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Samsung Q80C
Sony X90L/X90CL
Tested using Methodology v1.11
Updated Oct 04, 2024 03:08 PM
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Updated Oct 15, 2025 05:52 PM
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![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/mOve3uNc/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/design-large.jpg?format=auto)
Resolution4k
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz (except 50")
TypeLED
Sub-Type
IPS
Dolby Vision
No
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Resolution4k
Native Refresh Rate
120Hz
TypeLED
Sub-Type
VA
Dolby Vision
Yes
Screen Finish
Glossy
Our Verdict
Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED
Sony X90L/X90CL
In most ways, the Sony X90L/X90CL is better than the Samsung Q80C. The Sony has much better contrast and black uniformity, so blacks are deeper when viewed in a dark room, with less blooming around bright objects. HDR content is more impactful on the Sony TV due to its better HDR brightness, wider color gamut, and better color volume. However, the Samsung has a wider viewing angle, making it the better option for watching TV with friends, and its lower input lag provides a slightly more responsive gaming experience.
Variants
- QN50Q80CAFXZA (50")
- QN55Q80CAFXZA (55")
- QN65Q80CAFXZA (65")
- QN75Q80CAFXZA (75")
- QN85Q80CAFXZA (85")
- QN98Q80CAFXZA (98")
- XR-55X90L (55")
- XR-65X90L (65")
- XR-75X90L (75")
- XR-85X90L (85")
- XR-98X90L (98")
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55"
QN55Q80CAFXZA
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55"
XR-55X90L
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XR-65X90L
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.5
7.6
Pre Calibration
6.5
8.5
Reflections
7.2
5.4
Black Uniformity
4.0
6.2
Low-Quality Content Smoothing
6.3
8.0
HDR Brightness
7.2
7.5
Full Comparison
Brightness
HDR Brightness
7.2
7.5
HDR Hallway Photo
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED HDR Hallway Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/mzhwp2yj/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/hdr-brightness-photo-hallway-large.jpg?format=auto)
HDR Cityscape Photo
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED HDR Cityscape Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/qo2uT9ON/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/hdr-brightness-photo-cityscape-large.jpg?format=auto)
HDR Landscape Photo
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED HDR Landscape Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/viBZt33u/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/hdr-brightness-photo-landscape-large.jpg?format=auto)
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
460 cd/m²
581 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
381 cd/m²
474 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
132 cd/m²
216 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
644 cd/m²
1,141 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
819 cd/m²
1,254 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
740 cd/m²
952 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
585 cd/m²
765 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
500 cd/m²
715 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
632 cd/m²
1,106 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
805 cd/m²
1,212 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
734 cd/m²
948 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
584 cd/m²
763 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
499 cd/m²
714 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.026
0.030
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
7.6
7.5
HDR Hallway Photo
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED HDR Hallway Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/xXzLm44f/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/hdr-brightness-game-photo-hallway-large.jpg?format=auto)
HDR Cityscape Photo
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED HDR Cityscape Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/4xbzIPmn/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/hdr-brightness-game-photo-cityscape-large.jpg?format=auto)
HDR Landscape Photo
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED HDR Landscape Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/nCnyoMSM/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/hdr-brightness-game-photo-landscape-large.jpg?format=auto)
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
473 cd/m²
564 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
425 cd/m²
504 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
166 cd/m²
212 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
799 cd/m²
1,123 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
914 cd/m²
1,262 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
743 cd/m²
944 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
599 cd/m²
757 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
533 cd/m²
712 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
785 cd/m²
1,091 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
896 cd/m²
1,220 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
741 cd/m²
941 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
598 cd/m²
756 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
533 cd/m²
711 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.029
0.030
SDR Brightness
8.4
8.9
Real Scene Peak Brightness
508 cd/m²
775 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
638 cd/m²
1,129 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
813 cd/m²
1,261 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
738 cd/m²
905 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
573 cd/m²
728 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
484 cd/m²
720 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
630 cd/m²
1,111 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
797 cd/m²
1,219 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
732 cd/m²
901 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
572 cd/m²
726 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
483 cd/m²
718 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.027
0.032
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.8
6.8
Contrast Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Contrast Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/bDKwfyaM/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/contrast-large.jpg?format=auto)
Contrast
12,546 : 1
49,776 : 1
Native Contrast
1,581 : 1
4,163 : 1
Blooming
6.0
7.5
Blooming Photo
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Blooming Photo](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/9MKX3aXU/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/blooming-large.jpg?format=auto)
Lighting Zone Transitions
