Samsung Q6FN 82" (QN82Q6FN) vs Sony X850F 65" (XBR65X850F)

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%.

This TV is an ideal choice for those who like to enjoy an occasional sports game or a movie with a bunch of friends or family because it's picture quality remains solid even while viewed from a distance thanks to its IPS panel structure.

This TV is an excellent option for those who like to re-watch their collection of Blu ray DVDs occasionally because it can increase the smoothness of such content by using its interpolation features. Interpolation allows the TV to boost up the framerate of content making it appear more fluid and less stuttery.

The Sony X850F offers the picture quality that is on par with what the other TVs in its price range offer. It is capable of reproducing decent bright scenes as well as some reasonably good-looking dark scenes.

This TV offers relatively good looking, vivid color because of its bright IPS panel. Its brightness peaks at around 460 nits, which is perfectly enough for those interested in SDR content. As it runs an IPS panel, its colors look a lot crisper than what the VA competitors offer.