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Updated January 10, 2024·
For a brighter room, the Samsung QN95B LCD is superior due to its better bright room performance. This model is also ideal for viewing movies and high dynamic range (HDR) content, as it has better scores in dark rooms and for movie/series viewing, but it comes with a premium price tag. The Samsung Q80C LCD, on the other hand, is less expensive. It offers good gaming performance and is quite solid for sports. However, it won't perform as well as the QN95B in bright rooms and for viewing movies. If budget is a constraint and gaming is a priority, the Q80C could be a good choice. Both models support similar HDR formats and have the same number of HDMI ports, but the QN95B has a higher refresh rate and better speaker power, which could enhance the gaming experience and audio performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
8.3
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
8.1
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.1
8.8
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 QN95B (LCD) and Samsung Q80C (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Q80C and QN95B both have the best input lag scores, making them excellent choices for gaming where quick response to controls is crucial. In addition, both models demonstrate very good response times, ensuring that fast-moving images are displayed with minimal blur, thus providing a smooth gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
9.0
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.3/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B offers best-in-class colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, making it excellent for animation where vibrant colors are crucial, whereas the Samsung Q80C has fair colors out of the box and good color gamut, accounting for its rating as just good for cartoons and animation. Additionally, despite both TVs having good scores in color volume, gray uniformity, contrast, and SDR Brightness, the higher color performance of the QN95B provides a more vivid and consistent color experience for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
9.0
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80C excels in upscaling and has a "very good" SDR brightness making it suitable for news and TV programs; however, the Samsung QN95B outperforms it with "excellent" SDR brightness and "best" upscaling, along with superior colors straight out of the box and a wider color gamut, making it exceptional for the same content.
Bright Room
7.2
9.8
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B shines in bright rooms due to its excellent handling of reflections and superior SDR and HDR brightness, making it the best option for well-lit environments, while the Samsung Q80C, although still good for bright rooms with very good SDR brightness and decent reflection handling, falls short of the performance levels found in the QN95B. Both TVs offer quality pictures, but if detail and vibrancy in a sunny room are priorities, the QN95B's higher contrast, color volume, and color gamut may be particularly appealing.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
7.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN95B is more suited for watching sports compared to the Samsung Q80C as it has a higher response time and better handling of reflections, which are very important for fast-paced content and viewing in bright rooms. However, the Samsung Q80C has wider viewing angles, so if you often have a larger group watching from different spots, it may be the better choice despite its lower response time and poorer reflection handling.
Cost
$3,298
$3,498
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $3,298 and the Samsung QN95B (LCD) costs $3,498.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | Samsung QN95B (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,298 | $3,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2023 | May 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85Q80C | QN85QN95B | |
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 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 8.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 1.9" | 42.7" x 74.6" x 0.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45" x 74.5" | 45.4" x 74.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 95.7 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 | 70 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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John Archer | March 2022
"Picture quality is fantastic truly mind-bogglingly good. It also plays into the screen’s gorgeous color performance, as spectacularly rich, vibrant tones now look both more consistently natural and balanced. With its extreme brightness and vibrant Quantum Dot color system, the QN95B delivers a dazzling demonstration of just how much of a difference HDR can make to picture quality."
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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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