6.0
6.0
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object
Local Dimming
Yes
Yes
Backlight
Full-Array
Full-Array
Dimming Zones Count Of Tested TV
96
88
Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
6.0
7.0
Blooming Photo In Game Mode
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Blooming Photo In Game Mode](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/1tpBI3U7/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/blooming-game-mode-large.jpg?format=auto)
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode
Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD
HDR Brightness
7.2
7.5
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
460 cd/m²
581 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
381 cd/m²
474 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
132 cd/m²
216 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
644 cd/m²
1,141 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
819 cd/m²
1,254 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
740 cd/m²
952 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
585 cd/m²
765 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
500 cd/m²
715 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
632 cd/m²
1,106 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
805 cd/m²
1,212 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
734 cd/m²
948 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
584 cd/m²
763 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
499 cd/m²
714 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.026
0.030
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
7.6
7.5
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
473 cd/m²
564 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
425 cd/m²
504 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
166 cd/m²
212 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
799 cd/m²
1,123 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
914 cd/m²
1,262 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
743 cd/m²
944 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
599 cd/m²
757 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
533 cd/m²
712 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
785 cd/m²
1,091 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
896 cd/m²
1,220 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
741 cd/m²
941 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
598 cd/m²
756 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
533 cd/m²
711 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.029
0.030
PQ EOTF Tracking
7.8
8.3
PQ EOTF Graph
600 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0148
0.0043
1000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0145
0.0043
4000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0149
0.0043
SDR Brightness
8.4
8.9
Real Scene Peak Brightness
508 cd/m²
775 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
638 cd/m²
1,129 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
813 cd/m²
1,261 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
738 cd/m²
905 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
573 cd/m²
728 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
484 cd/m²
720 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
630 cd/m²
1,111 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
797 cd/m²
1,219 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
732 cd/m²
901 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
572 cd/m²
726 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
483 cd/m²
718 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.027
0.032
Color Gamut
8.0
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/XUg5jx40/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/color-gamut-large.jpg?format=auto)
DCI P3 xy
89.79%
DCI P3 uv
93.70%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/0kcUg8iM/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/color-gamut-2020-large.jpg?format=auto)
Rec 2020 xy
65.34%
Rec 2020 uv
71.28%
Color Volume
7.7
8.3
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED P3 Color Volume ITP Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/CcvZ7EJL/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/volume-p3-itp-large.jpg?format=auto)
1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
72.8%
86.2%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/vT1NwA3D/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/volume-2020-itp-large.jpg?format=auto)
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
32.5%
42.8%
White Luminance
650 cd/m²
1,154 cd/m²
Red Luminance
147 cd/m²
272 cd/m²
Green Luminance
452 cd/m²
778 cd/m²
Blue Luminance
47 cd/m²
91 cd/m²
Cyan Luminance
503 cd/m²
869 cd/m²
Magenta Luminance
205 cd/m²
364 cd/m²
Yellow Luminance
593 cd/m²
1,046 cd/m²
Pre Calibration
6.5
8.5
Pre White Balance Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Pre White Balance Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/10WlI9aB/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/pre-white-balance-large.jpg?format=auto)
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Pre Gamma Curve Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/C8W3kw1W/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/pre-gamma-large.jpg?format=auto)
Pre Color Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Pre Color Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/d1suGfy9/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/pre-colorspace-large.jpg?format=auto)
White Balance dE
3.89
3.14
Color dE
3.65
1.52
Gamma
1.99
2.60
Color Temperature
7,153 K
6,506 K
Picture Mode
Movie
Custom
Color Temp Setting
Warm 2
Expert 1
Gamma Setting
2.2
0
Post Calibration
9.2
9.6
Post White Balance Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Post White Balance Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/aPrjrAyu/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/post-white-balance-large.jpg?format=auto)
Post Gamma Curve Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Post Gamma Curve Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/LDoGGUIX/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/post-gamma-large.jpg?format=auto)
Post Color Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Post Color Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/AYHjzzOn/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/post-colorspace-large.jpg?format=auto)
White Balance dE
0.95
0.17
Color dE
1.23
0.98
Gamma
2.19
2.20
Color Temperature
6,543 K
6,503 K
White Balance Calibration
20 point
10 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Gray Uniformity
7.4
6.3
50% Uniformity Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED 50% Uniformity Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/VUWEpFJ1/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/dse-large.jpg?format=auto)
50% Std. Dev.
