Samsung QN55Q80RAFXZA (USA version)

Samsung QN55Q80RAFXZA was introduced in 2019. It has a LCD screen with 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and 100 Hz/120 Hz refresh rate. The TV is HDR compatible and can reach 1500 nits of peak brightness. It supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. AMD Freesyncโ„ข allows TV to display variable refresh rate during gaming and its powerful Quantum Processor 4K picture processor guarantees a high quality upscaling of any low resolution source to 4K UHD (3840 x 2160).

We give Samsung QN55Q80RAFXZA TV 73 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.

A predecessor of 2019 Q80R series is 2018 Q8FN series. In this section we show major changes from the predecessor.

UPGRADES	Samsung QN55Q80RAFXZA	Samsung QN55Q8FNBFXZA
Viewing Angle	Ultra Viewing Angle	Q Viewing Angle
2K HFR	Yes	No
More Powerful Picture Processor	Quantum Processor 4K	Q Engine
Real Game Enhancer+	Yes	No

For this comparison we chose 55" version of the predecessor - model QN55Q8FNBFXZA. For more detailed comparison between the two please visit Samsung QN55Q80RAFXZA vs Samsung QN55Q8FNBFXZA where you can also choose different size and country models to compare.

In this section we highlight pros and cons of Samsung QN55Q80RAFXZA.

QLED Display with VA Panel

Samsung QN55Q80RAFXZA has a QLED display which is a LED backlight LCD display with additional semiconductor nanocrystal layer that can produce pure monochromatic red, green, and blue light. Quantum dot displays are capable of producing wider color gamut compared to OLED displays and can even achieve a full coverage of BT.2020 color gamut. And together with Vertical Alignment (VA) type panel their contrast is comparable to the OLED displays with nearly perfect black levels.

Full-Array Local Dimming

The TV has Full-Array Local Dimming technology with multiple zones throughout the display. Individual zones of LEDs can light up independently which enhances black levels, shadow details and decreases level of light bleed in dark parts of the image. This gives higher contrast with increased picture quality which is very important for HDR reproduction. Higher number of zones gives better control over local dimming and less blooming around the bright objects and subtitles.

In this section we present all the features and specifications available for Samsung QN55Q80RAFXZA.

BASICS
Brand	Samsung
Country	USA
Series 2	Q80R
Model	QN55Q80RAFXZA
Release Year	2019
Size	55"
Smart TV	Yes

DISPLAY
Design	Q - Stylish
Actual Size (Diagonal)	54.6"
Resolution	4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Refresh Rate	100 Hz/120 Hz
Screen Design	Flat
Display Type	LCD
Panel Type	VA
Backlight Type	QLED
LED Type	Direct LED
Dual LED	No
Backlight Dimming	Full Array Local Dimming
Backlight Name	Direct Full Array 8x
Dimming Name	Ultimate UHD Dimming
Color	Quantum Dot Color (100% Color Volume)
Viewing Angle	Ultra Viewing Angle
Panel Bit Depth	10 bits
Color Depth	1.07 Billion
DCI P3 Color Space Coverage	100%
Peak Brightness	1500 nits

VIDEO
3D Capability	No
HDR10	Yes
HDR10+	Yes
Dolby Vision	No
HLG	Yes
Advanced HDR by Technicolorยฎ	No
IMAX Enhanced	No
High Dynamic Range	Quantum HDR 12x Quantum HDR 1500
AMD Freesyncโ„ข	Yes
NVidia G-Sync	No
4K HFR	No
2K HFR	Yes
VRR	No
HGIG Compatibility	No
Picture Processor	Quantum Processor 4K
Upscaling	4K AI
Blacks	Ultra Black
Frame Interploation Technique	Auto Motion Plus
Frame Interpolation Frequency	240 Hz
Black Frame Insertion	Yes
Filmmaker Mode	No
Contrast Enhancement	Yes Contrast Enhancer
Auto Low Latency Mode	Yes
Depth Enhancement	Yes Auto Depth Enhancer
Adaptive Picture	No

AUDIO
Speaker Channels	4.1
Speaker Type	Downfiring
Speaker Power Rating	40 W
Multiroom Link	Yes
Dolby Atmos	No
Dolby Digital	Yes
Dolby Digital Plus	Yes
Dolby AC-4	Yes
DTS Digital Surround	No
Object Tracking Sound	No
Q-Symphony	No
Dialog Enhancement	Yes
Audio Pre-selection Descriptor	Yes
Active Voice Amplifier	No
WiSA Ready	No
Bluetooth Audio Playback	Yes

CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet Input	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Wi-Fi Frequency	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Wi-Fi Protocol	IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes
Apple Airplay	Yes Airplay 2
Chromecast	No
Virtual Assistant	Samsung Bixby, Google Assistant
Works with Alexa	Yes
HDMI Inputs	4
HDMI Version	2.0
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes
HDCP Version	2.2
HDMI-CEC	Yes Anynet+
InstaPort S (HDMI Quick Switch)	Yes
USB Inputs	2
USB 3.0 Ports	No
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs	1
Component Inputs	No
Composite Inputs	No
RCA Audio Outputs	No
3.5mm headphone Audio Output	No
Optical Audio Output	Yes
RS-232C Remote	Yes
DLNA	Yes

OTHER
CPU Cores	4
Operating System	Tizen
Internet Browser	Yes
Voice Command	Yes
Light Sensor	Yes
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)	Yes
Parental Control (V-Chip)	Yes
Far-Field Interaction	Yes
Teletext	No
Picture-In-Picture	Yes
Closed Captions	Yes
PVR Function	Yes Extended
USB Drive Format Support	FAT / exFAT / NTFS
Digital Clean View	Yes
Ambient Mode	Yes
D้cor Mode	No
Motion Detection	No
ConnectShareโ„ข	Yes
Embedded POP	Yes
Real Game Enhancer+	Yes
Game Mode	Yes
Art Mode	No
Art Store	No
Gallery Mode	Yes
Time Shift	Yes

VIDEO FORMATS
3GPP	Yes
AV1	No
AVI	Yes
ASF	Yes
DivX	No
Flash Video	Yes
H.263	Yes
H.264	Yes
H.265	Yes
MKV	Yes
M2TS	Yes
MP4	Yes
MPEG-4	Yes
QuickTime	No
RealVideo	No
TS	Yes
VC-1	Yes
VP7	Yes
VP8	Yes
VP9	Yes
VOB	Yes
VRO	Yes
WebM	Yes
WMV	Yes
Xvid	No

AUDIO FORMATS
AAC	Yes
AC4	No
AIFF	Yes
ALAC	Yes
APE	Yes
aptX	No
eAAC+	No
EAC3	No
FLAC	Yes
HE-AAC	No
LPCM	No
M4A	Yes
MIDI	Yes
MP2	No
MP3	Yes
OGG	Yes
RealAudio	No
WMA	Yes
WAV	Yes

IMAGE FORMATS
BMP	Yes
GIF	Yes
JPEG	Yes
JPS	No
MPO	Yes
PNG	Yes

TUNER
Digital Tuner	Yes 1
SAT Tuner	Yes
Analog Tuner	Yes
NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0)	No
Digital Terrestrial TV System	ATSC
Digital Cable TV System	Clear QAM
Color system	PAL / SECAM / NTSC
FM Radio	No

GENERAL
Power Supply	110 -120 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Typical)	82 W
Power Consumption (In Standby)	0.4 W
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D)	48.4" x 27.9" x 2.4"
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D)	48.4" x 30.4" x 10.1"
One Connect Box	No
VESA Wall Mount	Yes
VESA Hole Pitch (W x H)	200 mm x 200 mm
Weight Without Stand	41.0 lbs
Weight With Stand	42.1 lbs

ACCESSORIES
Remote	TM1950C

An indirect successor of the 2019 Q80R series can be considered a 2020 Q90T series. Let us now display the major changes that the successor brought.

UPGRADES	Samsung QN55Q90TAFXZA	Samsung QN55Q80RAFXZA
Backlight Name	Direct Full Array 16x	Direct Full Array 8x
AMD Freesyncโ„ข	Yes Premium	Yes
4K HFR	Yes	No
VRR	Yes	No
Filmmaker Mode	Yes	No
Active Voice Amplifier	Yes	No

For this comparison we chose 55" version of the successor - model QN55Q90TAFXZA. For more detailed comparison between the two please visit Samsung QN55Q80RAFXZA vs Samsung QN55Q90TAFXZA where you can also choose different size and country models to compare.