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Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED vs Samsung The Frame 2021
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Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED
Samsung The Frame 2021
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
Variants
- QN49Q80TAFXZA (49")
- QN50Q80TAFXZA (50")
- QN55Q80TAFXZA (55")
- QN65Q80TAFXZA (65")
- QN75Q80TAFXZA (75")
- QN85Q80TAFXZA (85")
- QN43LS03AAFXZA (43")
- QN50LS03AAFXZA (50")
- QN55LS03AAFXZA (55")
- QN65LS03AAFXZA (65")
- QN75LS03AAFXZA (75")
- QN85LS03AAFXZA (85")
Our Verdict
Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED
Samsung The Frame 2021
The Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED and the Samsung The Frame 2021 are very similar, but the Q80T is better for most uses. The Q80T has wider viewing angles because it has the 'Ultra Viewing Angle' layer. Its contrast isn't as good as the Frame 2021's, but it has a full-array local dimming feature to improve black level, which the Frame 2021 lacks. It has a better color gamut and volume to display a wider range of colors in HDR content, and it also gets brighter to make highlights pop. While both TVs have a 120Hz and HDMI 2.1 support, the Q80T has quicker response times.
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Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.3
7.6
Local Dimming
7.0
0.0
Reflections
9.4
7.3
Contrast
8.1
9.0
Black Uniformity
7.9
9.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Month 24
50% Gray
Longevity Graph
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 200x200
VESA 200x200
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.35" (0.9 cm)
0.43" (1.1 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.46" (6.3 cm)
1.10" (2.8 cm)
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
8.1
9.0
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
3,042 : 1
5,633 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
4,225 : 1
N/A
SDR Brightness
8.2
8.3
Real Scene Peak Brightness
427 cd/m²
471 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
537 cd/m²
517 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
709 cd/m²
520 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
682 cd/m²
517 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
465 cd/m²
510 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
424 cd/m²
510 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
529 cd/m²
513 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
685 cd/m²
518 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
667 cd/m²
515 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
463 cd/m²
508 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
422 cd/m²
508 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.030
0.001
Local Dimming
7.0
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
Yes
No
Backlight
Full-Array
Edge
Local Dimming In Game Mode
6.0
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
Yes
No
Backlight
Full-Array
Edge
HDR Brightness
7.5
6.8
EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
719 cd/m²
503 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
528 cd/m²
534 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
739 cd/m²
543 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
607 cd/m²
542 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
461 cd/m²
542 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
438 cd/m²
543 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
522 cd/m²
533 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
717 cd/m²
542 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
603 cd/m²
541 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
460 cd/m²
541 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
436 cd/m²
541 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.029
0.001
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
6.7
6.8
Game Mode EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
534 cd/m²
533 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
208 cd/m²
245 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
616 cd/m²
559 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
608 cd/m²
557 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
472 cd/m²
557 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
393 cd/m²
557 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
206 cd/m²
241 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
602 cd/m²
556 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
598 cd/m²
555 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
470 cd/m²
554 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
392 cd/m²
555 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.064
0.053
Gray Uniformity
7.3
7.7
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.356%
3.005%
50% DSE
0.199%
0.169%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.500%
0.781%
5% DSE
0.096%
0.098%
Black Uniformity
7.9
9.6
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.824%
0.491%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
1.253%
N/A
Viewing Angle
7.1
5.7
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
37°
27°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
45°
31°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
45°
33°
Black Level Raise
70°
19°
Gamma Shift
20°
22°
Reflections
9.4
7.3
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Glossy
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
1.3%
5.3%
Indirect Reflections
0.8%
0.5%
Calculated Direct Reflections
0.5%
4.8%
Pre Calibration
8.8
6.9
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.68
3.25
Color dE
1.47
4.09
Gamma
2.13
1.91
Color Temperature
6,365 K
6,825 K
Picture Mode
Movie
Movie
Color Temp Setting
Warm 2
Warm 2
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Post Calibration
9.6
9.5
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.23
0.66
Color dE