4.408%
2.991%
50% DSE
0.177%
0.196%
5% Uniformity Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED 5% Uniformity Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/JYdkUzE4/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/gray-5-percent-large.jpg?format=auto)
5% Std. Dev.
0.474%
1.090%
5% DSE
0.089%
0.108%
Black Uniformity
4.0
6.2
Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/ESjaAzo0/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/uniformity-local-dimming-large.jpg?format=auto)
Std. Dev.
3.710%
1.391%
Native Black Uniformity Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Native Black Uniformity Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/ZIzloAoF/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/uniformity-large.jpg?format=auto)
Native Std. Dev.
2.253%
0.946%
Viewing Angle
8.0
6.3
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Chroma Graph](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/7gnFFKAH/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/viewing-angle-from-left-chroma-large.jpg?format=auto)
Color Washout
37°
24°
Hue Graph
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Hue Graph](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/Q6QQ2Ug3/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/viewing-angle-from-left-hue-large.jpg?format=auto)
Color Shift
67°
70°
Lightness Graph
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Lightness Graph](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/kJWdpsyV/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/viewing-angle-from-left-lightness-large.jpg?format=auto)
Brightness Loss
39°
33°
Black Level Raise
70°
14°
Gamma Shift
49°
14°
Reflections
7.2
5.4
Reflections Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Reflections Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/GXVwqCsp/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/average-room-large.jpg?format=auto)
Average Room Off Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Average Room Off Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/shM0tswY/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/average-room-off-large.jpg?format=auto)
Bright Room Off Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Bright Room Off Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/yaUJWeLo/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/bright-room-off-large.jpg?format=auto)
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Glossy
Total Reflections
5.7%
Indirect Reflections
0.4%
Calculated Direct Reflections
5.3%
HDR Native Gradient
8.5
8.0
HDR Gradient Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED HDR Gradient Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/YNLafIxn/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/gradient-large.jpg?format=auto)
100% Black to 50% Gray
8.0
8.0
50% Gray to 100% White
8.0
8.0
100% Black to 50% Red
10
8.0
50% Red to 100% Red
8.0
10
100% Black to 50% Green
8.0
8.0
50% Green to 100% Green
8.0
6.0
100% Black to 50% Blue
10
10
50% Blue to 100% Blue
8.0
6.0
Low-Quality Content Smoothing
6.3
8.0
Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/ySxXnnI1/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/lq-smoothing-large.jpg?format=auto)
Smoothing
6.0
8.0
Detail Preservation
7.0
8.0
Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
7.5
9.0
Sharpness Picture - 480p
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Sharpness Picture - 480p](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/hWMHFWqH/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/upscaling-sharpness-large.jpg?format=auto)
Pixels
Pixels Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Pixels Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/czRxizgb/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/pixels-large.jpg?format=auto){kind=tracking}
Subpixel Layout
RGB
BGR
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
IPS
VA
Black Level
Contrast
6.8
6.8
Contrast Picture
Contrast
12,546 : 1
49,776 : 1
Native Contrast
1,581 : 1
4,163 : 1
Lighting Zone Precision
6.0
7.5
Lighting Zone Precision Picture
Lighting Zone Transitions
6.0
6.0
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object
Local Dimming
Yes
Yes
Backlight
Full-Array
Full-Array
Dimming Zone Count Of The Tested TV
96
88
Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
6.0
7.0
Lighting Zone Precision Photo In Game Mode
Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode
Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD
Black Uniformity
4.0
6.2
Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming
Std. Dev.
