LG B9 vs Samsung Q80R TV comparison 2021/04

The LG B9 and the Samsung Q80R are two very good TVs from the upper midfield of the current TV market. Given the similar price, a comparison makes sense. On this page you get all important information at a glance: What are the B9 and Q80R suitable for, what are the best offers – and above all: Which TV is better?
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LG B9 and Samsung Q80R compared – Which TV is better?

Reflections Icon
Reflections
Image quality in bright environments and dealing with reflections
69%
LG OLED B9 65"
76%
Samsung Q80R 65"
Viewing Angle Icon
Viewing Angle
Picture quality when sitting at an angle to the TV - Also relevant when sitting very close in front of a large TV.
90%
LG OLED B9 65"
74%
Samsung Q80R 65"
SDR Image Quality Icon
SDR Image Quality
Picture quality when viewing material in SDR, i.e. anything that is not HDR.
96%
LG OLED B9 65"
78%
Samsung Q80R 65"
HDR Image Quality Icon
HDR Image Quality
Picture quality when viewing material in HDR, so everything from HDR, HDR10, HLG to HDR10+ & Dolby Vision.
77%
LG OLED B9 65"
68%
Samsung Q80R 65"
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Movies & Series
Use of the TV for movies, series & documentaries - be it as stream, BluRay or in the TV program.
89%
LG OLED B9 65"
72%
Samsung Q80R 65"
Gaming Icon
Gaming
Gaming performance of the TV especially for responsive games with focus on PS5 and Xbox Series X
97%
LG OLED B9 65"
87%
Samsung Q80R 65"
Sports Icon
Sports
Suitability for watching soccer, Formula 1, Olympics and more, even with several persons
82%
LG OLED B9 65"
62%
Samsung Q80R 65"
Equipment Icon
Equipment
Smart TV features, connections and general equipment of the TV
89%
LG OLED B9 65"
72%
Samsung Q80R 65"
LG OLED B9 65"
Samsung Q80R 65"
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LG OLED B9 2019

OLED Panel
OLED Panel
LG OLED B9

If you are interested in an OLED TV, the LG B9 is a very good choice. Only OLED TVs boast so many features at once: perfect blacks, infinite contrast and a very wide viewing angle. These features are further enhanced by the availability of HDMI 2.1, which can handle all disciplines: gaming, HDR, sports and movies. However, its peak brightness is outperformed by LCD, so OLED is basically a better choice for darker rooms.

Samsung Q80R 2019

Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
VA Panel
VA Panel
Wide Viewing Angle Layer
Wide Viewing Angle
Samsung Q80R

The Samsung Q80R is in the upper midfield of the QLED lineup. It features a VA panel with Full Array Local Dimming, which produces an official black. The number of dimming zones is 50 and its 120 Hz panel makes it very suitable for gaming, sports and movies alike. It also works very well in bright rooms because its peak and average brightness are higher than of the LG B9.

Attention. The Samsung Q80R is an older TV for which the database is not up to date. Therefore, the ratings may differ.

