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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality, particularly for movies and in dark room conditions, and don't mind investing more, the Samsung S95C (OLED) would be an excellent choice due to its superior contrast and black levels. It also offers a higher gaming performance, which is great if you're into video games. On the other hand, if you're looking for a TV that's less expensive and still offers good quality for various types of content like sports, news, and TV shows, and performs well in bright rooms, the Samsung Q80C (LCD) would be a good option. Keep in mind, though, that its picture quality in dark rooms won't be as good as the OLED's. Both models support various HDR formats and have voice command capabilities, but the S95C (OLED) also has better speakers if sound quality is an important factor for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S95C (OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
9.5
5.55/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
9.4
5.55/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C OLED excels for movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect blacks, resulting from an excellent contrast and black uniformity, enhancing dark scene viewing, and wide viewing angles that maintain color accuracy when viewed from the side. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C LCD has lower contrast and black uniformity, which means blacks can look more like gray, lessening the impact during dark scenes, and its colors might degrade when viewed at an angle.
Sports
6.8
8.7
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is valued higher for sports viewing due to its superior motion processing, faster response time, and better handling of reflections, which all contribute to a clearer picture during fast-moving scenes. In contrast, the Samsung Q80C (LCD), despite its good viewing angles and motion processing, falls short with slower response times and poorer reflection handling, impacting its sports viewing experience.
Gaming
8.1
10.0
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is ranked as best for gaming due to its superior response time and input lag compared to the Samsung Q80C (LCD), which is considered very good for gaming. Additionally, the S95C offers a higher refresh rate, further enhancing its gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
9.4
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a color gamut that is rated excellent, which means it can display a wider range of colors, making cartoons and animations look more vibrant. In contrast, the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a good rating for colors out of the box and a good color gamut, which means it offers decent color quality but might not be as rich or vivid as the S95C.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
9.1
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
Bright Room
7.2
9.0
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright rooms due to its best-in-class reflection handling and very good HDR brightness, which means it maintains clear visibility even in well-lit conditions. In contrast, the Samsung Q80C (LCD) offers very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness but falls short with poor reflection handling, making it less ideal for brightly lit environments.
Cost
$1,298
$3,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $1,298 and the Samsung S95C (OLED) costs $3,300.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | Samsung S95C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,298 | $3,300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2023 | February 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80C | QN65S95C | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.8" | 32.7" x 56.8" x 0.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 35.2" x 56.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 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 | 5.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 70 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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.
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