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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q80B is often significantly less expensive than the Sony X95J. Although it delivers a good gaming experience, the Q80B has a lower picture quality in dark rooms. Its performance in bright rooms is good but not as strong as the X95J. The Sony X95J is priced at a premium and stands out with generally superior picture quality, especially in dark and bright rooms, making it a better choice for varied lighting conditions and content like movies and sports. Additionally, it has slightly better sound quality and supports Dolby Vision, which the Q80B does not. If you're on a tighter budget, the Samsung Q80B will offer a satisfactory viewing experience at a lower cost. However, if you're willing to invest more for enhanced picture quality and better performance across different types of content and lighting environments, the Sony X95J could be the preferable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Very good for gaming
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Gaming
8.2
7.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is good.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6
8.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80B is considered good for watching cartoons & animation because it delivers colors well straight out of the box, with a good color gamut that makes animations look vibrant. On the other hand, the Sony X95J is rated very good in this regard due to its excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy and a similarly good color gamut, ensuring cartoons look lively with consistent color quality across different shades.
Cost
$2,198
$2,500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $2,198 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.1
7.3
5.33/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
6.5
5.33/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Sony X95J has a higher contrast and better local dimming than the Samsung Q80B, which provides a superior movie watching experience with deeper blacks and more nuanced shadows. Additionally, the Sony X95J offers better black uniformity, creating a more consistent viewing experience without irregularities in dark scenes, which is particularly important for cinematic content.
Sports
6.8
7.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J displays sports content more clearly due to its excellent handling of reflections and top-tier motion processing, making fast actions smoother and reducing blur. In contrast, the Samsung Q80B, with fair reflection handling and good motion processing, shows more reflections and slightly more blur during fast sports scenes, though it offers wider viewing angles, benefiting group watching.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.8
8.2
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80B delivers good upscaling and very good SDR brightness, which is suitable for watching news and talk shows, ensuring clear images in various content qualities and brightness conditions. On the other side, the Sony X95J excels with its exceptional upscaling and very good SDR brightness, providing even clearer and more vibrant images, which could make a noticeable difference specifically in enhancing the quality of non-HD content and performing well in bright rooms.
Bright Room
7.4
7.3
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Sony X95J outperforms the Samsung Q80B in a bright room due to its higher HDR brightness, which enhances the viewing experience in high ambient light, and better handling of reflections, reducing the impact of direct light on the screen. While both TVs offer a very good SDR brightness, Sony's model also possesses a stronger contrast, better color volume, and color gamut which contribute to a more vibrant and detailed picture under various lighting conditions.
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How the Samsung Q80B (LCD) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80B (LCD) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,198 | $2,500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2022 | April 6, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85Q80B | KD-85X85J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.6" x 74.5" x 2.2" | 42.9" x 74.9" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.8" x 74.5" | 46.4" x 74.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 95.5 lbs | 98.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 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 | 5.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Tom's guide
Matthew Murray | February 2023
"For most people its picture, sound, and price make it a midrange TV worth considering. HDR brightness was generally exceptional. Its viewing angles are shockingly good, among the very best we’ve seen recently from any non-OLED TV. For gamers input lag isn’t too shabby."
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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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