The Samsung Q80B has a better gaming score and performs well with sports content and in bright rooms. It also has good sound quality with great speakers and is slightly less expensive. The Vizio Quantum Pro offers superior dark room performance, has a slightly better overall picture quality, and slightly outperforms the Samsung in bright room situations. Although the Vizio has more recent technology, it is generally more expensive and doesn’t perform as well for gaming. If gaming and sports viewing are priorities and you're looking to save a bit of money, the Samsung Q80B would be a better choice. If you prefer better picture quality and dark room performance and are willing to pay a bit more, the Vizio Quantum Pro could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Advantages of the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD)
Very good reflections
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8/10
6.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$998
$598
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) costs $598.
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4/10
6.6/10
5.33/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Samsung Q80B offers better viewing angles, making it more suitable for wider seating arrangements, whereas the Vizio Quantum Pro provides superior black uniformity, which is crucial for dark room viewing. However, both TVs have their limitations with local dimming and contrast not being standout features, which can impact the depth of blacks and overall picture quality in movies and cinematic content.
Sports
6.8/10
6.4/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Q80B performs well in very important factors for sports viewing, with a very good response time and good motion processing, which reduces blur in fast-moving scenes; however, its fair handling of reflections and viewing angles might limit visibility when watching from the side or in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the Vizio Quantum Pro excels with very good reflection handling, making it suitable for bright rooms, but its motion processing is not as refined, which could result in more blur during fast sports action.
Gaming
8.2/10
8.1/10
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung Q80B boasts very good response time and the best input lag, which enhances gaming by ensuring fast-paced action appears smooth and controls feel responsive. The Vizio Quantum Pro, while having good response time, does not match the Samsung in input lag but still provides a solid gaming experience due to its respectable performance in these areas.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6/10
7.5/10
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.7/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Q80B offers good colors straight out of the box and an overall good color gamut, which are very important for vibrant and accurate animation display, whereas the Vizio Quantum Pro has just fair performance in colors out of the box but a very good color gamut for a wide range of hues in cartoons and animation. Both TVs show strengths in color volume, SDR brightness, and gray uniformity, which are somewhat important for a consistent and immersive viewing experience, with the Vizio potentially requiring some calibration to reach its optimal color performance.
Bright Room
7.4/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Q80B and Vizio Quantum Pro both have 'very good' SDR brightness, which is crucial for clear viewing in bright rooms, and their performance in HDR brightness is also graded as 'good,' ensuring that high dynamic range content will pop even in well-lit conditions. However, the Samsung Q80B has a lower reflection handling score marked as 'fair,' compared to the Vizio Quantum Pro, which is considered 'very good' in minimizing reflections, making the Vizio a slightly better option for environments with lots of light sources.
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"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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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