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Samsung QLED Q80R (2019) vs Samsung QLED Q8DN (2018)

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SamsungQLED Q80R (2019)SamsungQLED Q8DN (2018)
Overview
Released20192018
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailQuantum-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 VA LCD with direct full-array local dimming on the UK Q8DN, confirmed by AVForums' exact UK 55-inch test; the UK Q8FN is a separate edge-lit series.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasSamsung Quantum HDR 1500 is a product label, not a measured 1500-nit figure for every size. Dolby Vision is unsupported.Samsung's Q HDR 1500 is a product label, not a measured 1500-nit figure for every size. Dolby Vision is unsupported.
Screen finishUltra Viewing Angle and antireflective Moth Eye treatment in the UK maker tables.Ultra Black Elite Moth Eye antireflection treatment in all three UK maker tables.
Colour rangeQuantum Dot Colour and Samsung's 100% Colour Volume claim in both UK maker tables.Samsung Q Color and billion-colour support in all three UK maker tables.
Picture processingQuantum Processor 4K, Supreme UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer and Picture Quality Index 3700 in the UK maker tables. PQI is not a native refresh rate.Q Engine, Q Contrast Plus, Supreme UHD Dimming, Auto Motion Plus and 3600 Picture Quality Index in each UK maker table. PQI is not a native refresh rate.
Picture modesFilm Mode and Auto Motion Plus in the UK maker tables.Film Mode, Natural Mode, Auto Motion Plus and Contrast Enhancer in all three UK maker tables.
Motion handlingSamsung's UK tables do not publish native refresh Hz. Stuff saw occasional motion smearing in its QE55Q80R test.AVForums noted occasional 50 Hz frame skipping on its UK 55-inch test unit; Samsung's UK tables do not publish native Hz.
Viewing angleUltra Viewing Angle in the UK maker tables; AVForums and Stuff found strong off-axis picture quality.AVForums found strong straight-on contrast but reduced off-axis performance on its 55-inch unit.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65, 75″
Largest size65″75″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateFreeSyncNone
HDMI detailFour 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 with ARC in the UK maker tables. AVForums found the UK 55-inch unit's inputs on the TV rather than a separate One Connect box.
Game featuresFreeSync, 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 and Game Motion Plus in the UK maker tables. Firmware-dependent VRR availability was not established for the UK series at launch.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenTizen
ProcessorQuantum Processor 4KQ Engine
Speakers40 W, 4.1 channels40 W, 4.1 channels
Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth audioBluetooth audio and Bluetooth Low Energy
Speaker detailSamsung specifies 40 W, 4.1 channels and a woofer in the UK maker tables.Samsung specifies 40 W, 4.1 channels and a woofer in all three UK maker tables.
Audio featuresDolby Digital Plus and Bluetooth audio in both UK maker tables.Dolby Digital Plus, Bluetooth audio and Multiroom Link in the UK maker tables.
Voice assistantsSamsung Bixby voice interaction, with Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility listed in the UK maker tables; present-day service support can differ.Samsung voice interaction includes UK English in the 2018 maker tables; present-day service support can differ.
CastingSmartThings, mobile mirroring, Apple AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables.Samsung SmartThings support, mobile mirroring, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables.
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4 and UK MHEG 5.Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4, UK MHEG 5, programme guide, USB recording and time shift.
USBTwo USB inputs in both UK maker tables.Two USB inputs in all three UK maker tables.
EthernetEthernet LAN built in.Ethernet LAN built in.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.One optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout 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: 55-inch 1231.2 × 706.8 × 58.7 mm; 65-inch 1450.1 × 829.9 × 58.7 mm; 75-inch 1675.8 × 961.4 × 59.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
StandCentral T stand. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 20.9 kg; 65-inch 28.2 kg.Two widely spaced feet. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 20 kg; 65-inch 27.1 kg; 75-inch 39.6 kg.
Power useMaximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 200 W; 65-inch 245 W.Maximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 235 W; 65-inch 270 W; 75-inch 295 W.
Energy classOld UK maker energy scale: B for both sizes. Not today’s A–G scale.Old UK maker energy scale: B for 55 and 75-inch; A for 65-inch. Not today’s A–G scale.
ColoursCarbon Silver front and Eclipse Silver stand in the UK maker tables.Carbon Silver front in all three UK maker tables.
In the boxSamsung'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 TM1890A Smart Control, power cable, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established.

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