3.710%
1.391%
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
2.253%
0.946%
Motion
Response Time
8.2
7.9
Motion Blur Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Motion Blur Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/F81kYkPb/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/motion-blur-large.jpg?format=auto)
Response Time Chart
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Response Time Chart](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/aFvJoGH8/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/response-time-2-large.jpg?format=auto)
80% Response Time
5.5 ms
100% Response Time
9.7 ms
Flicker-Free
9.9
0.0
Backlight chart
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Backlight chart](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/77KiICRk/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/backlight-large.jpg?format=auto)
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
960 Hz
720 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
BFI Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED BFI Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/BzdW69B7/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/bfi-large.jpg?format=auto)
BFI Frequency Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED BFI Frequency Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/IsEHGVYH/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/backlight-bfi-large.jpg?format=auto)
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker For 60 fps
60 Hz
120 Hz
60Hz For 60 fps
Yes
No
120Hz For 120 fps
No
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
60 Hz
120 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/MtBSvqpj/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/soap-opera-effect-30-fps-large.jpg?format=auto)
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/rL7R37np/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/soap-opera-effect-large.jpg?format=auto)
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
Yes
Stutter
6.7
6.3
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
32.0 ms
35.6 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
7.0 ms
10.6 ms
24p Judder
10
9.4
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
9.4
7.5
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz (except 50")
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
No
G-SYNC Compatible
Yes
Yes
4k VRR Maximum
120 Hz
120 Hz
4k VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
1080p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
120 Hz
1080p VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
1440p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
1440p VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
VRR + Local Dimming
Yes
Yes
Color
SDR Color Volume
7.7
DCI-P3 Gamut Rings
CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage
89.46%
BT.2020 Gamut Rings
CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage
69.38%
HDR Color Volume
7.7
8.3
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
72.8%
86.2%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² BT.2020 Coverage ITP
32.5%
42.8%
White Luminance
650 cd/m²
1,154 cd/m²
Red Luminance
147 cd/m²
272 cd/m²
Green Luminance
452 cd/m²
778 cd/m²
Blue Luminance
47 cd/m²
91 cd/m²
Cyan Luminance
503 cd/m²
869 cd/m²
Magenta Luminance
205 cd/m²
364 cd/m²
Yellow Luminance
593 cd/m²
1,046 cd/m²
SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
6.5
8.5
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE 2000
3.89
3.14
Color dE 2000
3.65
1.52
Gamma
1.99
2.60
Color Temperature
7,153 K
6,506 K
Picture Mode
Movie
Custom
Color Temp Setting
Warm 2
Expert 1
Gamma Setting
2.2
0
SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
9.2
9.6
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE 2000
0.95
0.17
Color dE 2000
1.23
0.98
Gamma
2.19
2.20
Color Temperature
6,543 K
6,503 K
White Balance Calibration
20 point
10 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
9.3
HDR Pre White Balance Picture
HDR Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE ITP
3.91
Color dE ITP
4.3
Color Temperature
6,601 K
Picture Mode
Professional
HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
9.5
HDR Post White Balance Picture
HDR Post Color Picture
White Balance dE ITP
3.03
Color dE ITP
4.00
Color Temperature
6,461 K
Processing
PQ EOTF Tracking
7.8
8.3
PQ EOTF Graph
600 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0148
0.0043
1000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0145
0.0043
4000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0149
0.0043
Low-Quality Content Smoothing
6.3
8.0
Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture
Smoothing
6.0
8.0
Detail Preservation
7.0
8.0
Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
7.5
9.0
Sharpness Picture - 480p
HDR Native Gradient
8.5
8.0
HDR Gradient Picture
100% Black To 50% Gray
8.0
8.0
50% Gray To 100% White
8.0
8.0
100% Black To 50% Red
10
8.0
50% Red To 100% Red
8.0
10
100% Black To 50% Green
8.0
8.0
50% Green To 100% Green
8.0
6.0
100% Black To 50% Blue
10
10
50% Blue To 100% Blue
8.0
6.0
Game Mode Responsiveness
Input Lag
9.7
7.5
1080p @ 60Hz
10.6 ms
18.0 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
95.3 ms
161.3 ms
1080p @ 120Hz
6.0 ms
9.4 ms
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
N/A
9.4 ms
4k @ 60Hz
10.5 ms
17.8 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
10.5 ms
17.8 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
72.1 ms
144.5 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
23.2 ms
137.2 ms
4k @ 120Hz
6.0 ms
9.5 ms
4k @ Max Refresh Rate
N/A
9.5 ms
8k @ 60Hz
N/A
N/A
Supported Resolutions
9.6
9.1
Resolution
4k
4k
480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)
Yes
Yes
720p @ 59.94Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
