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Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED Review

Name: Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED
Brand: Samsung

Updated Feb 2, 2024 1:32 PM

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86

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86

9

Experts

92

3,819

Consumers

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Even without Freeview Play and Dolby Vision support, gamers and PC users will love the Samsung Q80 for its HDR10/HDR10+ support, wide viewing angles, superb sound, and Tizen OS for easy navigability.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

Hitting the market in late 2019, the Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED checks most boxes for anyone looking to get a decent mid-range 4K Smart TV with impressive picture quality.

The Samsung TV stands out as the most affordable 4K display with a full-array backlight for enhanced blacks, multidirectional drivers for a wide soundstage, and an HDMI 2.1 port paired with a 120Hz refresh rate for next-level gaming.

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Consensus

our Verdict

The Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED is packed with features that would make it fit for mixed-use, but users looking for a gaming or PC monitor will especially be drawn to it.

With HDR10 & HDR10+ support, gamers and ardent movie watchers will enjoy HD viewing in all formats, and its VA panel guarantees ultra-wide viewing angles in large spaces.

In addition, the Q80’s superior Object Tracking Sound feature, super-fast response times, variable refresh rate, 4K Quantum processor, and easy-to-use Tizen OS place it in good stead compared to previous models, but the lack of Dolby Vision and Freeview Play might be an issue to some.

ReasonS to Buy

Great black levels
Superb ultra-wide viewing angles
Tizen OS is easy to use
Great contrast and colors
4K Quantum image processor
Very low image lag
Great upscaling
Cheapest Samsung TV with local dimming
Peak brightness at 1500 nits

Reason to Avoid

No support for Dolby Vision
Local dimming is ineffective during Game Mode
No Freeview Play

Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED Specs

	Backlight Type	Full-Array
	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	4
	HDMI Type	HDMI 2.1
	HDR Format	Yes
	HomeKit Compatible	No
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Number of Audio Channels	n/a
	Panel Type	VA
	Refresh Rate	120 Hz
	Screen size	49", 50", 55", 65", 75", 85"
	Smart Platform	Tizen
	Speaker Output	60 watts
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync, G-Sync
	VRR	Yes
	Works With	Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	90.19
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	92.29
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	66.17
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	73.79
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	99.93
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	3,042
SDR Brightness (nits)	687
HDR Brightness (nits)	894
Input Lag (ms)	18.4
Response Time (ms)	10.1
Color Washout (Degrees)	37
Color Shift (Degrees)	45
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	45
Reflections (%)	1.3
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	71.27
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	3.42
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	3.65
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0.122
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	2.95
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0

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Expert Score

86

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92

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True Score

86

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Publications with higher Trust Ratings are given more weight.

101.4
Category Trust Rating
84
The Samsung Q80T is an impressive all-around TV. It’s great for watching movies or other… Read More
By:
Steve May
72
Category Trust Rating
77
The Samsung Q80T is the cheapest 4K QLED that has both full array local dimming… Read More
By:
Unknown
79.85
Category Trust Rating
80
The Samsung Q80T TV combines clever smart features, a powerful Quantum processor and impressive Object… Read More
By:
Steve May
77.5
Category Trust Rating
100
Despite half as many dimming zones as the Q90T, the Q80T’s picture quality is impressive,… Read More
By:
Kate Kozuch
80.25
Category Trust Rating
80
Like: Excellent overall image quality – Superior styling – Wide range of sizes… Read More
By:
Steve May
67
Category Trust Rating
100
The Samsung Q80T QLED TV is a premium-priced, mid-range QLED that barely puts a pedestal… Read More
By:
David Katzmaier

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