Samsung Q80T or LG CX?

ExhaustedWalrus · Nov 19, 2020

I am looking to buy a new tv to support new consoles whenever I get them. I have been seriously eyeing these two, the Samsung Q80T and LG CX OLED. I would be getting either one at 55".

I would be putting the TV in a fairly bright living room, and really want to use it for a mix of both gaming and 4K HDR movies. I don't really know the differences between HDR10+ and Dolby Vision either. What would be the best for my use? From what I read, QLED is better for brighter rooms but the picture quality and overall HDR implantation doesn't match the CX. HDR is pretty important to me too.

SRTtoZ · Nov 19, 2020

CX all day. It's a shame that the 50" Q80T doesn't support 120htz or VRR because @ $850 that'd be a steal.

Lowrys · Nov 19, 2020

If you're not worried about burn in, or at least are willing to be careful, the CX is clearly the better TV.

PeakPointMatrix · Nov 19, 2020

I don't think I've seen a single "best of" list, site or community not list the LG CX at the top, especially for gaming. Just got mine in this week!

Kr1spy · Nov 19, 2020

CX is the obvious winner in terms of quality but it'll cost more than the Q80T.

Lump · Nov 19, 2020

CX is the 2020 champ. The 55 is even $300 off at Best Buy right now.

Indelible · Nov 19, 2020

Bought a CX a few months ago and it is worth every penny, playing games at 120Hz is magical.

Zephon · Nov 19, 2020

Lowrys said:
If you're not worried about burn in, or at least are willing to be careful, the CX is clearly the better TV.

Any tips for avoiding burn in? Say im playing a game with the HUD in the game for hours won't that be a issue?

Deleted member 75819 · Nov 19, 2020

CX. It's worth it. Get some blackout curtains if you wanna do daytime HDR movies and gaming, but the picture is still good in bright rooms, albeit a little dim.

Zephon said:
Any tips for avoiding burn in? Say im playing a game with the HUD in the game for hours won't that be a issue?

Burn-in is cumulative. Just vary your content, turn on pixel shift, lower HUD brightness in-game or regularly shift it if possible. I think there's also a setting that reduces static content brightness panel-side. Keep SDR content at 70 or lower OLED light. It isn't anything to be too concerned about.

Broadbandit · Nov 19, 2020

CX. I will never go back to anything else

jediyoshi · Nov 19, 2020

LG CX, you want that OLED true black. It's ruined using other displays for me the same way high refresh rate monitors ruined 60hz monitors for me.

Starburns · Nov 19, 2020

Zephon said:
Any tips for avoiding burn in? Say im playing a game with the HUD in the game for hours won't that be a issue?

I recently picked up a CX, and was worried about burn in - but after reading this, I'm no longer concerned. Check out the long term torture test they put these though.

Real-Life OLED Burn-In Test On 6 TVs

There are concerns about OLED long-term performance due to the possibility of burn-in. We bought 6 LG OLED C7s to play real, non-altered content. It should give you a better idea of what to expect depending on what you watch on your TV.

www.rtings.com

MotiD · Nov 19, 2020

Be aware that if you're buying a Q80T in Europe you are getting a worse model than the one sold in the US. RTings lists the differences in their review iirc

Charcoal · Nov 19, 2020

Zephon said:
Any tips for avoiding burn in? Say im playing a game with the HUD in the game for hours won't that be a issue?

Don't play a news channel with a static logo 24/7

Ringten · Nov 19, 2020

ExhaustedWalrus said:
I am looking to buy a new tv to support new consoles whenever I get them. I have been seriously eyeing these two, the Samsung Q80T and LG CX OLED. I would be getting either one at 55".

I would be putting the TV in a fairly bright living room, and really want to use it for a mix of both gaming and 4K HDR movies. I don't really know the differences between HDR10+ and Dolby Vision either. What would be the best for my use? From what I read, QLED is better for brighter rooms but the picture quality and overall HDR implantation doesn't match the CX. HDR is pretty important to me too.

LG: perfect blacks thus also better contrast
Samsung: High peak brightness/best HDR with wider colour volume

I personally have a Q95T, and got one since I have a bright living room and do not want to babysit my tv at all. No complaints from me! In fact really impressed by the anti glare layer during the day. Even the black level is really good... Comes damn close.
If not mistaken the Q80T has that aswell?

Honestly, everyone is going to recommend you the LG, and it's a fantastic tv. But not necessarily for everyone/ every living room.

JigglesBunny · Nov 19, 2020

Between the two of those, CX is a far better buy.

