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Samsung QLED Q80T (2020) vs Sony BRAVIA 9

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SamsungQLED Q80T (2020)SonyBRAVIA 9
Overview
Released2020May 2024
Display
PanelLED LCDMini-LED
Panel detailQuantum-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.Quantum-dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and XR Backlight Master Drive; native 120 Hz reported by TechRadar
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate60 Hz (49″), 120 Hz (55, 65, 75, 85″)120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extrasSamsung 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 finishThe UK maker tables do not list Ultra Black. AVForums and Expert Reviews found limited off-axis performance on the 55-inch set.X-Anti Reflection
Colour rangeSamsung claims 100% Colour Volume with Quantum Dot in all five UK maker tables.XR Triluminos Pro
Picture processingQuantum 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.XR Contrast Booster 30, High Peak Luminance, XR 4K Upscaling and ambient-light sensor
Picture modesFilm Mode and Natural Mode in all five UK maker tables.–
Motion handlingExpert 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.XR Motion Clarity
Viewing angleSamsung 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.X-Wide Angle
Sizes
Sizes49, 55, 65, 75, 85″65, 75, 85″
Largest size85″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+ (49″), 1 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+ (55, 65, 75, 85″))4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNone (49″), FreeSync (55, 65, 75, 85″)HDMI VRR
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour 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.HDMI 3 and 4 support 4K at 120 Hz; HDMI 3 also serves eARC (RTINGS). Maker lists VRR, ALLM and SBTM
Game featuresAuto 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.Game Menu, automatic HDR tone mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PlayStation 5
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenGoogle TV
ProcessorQuantum Processor 4KXR Processor
Speakers–70 W, 2.2.2 channels
Dolby Atmos–Yes
DTS:X–Yes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5IEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2–
Speaker detail49-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.Acoustic Multi-Audio+; two midrange drivers, two tweeters, two subwoofers and two upward-firing beam tweeters; 70 W total
Audio featuresDolby 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.Acoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony audio systems; Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, S-Master amplifier and automatic room/position sound calibration
Voice assistantsBixby, Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility in all UK maker tables; current service support can differ.Hands-free Google Assistant; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit
CastingSmartThings, mobile mirroring, Tap View, Multi View, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables.Google Cast and Apple AirPlay
TV tunersTwin DVB-T/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4, UK HbbTV 2.0.1, programme guide, USB recording and time shift.–
USBTwo USB inputs in all five UK maker tables.2 USB ports; Japanese models support USB hard-drive recording
EthernetEthernet LAN built in.One 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.One optical audio output, shared with the S-Center speaker input
Design and power
SizeWithout 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.Japanese maker specifications without stand; 65-inch 1443 × 835 × 48 mm, 75-inch 1667 × 960 × 48 mm, 85-inch 1888 × 1085 × 49 mm. Listed configuration weights also exclude the stand
StandCentral 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.Four-position stand with wide/narrow feet and raised soundbar positions; weights including stand are 34.8 kg (65-inch), 45 kg (75-inch) and 55.7 kg (85-inch), from Japanese maker specifications
Power useMaximum by UK maker size: 49-inch 215 W; 55-inch 235 W; 65-inch 280 W; 75-inch 345 W; 85-inch 475 W.Japanese models rated 350 W (65-inch), 456 W (75-inch), 512 W (85-inch); standby 0.5 W. Regional power ratings differ
Energy classUK maker tables list G for all five sizes on the revised A–G scale.–
ColoursCarbon Silver front and Titan Black stand in all five UK maker tables.–
In the boxSamsung'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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