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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Stand
    4. Back
    5. Borders
    6. Thickness
    7. Build Quality
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Blooming
    3. Local Dimming
    4. Lighting Zone Transitions
    5. Local Dimming In Game Mode
    6. Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
    7. HDR Brightness
    8. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    9. PQ EOTF Tracking
    10. SDR Brightness
    11. Color Gamut
    12. Color Volume
    13. Pre Calibration
    14. Post Calibration
    15. Gray Uniformity
    16. Black Uniformity
    17. Viewing Angle
    18. Reflections
    19. 720p Input
    20. 1080p Input
    21. HDR Native Gradient
    22. 4k Input
    23. Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    24. Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
    25. 8k Input
    26. Pixels
    27. Temporary Image Retention
    28. Permanent Burn-In Risk
  6. Motion
    1. Response Time
    2. Flicker-Free
    3. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    4. Motion Interpolation
    5. Stutter
    6. 24p Judder
    7. Variable Refresh Rate
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Specifications
    6. Input Photos
    7. Total Inputs
    8. Audio Passthrough
  8. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
    2. Distortion
  9. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Apps and Features
    4. Remote
    5. TV Controls
    6. In The Box
    7. Misc
  10. Comments

Samsung Q80/Q80A QLED vs LG NANO85 2021

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung Q80/Q80A QLED
LG NANO85 2021

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Samsung Q80/Q80A QLED Picture
LG NANO85 2021 Picture

Variants

  • QN55Q80AAFXZA (55")
  • QN65Q80AAFXZA (65")
  • QN75Q80AAFXZA (75")
  • QN85Q80AAFXZA (85")
  • 50NANO85APA (50")
  • 55NANO85APA (55")
  • ‎65NANO85APA (65")
  • 75NANO85APA (75")
  • 86NANO85APA (86")

Our Verdict

Samsung Q80/Q80A QLED

LG NANO85 2021

The Samsung Q80/Q80A QLED is better overall than the LG NANO85 2021. They each have similar panel types, and the Samsung TV delivers better picture quality. It gets significantly brighter and has better reflection handling. Even though the dark room performance on either TV isn't good, the Samsung has a full-array local dimming feature, while the LG is edge-lit, so the local dimming is less distracting on the Samsung. They have the same gaming features, but the Samsung TV has lower input lag for a more responsive feel.

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