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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you primarily watch movies and want top-notch picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and are willing to pay more, the Sony X95K will be a better fit. It offers better dark room performance, local dimming, and reflection handling. This TV also delivers superior performance when watching sports. However, if budget is a concern and you still want a TV that's great for gaming and general use in brighter rooms, the Samsung Q80B is more affordable and still performs well overall, with very good brightness and reflection handling. It also has an excellent gaming performance just like the Sony X95K. Keep in mind that it may not be the best for dark room viewing due to lower contrast and black uniformity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
8.0
5.33/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
8.0
5.33/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity which are crucial for a deep, cinematic picture, leading to its higher regard for watching movies and TV, while the Samsung Q80B, despite good qualities, falls short in these areas, particularly in contrast and black uniformity, resulting in a less optimal experience for cinephiles.
Sports
6.8
8.0
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
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K has better motion processing and handles reflections more effectively than the Samsung Q80B, making it a superior choice for watching sports, especially in well-lit rooms. However, the Samsung Q80B offers better viewing angles, which may be a consideration if you often watch TV from side seats.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
8.7
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K delivers very good colors out of the box, which translates to vibrant and accurately represented animation, while the Samsung Q80B also offers good color performance but not to the same level as the Sony. Both TVs have good color gamut and color volume ensuring a wide spectrum of colors, but the Sony edges out with slightly better gray uniformity, and contrast which are important for consistent color presentation and deep blacks in cartoons.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
9.1
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80B delivers a good performance for watching news and TV programs due to its fair upscaling ability and very good SDR brightness which ensures clear visuals in well-lit environments. The Sony X95K, however, excels in the same content because it offers excellent upscaling which sharpens lower-resolution broadcasts and combines this with excellent SDR brightness for a particularly vivid picture even in bright rooms.
Bright Room
7.4
9.5
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80B has very good SDR and good HDR brightness, with fair reflection handling, whereas the Sony X95K offers higher performance with excellent SDR and HDR brightness, and very good reflection handling, meaning it is more suited to very bright rooms. Both TVs have good color volume and gamut, but the Sony X95K's significantly better contrast will enhance picture quality in a bright environment.
Cost
$998
$1,788
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.2
8.2
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung Q80B boasts the best input lag performance, which is crucial for gamers who need the quickest reaction times, but it offers a somewhat lower response time compared to the Sony X95K, making the Sony slightly better for fast-moving images without blurring. Both TVs possess a high refresh rate suitable for gaming, but the Sony X95K has excellent motion processing capability, giving it a slight edge in providing smoother transitions during gameplay.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,788 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80B | XR-65X95K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.1 lbs | 70.8 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 4.2 | |
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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