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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you are on a budget and looking for a TV that's generally less expensive, the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is a solid choice and has excellent performance in bright rooms due to its high brightness and effective anti-reflective coating. The Sony A80J might not be as bright as the Samsung QN90A, which could make it less suitable for very well-lit rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN90A (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1
8.7
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Samsung QN90A (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony A80J (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
9.1
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN90A offers excellent contrast and local dimming features that enhance movie and cinematic TV watching experiences with deep blacks and prominent highlights, but its viewing angles are limited compared to the Sony A80J's OLED panel, which provides perfect black uniformity and wide viewing angles, making it ideal for dark room viewing and larger groups. While the Samsung excels in brighter environments and color volume, the Sony A80J stands out with more accurate colors out of the box and a higher color gamut, offering a more true-to-life picture for discerning viewers.
Sports
7.0
9.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J offers a superior sports-watching experience with its excellent motion processing and wider viewing angles, making it a better choice for large gatherings where viewers are spread out. In contrast, while the Samsung QN90A provides very good motion handling and is more effective at managing reflections, which is advantageous in well-lit rooms, it falls short in viewing angles and response time compared to the Sony A80J.
Bright Room
9.7
7.2
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.0/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,470
$1,698
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has a price of $1,470 and the Sony A80J (OLED) costs $1,698.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.3
8.8
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Samsung QN90A (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has a very good response time and the best input lag, making it highly responsive for gaming, while the Sony A80J (OLED) provides an excellent response time with good input lag, offering very smooth motion in games. Both TVs have a high refresh rate, ensuring fluid gameplay, but the Samsung may have a slight edge in how quickly it reacts to gaming inputs.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.6
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung QN90A delivers vibrant colors straight out of the box, which is ideal for cartoons and animations that typically use a broad range of bright and vivid colors. The Sony A80J also offers excellent color reproduction capabilities, with a wide color gamut ensuring that the diverse colors in animations are rich and accurately displayed.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
9.0
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A80J (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN90A showcases excellent upscaling and SDR brightness suitable for TV programs, however, it's outperformed slightly by the Sony A80J which offers peerless upscaling quality and good SDR brightness, enhancing the clarity and vibrancy of standard television content.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN90A (LCD) | Sony A80J (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,470 | $1,698 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 4, 2021 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90A | XR-65A80J | |
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 | 8.3/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 2.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.9" | 33.8" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.8 lbs | 49.2 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 | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"For home cinema fans the Sony A80J puts in a talented HDR performance, while daytime TV viewers benefit from its impressive upscaling and motion processing. Whites are portrayed in a clean and bright manner and black levels are strong, making for a very satisfying and consistent HD upscale. The A80J’s motion processing is hugely impressive. The Sony A80J takes content at any resolution and makes it look great, its motion skills are class-leading and its HDR performance boasts plenty of detail, contrast and expressive colours."
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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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