QLED Q80T (2020)

Released 2020

A 2020 UK 4K QLED LCD series with full-array local dimming in five sizes from 49 to 85 inches.

Sizes: 49–85″
Panel: LED LCD
Refresh: 120 Hz
HDR: HDR10+
HDMI 2.1: 1 of 4
Software: Tizen

75″+

What reviewers say

AVForums and Expert Reviews praised the UK QE55Q80T's HDR picture, low-lag gaming and Tizen apps. Both found its full-array dimming could suppress small highlights and noticed mild dirty-screen effect. They also found viewing angles limited and noted the lack of Dolby Vision; Expert Reviews liked its value after price cuts.

From avforums.com and expertreviews.co.uk

Specifications

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Display

Panel: LED LCD
Panel detail: 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)
Refresh rate: 60 Hz (49″), 120 Hz (55, 65, 75, 85″)
HDR formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras: 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: 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: Samsung claims 100% Colour Volume with Quantum Dot in all five UK maker tables.
Picture processing: 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 Natural Mode in all five UK maker tables.
Motion handling: 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: 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: 49, 55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size: 85″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+ (49″), 1 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+ (55, 65, 75, 85″))
Variable refresh rate: None (49″), FreeSync (55, 65, 75, 85″)
HDMI detail: 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: 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
Processor: Quantum Processor 4K
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2
Speaker detail: 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, 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: Bixby, Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility in all UK maker tables; current service support can differ.
Casting: SmartThings, mobile mirroring, Tap View, Multi View, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables.
TV tuners: 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 all five UK maker tables.
Ethernet: Ethernet LAN built in.
Optical audio out: One optical digital audio output.

Design and power

Size: 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 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 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: UK maker tables list G for all five sizes on the revised A–G scale.
Colours: Carbon Silver front and Titan Black stand in all five UK maker tables.
In the box: 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.

Sizes

Size	Model	Refresh rate	HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+	Variable refresh rate	Weight without stand
49″	QE49Q80TATXXU	60 Hz	0	None	13.1 kg
55″	QE55Q80TATXXU	120 Hz	1	FreeSync	17.9 kg
65″	QE65Q80TATXXU	120 Hz	1	FreeSync	24.1 kg
75″	QE75Q80TATXXU	120 Hz	1	FreeSync	34.4 kg
85″	QE85Q80TATXXU	120 Hz	1	FreeSync	43.3 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

Full-array local dimming and HDR10+ support
Four HDMI inputs, eARC and low-latency game mode
One 4K 120 Hz HDMI input and FreeSync on 55-inch and larger sizes

Cons

No Dolby Vision
The 49-inch version lacks 120 Hz, HDMI 2.1 and FreeSync
Viewing angles and screen uniformity drew criticism in UK 55-inch tests

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
SonyBRAVIA 9	65–85″	Mini-LED	120 Hz	Dolby Vision	2 of 4	Google TV	May 2024
SonyBRAVIA XG95	55–85″	LED LCD	–	Dolby Vision	0 of 4	Android TV	2019
SonyX900H / XH90	55–85″	LED LCD	120 Hz	Dolby Vision	2 of 4	Android TV	2020

Sources

Photo: images.samsung.com

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