Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S85D (OLED) to have excellent picture quality, while the Sony A80K (OLED) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2/10
9.1/10
10/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
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 Samsung S85D (OLED) and Sony A80K (OLED) are both excellent for movies & TV.
Gaming
9.0/10
8.8/10
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S85D (OLED) to be excellent for gaming, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is very good.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8/10
8.5/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The Samsung S85D (OLED) and Sony A80K (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0/10
8.9/10
8.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S85D (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,700
$1,698
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung S85D (OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the Sony A80K (OLED) costs $1,698.
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How the Samsung S85D (OLED) and the Sony A80K (OLED) compare to other TVs
"It’s a high-end TV through and through something that becomes clear the moment you glance at its stunning picture. The A80K’s surgically precise contrast control is likely the first thing you’ll notice about its picture ... every piece of content looks better when this amount of precision is available. Color accuracy is another strong suit; the A80K features fantastic out-of-the-box color accuracy in the Custom picture mode."
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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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