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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung CU7000 is significantly less expensive and offers good value for general TV watching and gaming, adequate for bright rooms due to its decent reflection handling. However, the Sony X80K, while more expensive, offers a better movie and sports-watching experience with higher picture quality and better motion handling. The X80K is also well-suited for wide seating arrangements with its better viewing angles. Both TVs support a 4K resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate, but the Sony has a slight edge in gaming features. For those who prioritize movie-watching experiences and sports over cost, the Sony X80K may justify the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X80K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Sports
6.6
7.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better at handling sports due to its superior motion processing, which helps in delivering smoother action, and has wider viewing angles that allow for better visibility from different seating positions. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000, while offering faster response time, which is critical for reducing motion blur, falls short in reflections handling and has narrower viewing angles, making it less suitable for viewing with groups or in well-lit environments. Gray uniformity, which affects the evenness of sporting event fields, is better on the Sony X80K, providing a more consistent image across the screen.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
7.2
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
7.2
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is considered good for watching news and TV programs partly because it excels at upscaling lower-resolution content and has a higher SDR brightness, making it suitable for environments with varying light conditions. On the other hand, the Samsung CU7000 is seen as fair in this regard due to lower performance in both upscaling and SDR brightness, which impacts its ability to deliver clear and bright images.
Bright Room
5.8
6.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 has a fair SDR brightness and poor HDR brightness, coupled with poor handling of reflections, which reduces its suitability for bright room viewing. The Sony X80K, on the other hand, offers good SDR brightness and fair HDR brightness, while its reflections handling is also fair, making it comparatively better for bright rooms.
Cost
$549
$748
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $549 and the Sony X80K (LCD) costs $748.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.2
6.0
5.82/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) both have only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.8
5.5
5.82/10
CONTRAST
5.06/10
6.6/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Samsung CU7000's lower contrast ratio, lack of local dimming, and poor black uniformity all contribute to a subpar movie-viewing experience, especially in dark scenes. Conversely, the Sony X80K, while having better color accuracy out of the box, also suffers from a lackluster contrast ratio and no local dimming, affecting its performance during cinematic content with varied dark and bright elements.
Gaming
6.0
5.8
6.5/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 is better suited for gaming than the Sony X80K because it has a higher response time and input lag score, which means it reacts faster to input, providing a smoother gaming experience. While both have similar refresh rates, the Sony's lower scores in these key performance areas mean gamers might notice more delay and less fluid motion during play.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung CU7000 (LCD) | Sony X80K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$549 | $748 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | March 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN55CU7000 | KD-55X80K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 27.8" x 48.4" x 2.4" | 28.1" x 48.5" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.8" x 48.4" | 30.8" x 48.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.6 lbs | 35.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."
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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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