Betelgeuse · Nov 19, 2020

Ringten said:
LG: perfect blacks thus also better contrast
Samsung: High peak brightness/best HDR with wider colour gamut

I personally have a Q95T, and got one since I have a bright living room and do not want to babysit my tv at all. No complaints from me! In fact really impressed by the anti glare layer during the day.
If not mistaken the Q80T has that aswell?

Honestly, everyone is going to recommend you the LG, and it's a fantastic tv. But not necessarily for everyone/ every living room.

How's the dimming on your set? Does it have full array local dimming?

I'm just curious how it compares to my LCD TV (Sony x930e). It has incredible brightness so it's amazing for HDR highlights but despite having FALD really struggles with bloom/halo arising from bright sources against dark backgrounds.

LookAtMeGo · Nov 19, 2020

I'm having the same dilemma but with the Q90T.

I checked them both out in person and I love the blacks on the CX, but I love the vivid brightness on the Q90T. And the reflections are much less noticeable on the Q90T. Decisions decisions

The black on theQ90T were also miles ahead of my KS8000. And as much as the CX has better black the Q90T is definitely good enough.

Both are just so damn sexy I wish I could get both

Ringten · Nov 19, 2020

Betelgeuse said:
How's the dimming on your set? Does it have full array local dimming?

I'm just curious how it compares to my LCD TV (Sony x930e). It has incredible brightness so it's amazing for HDR highlights but despite having FALD really struggles with bloom/halo arising from bright sources against dark backgrounds.

Mind you, I've had the TV for only a month and due to work have not tested it out a lot. Maybe Tripwire-Stone can help out and give his opinion?

Sold my PS4 a while ago, so have not gamed on it yet. Soon to receive the PS5 so will know better.

As far as media goes, I have only watched a handful of 4K/HDR content through Netlfix and Amazon Prime. Simply fantastic stuff though!
Obviously had to watch Our Planet, and that was mind-blowing-good: the colours, and the hdr honestly pop.
Seen some movies with dark scenes aswell:
His Home (horror) and Power (Netflix original)... And no bloom or bleeding to be noticed.

ExhaustedWalrus · Nov 19, 2020

Hmm guess I will get the CX. It's out of stock at the moment at best buy and I prefer to buy it there because of rewards points. Guess I'll have to wait

bounchfx · Nov 19, 2020

Indelible said:
Bought a CX a few months ago and it is worth every penny, playing games at 120Hz is magical.

probably the wrong place for this question, but as a new owner of a CX, does 120 have to be enabled somewhere? how could I play with that?

Little Old Man · Nov 19, 2020

LookAtMeGo said:
I'm having the same dilemma but with the Q90T.

I checked them both out in person and I love the blacks on the CX, but I love the vivid brightness on the Q90T. And the reflections are much less noticeable on the Q90T. Decisions decisions

The black on theQ90T were also miles ahead of my KS8000. And as much as the CX has better black the Q90T is definitely good enough.

Both are just so damn sexy I wish I could get both

I'm deciding between the exact same two sets myself.

Currently I get a hefty discount on the Q90T via work, so I can get the 55" for £1100. As it happens, the LG CX is on discount right now at around £1300 for the 55", but I have seen a few drops a little below that.

At such a small difference in price, the CX would be my choice-

It has perfect blacks via the panel type
Dolby Vision (which seems to be superior over HDR 10+ in films from what I've read as the effects are more specific to each scene?)
4 vs. 1 HDMI 2.1 Ports
I can get a 5 year warranty which covers against panel burn in
Panel in isn't really a huge risk
I've been told that the sound is really good for a built in solution

But regardless/if the CX price goes back up towards £1600, then with the Samsung

It's cheaper
The Q90T will be at an angle to the window in the room, meaning if the blinds are open, a brighter less reflective panel will be useful as sunlight will be directly on it
Less reflections on the screen generally
I only really need one HDMI 2.1 port
Although burn in isn't a huge risk with the CX, I'll never have to worry about it ever with the Q90T
I read somewhere that the upscaling tech on the Q90T is some of the best around especially for Blu Ray discs and DVDs? Any truth in this?

I know the BX model exists, but if I'm looking at OLED I'd rather get all the bells and whistles with the CX (which has a brighter panel for the purposes of playing potentially with sunlight coming through the window).

IronicSonic · Nov 19, 2020

SRTtoZ said:
CX all day. It's a shame that the 50" Q80T doesn't support 120htz or VRR because @ $850 that'd be a steal.

