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Samsung Q80/Q80A QLED Review

Name: Samsung Q80/Q80A QLED
Brand: Samsung

Updated Jan 31, 2024 11:59 AM

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A low contrast ratio & gray blacks may discredit the Samsung Q80/Q80A, but a Quantum Processor 4K, low input lags, a game mode, quick response times, high color volume, FreeSync support, Q symphony technology and great viewing angles make the QLED TV worthwhile.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

Released in 2021, the Samsung Q80/Q80A is a mid-range resolution 4K Smart TV that’s got excellent image quality thanks to its Quantum Processor 4K and impressive peak brightness levels for both HDR and SDR content.

The QLED 4K TV is perfect for next-gen gaming thanks to Variable Refresh Rates and HDMI 2.1 support for PS5 and Xbox Series X compatibility.

Movie viewers will also appreciate its Object Tracking Sound feature, as well as its Adaptive Picture functionality, which calibrates the TV for the best picture quality according to your room lighting.

Read through this Samsung Q80/Q80A review to find out what is in store and how it compares with other top-tier TVs.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Samsung Q80A QLED is a great choice for gamers and movie buffs, with great viewing angles, FreeSync Premium Pro support, and excellent coverage of the DCI P3 color gamut.

It also has a Variable Refresh Rate, low input lags, a game mode, and a quick response time. However, it doesn’t have great local dimming, so it’s not ideal for dark room viewing. Additionally, its contrast ratio isn’t high, so expect blacks that look gray.

ReasonS to Buy

High peak brightness
Great viewing angles
HDMI 2.1 support
Variable Refresh Rates
Quick response times
Dedicated Game Mode

Reason to Avoid

Low contrast ratio
Blacks look grey
Bad black uniformity
No Dolby Vision support
No USB 3.0 port
No support for 8K signal

Samsung Q80/Q80A QLED Specs

	Backlight Type	Full-Array
	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	4
	HDR Format	HDR10+
	HomeKit Compatible	No
	LED Panel Type	QLED
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Refresh Rate	120 Hz
	Screen size	50", 55", 65", 75", 85"
	Smart Platform	Tizen
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync
	VRR	Yes
	Works With	Amazon Alexa, Bixby, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	86
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	92.45
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	62.22
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	68.99
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	1,449
SDR Brightness (nits)	858
HDR Brightness (nits)	931
Input Lag (ms)	9
Response Time (ms)	11.3
Color Washout (Degrees)	38
Color Shift (Degrees)	60
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	38
Reflections (%)	5.1
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	0
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	0
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	0
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0.131
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	0.01
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0.0299
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0.0298
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0.0168

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