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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and using the TV as a monitor, the Samsung Q70A has a slight edge in response time and input lag, enhancing gameplay responsiveness. For general TV watching including news, talk shows and watching cartoons and animation, the Sony X85K can be a preferable choice due to better picture quality in these categories. Both TVs may not be ideal for very dark room settings as their performance is not optimal in these environments. They are similarly priced; however, the Samsung is typically somewhat more expensive. Both handle bright rooms well but may struggle with reflections. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- Good for use as monitor
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good reflections
Key differences
Sports
6.7
7.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K has superior motion processing capabilities, which is critical for watching sports, ensuring smoother playback during fast-moving scenes compared to the Samsung Q70A. Additionally, the Sony X85K handles reflections better than the Samsung Q70A, providing a clearer picture quality in well-lit environments which is important when watching during the daytime or in bright rooms.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
8.2
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85K provides superior upscaling and boasts excellent color accuracy from the outset, making it a standout choice for watching standard-definition content like news or talk shows on a well-lit screen. While the Samsung Q70A also offers very good upscaling and SDR brightness, its out-of-the-box colors and color gamut are slightly less impressive than the Sony, which means it may not represent colors as faithfully without some adjustments.
Cost
$948
$1,098
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $948 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $1,098.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.2
7.2
8.21/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
6.4
8.21/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Samsung Q70A delivers deep blacks due to its high contrast, enhancing movie experience in darker scenes; however, its poor viewing angles and lack of local dimming may result in inconsistent picture quality when not seated directly in front. On the other hand, the Sony X85K, while also lacking local dimming and slightly lower in contrast, offers a bit better uniformity and viewing angles, which could be more forgiving when viewing from different positions in the room. Both TVs have their color strengths out of the box and with color volume, but their fair gray uniformity might affect the consistency of colors across the screen.
Gaming
7.7
7.5
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both good for gaming.
The Samsung Q70A is highly regarded for gaming due to its exceptional response time and best-in-class input lag, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay. On the other hand, the Sony X85K also provides a good gaming experience but doesn't match the Samsung Q70A's performance in these crucial areas.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
8.5
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Q70A offers very good colors right out of the box, which means cartoons and animations will have vibrant and accurate colors without the need for calibration. In comparison, the Sony X85K not only delivers excellent colors immediately, enhancing the dynamic appearance of animated content, but it also supports a wide color gamut for more shades and tones, although both TVs have good color volume to maintain those colors at different levels of brightness.
Bright Room
7.4
7.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Q70A offers very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness but struggles with handling reflections, making it less ideal for extremely bright rooms. In contrast, the Sony X85K also provides very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, but with better handling of reflections, making it more suitable for bright environments.
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How the Samsung Q70A (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$948 | $1,098 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | May 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q70A | KD-65X85K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 lbs | 48.5 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 | 8.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 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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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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