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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q70A is an upper midrange priced TV and typically much less expensive than the Sony A95K, which comes at a high-end price. The Samsung uses LCD technology, which is good for bright rooms but may not offer the same picture quality as OLED. The Sony A95K features OLED technology, specifically QD-OLED, providing superior picture quality, especially in dark room conditions, and better viewing angles. If you prioritize cost and need a TV that can handle a lot of ambient light, the Samsung is a sensible choice. However, if picture quality is paramount and budget is less of a concern, the Sony A95K will offer a higher-end viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95K (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95K (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Best in class for movies & TV
- Best in class for sports
- Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2
9.4
8.21/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95K (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
9.5
8.21/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95K's OLED screen offers perfect blacks and local dimming, resulting in an exceptional contrast and black uniformity which are crucial for movies and cinematic TV; its viewing angles and color performance also stand out as superior. On the other hand, the Samsung Q70A, while offering good contrast, lacks local dimming and has less impressive black uniformity and viewing angles, which can affect the viewing experience in dark scenes and when sitting off to the side.
Sports
6.7
9.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
7.7
8.9
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95K offers superior gaming performance with an excellent response time and the lowest input lag, critical for fast-paced gaming, whereas the Samsung Q70A has a very good response time and input lag but doesn't match the Sony's top-tier performance in these areas.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
9.5
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.3/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.3/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95K OLED TV is generally considered best for watching cartoons and animation because it offers excellent colors out of the box and an excellent color gamut, which contribute to vibrant and accurate depictions of animated content. In contrast, while the Samsung Q70A LCD TV is very good in colors out of the box, its color gamut is only good, potentially making the Sony A95K a superior choice for the richness and depth of colors in animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
9.5
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A's upscaling of lower-resolution content and solid SDR brightness make it favorable for watching news and everyday TV programs. Meanwhile, the Sony A95K stands out with superior upscaling and excellent SDR brightness, coupled with its ability to display more uniform colors straight out of the box and a wider color gamut, enhancing the overall viewing experience for the same content.
Bright Room
7.4
8.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
Cost
$948
$2,997
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $948 and the Sony A95K (OLED) costs $2,997.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | Sony A95K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$948 | $2,997 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q70A | XR-65A95K | |
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 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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" | 33" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 34.6" x 56.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 lbs | 59.5 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 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Caleb Denison | March 2022
"A95K will be one of the highest-performing TVs of the year, if not the hottest TV of 2022. The color on the Sony A95K is the most accurate I have ever seen. Certain hues of red just haven’t been produced on a TV … until now. Perhaps with deeper scrutiny, I may one day find some nit to pick, but in the time I was able to spend with the A95K, I was simply thrilled."
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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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