120 Hz
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k Maximum Refresh Rate
120 Hz
8k @ 30Hz Or 24Hz
No
No
8k @ 60Hz
No
No
Variable Refresh Rate
9.4
7.5
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz (except 50")
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
No
G-SYNC Compatible
Yes
Yes
4k VRR Maximum
120 Hz
120 Hz
4k VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
1080p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
120 Hz
1080p VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR + Local Dimming
Yes
Yes
CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate
5.6
Pursuit Photo Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap Max Refresh
Transition At Max Refresh
0 to 31
Avg. CAD
323
Best 10% CAD
140
Worst 10% CAD
514
CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz
5.6
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
Transition At 120Hz
0 to 31
Avg. CAD
323
Best 10% CAD
140
Worst 10% CAD
514
CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz
5.4
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
Transition 60Hz
0 to 31
Avg. CAD
331
Best 10% CAD
145
Worst 10% CAD
580
PS5 Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED PS5 Screenshot](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/oGyqxfCW/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/ps5-large.jpg?format=auto)
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
Yes
VRR
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
Xbox Series X Screenshot
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Xbox Series X Screenshot](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/0JfTNkV8/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/xboxsx-large.jpg?format=auto)
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
Yes
VRR
Yes
Yes
Motion Handling
Response Time Stutter
6.7
6.3
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
32.0 ms
35.6 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
7.0 ms
10.6 ms
Micro Judder
6.0
24p Clip
25p Clip
Micro Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Micro Judder-Free 25p
Yes
Micro Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
Micro Judder-Free 25p via 60p
No
Micro Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Micro Judder-Free 25p via Native Apps
Yes
Judder
10
9.4
Judder Video Picture
Judder 24p
10
Judder 25p
10
Judder 24p via 60p
10
Judder 25p via 60p
8.0
Judder 24p via 60i
10
Judder 24p via Native Apps
10
Judder 25p via Native Apps
8.0
Response Time
8.2
7.9
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
Response Time Heatmap 60Hz
Transition At 60Hz
0 to 31
First Response Time
6.1 ms
Total Response Time
11.0 ms
Worst 10% Response Time
23.5 ms
Flicker
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
960 Hz
720 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker For 60 fps
60 Hz
120 Hz
60Hz For 60 fps
Yes
No
120Hz For 120 fps
No
Yes
Min Flicker For 60 fps In Game Mode
60 Hz
120 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
Yes
Reflections
Direct Reflections
7.2
5.4
Ring Light Picture
Direct Reflections Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
65.1%
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Glossy
Ambient Black Level Raise
9.0
Black Level Raise Picture
Bright Room Black Level Raise Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
0.00 cd/m²
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
0.39 cd/m²
Total Reflected Light
5.5
Bright Room Off Picture
Ring Picture Total Reflection
Total Reflected Light Intensity
31,489% ⋅ pixel
Diffraction Artifacts
Yes
Ambient Color Saturation
7.9
Bright Room Color Volume Graph
Low-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx
66.54%
Mid-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx
66.91%
High-Luminance Colors @ 1000 lx
60.50%
Panel
Viewing Angle
8.0
6.3
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
37°
24°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
67°
70°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
39°
33°
Black Level Raise
70°
14°
Gamma Shift
49°
14°
Gray Uniformity
7.4
6.3
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
4.408%
2.991%
50% DSE
0.177%
0.196%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.474%
1.090%
5% DSE
0.089%
0.108%
Panel Technology
Spectral Power Distribution
Pixels Picture
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
IPS
VA
Subpixel Layout
RGB
BGR
Inputs
Input Lag
9.7
7.5
1080p @ 60Hz
10.6 ms
18.0 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
95.3 ms
161.3 ms
1080p @ 120Hz
6.0 ms
9.4 ms
1080p @ 144Hz
N/A
9.4 ms
1440p @ 60Hz
10.8 ms
1440p @ 120Hz
5.9 ms
1440p @ 144Hz
N/A
4k @ 60Hz
10.5 ms
17.8 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
10.5 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
10.5 ms
17.8 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
72.1 ms
144.5 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
23.2 ms
137.2 ms
4k @ 120Hz
6.0 ms
9.5 ms
4k @ 144Hz
N/A
9.5 ms
8k @ 60Hz
N/A
N/A
Supported Resolutions
9.6
9.1
Resolution
4k
4k
480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)
Yes
Yes
720p @ 59.94Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 144Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 144Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 144Hz
No
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
No
No
8k @ 60Hz
No
No
PS5 Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
Yes
VRR
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
No
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
Yes
VRR
Yes
Yes
Input Specifications
Side Inputs Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Side Inputs Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/yPvpZlyq/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/inputs-side-large.jpg?format=auto)
