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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality and are willing to pay a premium, the Sony A90J OLED offers superior visual performance, particularly in darker environments. However, if you're looking for a TV that performs well in bright rooms and prefer to save money, the Samsung Q80C QLED is the more cost-effective option and still delivers strong picture quality with better light output and reflection handling than the A90J. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90J (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
8.7
5.55/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Sony A90J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
9.1
5.55/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80C has a moderate contrast ratio and local dimming feature, which provides a decent but less impactful cinematic experience, whereas the Sony A90J boasts superior contrast and pixel-level lighting control due to its OLED technology, elevating the depth and realism of movie scenes. Additionally, the A90J offers better black uniformity, enhancing dark scene performance, and wider viewing angles ensuring consistent picture quality from various seating positions.
Sports
6.8
9.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J excels in sports viewing due to its superior motion processing and reflection handling, which are crucial for fast-paced content and bright environments, while the Samsung Q80C has lower performance in these aspects, including a narrower viewing angle that affects how the picture looks from the side.
Gaming
8.1
8.8
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A90J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Q80C excels in gaming due to its best input lag performance, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay, while both TVs support a refresh rate of 120Hz for fluid motion and can display 4k content at this high refresh rate with proper color subsampling, ideal for fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
8.5
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J stands out for cartoons and animation due to its superior color performance out of the box, which requires minimal adjustment for accurate and vibrant colors, while its OLED panel also provides a wide color gamut, presenting richer colors compared to the Samsung Q80C. However, the Samsung Q80C still delivers good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, but it may not match Sony's performance levels when viewing animated content in terms of color richness and accuracy.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
8.9
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80C performs well for watching news and TV programs due to its very good SDR brightness, which makes it suitable for well-lit environments, and its upscaling capabilities ensure lower resolution content is presented cleanly. The Sony A90J, on the other hand, offers superior contrast and better color performance out of the box due to its OLED technology, providing a more vibrant and engaging viewing experience for the same content.
Cost
$1,298
$2,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $1,298 and the Sony A90J (OLED) costs $2,498.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
7.2
7.3
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Q80C excels in a bright room in terms of SDR and HDR brightness which are both very good, but it struggles with reflections, making it less optimal in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Sony A90J handles reflections excellently, with good SDR and HDR brightness as well, making it a better choice for bright rooms despite any potential contrast advantage of the Samsung Q80C due to its LCD technology.
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How the Samsung Q80C (LCD) and the Sony A90J (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | Sony A90J (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,298 | $2,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2023 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80C | XR-65A90J | |
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 | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.8" x 1.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 32.8" x 59.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 49.6 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 | 5.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Simon Lucas | June 2021
"In every meaningful department – motion control, contrast, edge definition, detail levels, you name it the A90J puts in a memorably accomplished shift. In fact, the Sony proves outstanding at handling on-screen motion of any and every kind. By the standards of television audio systems, the A90J is a notably punchy and genuinely dynamic performer."
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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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