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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Stand
    4. Back
    5. Borders
    6. Thickness
    7. Build Quality
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. SDR Brightness
    3. Local Dimming
    4. Local Dimming In Game Mode
    5. HDR Brightness
    6. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    7. Gray Uniformity
    8. Black Uniformity
    9. Viewing Angle
    10. Reflections
    11. Pre Calibration
    12. Post Calibration
    13. 480p Input
    14. 720p Input
    15. 1080p Input
    16. 4k Input
    17. 8k Input
    18. Pixels
    19. Color Gamut
    20. Color Volume
    21. Gradient
    22. Temporary Image Retention
    23. Permanent Burn-In Risk
  6. Motion
    1. Response Time
    2. Flicker-Free
    3. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    4. Motion Interpolation
    5. Stutter
    6. 24p Judder
    7. Variable Refresh Rate
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. Advanced Console Compatibility
    4. Inputs Specifications
    5. Input Photos
    6. Total Inputs
    7. Audio Passthrough
  8. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
    2. Distortion
  9. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Apps and Features
    4. Remote
    5. TV Controls
    6. In The Box
    7. Misc
  10. Comments

Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED vs Samsung The Frame 2021

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED
Samsung The Frame 2021

Tested using Methodology v1.6

Updated May 05, 2022 06:35 PM

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Samsung Q80/Q80T QLED Picture
Samsung The Frame 2021 Picture

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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