) feature enhances contrast, providing a benefit for viewing movies and playing games in dark rooms. However, if you primarily watch sports, the Q70A might be a better fit as it handles motion slightly better. Both TVs are suitable for gaming with similar input lag and support 4K at 120Hz, so gaming performance will be comparable. Ultimately, your choice should be guided by the lighting conditions of your room and the content you watch most frequently. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Very good for gaming
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
7.6
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A is particularly adept at displaying cartoons and animation due to its superior colors out of the box, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues immediately after setup; additionally, it boasts a strong color gamut, which allows it to produce a wider range of colors. Conversely, the Samsung Q80B also provides good performance in this area but does not match the Q70A's immediate color accuracy or the extent of its color gamut, which is essential for animated content that often features bright and varied colors.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.2
7.1
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
6.4
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Samsung Q70A offers better contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks in dark scenes, making it a strong choice if these aspects are a priority for a good movie experience. However, the Samsung Q80B, with better viewing angles and a somewhat improved gray uniformity, would be more suitable for rooms where viewers are seated at various angles to the TV, although it compromises on contrast and black levels when compared to the Q70A.
Sports
6.7
6.8
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q70A has stronger contrast which is key for sports but suffers from poor reflection handling and a narrow viewing angle which can be limiting for group viewing. On the other hand, the Q80B has better reflection handling and a wider viewing angle, making it more suitable for larger groups or well-lit rooms, while maintaining the same level of motion processing and response time as the Q70A.
Gaming
7.7
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q80B (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A is appreciated for gaming because it offers a very good response time and the best input lag, essential for fast-paced gameplay, whereas the Samsung Q80B, while also having the best input lag, couples that with a wider viewing angle, making it more versatile for multiplayer gaming situations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
7.8
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung Q70A excels in upscaling lower resolution content and delivers very good SDR brightness, which makes it suitable for news and TV programs in various lighting conditions. While the Q80B also offers very good upscaling and SDR brightness, it comes with better color performance out of the box and has a local dimming feature that enhances contrast, making it slightly more versatile for varying content in similar viewing scenarios.
Bright Room
7.4
7.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.7/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Q70A excels in a bright room due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and its handling of reflections, despite being rated poor in this aspect. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80B is also suitable for bright rooms with similarly very good SDR and HDR brightness, but it handles reflections slightly better, rated as fair.
Cost
$948
$998
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $948 and the Samsung Q80B (LCD) costs $998.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | Samsung Q80B (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$948 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | April 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q70A | QN65Q80B | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 1" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 lbs | 53.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 X 300 | 400 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 | 5.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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.
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