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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q80B is a more affordable LCD TV that offers a good gaming experience, performs well in bright rooms, and has a lower price. However, it has a less impressive performance in dark rooms compared to OLED models. The Sony A95L, on the other hand, is an OLED TV that excels in overall picture quality, especially in dark room conditions, and also has superior viewing angles. It's great for movies, sports, and gaming. But with the higher quality comes a higher price. Also, be aware that OLED screens can be more susceptible to screen burn-in with static images, so if you watch a lot of content with static elements, this is something to keep in mind. Choose the Samsung Q80B if you're looking for good performance at a lower price and you often watch TV in well-lit environments. Opt for the Sony A95L if you're willing to invest more for top-notch picture quality and better performance in dark rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class 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
- Best in class 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
7.1
10.0
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 Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
10.0
5.33/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.2/10
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 A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L (OLED) is regarded as best for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its OLED panel that offers exceptional contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, providing deep blacks and vivid picture quality that enhances cinematic experiences. In contrast, the Samsung Q80B (LCD), even though it is fair for movies, it cannot match the Sony A95L’s performance because its LCD technology typically has less effective black uniformity and contrast, which are very important for movie-watching, with a performance that might not be as impressive in critical viewing scenarios.
Sports
6.8
10.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L outperforms the Samsung Q80B in watching sports primarily due to its superior motion processing and faster response time, ensuring crisp images without blur during fast-paced actions. Additionally, with a higher score in handling reflections and wider viewing angles, the A95L provides a better viewing experience from different positions in a bright room and reduces distractions from ambient light, compared to the Q80B which is fair in reflections handling and has narrower viewing angles.
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
10.0/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L offers the best gaming experience with top-notch response time and input lag, making it ideal for fast-paced gaming with minimal motion blur and delay. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80B, while very good, does not match the A95L's performance in these critical gaming aspects .
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
10.0
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95L excels in displaying cartoons and animation thanks to its superior color accuracy right out of the box, an expansive color gamut, and excellent color volume, which allows for vibrant and diverse color representation on screen. In contrast, while the Samsung Q80B offers a good color gamut and satisfactory color volume, its colors out of the box and gray uniformity are not as refined as the Sony A95L, which can slightly impact the viewing experience of such content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
10.0
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) performs well for watching news and TV programs with its high SDR brightness and very good upscaling, making it suitable for bright rooms and lower-resolution content. However, the Sony A95L (OLED) excels in the same context due to its superior contrast, exceptional color accuracy out of the box, and wider color gamut, delivering an overall more vibrant and detailed picture, though it may not be as bright as the Samsung in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
7.4
9.0
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95L excels in a bright room due to its outstanding handling of reflections and strong HDR brightness, making it well-suited for environments with high ambient light. In contrast, while the Samsung Q80B offers good brightness in both SDR and HDR, its performance in bright rooms is limited by its fair reflections handling, which can affect viewing quality in well-lit conditions.
Cost
$998
$2,898
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,898.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | Sony A95L (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $2,898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | August 7, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80B | XR-65A95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 7.1/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 10/10 | |
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 56.9" x 1.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 33.9" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.1 lbs | 51.6 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 | 5.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 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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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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