Rear Inputs Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Rear Inputs Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/hVpPIebM/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/inputs-back-large.jpg?format=auto)
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDMI
4
4 (2x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1)
HDR10+
Yes
No
Dolby Vision
No
Yes
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
48 Gbps
HLG
Yes
Yes
ATSC Tuner
1.0
3.0 (NEXTGEN TV)
USB Ports
2
2
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
USB 3.0
No
Yes (1)
Audio Out 3.5mm
0
0
Wi-Fi
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Ethernet Speed
1
100 Mbps
CEC
Yes
Composite In
0
1 (Adapter Required, Not Incl.)
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Variable Analog Audio Out
No
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC Port
eARC
eARC
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Yes
Yes
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
Yes
Yes
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Yes
Yes
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
Yes
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
Yes
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
7.1
7.1
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
No
Yes
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
No
Yes
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
4 (2x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1)
USB
2
2
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
0
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
Component In
0
Composite In
0
1 (Adapter Required, Not Incl.)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
Ethernet
1
100 Mbps
DisplayPort
0
IR In
0
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
Yes
No
Dolby Vision
No
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Longevity Graph](https://i.rtings.com/images/reviews/na-small.png?format=auto)
Stand
Stand Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Stand Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/qDXq9tSE/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/stand-large.jpg?format=auto)
Back
Back Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Back Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/5Hl50uyc/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/back-large.jpg?format=auto)
Wall Mount
VESA 400x300
VESA 300x300
Borders
Borders Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Borders Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/HFdLbESW/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/borders-large.jpg?format=auto)
Borders
0.35" (0.9 cm)
0.30" (0.8 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Thickness Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/QLacbDnd/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/thickness-large.jpg?format=auto)
Max Thickness
1.85" (4.7 cm)
2.24" (5.7 cm)
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Build quality picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/2vBtXr9h/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/build-quality-large.jpg?format=auto)
Smart Features
Interface
Smart TV Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Smart TV Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/VlNRejZD/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/smart-tv-large.jpg?format=auto)
Smart OS
Tizen
Google TV
Version
2023
10
Ease of Use
Easy
Smoothness
Very Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
5 s
Advanced Options
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
0.0
Ads Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Ads Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/1v11V7ts/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/ads-large.jpg?format=auto)
Ads
Yes
Yes
Opt-out
No
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
8.5
Apps Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Apps Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/HYognFBk/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/apps-large.jpg?format=auto)
App Selection
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Remote
Remote Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Remote Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/ijtIULO1/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/remote-large.jpg?format=auto)
Size
Small
Voice Control
Many Features
Yes
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Other Smart Features
Yes
Remote App
Samsung SmartThings
TV Controls
Controls Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED Controls Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/KLmpPiV3/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/controls-large.jpg?format=auto)
Mute Switch
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
![Samsung Q80C [Q80, Q80CD] QLED In The Box Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/rmCE6KHr/samsung-q80c-q80-q80cd-qled/in-the-box-large.jpg?format=auto)
Misc
Power Consumption
65 W
69 W
Power Consumption (Max)
245 W
206 W
Firmware
1205
PKG6.7240.0826NAA
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
6.4
7.1
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
84.76 Hz
95.14 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
2.28 dB
2.66 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
3.38 dB
2.96 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
6.13 dB
4.81 dB
Max
85.2 dB SPL
90.6 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
5.52 dB
4.64 dB
Digital Room Correction
Yes
Distortion
7.5
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.058
Weighted THD @ Max
0.231
IMD @ 80
3.02%
IMD @ Max
4.65%
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