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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Samsung Q80B typically costs more than the Sony X85K, but it offers a slightly better gaming experience with lower input lag, making it more suitable for gamers. The Q80B also has better sound quality and supports Dolby Atmos, which can enhance the audio experience for movies and series considerably. On the other hand, the Sony X85K is less expensive and delivers better performance for sports content and cartoons & animation, due to its higher scores in those areas. It also has better black uniformity which is good for dark room viewing, but its dark room overall picture quality isn't as good as the Samsung's. Both have VA panels which are suited for dark room viewing but struggle with viewing angles, meaning colors and contrast can look washed out from the sides. This might not be ideal if you often watch TV with a large group spread across the room. If you plan to watch in a bright room, both will perform similarly, but reflections might be handled a bit better by the Q80B. If cost is a significant factor, the Sony X85K might be the better pick, unless gaming and a more immersive sound experience are priorities for you, in which case the Samsung Q80B would be the superior choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for use as monitor
  • Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
  • Good for sports
  • Very good for news, talk, & other TV
  • Very good for cartoons & animation
  • Best in class for upscaling
  • Best in class motion processing
  • Good reflections

Key differences

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Sports

6.8
QN65Q80B
KD-65X85K
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
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.

Gaming

8.2
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7.5
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.

Cartoons & Animation

7.6
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8.5
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.

Cost

$998
QN65Q80B
KD-65X85K
$1,098
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $1,098.
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Key similarities

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Picture Quality

7.1
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7.2
5.33/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) both have good picture quality.

Movies & TV

6.4
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6.4
5.33/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.2/10
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 Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.

News, Talk, & Other TV

7.8
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8.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X85K (LCD) to be very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.

Bright Room

7.4
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7.4
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both good for bright room.

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How the Samsung Q80B (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung Q80B (LCD)Sony X85K (LCD)
Samsung Q80B (LCD)Sony X85K (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$998
$1,098
Brand
SamsungSony
Release Date
April 3, 2022May 4, 2022
Full name
QN65Q80BKD-65X85K
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
8.6/106.9/10
NextGen Ready
NoYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.1/107.3/10
Bright Room Score
7.5/107.4/10
Gaming Score
8.3/107.6/10
Movies & TV Score
6.5/106.5/10
Sports Score
6.9/107.4/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.7" x 56.9" x 2.2"32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.7" x 56.9"35.6" x 57.2"
Weight without Stand
53.1 lbs48.5 lbs
VESA Mount
400 x 300300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
5.3/107.5/10
Local Dimming
5.7/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.2.22.0
Speaker Power
60 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
Bypass onlyYes
DTS:X
NoUp to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only

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Tom's guide

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.

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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