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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV that offers better overall picture quality, especially for gaming and sports, the Samsung Q80B is the superior choice. It is also a better option for use in both dark and bright rooms. However, this comes at an upper midrange price. If affordability is your main concern and you're willing to compromise on some of the performance features, the Samsung CU7000 could be the right choice for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q80B (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
6.2
5.33/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
5.8
5.33/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B offers a more suitable experience for movies and cinematic TV with better local dimming that enhances contrast and black uniformity, producing deeper blacks and minimizing wash-out effects in dark scenes, aspects that are vital for viewing content with darker cinematography.
Gaming
8.2
6.0
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.5/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
30.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
5.7
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.0/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B displays cartoons and animation well due to its good color performance right out of the box and overall good color gamut and color volume, presenting vibrant and consistent colors. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 is less suited for such content because its colors out of the box are only fair and both its color gamut and color volume are poor, leading to less accurate and muted colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
6.0
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80B boasts better upscaling and higher SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and TV programs even in well-lit rooms, while the Samsung CU7000, with fair upscaling and lower SDR brightness, might not be as versatile in bright conditions or at improving lower resolution content. Additionally, the Q80B offers better colors out of the box, contributing to a more vibrant viewing experience straight away.
Bright Room
7.4
5.8
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q80B is better suited for bright rooms due to its higher brightness for both SDR and HDR content, along with fair handling of reflections, which minimizes glare and preserves picture quality under strong lighting. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 performs poorly in brightly lit situations as it has lower brightness levels and poor reflection handling, leading to a less clear picture when ambient light is present.
Cost
$998
$428
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) costs $428.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a very good response time which is beneficial for watching fast-moving sports, but its reflections handling is only fair, which can be a concern in bright rooms. The Samsung CU7000 (LCD), while having the same fair rating in motion processing as the Q80B, suffers from poor reflections handling and a more limited viewing angle, making it less suitable for wide seating arrangements or well-lit environments.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | Samsung CU7000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $428 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | April 5, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80B | UN65CU7000 | |
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 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 57.1" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 35.7" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.1 lbs | 32.7 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 | 5.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 4.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 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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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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