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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Samsung Q80B is a more budget-friendly option that provides good overall quality, suitable for various uses including movies, gaming, and TV shows, but may not offer the best experience in very bright rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X95L, while more expensive, delivers exceptional performance, especially in bright room settings, and produces superior image quality, making it a better choice for those who prioritize top-tier viewing experiences for all types of content and have the budget for it. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X95L (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
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
8.6
5.33/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
8.4
5.33/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L displays a higher contrast, more effective local dimming, and better black uniformity than the Samsung Q80B, which makes darker scenes in movies and cinematic content look deeper and more detailed. While both TVs have good color reproduction and viewing angles, the Sony's color volume is excellent, meaning it can display a wider range of colors more vividly, enhancing the overall movie-watching experience.
Sports
6.8
8.2
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
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80B has a fair reflections handling score, which can affect sports watching in well-lit environments, and its motion processing score is lower than the Sony X95L, which might result in less smooth motion during fast-paced sports. On the other hand, the Sony X95L boasts very good reflections handling and the top motion processing score, providing clearer visibility in bright rooms and smoother rendering of fast-moving sports action.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
9.1
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L is excellent for cartoons and animation due to its very good color accuracy out of the box, making the initial viewing experience vibrant without the need for calibration, and with a color gamut that excellently covers a wide range of colors. In contrast, the Samsung Q80B, while still good, offers a slightly more limited color gamut and less accurate colors straight out of the box, which may not present animations as vividly as the Sony X95L.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
9.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L excels when watching news and TV programs due to its superior upscaling and SDR brightness, enhancing picture clarity and detail across various content qualities. In comparison, the Samsung Q80B is also good for these types of content but might not match the Sony's performance with less effective upscaling and slightly lower brightness.
Bright Room
7.4
9.7
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L outshines the Samsung Q80B in bright room viewing due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness, as well as superior handling of reflections. While the Samsung Q80B is evaluated to have very good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, the Sony X95L's reflection handling and brightness are rated higher, making it a better option for well-lit environments.
Cost
$998
$4,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.2
8.3
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung Q80B excels with very quick response time and the best input lag, making it highly responsive for gaming. In contrast, while the Sony X95L also has a very good response time, its input lag is not as low as the Q80B's, suggesting slightly less proficiency in fast-paced games.
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How the Samsung Q80B (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80B | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.5/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.7" x 56.9" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.1 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 8/10 | |
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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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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