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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you're looking for a more cost-effective option with good performance for gaming, the Samsung Q80B could be a suitable choice. It is less expensive but still offers solid gaming performance and decent quality for watching sports, as well as speaking movies and series. However, if you're prioritizing overall picture quality, especially in bright rooms, and are willing to invest in a premium model, the Samsung QN90C may be the better pick. It offers better performance in bright conditions, higher contrast, and improved picture quality for various content types like movies, series, and animations. While both are good for gaming, the QN90C might serve better due to its superior bright room performance but comes with a higher price tag. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
  • The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90C (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (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
  • Very good for cartoons & animation
  • Very good for use as monitor
  • Very good for upscaling
  • Excellent reflections

Key differences

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Picture Quality

7.1
QN50Q80B
QN50QN90C
8.2
5.33/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality.

Movies & TV

6.4
QN50Q80B
QN50QN90C
8.1
5.33/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.

Gaming

8.2
QN50Q80B
QN50QN90C
8.8
8.1/10
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
8.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Samsung Q80B (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is somewhat better.

Cartoons & Animation

7.6
QN50Q80B
QN50QN90C
8.8
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.

News, Talk, & Other TV

7.8
QN50Q80B
QN50QN90C
9.0
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.

Bright Room

7.4
QN50Q80B
QN50QN90C
9.7
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good.

Cost

$798
QN50Q80B
QN50QN90C
$1,298
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The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has a price of $798 and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) costs $1,298.
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Key similarities

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Sports

6.8
QN50Q80B
QN50QN90C
7.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90C (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair.

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How the Samsung Q80B (LCD) and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung Q80B (LCD)Samsung QN90C (LCD)
Samsung Q80B (LCD)Samsung QN90C (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$798
$1,298
Brand
SamsungSamsung
Release Date
April 1, 2022March 2, 2023
Full name
QN50Q80BQN50QN90C
Screen Size
50"50"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenTizen
Sound Quality Score
7.5/107.8/10
NextGen Ready
NoYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.1/108.2/10
Bright Room Score
7.5/109.8/10
Gaming Score
8.3/108.9/10
Movies & TV Score
6.5/108.1/10
Sports Score
6.9/107.2/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
25.4" x 43.9" x 2.1"25.4" x 43.8" x 1.1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
28.5" x 43.9"27.8" x 43.8"
Weight without Stand
30.2 lbs29.8 lbs
VESA Mount
200 x 200200 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
5.3/107/10
Local Dimming
5.7/108/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.22.2
Speaker Power
40 W40 W
Dolby Atmos
Bypass onlyYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"For most people its picture, sound, and price make it a midrange TV worth considering. HDR brightness was generally exceptional. Its viewing angles are shockingly good, among the very best we’ve seen recently from any non-OLED TV. For gamers input lag isn’t too shabby."

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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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