Detailed comparison: LG B9 or Samsung Q80R

LG OLED B9
LG OLED B9 65"
Samsung Q80R
Samsung Q80R 65"
Reflections Icon
Reflections Comparison
LG B9 vs Samsung Q80R
69%
Reflections
Reflections visible
No layer against reflections
Contrast
infinite :1
Max. Brightness
600 Nits
Video technologies
76%
Reflections
Reflections visible
No layer against reflections
Contrast
5720 :1
Max. Brightness
1100 Nits
Video technologies
Viewing Angle Icon
Viewing Angle Comparison
LG B9 vs Samsung Q80R
90%
Panel type
OLED Panel
OLED Panel
Viewing Angle
very wide
OLED Viewing Angle
Reflections
Reflections visible
Reflections visible
74%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Viewing Angle
Wide Viewing Angle Layer
Wide Viewing Angle Layer
Reflections
Reflections visible
Reflections visible
SDR image Icon
SDR image Comparison
LG B9 vs Samsung Q80R
96%
Panel type
OLED Panel
OLED Panel
Contrast
infinite :1
DCI-P3
ca. 81%
Energy consumption SDR
- not available -
78%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 50 Zones
Contrast
5720 :1
DCI-P3
ca. 85%
Energy consumption SDR
- not available -
HDR image Icon
HDR image Comparison
LG B9 vs Samsung Q80R
77%
Panel type
OLED Panel
OLED Panel
Contrast
infinite :1
Max. Brightness
600 Nits
DCI-P3
ca. 81%
REC 2020
ca. 65%
Energy consumption HDR
- not available -
Video technologies
68%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 50 Zones
Contrast
5720 :1
Max. Brightness
1100 Nits
DCI-P3
ca. 85%
REC 2020
ca. 67%
Energy consumption HDR
- not available -
Video technologies
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Movies & Series Comparison
LG B9 vs Samsung Q80R
89%
HDR Image Quality
SDR Image Quality
Environment & Reflections
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-C DVB-S DVB-S2
Twin Tuner
Audio
2.2 Channels with 40 Watt
Audio formats
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
72%
HDR Image Quality
68%
SDR Image Quality
78%
Environment & Reflections
76%
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-C DVB-S DVB-S2
Twin Tuner
Audio
4.1 Channels with 40 Watt
Audio formats
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Gaming Icon
Gaming performance Comparison
LG B9 vs Samsung Q80R
97%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 0.2ms
HDMI 2.1
4x Connections
Variable Refresh Rate
Input Lag 4K@60Hz +HDR
ca. 14ms
Input Lag 4K@120Hz
- not available -
87%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4.0ms
HDMI 2.1
Variable Refresh Rate
Input Lag 4K@60Hz +HDR
ca. 14.7ms
Input Lag 4K@120Hz
- not available -
Sports Icon
Sports performance Comparison
LG B9 vs Samsung Q80R
82%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 0.2ms
DCI-P3
ca. 81%
62%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4.0ms
DCI-P3
ca. 85%
Equipment Icon
Equipment Comparison
LG B9 vs Samsung Q80R
89%
Operating System
webOS 4.5
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
2.2 Channels with 40 Watt
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Audio formats
USB recording PVR
HDMI 2.0
HDMI 2.1
4
USB 2.0
3
USB 3.0
Ethernet RJ45
1
3.5mm jack
1
Digital optical
1
Ci+ Slots
Ci+ 1.4
Timeshift
Apple Airplay
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Ambilight
One Connect Box
72%
Operating System
Tizen 5.0
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
4.1 Channels with 40 Watt
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Audio formats
USB recording PVR
HDMI 2.0
4
HDMI 2.1
USB 2.0
2
USB 3.0
Ethernet RJ45
1
3.5mm jack
Digital optical
1
Ci+ Slots
Ci+ 1.4
Timeshift
Apple Airplay
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Ambilight
One Connect Box
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Our conclusion:
Affordable OLED or great Gaming QLED?

As can be seen in the upper part on the graph, the LG B9 is almost all aspects is better. Partly the Samsung Q80R is on par in some disciplines and is even better suited for bright rooms, but for HDR, sports, gaming and movies the B9 has the top. However, if you want to use the TV in a very bright room, it definitely makes more sense to buy the Samsung Q80R. For almost any other purpose, the B9 is better.

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LG OLED B9 2019
87%
LG OLED B9
  • Perfect blacks
  • Infinite contrast ratio
  • Very wide viewing angle
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Dolby Vision
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
Samsung Q80R 2019
74%
Samsung Q80R
  • Very deep blacks
  • Good contrast ratio
  • Full Array Local Dimming with 50 zones
  • VRR through FreeSync
  • Clear movements
  • HDR10+
  • No Dolby Vision
  • No DTS
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