Reflections
Image quality in bright environments and dealing with reflections
90%
Samsung Q90T QLED 55"
78%
Samsung QLED Q80T 55"
Samsung Q90T vs Q80T TV comparison 2021/04
When buying a high-end 4K QLED, the question arises, if it has to be the flagship of the 4K QLED series or if the next cheaper representative of the series will be equally convincing. The datasheet shows that the Q90T has some additional features that Samsung saved with the Q80T. But is this really reflected in the overall performance, or can one also confidently choose the cheaper Q80T? We’ll take a closer look at the two and show you what the difference is.
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Samsung Q90T and Q80T compared – Which TV is better?
Viewing Angle
Picture quality when sitting at an angle to the TV - Also relevant when sitting very close in front of a large TV.
79%
Samsung Q90T QLED 55"
79%
Samsung QLED Q80T 55"
SDR Image Quality
Picture quality when viewing material in SDR, i.e. anything that is not HDR.
78%
Samsung Q90T QLED 55"
67%
Samsung QLED Q80T 55"
HDR Image Quality
Picture quality when viewing material in HDR, so everything from HDR, HDR10, HLG to HDR10+ & Dolby Vision.
68%
Samsung Q90T QLED 55"
60%
Samsung QLED Q80T 55"
Movies & Series
Use of the TV for movies, series & documentaries - be it as stream, BluRay or in the TV program.
74%
Samsung Q90T QLED 55"
66%
Samsung QLED Q80T 55"
Gaming
Gaming performance of the TV especially for responsive games with focus on PS5 and Xbox Series X
87%
Samsung Q90T QLED 55"
85%
Samsung QLED Q80T 55"
Sports
Suitability for watching soccer, Formula 1, Olympics and more, even with several persons
73%
Samsung Q90T QLED 55"
74%
Samsung QLED Q80T 55"
Equipment
Smart TV features, connections and general equipment of the TV
71%
Samsung Q90T QLED 55"
69%
Samsung QLED Q80T 55"
Samsung Q90T QLED 55"
Samsung QLED Q80T 55"
Rating v2.0 Alpha
Samsung Q90T QLED 2020
Direct LED with FALD
VA Panel
Wide Viewing Angle Layer
Layer against reflections
With the Q90T you get a true all-round television that produces a very respectable picture under almost all conditions. Despite the extended viewing angle, it has an incredibly high contrast ratio of 10500:1 and can also become very bright. The peak brightness is about 1400 nitsSI unit of luminance: 1 nit = 1 cd/m2 - The best way of measuring and comparing a TVs brightness , which makes the QLED produce an outstandingly good picture in bright rooms. HDRHigh Dynamic Range - image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) content is also displayed brilliantly and bright highlights can be brought into focus very well. In dark rooms the picture quality is also excellent, even if there are other TVs like OLEDs that put the Q90T in its place. Compared to the Q80T, the picture quality of SDRStandard Dynamic Range - image/video with a conventional gamma curve (opposite: HDR) - "normal" videos and HDRHigh Dynamic Range - image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) content is much better, so the flagship is clearly ahead.
However, the Q90T is affected by the dirty screen effectVisible difference (color shift/brightness) when displaying the same color in different areas of the screen, so that in large scenes with the same color, such as a soccer field, the image looks slightly dirty - here the Q80T can do much better!
Samsung QLED Q80T 2020
Direct LED with FALD
VA Panel
Wide Viewing Angle Layer
Layer against reflections
The Samsung Q80T QLED is a good TV for most content. It uses Samsung's Ultra Viewing Angle layer to extend the viewing angle - which is probably the biggest drawback of the cheaper models with VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panels. However, this layer also improves the TV's reflective properties, making it more suitable for the use in brighter surroundings. But the additional layer reduces the brightness of the TV, which is not too low at around 700 nitsSI unit of luminance: 1 nit = 1 cd/m2 - The best way of measuring and comparing a TVs brightness - but does not get nearly as bright as the Q90T. In dark surroundings, the VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. produces a good picture quality due to its high contrast ratio and deep blacks, which are further optimized by the Full Array Local Dimming feature. The Q80T can display HDRHigh Dynamic Range - image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) content quite nicely, but the peak brightness is not high enough to make the bright highlights really stand out.
