Samsung Q6FN 82" (QN82Q6FN) vs Sony X690E 50" (KD50X690E)

The Samsung Q6FN reproduces some high-quality dark scenes thanks to its high native contrast ratio and great overall uniformity of its blacks. This TV performs on par with the best competitors in its price range when it comes to displaying some inky dark scenes.

The TV's native contrast ratio of 6700:1 ensures that the Q6FN can deliver solid, deep shadows while displaying a dark scene. In its price category, only a few other TVs can reach such performance. Additionally, the blacks don't look washed-out or degraded due to the TV's high black uniformity that measures at the 0.6% standard deviation - something only high-end TVs can offer.

The Samsung Q6FN delivers substantially more colors than it's equally-priced competitors. It can produce more than 90% of the DCI-P colors while its closest competitors are limited to 85%.

The Sony X690E can upscale the low-resolution 480p/720p/1080p content quite well, without introducing any artifacts which makes it an excellent option for those who want to watch over-the-air broadcasts, old DVDs or Blu-rays.

While hooked-up with a current-generation gaming console, the Sony X690E offers a smooth and fluid gaming experience thanks to its excellent motion handling capabilities and low input lag.

The motion looks smooth and isn't blurry because of the TV's fast response time. It takes roughly 14 milliseconds for the TV's pixels to change their color which eliminates a lot of the unwanted motion blur effect.

The X690E offers exceptional responsiveness thanks to its low input lag. While in the 'Gaming' mode the TV's input lag drops to roughly 20 milliseconds, which means that you will not feel the delay between pressing a controller's button and seeing the actual thing happening on the screen.