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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for an affordable TV that offers good performance for movies, sports, and gaming, the Samsung Q70A is less expensive and provides a solid viewing experience for most content. However, if you prioritize top-tier picture quality and have a brighter room, the Sony X95L has a brighter display and better handling of reflections, making it a superior choice for those conditions and worth the extra cost if your budget allows for it. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2
8.6
8.21/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
8.4
8.21/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L excels in movie and cinematic TV watching due to its superior black uniformity and local dimming capabilities, which provide deeper blacks and better contrast, especially in dark scenes, compared to the Samsung Q70A which has no local dimming feature and lower black uniformity. Additionally, the Sony X95L offers better out-of-the-box colors, color volume, and gray uniformity, enhancing the overall picture quality, whereas the Samsung Q70A, although it has good color performance, doesn't match the Sony in these aspects.
Sports
6.7
8.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L performs better than the Samsung Q70A when watching sports mainly due to its superior motion processing and reflections handling, which are very important for maintaining clear, uninterrupted action and viewing comfort. Additionally, the X95L has a wider viewing angle and better gray uniformity, which enhance the overall sports viewing experience, especially in bright rooms and with off-angle seating.
Gaming
7.7
8.3
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
9.1
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung Q70A has very good colors out of the box which are crucial for the vibrant and varied hues often found in animation, though its color gamut is good yet less comprehensive than ideal for cartoons. In contrast, the Sony X95L boasts very good colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring a wide spectrum of accurately displayed colors for a rich and immersive animation viewing experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
9.2
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A is considered good for watching news and TV programs largely due to its solid upscaling capabilities and satisfactory SDR brightness. On the other hand, the Sony X95L excels in these scenarios because of its superior upscaling quality and excellent SDR brightness, alongside better performance in color reproduction and contrast, contributing to a more vivid and crisp viewing experience.
Bright Room
7.4
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L is better for watching TV in a bright room mainly because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness and significantly better handling of reflections compared to the Samsung Q70A, which also leads to improved visibility and image quality under high ambient light conditions. Additionally, the Sony X95L has a superior color volume and gamut, enhancing the overall picture quality with more vivid and varied colors even though both TVs have similar contrast levels.
Cost
$948
$4,498
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$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $948 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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How the Samsung Q70A (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$948 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q70A | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.1 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 X 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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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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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