0.89
0.78
Gamma
2.20
2.21
Color Temperature
6,503 K
6,598 K
White Balance Calibration
20 point
20 point
Color Calibration
Yes
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
8.0
7.8
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
88.53%
86.60%
DCI P3 uv
92.29%
92.77%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
66.17%
62.90%
Rec 2020 uv
73.79%
70.12%
Color Volume
7.8
6.8
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
86.9%
77.8%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
42.6%
37.9%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
68.6%
57.6%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
33.5%
28.0%
Gradient
7.9
7.3
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.111
0.127
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.125
0.152
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.110
0.110
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.098
0.132
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
8.5
8.2
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
3.7 ms
4.3 ms
100% Response Time
10.1 ms
11.8 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
60Hz For 60 fps
Yes
Yes
120Hz 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
6.8
7.2
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
31.6 ms
29.9 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
6.6 ms
4.9 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
9.4
9.4
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz (except 49", 50")
120 Hz (except 43", 50")
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes (except 49", 50")
Yes (except 43", 50")
HDMI Forum VRR
Unknown
Unknown
FreeSync
Yes (except 49", 50")
Yes
G-SYNC Compatible
Yes (except 49", 50")
No
4k VRR Maximum
120 Hz
120 Hz
4k VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
1080p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
120 Hz
1080p VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
1440p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
120 Hz
1440p VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
HDMI
HDMI
Inputs
Input Lag
9.7
9.7
1080p @ 60Hz
10.1 ms
10.3 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
79.5 ms
89.1 ms
1440p @ 60Hz
9.8 ms
9.8 ms
4k @ 60Hz
9.8 ms
9.6 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
9.7 ms
9.9 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
9.9 ms
9.9 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
66.4 ms
75.3 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
22.0 ms
20.7 ms
8k @ 60Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 120Hz
5.4 ms
5.4 ms
1440p @ 120Hz
5.3 ms
5.5 ms
4k @ 120Hz
5.8 ms
5.5 ms
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
6.4 ms
1440p with VRR
7.2 ms
4k with VRR
7.1 ms
8k with VRR
N/A
N/A
Supported Resolutions
9.6
9.6
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
Yes (native support)
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes (native support)
Yes (native support)
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
Yes (native support)
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
Yes (native support)
Yes (native support)
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
No
No
8k @ 60Hz
No
No
Advanced Console Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
Yes
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
Yes
Yes
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
PS5, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Yes
PS5, 1440p @ 120Hz
PS5 can't do 1440p
PS5 can't do 1440p
PS5, 1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
PS5, Variable Refresh Rate
PS5 can't do VRR yet
PS5 can't do VRR yet
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X, 1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X, 1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X, Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision
No
No
HLG
Yes
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 4)
Yes (HDMI 4)
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
No
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
4
USB
2
2
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
0
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
0
Composite In
0
0
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
0
SD/SDHC
0
0
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 3)
Yes (HDMI 3)
eARC support
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
Yes
Yes
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
No
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
No
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
No
No
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
7.4
6.4
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
71.27 Hz
134.54 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
3.42 dB
3.25 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
3.65 dB
3.74 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
5.35 dB
4.49 dB
Max
90.2 dB SPL
87.8 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
3.07 dB
3.14 dB
Distortion
7.0
6.8
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.122
0.822
Weighted THD @ Max
0.395
3.017
IMD @ 80
2.95%
1.71%
IMD @ Max
8.97%
2.97%
Smart Features
Interface
8.0
8.5
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Tizen
Tizen
Version
2020
2021
Ease of Use
Easy
Easy
Smoothness
Very Smooth
Very Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
6 s
5 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
8.5
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Very Smooth
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
8.5
Remote Picture
Size
Small
Small
Voice Control
Many Features
Many Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
Yes
Yes
Remote App
Samsung SmartThings
Samsung SmartThings
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
67 W
57 W
Power Consumption (Max)
187 W
161 W
Firmware
1113
1066
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