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 Freesync™ 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 80 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.

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

The TV has strengths such as High Refresh Rate, Backlight Name, Wide Viewing Angle, Color Depth, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, AMD Freesync™, 2K HFR, Bluetooth Audio Playback and Real Game Enhancer+. And it has weaknesses sush as no 3D Capability, no Dolby Vision, no Advanced HDR by Technicolor®, no IMAX Enhanced, no NVidia G-Sync, no 4K HFR, no VRR, no HGIG Compatibility, Weak Picture Processor, no Filmmaker Mode, no Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, no Active Voice Amplifier, no WiSA Ready and no NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0).

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	✔	✖
More Powerful Picture Processor	Quantum Processor 4K	Q Engine
Real Game Enhancer+	✔	✖

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.

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 Version	USA
Series	Q80R
Model	QN55Q80RAFXZA
Release Year	2019
Size	55"
Smart TV	✔

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 Technology	LCD
Panel Type	VA
Backlight Type	QLED
LED Type	Direct LED
Dual LED	✖
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	✖
HDR10	✔
HDR10+	✔
Dolby Vision	✖
HLG	✔
Advanced HDR by Technicolor®	✖
IMAX Enhanced	✖
High Dynamic Range	Quantum HDR 12x Quantum HDR 1500
AMD Freesync™	✔
NVidia G-Sync	✖
4K HFR	✖
2K HFR	✔
VRR	✖
HGIG Compatibility	✖
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	✔
Filmmaker Mode	✖
Contrast Enhancement	✔ Contrast Enhancer
Auto Low Latency Mode	✔
Depth Enhancement	✔ Auto Depth Enhancer
Adaptive Picture	✖

AUDIO
Speaker Channels	4.1
Speaker Type and Configuration	Downfiring
Speaker Power Rating	40 W
Multiroom Link	✔
Dolby Atmos	✖
Dolby Digital	✔
Dolby Digital Plus	✔
Dolby AC-4	✔
DTS Digital Surround	✖
Object Tracking Sound	✖
Q-Symphony	✖
Dialog Enhancement	✔
Audio Pre-selection Descriptor	✔
Active Voice Amplifier	✖
WiSA Ready	✖
Bluetooth Audio Playback	✔

CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet Input	✔
Wi-Fi	✔
Wi-Fi Direct	✔
Wi-Fi Frequency	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Wi-Fi Protocol	IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	✔
Apple Airplay	✔ Airplay 2
Chromecast	✖
Virtual Assistant	Samsung Bixby, Google Assistant
Works with Alexa	✔
HDMI Inputs	4
HDMI Version	2.0
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)	✔
HDCP Version	2.2
HDMI-CEC	✔ Anynet+
InstaPort S (HDMI Quick Switch)	✔
USB Inputs	2
USB 3.0 Ports	✖
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs	1
Component Inputs	✖
Composite Inputs	✖
RCA Audio Outputs	✖
3.5mm headphone Audio Output	✖
Optical Audio Output	✔
RS-232C Remote	✔
DLNA	✔

OTHER
CPU Cores	4
Operating System	Tizen
Internet Browser	✔
Voice Command	✔
Light Sensor	✔
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)	✔
Parental Control (V-Chip)	✔
Far-Field Interaction	✔
Teletext	✖
Picture-In-Picture	✔
Closed Captions	✔
PVR Function	✔ Extended
USB Drive Format Support	FAT / exFAT / NTFS
Digital Clean View	✔
Ambient Mode	✔
Decor Mode	✖
Motion Detection	✖
ConnectShare™	✔
Embedded POP	✔
Real Game Enhancer+	✔
Game Mode	✔
Art Mode	✖
Art Store	✖
Gallery Mode	✔
Time Shift	✔

VIDEO FORMATS
3GPP	✔
AV1	✖
AVI	✔
ASF	✔
DivX	✖
Flash Video	✔
H.263	✔
H.264	✔
H.265	✔
MKV	✔
M2TS	✔
MP4	✔
MPEG-4	✔
QuickTime	✖
RealVideo	✖
TS	✔
VC-1	✔
VP7	✔
VP8	✔
VP9	✔
VOB	✔
VRO	✔
WebM	✔
WMV	✔
Xvid	✖

AUDIO FORMATS
AAC	✔
AC4	✖
AIFF	✔
ALAC	✔
APE	✔
aptX	✖
eAAC+	✖
EAC3	✖
FLAC	✔
HE-AAC	✖
LPCM	✖
M4A	✔
MIDI	✔
MP2	✖
MP3	✔
OGG	✔
RealAudio	✖
WMA	✔
WAV	✔

IMAGE FORMATS
BMP	✔
GIF	✔
JPEG	✔
JPS	✖
MPO	✔
PNG	✔

TUNER
Digital Tuner	✔ 1
SAT Tuner	✔
Analog Tuner	✔
NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0)	✖
Digital Terrestrial TV System	ATSC
Digital Cable TV System	Clear QAM
Color system	PAL / SECAM / NTSC
FM Radio	✖

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	✖
VESA Wall Mount	✔
VESA Dimensions (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 Freesync™	✔ Premium	✔
4K HFR	✔	✖
VRR	✔	✖
Filmmaker Mode	✔	✖
Active Voice Amplifier	✔	✖

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.