Sony X950G vs Samsung Q70R TV comparison 2021/04

The Sony X950G and the Samsung Q70R are two strong mid-range televisions from South Korea and Japan. Their performance is partly similar, but both devices have different strengths, which we will explain in more detail in the following comparison.
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Sony X950G and Samsung Q70R compared – Which TV is better?

Reflections Icon
Reflections
Image quality in bright environments and dealing with reflections
71%
Sony X950G 65"
56%
Samsung Q70R 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.
43%
Sony X950G 65"
43%
Samsung Q70R 65"
SDR Image Quality Icon
SDR Image Quality
Picture quality when viewing material in SDR, i.e. anything that is not HDR.
78%
Sony X950G 65"
78%
Samsung Q70R 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.
73%
Sony X950G 65"
70%
Samsung Q70R 65"
Movies & Series Icon
Movies & Series
Use of the TV for movies, series & documentaries - be it as stream, BluRay or in the TV program.
85%
Sony X950G 65"
71%
Samsung Q70R 65"
Gaming Icon
Gaming
Gaming performance of the TV especially for responsive games with focus on PS5 and Xbox Series X
85%
Sony X950G 65"
87%
Samsung Q70R 65"
Sports Icon
Sports
Suitability for watching soccer, Formula 1, Olympics and more, even with several persons
67%
Sony X950G 65"
57%
Samsung Q70R 65"
Equipment Icon
Equipment
Smart TV features, connections and general equipment of the TV
77%
Sony X950G 65"
68%
Samsung Q70R 65"
Sony X950G 65"
Rating V2.9
Samsung Q70R 65"
Rating V2.9

Sony X950G 2019

Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
VA Panel
VA Panel
Sony X950G

The Sony X950G is the strongest of all Sony LCD TVs. Thanks to the VA panel and Full Array Local Dimming, the picture quality in dark rooms is very good. It also handles reflections very well, making it equally suitable for bright rooms. However, the contrast is not as high as with the Q70R.

Samsung Q70R 2019

Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
VA Panel
VA Panel
Samsung Q70R

The most outstanding strength of the Samsung Q70R is undoubtedly gaming. Its input lag is record low, so few other televisions can keep up. In addition, the black is very deep in dark rooms and the resulting image is very even thanks to VA Panel and Full Array Local Dimming. The contrast of the Q70R is also much higher.

Attention. The Samsung Q70R is an older TV for which the database is not up to date. Therefore, the ratings may differ.

Detailed comparison: Sony X950G or Samsung Q70R

Sony X950G
Sony X950G 65"
Samsung Q70R
Samsung Q70R 65"
Reflections Icon
Reflections Comparison
Sony X950G vs Samsung Q70R
71%
Reflections
Reflections visible
No layer against reflections
Contrast
4830 :1
Video technologies
56%
Reflections
Reflections visible
No layer against reflections
Contrast
8050 :1
Video technologies
Viewing Angle Icon
Viewing Angle Comparison
Sony X950G vs Samsung Q70R
43%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Viewing Angle
narrow
VA Viewing Angle
Reflections
Reflections visible
Reflections visible
43%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Viewing Angle
narrow
VA Viewing Angle
Reflections
Reflections visible
Reflections visible
SDR image Icon
SDR image Comparison
Sony X950G vs Samsung Q70R
78%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 60 Zones
Contrast
4830 :1
Max. Brightness SDR
- not available -
DCI-P3
ca. 77%
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
Contrast
8050 :1
Max. Brightness SDR
- not available -
DCI-P3
ca. 82%
Energy consumption SDR
- not available -
HDR image Icon
HDR image Comparison
Sony X950G vs Samsung Q70R
73%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 60 Zones
Contrast
4830 :1
Max. Brightness
ca. 1230 Nits
DCI-P3
ca. 77%
REC 2020
ca. 61%
Energy consumption HDR
- not available -
Video technologies
70%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming
Contrast
8050 :1
Max. Brightness
ca. 770 Nits
DCI-P3
ca. 82%
REC 2020
ca. 63%
Energy consumption HDR
- not available -
Video technologies
Movies & Series Icon
Movies & Series Comparison
Sony X950G vs Samsung Q70R
85%
HDR Image Quality
SDR Image Quality
Environment & Reflections
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-S2 DVB-S DVB-C
Twin Tuner
Audio
2.0 Channels with 20 Watt
Audio formats
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
71%
HDR Image Quality
70%
SDR Image Quality
78%
Environment & Reflections
56%
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-C DVB-S DVB-S2
Twin Tuner
Audio
2.1 Channels with 40 Watt
Audio formats
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Gaming Icon
Gaming performance Comparison
Sony X950G vs Samsung Q70R
85%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4.3ms
HDMI 2.1
Variable Refresh Rate
Max. Brightness HDR (Game Mode)
- not available -
Input Lag 4K@60Hz +HDR
ca. 21.4ms
Input Lag 4K@120Hz
- not available -
87%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 3.7ms
HDMI 2.1
Variable Refresh Rate
Max. Brightness HDR (Game Mode)
- not available -
Input Lag 4K@60Hz +HDR
ca. 15ms
Input Lag 4K@120Hz
- not available -
Sports Icon
Sports performance Comparison
Sony X950G vs Samsung Q70R
67%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4.3ms
DCI-P3
ca. 77%
57%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 3.7ms
DCI-P3
ca. 82%
Equipment Icon
Equipment Comparison
Sony X950G vs Samsung Q70R
77%
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
2.0 Channels with 20 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
1
Digital optical
1
Ci+ Slots
Ci+ 1.4
Timeshift
Apple Airplay 2
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Ambilight
One Connect Box
68%
Operating System
Tizen 5.0
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
2.1 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 2
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Ambilight
One Connect Box
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Our conclusion:
Jack-of-all-trades or Gaming TV?

The Sony X950G and the Samsung Q70R offer comparable performance, but there are some core characteristics where the TVs differ from one another. The X950G can handle reflections better, while the Q70R offers a better black due to the increased contrast, which is especially apparent in dark rooms. In dark rooms both perform well, in bright rooms the X950G is even better. This also applies to HDR. On the other hand, the Q70R is a better choice when it comes to gaming.

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Sony X950G 2019
73%
Sony X950G
Rating V2.9
  • Full Array Local Dimming
  • Deep blacks
  • Very good Motion Handling
  • Dolby Vision
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
  • No VRR
Samsung Q70R 2019
67%
Samsung Q70R
Rating V2.9
  • Full Array Local Dimming
  • Deep blacks
  • Low input lag
  • HDR10+
  • VRR through FreeSync
  • Viewing angle
  • No DTS and Dolby Atmos
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