Samsung QLED Q80T (2020) vs Sony BRAVIA XG95
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungQLED Q80T (2020) | SonyBRAVIA XG95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | Quantum-dot LCD with Direct Full Array 8X local dimming in all five UK maker tables. UK QE55Q80T tests by AVForums and Expert Reviews confirmed full-array local dimming. | Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony lists X-Wide Angle viewing technology for the 75 and 85-inch UK models only. X-Motion Clarity is processing, not a published native refresh rate. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz (49″), 120 Hz (55, 65, 75, 85″) | – |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Peak brightness | – | Expert Reviews measured 1,100 nits on a 10% HDR window after D65 calibration on its 65-inch UK sample; this is a reviewer measurement, not a Sony series figure. |
| HDR extras | Samsung labels the 49-inch Quantum HDR 1000 and larger UK sizes Quantum HDR 1500; these are product labels, not measured nits for every configuration. Dolby Vision is unsupported. | – |
| Screen finish | The UK maker tables do not list Ultra Black. AVForums and Expert Reviews found limited off-axis performance on the 55-inch set. | – |
| Colour range | Samsung claims 100% Colour Volume with Quantum Dot in all five UK maker tables. | – |
| Picture processing | Quantum Processor 4K AI Picture and upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer and PQI 3200 on 49-inch or 3800 on larger UK sizes. PQI is not a native refresh rate. | 4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO and X-Motion Clarity. |
| Picture modes | Film Mode and Natural Mode in all five UK maker tables. | – |
| Motion handling | Expert Reviews found 60 Hz native on the UK 49-inch and 120 Hz on 55-inch and larger variants. AVForums saw occasional 50 Hz frame skipping on its 55-inch test unit. | Sony UK lists X-Motion Clarity but no exact native Hz in the reviewed size sheets. Expert Reviews found strong 24 fps film handling and motion resolution on its 65-inch sample. |
| Viewing angle | Samsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle on 55-inch and larger UK variants, but not on the 49-inch. The 55-inch lacks the higher-tier Ultra Wide Viewing Angle layer according to AVForums and Expert Reviews. | The 55 and 65-inch models lack X-Wide Angle; AVForums and Expert Reviews found contrast degrades off-axis on those sizes. Sony lists viewing-angle enhancement on the 75 and 85-inch models. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 49, 55, 65, 75, 85″ | 55, 65, 75, 85″ |
| Largest size | 85″ | 85″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+ (49″), 1 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+ (55, 65, 75, 85″)) (better) | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | None (49″), FreeSync (55, 65, 75, 85″) | None |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI inputs and eARC on each UK maker table. Samsung's UK 4K 120 Hz support list and Expert Reviews confirm HDMI 4 at 4K 120 Hz on the 55-inch; Expert Reviews says the 49-inch has HDMI 2.0 only. | Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.0b inputs with HDCP 2.3; eARC on HDMI 3, per Sony UK and Expert Reviews. No 4K 120 Hz HDMI 2.1 input. |
| Input lag | – | Expert Reviews measured 21 ms in both 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game mode on its 65-inch sample. |
| Game features | Auto Game Mode (ALLM), Game Motion Plus and Dynamic Black EQ in the UK maker tables. FreeSync is specified on 55-inch and larger UK models but absent on 49-inch. AVForums measured 11 ms lag on the UK 55-inch. | Game mode; no HDMI VRR. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Android TV |
| Processor | Quantum Processor 4K | Picture Processor X1 Ultimate |
| Speakers | – | 20 W, 2.0 channels |
| eARC | – | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Speaker detail | 49-inch: 40 W, 2.2 channels. 55, 65, 75 and 85-inch: 60 W, 2.2.2 channels. Each figure comes from its own UK maker table. | Sony's Acoustic Multi-Audio combines two full-range bass-reflex drivers and two rear sound-positioning tweeters; the UK 55-inch sheet rates audio output at 10 W + 10 W. |
| Audio features | Dolby Digital Plus, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ across the UK sizes. Object Tracking Sound and Q-Symphony are specified on 55-inch and larger, not 49-inch. | – |
| Voice assistants | Bixby, Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility in all UK maker tables; current service support can differ. | – |
| Casting | SmartThings, mobile mirroring, Tap View, Multi View, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables. | Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications. |
| TV tuners | Twin DVB-T/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4, UK HbbTV 2.0.1, programme guide, USB recording and time shift. | Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners. |
| USB | Two USB inputs in all five UK maker tables. | Three USB inputs, including USB HDD recording and media playback. |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN built in. | One LAN input. |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output. | One optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand, width × height × depth from separate UK maker tables: 49-inch 1094.8 × 634.4 × 54.9 mm; 55-inch 1227.6 × 706.7 × 53.9 mm; 65-inch 1446.5 × 829.8 × 53.9 mm; 75-inch 1670.6 × 958.7 × 53.9 mm; 85-inch 1892.8 × 1083.2 × 54.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. | Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 55″ 1228 × 709 × 69 mm; 65″ 1447 × 832 × 69 mm; 85″ 1910 × 1099 × 73 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands. The 75-inch dimensions and weight are omitted without a verified exact sheet value. |
| Stand | Central Floating Plate stand. With-stand weights: 49-inch 17.5 kg; 55-inch 21 kg; 65-inch 27.8 kg; 75-inch 40.3 kg; 85-inch 50.1 kg. | Wide-set outward feet with cable channels; VESA 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 85″. AVForums found the 55-inch feet require a stand about 1 m wide. |
| Power use | Maximum by UK maker size: 49-inch 215 W; 55-inch 235 W; 65-inch 280 W; 75-inch 345 W; 85-inch 475 W. | Sony UK rates the 55-inch model at 256 W and 145 W standard operation, the 85-inch at 438 W and 282 W respectively; these are size-specific maker figures. |
| Energy class | UK maker tables list G for all five sizes on the revised A–G scale. | – |
| Colours | Carbon Silver front and Titan Black stand in all five UK maker tables. | – |
| In the box | Samsung's UK tables list the TM2050C Smart Control plus TM1240A remote, power cable, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established. | – |
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