Samsung TV Q8FN vs Q80R

Consider what are the differences in the Samsung Q8 2018 Series TVs and the 2019 Q80 Series.

Televisions on quantum dots 8 series, premium TVs. These TVs have improved screens with a color depth of 10 bits., Can show more than 1 billion color shades.

Differences between Samsung TVs, Q8 vs Q80

All technical specifications of TVs can be compared in the table below. The differences between TVs are as follows.

  • 2019 TVs are supported by voice assistants from Google and Alexa.
  • installed a new version of the operating system, Tizen 5.0 minor improvements mainly to work with voice assistants.
  • Backlight, the manufacturer indicates various technologies Direct Full Array 8X³ (Q80) and Full Array Backlight (Q8). But they are identical technologies, the name is changed for marketing purposes.
  • Technology screen dimming Ultimate UHD Dimming (Q80), Supreme UHD Dimming (Q8). Virtually no difference, they are invisible to the viewer. Just made an update of the operating system and perhaps slightly changed the algorithm for dimming. But again, this is marketing to increase sales.
  •  Shades transfer technology, 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot¹ (Q80) and Q Color (Q8). This is the same thing, just different names.
  • HDR – Quantum HDR 12X⁸ (Q80) and Q HDR Elite (Q8). This is one technology, HDR technology is standardized and cannot differ. Name change for marketing purposes.

There are only a few real differences, the operating system, support for voice assistants. So we can conclude that 90% of TVs are identical and if you do not need voice assistants you can buy the 2018 Q8 model.

Compare parameters Q8 vs Q80 in the table

Compare Samsung TV Q80R vs Q8FN

QN65Q80RAFXZA (2019)QN65Q8FNBFXZA (2018)
screen
Screen Size64.5"64.5"
Resolution3,840 x 2,1603,840 x 2,160
screen bit10bit10bit
type scrennQuantum DotQuantum Dot
screen technologyVAVA
BacklightingDirect Full Array 8X³Full Array Backlight
Dimming TechnologyUltimate UHD DimmingSupreme UHD Dimming
Stand Type (Color)Flat FootSimple
Bezel Width4 Bezel-less4 Bezel-less
Video
Motion Rate240240
refresh rate120120
Color100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot¹Q Color
HDR (High-Dynamic Range)Quantum HDR 12X⁸Q HDR Elite
Picture EngineQuantum Processor 4KQuantum Processor 4K
Audio
DolbyYesYes
Sound Output40W40W
WooferYesYes
Speaker Type4.1CH4.1CH
Multiroom LinkYesYes
Features
OSTizen 5.0Tizen 4.0
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Smart HubYesYes
BixbyYesYes
Digital Clean ViewYesYes
Ultra BlackUltra Black EliteUltra Black Elite
ConnectShareYesYes
Closed CaptioningYesYes
Game ModeYesYes
Eco SensorYesYes
Mobile to TV - Mirroring, DLNAYesYes
 Google AssistantYesNo
AlexaYesNo
Auto Channel SearchYesYes
InstaPort S (HDMI Quick Switch)YesYes
Channel GuideYesYes
Ambient ModeYesYes
Auto Power OffYesYes
AI TechnologyYesNo
Apps PlatformSmart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web BrowserSmart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web Browser
Auto Motion PlusYesYes
Embedded POPYesYes
Anynet+™ (HDMI-CEC)YesYes
V-ChipYesYes
TV to Mobile - MirroringYesYes
USB HID SupportYesYes
AI UpscaleYesYes
Easy PairingNoYes
Inputs & Outputs
HDMI44
USB22
EthernetYesYes
RF In (Terrestrial/Cable YesYes
RF In (Satellite Input)YesYes
Digital Audio Out (Optical)YesYes
Audio Return Channel Support YesYes
Dimensions
Product Size (W x H x D) Without Stand57.1" x 32.7" x 2.4"57.1" x 32.6" x 2.3"
Product Size (W x H x D) With Stand57.1" x 35.3" x 12.1"57.1" x 35.8" x 11.6"
Product Weight With Stand56.9 lb.59.7 lb
System
Digital BroadcastingATSC/ClearQAMATSC/ClearQAM
Analog TunerYesYes
Accessories
Remote controlTM1950CTM1850A
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