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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a significant factor, the Samsung Q80C (LCD) will cost less while still delivering good picture quality and gaming performance. However, in comparison to the Sony A95K (OLED), it may not perform as impressively in dark rooms or in terms of overall picture quality. If you aim for premium image quality, especially for movies and HDR content, and don't mind the higher price, the Sony A95K (OLED) would be an excellent choice. It also features better sound and wide viewing angles. In contrast, for well-lit rooms and price-sensitive decisions, the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is a strong contender, despite some limitations in image uniformity and viewing angles.If picture quality is your top priority and you're not constrained by budget, the Sony A95K (OLED) may be the better option for you. It excels in dark room performance, has superior contrast, and offers exceptional overall picture quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95K (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95K (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Best in class for movies & TV
- Best in class for sports
- Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
9.4
5.55/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95K (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
9.5
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 A95K (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95K shines in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its OLED panel, offering perfect blacks, superior contrast, local dimming, and impressive viewing angles, which enhance the cinematic experience, especially in dark room conditions.
Sports
6.8
9.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q80C has fair motion processing and poor reflection handling, which may be less ideal for watching sports, especially in bright rooms. In contrast, the Sony A95K excels in motion processing and has the best score for handling reflections, ensuring clear viewing from wider angles and better performance in diverse lighting conditions.
Gaming
8.1
8.9
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A95K (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Q80C supports rapid movements across the screen with swift response times and minimal input lag, conditions favored by serious gamers. In contrast, the Sony A95K offers a top-tier gaming experience as well, with exceptional response time and almost no perceivable input lag, thanks to its OLED technology.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
9.5
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.3/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.3/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95K (OLED) excels in colors out of the box, offering excellent quality which is ideal for the vibrant hues often found in cartoons and animation, and has an exceptional color gamut that ensures a vast range of colors. In contrast, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) provides good performance in color gamut, its colors out of the box are only rated fair, making the Sony A95K a better choice for the most accurate and vivid color representation in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
9.5
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80C excels in upscaling lower resolution content like typical news and talk shows, and it also provides bright images, which is important for viewing in well-lit rooms. Conversely, the Sony A95K offers superior color rendition straight out of the box and better performance in dark areas due to OLED's inherent contrast advantages, making it a strong contender for those particular programs as well.
Bright Room
7.2
8.6
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, but it handles reflections poorly, meaning it could struggle with glare in very bright rooms. On the other hand, the Sony A95K (OLED) has good SDR brightness and very good HDR brightness, and it handles reflections best, providing a clearer picture when facing window glare or bright lights.
Cost
$998
$2,997
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony A95K (OLED) costs $2,997.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | Sony A95K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $2,997 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2023 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80C | XR-65A95K | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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" | 33" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 34.6" x 56.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 59.5 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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Caleb Denison | March 2022
"A95K will be one of the highest-performing TVs of the year, if not the hottest TV of 2022. The color on the Sony A95K is the most accurate I have ever seen. Certain hues of red just haven’t been produced on a TV … until now. Perhaps with deeper scrutiny, I may one day find some nit to pick, but in the time I was able to spend with the A95K, I was simply thrilled."
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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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