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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Samsung Q80C and the Sony X95L depends on your preferences and budget. The Samsung Q80C is less expensive and would fit a tighter budget, offering good performance for its price with decent picture quality and features suitable for a variety of viewing contexts. On the other hand, the Sony X95L is more expensive, but offers superior overall picture quality, enhanced brightness which is great for well-lit rooms, and advanced features that may enhance your experience when watching movies or gaming. If budget is not a constraint and you demand top picture quality and performance, especially in bright environments, the Sony X95L is the better option. However, if you are looking for a more affordable TV that still provides a good viewing experience, the Samsung Q80C is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (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
7.0
8.6
5.55/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.8/10
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 Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
8.4
5.55/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.0/10
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 Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L delivers a very good movie and cinematic TV experience thanks to its excellent contrast, effective local dimming, and standout black uniformity, which ensure deep blacks and vivid picture quality, whereas the Samsung Q80C, while fair in this regard, struggles with poorer black uniformity, which is crucial for dark scenes in movies. Additionally, the Sony X95L has better colors right out of the box, a wider color volume, and superior gray uniformity, which contribute to a more vibrant and consistent viewing experience compared to the Samsung Q80C.
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
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L excels in watching sports largely due to its superior motion processing and response time, reducing blur in fast action, and its better reflections handling which keeps the picture clear in bright rooms. In contrast, the Samsung Q80C, despite offering a decent sport-viewing experience with good response time and wide viewing angles, falls short in motion processing and reflections handling, making it less optimal for watching sports in well-lit environments or where viewers are spread out across the room.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
9.1
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L displays cartoons and animations excellently partly due to its very good color accuracy out of the box and wide color gamut, ensuring vibrant and precise hues. In contrast, the Samsung Q80C, while still capable, is deemed good in this respect, because it has slightly less accurate colors straightaway and a narrower color gamut which can affect the overall vibrancy of animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
9.2
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L excels in upscaling lower resolution content and maintaining brightness in SDR, which benefits news and talk shows by ensuring clarity and visibility. In comparison, the Samsung Q80C, while solid in these aspects, falls behind the Sony in upscaling precision and peak brightness, impacting its performance with similar content.
Bright Room
7.2
9.7
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L outperforms the Samsung Q80C in bright rooms by offering better SDR and HDR brightness, which contributes to a clearer picture in well-lit environments, and its superior reflections handling helps reduce the impact of ambient light on the screen. Despite the decent brightness and reflections control of the Samsung Q80C, the Sony X95L's higher brightness levels and better management of reflections make it more suitable for viewing in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,298
$4,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $1,298 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.1
8.3
7.8/10
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
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung Q80C has a response time and input lag that are rated as 'Good' and 'Best' respectively, making it particularly responsive for gaming, while the Sony X95L, with a 'Very Good' response time and 'Good' input lag, also offers low delay and swift screen updates for smooth gameplay. Both TVs support a refresh rate of 120Hz, which is ideal for high-frame-rate gaming and can provide a more fluid and immersive gaming experience.
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How the Samsung Q80C (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,298 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80C | 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 | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 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) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.8" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 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 | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 8/10 | |
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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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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