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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for outstanding picture quality for movies and you often watch in darker environments, the Samsung S95C OLED will deliver superior performance with its excellent dark room capabilities and high contrast. However, it comes at a higher price. In contrast, the Samsung Q80B LCD is much less expensive and offers very good gaming performance and a decent bright room viewing experience, but it doesn't quite match the S95C's levels in darker settings. For anyone on a budget or who values gaming features and bright room performance, the Q80B is the more cost-effective option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
9.5
5.33/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
9.4
5.33/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) excels in movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, perfect black uniformity, and local dimming capabilities, which enhance the depth and realism of dark scenes. Comparatively, the Samsung Q80B (LCD) offers fair performance with decent contrast and local dimming, but it falls short in black uniformity, making it less ideal for viewing content where dark scenes and shadows are prevalent.
Sports
6.8
8.7
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.2
10.0
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is considered the best for gaming due to its top-tier response time and input lag, making it incredibly responsive for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, the Samsung Q80B (LCD) also offers very good gaming performance with excellent response time and low input lag, but can't quite match the near-instantaneous performance of the S95C.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
9.4
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) excels at displaying cartoons and animation because it offers excellent performance in terms of colors out of the box and an impressive color gamut, ensuring vibrant and diverse colors. Meanwhile, the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is considered good as its colors out of the box and color gamut are rated lower, which might result in less vivid colors compared to the S95C.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
9.1
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) delivers very good upscaling and brightness for viewing standard definition content, making it suitable for news and talk shows, but its color performance is just good, not exceptional. In contrast, the Samsung S95C (OLED) has excellent upscaling and color gamut, providing more vibrant colors and sharper details, which enhances the watching experience especially for programs with varied content and graphical elements like news and talk shows.
Bright Room
7.4
9.0
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80B performs well in a bright room due to its very good SDR and good HDR brightness along with fair handling of reflections, but its LCD screen may not offer the deep blacks and wide viewing angles of the S95C. Conversely, the Samsung S95C is excellent for watching in bright rooms, achieving very good HDR brightness and the best reflections handling, and as an OLED, it delivers perfect blacks and wide viewing angles, enhancing contrast and color performance under various lighting conditions.
Cost
$998
$3,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Samsung S95C (OLED) costs $3,300.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | Samsung S95C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $3,300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | February 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80B | QN65S95C | |
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 | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.9" x 2.2" | 32.7" x 56.8" x 0.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 35.2" x 56.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.1 lbs | Unknown | |
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 | 5.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 70 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
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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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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