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The Samsung Q80C is less expensive and offers a quality experience for gaming and sports content. However, it isn't as strong in a bright room or for dark room conditions. The Samsung QN90A comes at a higher price but provides superior performance in bright rooms and for watching movies. Additionally, it has better speakers and overall picture quality. If budget is a concern and gaming is a priority, the Q80C is suitable, but if you're willing to invest more for a better viewing experience across different content and environments, the QN90A excels. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung QN90A (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
8.1
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
8.0
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A delivers a superior movie and cinematic TV experience compared to the Samsung Q80C due to its higher contrast, more effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, which are essential for deep blacks and detailed dark scenes. Additionally, the QN90A is favored for its color volume and reflection handling, which enhance the vividness and clarity of images in various lighting conditions.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
8.8
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90A displays cartoons and animation very well, largely because of its superior color reproduction "out of the box" and better "color volume," enhancing the viewing experience with vivid and vibrant colors. In comparison, the Samsung Q80C is evaluated as good for cartoons and animation due to decent "colors out of the box" and "color volume," but it doesn’t match the level of color richness offered by the QN90A.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
8.9
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80C offers a very good performance for watching news and TV programs, partly due to its strong upscaling abilities and satisfactory SDR brightness, but its color quality straight out of the box is only considered fair. On the other hand, the Samsung QN90A shines with its excellent SDR brightness and superior color quality right out of the box, enhancing the viewing experience for these types of content.
Bright Room
7.2
9.7
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90A outshines the Q80C in a bright room due to its superior ability to handle reflections and its excellent brightness in both standard and high dynamic range content, making it a better choice for well-lit environments. While both TVs offer a good color range and volume, the QN90A delivers a stronger contrast which enhances the viewing experience further, especially in bright conditions.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
7.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90A (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A is better for sports as it handles reflections excellently and has a better response time, ensuring clearer images during fast-moving scenes compared to the fair handling of reflections and good response time of the Samsung Q80C. However, the Q80C has a wider viewing angle which makes it more suitable for larger groups, while the QN90A, despite its superior motion processing and reflection management, may not provide as wide a viewing angle.
Gaming
8.1
8.3
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
Both the Samsung Q80C and the QN90A are excellent for gaming due to their top-notch response times and minimal input lag, ensuring that the action onscreen is smooth and gameplay is as responsive as possible. While refresh rates are not explicitly detailed in the provided document, these other factors are critical for a high-quality gaming experience.
Cost
$3,298
$3,298
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
$5,000
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $3,298 and the Samsung QN90A (LCD) costs $3,298.
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How the Samsung Q80C (LCD) and the Samsung QN90A (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | Samsung QN90A (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,298 | $3,298 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2023 | February 6, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85Q80C | QN85QN90A | |
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 | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 8.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 1.9" | 42.6" x 74.5" x 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45" x 74.5" | 45.2" x 74.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 98.1 lbs | |
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 | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
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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