Gaming is incredibly fun on the Q80T. Besides a low input lagTime it takes for the input signal to appear on the screen (delay) and a very good motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects it has all the features you could need for gaming. HDMI 2.1, ALLM and VRRVariable Refresh Rate - synchronizes the display's refresh rate with the output refresh rate of the graphics card are available on both devices, so the performance is quite similar in this category.
Detailed comparison: Samsung Q90T or Q80T
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Reflections Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs Q80T
Reflections
Layer against reflections
Contrast
10520 :1
Ø Brightness
1100 Nits
Video technologies
Reflections
Layer against reflections
Contrast
4220 :1
Ø Brightness
400 Nits
Video technologies
Viewing Angle Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs Q80T
Panel type
VA Panel
Viewing Angle
Wide Viewing Angle Layer
Reflections
Layer against reflections
Panel type
VA Panel
Viewing Angle
Wide Viewing Angle Layer
Reflections
Layer against reflections
SDR image Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs Q80T
Panel type
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 96 Zones
Contrast
10520 :1
Ø Brightness
1100 Nits
DCI-P3
85%
Panel type
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 48 Zones
Contrast
4220 :1
Ø Brightness
400 Nits
DCI-P3
87%
HDR image Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs Q80T
Panel type
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 96 Zones
Contrast
10520 :1
Ø Brightness
1100 Nits
Max. Brightness
1400 Nits
DCI-P3
85%
REC 2020
70%
Video technologies
Panel type
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 48 Zones
Contrast
4220 :1
Ø Brightness
400 Nits
Max. Brightness
710 Nits
DCI-P3
87%
REC 2020
69%
Video technologies
Movies & Series Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs Q80T
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-C DVB-S DVB-S2
Twin Tuner
Audio
4.2.2 Channels with 60 Watt
Surround Sound Formats
HDMI eARC
HDMI ARC
Gaming performance Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs Q80T
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4ms
HDMI 2.1
1x Connections
Variable Refresh Rate
Input Lag [email protected] +HDR
ca. 10ms
Input Lag [email protected]
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 3.0ms
HDMI 2.1
1x Connections
Variable Refresh Rate
Input Lag [email protected] +HDR
ca. 13ms
Input Lag [email protected]
Sports performance Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs Q80T
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4ms
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 3.0ms
Equipment Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs Q80T
Operating System
Tizen 5.5
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
4.2.2 Channels with 60 Watt
HDMI eARC
HDMI ARC
Surround Sound Formats
USB recording PVR
Timeshift
Apple Airplay
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Amazon Alexa
kompatibel
kompatibel
Ambilight
Operating System
Tizen 5.5
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
2.2.2 Channels with 60 Watt
HDMI eARC
HDMI ARC
Surround Sound Formats
USB recording PVR
Timeshift
Apple Airplay
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Ambilight
Our conclusion:Very convincing performance, but still inferior in many areas
Vitus // tvfindr.com
There’s no question, the Q80T is a great TV that can be used very flexibly and delivers a good performance. However, with the leading QLED model Q90T it can not quite hold its own in many categories. Its picture quality is clearly superior in both bright and dark environments, so all content can be displayed better on the Q90T. So if you want the best possible HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) performance the Q90T is the better choice. For those who are more into next gen gaming, the Q80T will also be a great choice. Both devices have everything you need – including the HDMI 2.1 interface for [email protected]. Surprisingly, the motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects of the Q80T is slightly better with a response timeTime it takes for a pixel to change color below 3ms. But the Q90T makes up for this with a lower input lagTime it takes for the input signal to appear on the screen (delay), making both TVs feel very responsive. So it is really grumbling on a high level, as both TVs are very good – although the Q90T can be considered the winner due to the better picture quality.
Samsung Q90T QLED 2020
- Deep Black
- Contrast ratio: 10500:1
- Full Array Local Dimming (FALD)
- 96 dimming zones
- Max. brightness 1400 Nits
- FreeSync VRR
- 120Hz VA-Panel
- HDR10+
- Viewing angle
- No DTS
- No Dolby Vision
- Dirty Screen Effect
Samsung QLED Q80T 2020
- Deep Black
- Contrast ratio 4200:1
- Full Array Local Dimming (FALD)
- VRR via FreeSync/HDMI Forum's VRR
- 120Hz VA-Panel
- HDR10+
- Viewing angle
- No DTS
- No Dolby Vision
- Corners appear darker
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