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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Market Context
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
- Comments
Samsung Q80/Q80R QLED vs TCL 8 Series 2019/Q825 QLED
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Samsung Q80/Q80R QLED
TCL 8 Series 2019/Q825 QLED
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
Variants
- QN55Q80RAFXZA (55")
- QN65Q80RAFXZA (65")
- QN75Q80RAFXZA (75")
- QN82Q80RAFXZA (82")
- 65Q825 (65")
- 75Q825 (75")
Our Verdict
Samsung Q80/Q80R QLED
TCL 8 Series 2019/Q825 QLED
The Samsung Q80/Q80R QLED is better overall than the TCL 8 Series 2019/Q825 QLED. While the TCL has a higher contrast ratio, the Samsung offers better performance overall, with wider viewing angles and better reflection handling, as well as VRR support, a faster response time, and a lower input lag.
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55"
QN55Q80RAFXZA
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65"
QN65Q80RAFXZA
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65Q825
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QN75Q80RAFXZA
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QN82Q80RAFXZA
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.5
8.0
Reflections
9.4
7.6
Local Dimming
8.0
6.5
Contrast
8.4
9.4
Full Comparison
Market Context
Market Context
Design
Style
9.0
8.5
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 200x200
VESA 300x300
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.39" (1.0 cm)
0.35" (0.9 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.48" (6.3 cm)
3.19" (8.1 cm)
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
8.4
9.4
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
3,681 : 1
6,649 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
5,721 : 1
39,812 : 1
Local Dimming
8.0
6.5
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
Yes
Yes
Backlight
Full-Array
Full-Array
SDR Peak Brightness
8.9
9.2
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
689 cd/m²
907 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
957 cd/m²
1,419 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
1,005 cd/m²
1,800 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
930 cd/m²
1,861 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
691 cd/m²
1,199 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
559 cd/m²
656 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
933 cd/m²
1,322 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
950 cd/m²
1,760 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
900 cd/m²
1,818 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
690 cd/m²
1,185 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
557 cd/m²
654 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.031
0.052
HDR Peak Brightness
8.5
9.3
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
875 cd/m²
1,379 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
966 cd/m²
1,414 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
1,107 cd/m²
1,822 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
944 cd/m²
1,884 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
752 cd/m²
1,215 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
624 cd/m²
664 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
945 cd/m²
1,311 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
1,078 cd/m²
1,775 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
936 cd/m²
1,836 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
752 cd/m²
1,199 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
621 cd/m²
661 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.029
0.052
Gray Uniformity
7.3
6.9
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
4.943%
2.125%
50% DSE
0.182%
0.207%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.459%
2.381%
5% DSE
0.083%
0.131%
Viewing Angle
7.0
5.5
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
34°
25°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
40°
25°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
41°
35°
Black Level Raise
70°
18°
Gamma Shift
23°
19°
Black Uniformity
8.7
9.3
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.650%
0.618%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
0.915%
0.301%
Reflections
9.4
7.6
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Glossy
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
1.2%
4.9%
Indirect Reflections
1.0%
0.4%
Calculated Direct Reflections
0.2%
4.5%
Pre Calibration
7.8
4.8
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.40
6.02
Color dE
2.17
4.25
Gamma
2.25
2.45
Color Temperature
6,182 K
5,526 K
Picture Mode
Movie
Movie
Color Temp Setting
Warm 2
Warm
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Post Calibration
9.5
9.6
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.31
0.19
Color dE
1.01
0.81
Gamma
2.21
2.20
Color Temperature
6,470 K
6,501 K
White Balance Calibration
20 point
11 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Auto-Calibration Function
No
Yes
480p Input
8.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
10
4k Picture
8k Input
0.0
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
VA
VA
Color Gamut
8.2
8.4
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
89.95%
90.40%
DCI P3 uv
94.02%
93.82%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
67.44%
70.05%
Rec 2020 uv
75.72%
80.47%
EOTF
Color Volume
7.6
8.1
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
85.0%
88.0%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
50.2%
56.3%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
66.5%
73.4%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
39.2%
46.5%
Gradient
7.8
7.0
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.103
0.139
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.131
0.156
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.093
0.105
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.125
0.172
Temporary Image Retention
10
10
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
No
Motion
Response Time
8.2
7.9
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
4.0 ms
5.5 ms
100% Response Time
11.8 ms
11.9 ms
Flicker-Free
9.9
9.9
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
960 Hz
960 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
10
10
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
Yes
Yes
120 Hz for 120 fps
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
60 Hz
60 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
Yes
Stutter
7.2
7.2
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
29.9 ms
29.8 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
4.9 ms
4.8 ms
24p Judder
10
10
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
8.2
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
HDMI Forum VRR
Yes
No
FreeSync
Yes
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
No
4k VRR Maximum
60 Hz
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
48 Hz
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
No VRR support
VRR Supported Connectors
HDMI
No VRR support
Inputs
Input Lag
8.7
7.3
1080p @ 60 Hz
15.1 ms
26.8 ms
1080p @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
70.1 ms
135.1 ms
1440p @ 60 Hz
15.0 ms
27.0 ms
4k @ 60 Hz
14.7 ms
26.2 ms
4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR
14.7 ms
28.8 ms
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
14.9 ms
26.4 ms
4k @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
54.4 ms
118.1 ms
4k @ 60 Hz With Interpolation
21.6 ms
127.2 ms
8k @ 60 Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 120 Hz
6.2 ms
N/A
1440p @ 120 Hz
6.3 ms
N/A
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
6.1 ms
N/A
1440p with VRR
6.4 ms
N/A
4k with VRR
14.5 ms
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
N/A
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
Yes
Supported Resolutions
9.6
8.3
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120 Hz
Yes (native support)
No
1440p @ 60 Hz
Yes (native support)
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120 Hz
Yes (native support)
No
4k @ 60 Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120 Hz
No
No
8k @ 30 Hz or 24 Hz
No
No
8k @ 60 Hz
No
No
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
4
USB
2
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
1
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
0
Composite In
0
1 (incl. adapter)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
0
SD/SDHC
0
0
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
Yes
No
Dolby Vision
No
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
3D
No
No
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
HDMI 2.1
No
No
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
USB 3.0
No
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
No
Yes
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 4)
Yes (HDMI 4)
eARC support
No
No
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
No
No
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
No
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
No
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
No
Yes
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
7.2
7.4
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
67.27 Hz
71.27 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
3.39 dB
4.30 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
3.73 dB
4.02 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
5.33 dB
4.85 dB
Max
87.3 dB SPL
89.3 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
3.76 dB
2.14 dB
Distortion
7.5
7.9
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.201
0.061
Weighted THD @ Max
0.478
0.326
IMD @ 80
1.12%
1.10%
IMD @ Max
2.98%
1.57%
Smart Features
Interface
8.0
8.0
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Tizen
Roku TV
Version
2019
9.1.2
Ease of Use
Easy
Easy
Smoothness
Very Smooth
Very Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
4 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
6 s
2 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
Yes
Yes
Opt-out
No
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
8.5
8.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Yes
Remote
8.5
7.0
Remote Picture
Size
Small
Small
Voice Control
Many Features
Search, Some Other Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Limited Support
Other Smart Features
Yes
No
Remote App
Samsung SmartThings
Roku
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
52 W
71 W
Power Consumption (Max)
163 W
238 W
Firmware
1065
9.1.2 build 6463-88
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QN65Q80RAFXZA
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QN82Q80RAFXZA
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Samsung Q80/Q80R QLED
TCL 8 Series 2019/Q825 QLED
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