Samsung QLED Q80R (2019) vs Samsung QLED Q80T (2020)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungQLED Q80R (2019) | SamsungQLED Q80T (2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | Quantum-dot LCD with Direct Full Array 6X local dimming on the UK maker tables; AVForums confirmed full-array local dimming on its UK 55-inch test unit. | Quantum-dot LCD with Direct Full Array 8X local dimming in all five UK maker tables. UK QE55Q80T tests by AVForums and Expert Reviews confirmed full-array local dimming. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | – | 60 Hz (49″), 120 Hz (55, 65, 75, 85″) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Samsung Quantum HDR 1500 is a product label, not a measured 1500-nit figure for every size. Dolby Vision is unsupported. | Samsung labels the 49-inch Quantum HDR 1000 and larger UK sizes Quantum HDR 1500; these are product labels, not measured nits for every configuration. Dolby Vision is unsupported. |
| Screen finish | Ultra Viewing Angle and antireflective Moth Eye treatment in the UK maker tables. | The UK maker tables do not list Ultra Black. AVForums and Expert Reviews found limited off-axis performance on the 55-inch set. |
| Colour range | Quantum Dot Colour and Samsung's 100% Colour Volume claim in both UK maker tables. | Samsung claims 100% Colour Volume with Quantum Dot in all five UK maker tables. |
| Picture processing | Quantum Processor 4K, Supreme UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer and Picture Quality Index 3700 in the UK maker tables. PQI is not a native refresh rate. | Quantum Processor 4K AI Picture and upscaling, Supreme UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer and PQI 3200 on 49-inch or 3800 on larger UK sizes. PQI is not a native refresh rate. |
| Picture modes | Film Mode and Auto Motion Plus in the UK maker tables. | Film Mode and Natural Mode in all five UK maker tables. |
| Motion handling | Samsung's UK tables do not publish native refresh Hz. Stuff saw occasional motion smearing in its QE55Q80R test. | Expert Reviews found 60 Hz native on the UK 49-inch and 120 Hz on 55-inch and larger variants. AVForums saw occasional 50 Hz frame skipping on its 55-inch test unit. |
| Viewing angle | Ultra Viewing Angle in the UK maker tables; AVForums and Stuff found strong off-axis picture quality. | Samsung specifies Wide Viewing Angle on 55-inch and larger UK variants, but not on the 49-inch. The 55-inch lacks the higher-tier Ultra Wide Viewing Angle layer according to AVForums and Expert Reviews. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65″ | 49, 55, 65, 75, 85″ |
| Largest size | 65″ | 85″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+ (49″), 1 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+ (55, 65, 75, 85″)) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | FreeSync | None (49″), FreeSync (55, 65, 75, 85″) |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI inputs with ARC in the UK maker tables; AVForums confirmed all sockets are on the TV without a One Connect box. | Four HDMI inputs and eARC on each UK maker table. Samsung's UK 4K 120 Hz support list and Expert Reviews confirm HDMI 4 at 4K 120 Hz on the 55-inch; Expert Reviews says the 49-inch has HDMI 2.0 only. |
| Game features | FreeSync, Auto Game Mode, Dynamic Black Equaliser and Game Motion Plus in the UK maker tables. AVForums measured 13.7 ms input lag on the UK 55-inch model. | Auto Game Mode (ALLM), Game Motion Plus and Dynamic Black EQ in the UK maker tables. FreeSync is specified on 55-inch and larger UK models but absent on 49-inch. AVForums measured 11 ms lag on the UK 55-inch. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Tizen |
| Processor | Quantum Processor 4K | Quantum Processor 4K |
| Speakers | 40 W, 4.1 channels | – |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth audio | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Speaker detail | Samsung specifies 40 W, 4.1 channels and a woofer in the UK maker tables. | 49-inch: 40 W, 2.2 channels. 55, 65, 75 and 85-inch: 60 W, 2.2.2 channels. Each figure comes from its own UK maker table. |
| Audio features | Dolby Digital Plus and Bluetooth audio in both UK maker tables. | Dolby Digital Plus, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+ across the UK sizes. Object Tracking Sound and Q-Symphony are specified on 55-inch and larger, not 49-inch. |
| Voice assistants | Samsung Bixby voice interaction, with Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility listed in the UK maker tables; present-day service support can differ. | Bixby, Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility in all UK maker tables; current service support can differ. |
| Casting | SmartThings, mobile mirroring, Apple AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables. | SmartThings, mobile mirroring, Tap View, Multi View, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables. |
| TV tuners | Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and UK MHEG 5. | Twin DVB-T/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4, UK HbbTV 2.0.1, programme guide, USB recording and time shift. |
| USB | Two USB inputs in both UK maker tables. | Two USB inputs in all five UK maker tables. |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN built in. | Ethernet LAN built in. |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output. | One optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand, width × height × depth from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 1230.6 × 708.1 × 61.9 mm; 65-inch 1449.5 × 831.2 × 61.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. | Without stand, width × height × depth from separate UK maker tables: 49-inch 1094.8 × 634.4 × 54.9 mm; 55-inch 1227.6 × 706.7 × 53.9 mm; 65-inch 1446.5 × 829.8 × 53.9 mm; 75-inch 1670.6 × 958.7 × 53.9 mm; 85-inch 1892.8 × 1083.2 × 54.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. |
| Stand | Central T stand. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 20.9 kg; 65-inch 28.2 kg. | Central Floating Plate stand. With-stand weights: 49-inch 17.5 kg; 55-inch 21 kg; 65-inch 27.8 kg; 75-inch 40.3 kg; 85-inch 50.1 kg. |
| Power use | Maximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W. | Maximum by UK maker size: 49-inch 215 W; 55-inch 235 W; 65-inch 280 W; 75-inch 345 W; 85-inch 475 W. |
| Energy class | Old UK maker energy scale: B for both sizes. Not today’s A–G scale. | UK maker tables list G for all five sizes on the revised A–G scale. |
| Colours | Carbon Silver front and Eclipse Silver stand in the UK maker tables. | Carbon Silver front and Titan Black stand in all five UK maker tables. |
| In the box | Samsung's UK tables list remote control, power cable, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established. | Samsung's UK tables list the TM2050C Smart Control plus TM1240A remote, power cable, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established. |
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