Short review, Samsung Q80T TV
Q80T series of quantum dot TVs, 2020 model. The line of TVs in 2020 has been expanded, there will be a model with a 49-inch screen. In previous years, the smallest diagonal TV was a 55-inch model. But although the Q80T TV model appeared with a screen size of 49 inches, the parameters of this TV model are worse than TVs with large screens. Worse sound and screen settings.
In 2020, Q80 series televisions will have model numbers abbreviated: 49Q80T, 55Q80T, 65Q80T, 75Q80T, 85Q80T. The full TV model name for North America will be QN49Q80TAFXZA, QN55Q80TAFXZA, QN65Q80TAFXZA, QN75Q80TAFXZA, QN85Q80TAFXZA. Europe TV models QE49Q80TAUX **, QE55Q80TAUX **, QE65Q80TAUX **, QE75Q80TAUX **, QE85Q80TAUX **
Actual price Samsung Q80T
The technical parameters of the Samsung Q80T TV are shown in the table below, for convenience, the technical parameters are compared with the TVs of previous years of the 8 series on quantum dots. A brief overview of the Q80T series will continue after the table.
Technical Specifications Samsung Q80T vs Q80R vs Q80N
Comparison of technical specifications of Samsung Q80T Q80R Q8FN TVs
| Q80T (2020) | Q80R (2019) | Q8FN (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| screen | |||
| Screen Size | 49, 55, 65, 75, 85 | 55, 65, 75, 82 | 55, 65, 75, 82 |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 |
| screen bit | 10bit (8 bit+FRC) | 10bit | 10bit |
| type screnn | Quantum Dot Dual LED | Quantum Dot | Quantum Dot |
| screen technology | VA | VA | VA |
| Backlighting | Direct Full Array 12x | Direct Full Array 8x | Full Array Backlight |
| Dimming Technology | Supreme UHD Dimming | Ultimate UHD Dimming | Supreme UHD Dimming |
| Stand Type (Color) | TITAN BLACK | Flat Foot | Simple |
| Bezel Width | 3 Bezel-less | 4 Bezel-less | 4 Bezel-less |
| Video | |||
| Motion Rate | 240 (49' 120) | 240 | 240 |
| refresh rate | 120 (49' 60) | 120 | 120 |
| Color | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | Q Color |
| HDR (High-Dynamic Range) | Quantum HDR 12X | Quantum HDR 12X | Q HDR Elite |
| Picture Engine | Quantum Processor 4K | Quantum Processor 4K | Quantum Processor 4K |
| Audio | |||
| Dolby | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sound Output | 60W (49' 40W) | 40W | 40W |
| Woofer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Type | 2.2.2 CH (49' 2.2CH) | 4.1CH | 4.1CH |
| Object Tracking Sound | Yes | No | No |
| Q-Symphony | Yes | No | No |
| Multiroom Link | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Features | |||
| OS | Tizen | Tizen 5.0 | Tizen 4.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes (ver.4.2) | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Hub | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bixby | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Clean View | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ultra Black | Ultra Black Elite | Ultra Black Elite | Ultra Black Elite |
| ConnectShare | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Closed Captioning | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Eco Sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile to TV - Mirroring, DLNA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes | Yes | No |
| Alexa | Yes | Yes | No |
| Auto Channel Search | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| InstaPort S (HDMI Quick Switch) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Channel Guide | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Power Off | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI Technology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Apps Platform | Smart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web Browser | Smart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web Browser | Smart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web Browser |
| Auto Motion Plus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Embedded POP | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| V-Chip | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV to Mobile - Mirroring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB HID Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI Upscale | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Easy Pairing | No | No | Yes |
| Inputs & Outputs | |||
| HDMI | 4 (Auto Game Mode (ALLM), Game Motion Plus, dyamic Black EQ, Surround Sound, 4K@120Hz (HDMI Port 4) | 4 | 4 |
| USB | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RF In (Terrestrial/Cable) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RF In (Satellite Input) | No US, Yes Europe | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Audio Out (Optical) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| One Connect | No | No | Yes |
| Samsung OneRemote | Yes | Yes | |
| System | |||
| Digital Broadcasting | ATSC/ClearQAM US, DVB Europe | ATSC/ClearQAM US, DVB Europe | ATSC/ClearQAM US, DVB Europe |
| Analog Tuner | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accessories | |||
| Remote control | TM2050C | TM1950C | TM1850A |
Design Samsung Q80T
The design of the TV is classic, as in most models. The TV can be mounted on a stand or mounted on a wall. For wall mounting, you can use the VESA standard mount or the proprietary Mini Wall Mount Compatibility mount, in this case the TV can be placed close to the wall.
Screen Samsung Q80T
The screens on the Q80T TVs are updated, now the screens with a new backlight, a dual LED are installed. The use of a new type of backlight improves the quality of the transmission of color shades. But at the same time, the screen has an 8-bit color depth and a Direct-type backlight. To increase the number of shades, dithering technology is used, all these technical tricks, according to the manufacturer, increase the number of color shades to 1 billion. Of course, we cannot verify this, since a person is not able to see the whole spectrum of color shades. Screens support a maximum frame rate of 120 per second, except for a model with a screen of 49 inches, where the screen only supports 60 frames per second.
Ports in Samsung Q80T
All are standard 4 HDMI ports, but some ports have already partially used the new 2.1 format. It supports game consoles with better ALLM synchronization and the ability to receive 4K video at 120 frames per second. But only the fourth HDMI port can do this. The third HDMI port supports the new digital audio reverse eARC channel. The rest is unchanged.
Sound in Samsung Q80T
Supported Object Tracking Sound, tracking of moving objects (support for 5 channel sound and adaptation to the TV). Supported by Q-Symphony (joint work of the soundbar from Samsung and TV speakers). There is also support for Active Voice Amplifier, noise recognition and automatic increase in the level of voice actors.
Other features of the Q80T
It can also be noted that in the 2020 TVs they added the necessary modules to the software and now, right out of the box, the use of Google and Alexa voice assistants is available. SmartThings also has a program for managing a smart home, but has not yet received much distribution, since using a TV you can only control devices that support SmartThings, and these are Samsung products.
The Q80T series is not bad at all and can be considered for purchase.
