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Updated January 10, 2024·
For a better gaming experience or for watching cartoons and animation, the Samsung Q70A may be preferred. This TV also provides better black uniformity, which can be important for dark room viewing. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C might be the better option for sports content as it scores higher in that area. It also has a better viewing angle, making it a good choice if you have a wide seating arrangement. However, its contrast is not as strong as the Q70A, which might affect the depth of black shades in certain scenes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- Very good for gaming
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
7.2
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A is rated very good for watching cartoons and animation as it provides rich and accurate colors without needing much adjustment, alongside a wide color gamut that enables it to display a broad spectrum of colors. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C, while still delivering a good performance, seems to be less precise in color reproduction out of the box and doesn't offer as extensive a color gamut as the Q70A, which can slightly limit its color range when viewing animated content.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.2
7.0
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
7.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
6.1
8.21/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and the Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both considered fair for movies and cinematic TV because they share some strengths and weaknesses in display characteristics that are pivotal for this type of content. Both offer decent black uniformity; however, the Q70A has better contrast and local dimming, which are very important for viewing darker scenes, while the Q80C has better colors out of the box, color volume, and viewing angles, which can make the content pop more but may lack depth in dark scenes.
Sports
6.7
6.8
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Both the Samsung Q70A and the Samsung Q80C have fair performance for sports watching due to motion processing and reflections handling, which are not optimal for fast-paced games and varying room conditions. The Q70A has a very good response time which is beneficial for fast-moving content, but it has a poor score in reflections handling and a smaller viewing angle which limits visibility from the side, while the Q80C has a better viewing angle but only a good response time and similarly poor performance in reflections handling.
Gaming
7.7
8.1
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q80C (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q70A offers very good response time and the best possible input lag which makes it good for gaming, while the Samsung Q80C has good response time and also the best input lag, combining these with a higher refresh rate, making the Q80C very good for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
7.2
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung Q70A demonstrates strong upscaling capabilities and produces very pleasing colors out of the box, making it well-suited for watching news and other TV programs which often need these enhancements for lower-resolution content. Conversely, while the Samsung Q80C offers good upscaling, its colors out of the box are considered fair, indicating that some viewer adjustments may be necessary to achieve the best experience for similar content.
Bright Room
7.4
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.7/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both good for bright room.
Cost
$1,760
$1,798
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has a price of $1,760 and the Samsung Q80C (LCD) costs $1,798.
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How the Samsung Q70A (LCD) and the Samsung Q80C (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q70A (LCD) | Samsung Q80C (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,760 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2021 | May 4, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85Q70A | QN85Q80C | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.8" x 74.9" x 1.1" | 42.6" x 74.5" x 1.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.4" x 74.9" | 45" x 74.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 91.5 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 X 400 | 600 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 | 8.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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.
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