But Q80t does support 120hz and VRR. Or are there a problem I'm not aware about?

Soulstoner · Nov 19, 2020

IronicSonic said:
But Q80t does support 120hz and VRR. Or are there a problem I'm not aware about?

I think anything below 55" doesn't support it.

IronicSonic · Nov 19, 2020

Soulstoner said:
I think anything below 55" doesn't support it.

Oh I see. Thanks.

Derkon · Nov 19, 2020

Got my CX earlier this week and it's blown me away. I'd say go for it if you have the means.

SRTtoZ · Nov 19, 2020

IronicSonic said:
But Q80t does support 120hz and VRR. Or are there a problem I'm not aware about?

The 49 and 50" versions don't have the anti-glare stuff and do NOT support 120hz/VRR. I was about to pick up the 50" since it's on sale but then after some digging found that out. The 55"+ are the real deal ones and worth every penny of the sale price they're running at now (starting at $1049).

ExhaustedWalrus said:
Hmm guess I will get the CX. It's out of stock at the moment at best buy and I prefer to buy it there because of rewards points. Guess I'll have to wait

Don't let all that scare you away. The CX is in fact sold out because of the sales going on but the Q80 is a great TV as well as being cheaper. It's also super bright if you're into HDR gaming and has VERY low latency. It's one of the best gaming TV's for sure. You really can't go wrong with either TV.

Aftervirtue · Nov 19, 2020

The 65inch CX is pretty stunning, but it wasn't cheap "even on sale". I am really enjoying Demon's Souls on it.

ExhaustedWalrus · Nov 20, 2020

Ok, different question: the Q90T or the LG BX? They're both the same price at Best Buy right now, though I have read the BX does not get bright enough.

Ringten · Nov 20, 2020

ExhaustedWalrus said:
Ok, different question: the Q90T or the LG BX? They're both the same price at Best Buy right now, though I have read the BX does not get bright enough.

Read my previous post. I have got the Q95T (identical to Q90T, except it has the one connect box)

In the Netherlands both were the same price. LG CX was 1200 and the Q95T aswell. But I went for the Samsung for reasons mentioned earlier.

Brightest tv out there, with really good blacks

EvilBoris · Nov 20, 2020

SRTtoZ said:
CX all day. It's a shame that the 50" Q80T doesn't support 120htz or VRR because @ $850 that'd be a steal.

It does, just on one port.

EvilBoris · Nov 20, 2020

ExhaustedWalrus said:
Ok, different question: the Q90T or the LG BX? They're both the same price at Best Buy right now, though I have read the BX does not get bright enough.

Both great TVs

The BX has 4 HDMI capable port, whereas everything else has just 1 or 2.
That might make it an easier choice if you are a gamer and have an Xbox/PS5 and PC hooked up.

The Samsung can't get Burn-in and is the better choice if you play games in a light environment.

Letters · Nov 20, 2020

Nothing beats seeing a TV turn off individual pixels to produce true black around lit areas, those inky oled blacks never get old for me. So I'd say CX.

SRTtoZ · Nov 20, 2020

EvilBoris said:
It does, just on one port.

Not on the 49/50" models for whatever reason.

Do you have any experience with the CX? I was wondering what you thought about the HDR brightness. Is it good enough? I want to make sure my next TV is impressive in HDR where my current TV lacks quite a bit.

CD_93 · Nov 20, 2020

Once you use an OLED full time, you will never ask this question again.

Creation_Scapes · Nov 20, 2020

EvilBoris said:
It does, just on one port.

Not on the 49 and 50 models from everything I've read online.

ExhaustedWalrus · Nov 20, 2020

EvilBoris said:
Both great TVs

The BX has 4 HDMI capable port, whereas everything else has just 1 or 2.
That might make it an easier choice if you are a gamer and have an Xbox/PS5 and PC hooked up.

The Samsung can't get Burn-in and is the better choice if you play games in a light environment.

The things pushing me toward the BX are Dolby Vision support, and 2 120 4K inputs. But I am just really worried about the brightness as someone who watches a lot of 4K HDR content.

SuperRaddy · Nov 20, 2020

I upgraded from a Samsung KS8000 to an LGCX55 last week and the difference in image quality is amazing. Simply local dimming vs oled is not comparable at all and the peak brightness of the CX is more than good enough for me coupled with VRR @ 120hz, fantastic piece of kit.

ExhaustedWalrus · Nov 20, 2020

Welp, the CX went back in stock for a brief time this morning at Best Buy so I was able to snag one. Should get here December 4th!

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