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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung CU7000 is a budget-friendly option and is usually less expensive than the Sony X85K. It performs adequately for various types of content, offers voice commands as a feature, and has a decent gaming performance. However, its picture quality, especially in bright rooms, is not as strong as the Sony X85K. The Sony X85K costs more but provides a significantly better experience for watching sports and has much better motion processing capabilities, which is ideal for fast-paced content. It also has a higher screen refresh rate, which can be beneficial for gaming. The Sony does support Dolby Vision, which is an advanced form of HDR that can enhance the viewing experience for compatible content. If budget is a primary concern and you need a TV that performs reasonably well across different types of content including gaming, the Samsung CU7000 may suit your needs. However, if you're willing to invest more for superior picture quality, motion handling, and sports viewing experience, the Sony X85K would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- 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
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.2
7.2
5.82/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.8
6.4
5.82/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.6/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung CU7000 has lower contrast, poor local dimming, and subpar black uniformity, which leads to less impressive dark scenes and overall less cinematic quality. In contrast, the Sony X85K, while still not exceptional, offers better contrast and black uniformity, creating a fair movie-watching experience with deeper blacks and more consistent dark scenes.
Sports
6.6
7.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung CU7000 has fair motion processing and response time, which are important for watching fast-paced sports, but it struggles with handling reflections, which can be distracting. In contrast, the Sony X85K offers good motion processing and response time, improving clarity during fast movements and handles reflections well, but may not have as wide viewing angles, which could affect people sitting off to the side.
Gaming
6.0
7.5
6.5/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung CU7000 has a fair response time and very good input lag, making it suitable for casual gaming, whereas the Sony X85K has a good response time and input lag, offering a smoother gaming experience, especially evident in more demanding gaming scenarios.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.5
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K excels in displaying cartoons and animations due to its excellent colors out of the box and good color gamut, providing a vibrant and varied palette that enhances animated content. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 struggles with these types of content as it has fair colors out of the box and a poor color gamut, resulting in less accurate and less vivid colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
8.2
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K provides a very good experience watching news and TV programs because it excels at upscaling lower-resolution content and delivers high SDR brightness which is crucial for daytime viewing. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 is rated as fair in this regard due to its lower upscaling performance and SDR brightness, resulting in a less ideal picture quality for standard TV content.
Bright Room
5.8
7.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
6.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
5.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K performs better in a bright room due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections, compared to the Samsung CU7000 which has lower brightness and poorer reflection handling, making it less suitable for such environments. Moreover, the higher contrast, color volume, and color gamut of the Sony contribute to its superior performance in bright conditions.
Cost
$549
$998
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has a price of $549 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $998.
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How the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung CU7000 (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$549 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN55CU7000 | KD-55X85K | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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" 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 | 37.7 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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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