LG QNED 95 vs Samsung Q80F

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 18 by Billy G.

LG QNED 95
LG QNED 95
Samsung Q80F
Samsung Q80F

Verdict: The Q80F on brightness and gaming; the QNED 95 wins on smart features and viewing angles.

Winner: Samsung Q80F

LG QNED 95: 7.1/10

Samsung Q80F: 7.6/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG QNED 95Samsung Q80F
Panel TypeMini-LED (IPS)QLED (VA)
Peak HDR Brightness~1,400 nits~1,800 nits
Max Refresh Rate144Hz144Hz
Smart OSwebOS 25Tizen 8
Viewing AnglesWide (IPS)Narrow (VA)
Black LevelsGoodBetter

LG QNED 95

What works

  • Better viewing angles from IPS-type panel
  • webOS 25 is faster and more polished than Tizen
  • LG's Game Optimizer is the most user-friendly game menu available

What doesn't

  • IPS panel has inferior black levels compared to VA in dark rooms
  • Lower peak brightness than Q80F
  • Mini-LED backlighting still shows halos in demanding scenes

Samsung Q80F

What works

  • Higher peak brightness (~1,800 nits) for HDR punch
  • Samsung Gaming Hub for cloud gaming access
  • VA panel delivers better black levels in direct viewing position

What doesn't

  • VA panel shows color shift at wide viewing angles
  • Tizen interface trails webOS for most users
  • No stand-out advantage in any single category

Bottom line

Our pick: Samsung Q80F. It edges out the alternative on higher peak brightness (~1,800 nits) for hdr punch. That said, LG QNED 95 still wins on better viewing angles from ips-type panel — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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