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Release date: 19 Aug 2023
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Samsung QE98Q80CATXXH TV review

Samsung QE98Q80CATXXH. Display diagonal: 2.49 m (98"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: QLED, Screen shape: Flat. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Silver

Neural Quantum Processor 4K

Our most intelligent 4K processor

Think of the processor as the brain of the TV, and this is our most intelligent 4K processor yet. Using AI and 20 neural networks, it optimises the sound and picture to unleash the full power of 4K. Learning scene-by-scene, it automatically optimises the brightness, amplifies the contrast, enhances objects, clarifies voices over background noise and upscales the resolution to incredible 4K picture quality.

Supersize Picture Enhancer

AI optimises your content for the large screen

Using AI and 20 neural networks, our most intelligent 4K processor boosts sharpness, deepens blacks and upscales* your content for immersive picture quality on your large screen.

SuperSlim Design

A stunning slim design

Thoughtfully crafted with a slim profile to bring you a breath-taking design and an extraordinary viewing experience.

Smart TV powered by Tizen

An abundance of apps and services to enjoy

With the best-selling Samsung Smart TV* you can dive into a huge collection of 4K films, TV shows and all your catch-up TV apps – including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, NOW TV and BT Sport apps** – all in one place. Not sure what to watch? Our easy-to-use Smart Hub platform gives you recommendations.

Picture Quality

Powered by Quantum Dot
Naturally bright and colourful picture

See everything you watch come to life with greater detail and realism. Samsung's Quantum Dot-powered TVs transform light into lifelike and accurate colour – validated by Pantone. The result? A naturally bright and colourful picture in over a billion cinematic colours.

Quantum HDR+

Incredible detail with bright colour and rich contrast

This TVs precise LED backlight technology drives high brightness levels bringing rich colours and contrast to every scene. Welcome lifelike picture detail with technology that creates dark blacks and bright whites, whatever you are watching.

EyeComfort Mode

Easy on the eyes

The EyeComfort Mode feature re-adjusts TV brightness settings depending on the time of day, so it's always easy on the eyes.

Sound

Dolby Atmos ®
Sound reimagined with Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos technology delivers a sound experience that you can feel around you. It creates an immersive and realistic impression of sound - when an aeroplane flies overhead in your favourite blockbuster, your TV's speakers simulate the overhead sound so it feels like it is above you.

Object Tracking Sound LITE

Sound that tracks the action on-screen

Object Tracking Sound Lite chooses which of the TVs front speakers the sound comes through depending on where the action is happening on screen. So you can hear a car fly along your screen or the crowd cheering all around you.

Samsung Q-Symphony

Samsung TVs and soundbars play together in perfect harmony

Heighten your viewing experience with the benefit of great sound quality delivered from both the TV speakers and soundbar, at the same time. Get the audio experience your Samsung TV deserves.

Gaming

The Gaming Hub UI is on display

Where gaming comes together. No console required.
Samsung Gaming Hub brings together the biggest console and streaming games from Xbox and other industry-leading partners, all in on one place.* With no downloads, storage limits or console required, just turn on your TV and play.

*Internet connection, additional gaming service subscription and compatible controller required. **Content services and UI are subject to change without notice.

Motion Xcelerator Turbo Plus

As quick as a flash, ready for your next-gen console

Get ready to perform at your peak. The TV and HDMI 2.1* work in synergy with next-gen consoles to deliver ultra-high 120Hz TV refresh rates and ultra-low input lag. It cuts out the blur between fast-paced images, so you'll experience ultra-smooth and immersive 4K gaming.

*Supports VRR/4K@120Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

FreeSync Premium Pro

HDR Gaming without screen tearing and stuttering

AMD FreeSync Premium Pro works with your next gen console to give you an exceptional gaming experience: combining reduced screen tearing and stuttering with exceptional High Dynamic Range visuals. Watch your games come to life in spectacular colour and detail - just like the creators intended.

Smart Features

SmartThings
Control your smart home from your TV

Control the devices in your connected smart home through your TV. From game consoles to Bluetooth speakers and 1000s of smart devices, this TV gives you simple control*. You can monitor home cameras, or see who’s at the door from the comfort of your sofa. Finally, smart living – made simple.

Samsung TV Plus

Entertainment for every day. Always for free.

Watch 1000s of TV shows and movies, for free, with Samsung TV Plus. Get instant access to live and on demand entertainment like The Jamie Oliver Channel and American Idol only on Samsung. Stream the latest news on CNN and catch-up on kids shows, sports highlights and more with no strings attached.

*Internet connection required.

  • Our most intelligent 4K AI processor boosts brightness, colour and detail, and optimises your content for the large screen
  • Precise backlight technology creates bright whites, dark blacks and incredible contrast
  • A stunning slim design
  • Powered by Quantum Dot for a naturally bright and colourful picture
  • Virtual surround sound with Dolby Atmos Technology

Samsung QE98Q80CATXXH TV specs

Special Features

Q-Symphony: True

Packaging Data

Package weight: 87.8 kg
Package height: 1431 mm
Package depth: 350 mm
Package width: 2379 mm
E-manual: yes
Remote control type: TM2360E
Remote control included: yes

Ports & Interfaces

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): Anynet+
Common interface Plus (CI+) version: 1.4
Common interface Plus (CI+): yes
Common interface (CI): yes
RF ports quantity: 2
Digital audio optical out: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
Audio Return Channel (ARC): True
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Stand depth: 38.7 cm
Stand width: 48 cm
Weight (without stand): 56.3 kg
Height (without stand): 1243.9 mm
Depth (without stand): 48.4 mm
Width (without stand): 2180.6 mm
Weight (with stand): 65.8 kg
Height (with stand): 1306.8 mm
Depth (with stand): 387.3 mm
Width (with stand): 2180.6 mm

Management Features

Universal Browse & Play: yes
Works with Samsung Bixby: yes
Picture-in-Picture: True
Number of OSD languages: 27
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): True

Network

Web browser: yes
Bluetooth: True
Bluetooth version: 5.2
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

MBR support: yes
Multi View: yes
SmartThings app support: yes
TV sound to mobile device: yes
Wireless Dex support: yes
Brand specific technologies: Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, Supreme UHD Dimming
Game features: Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Dynamic Black EQ, Game Motion Plus, HGiG
NVIDIA G-SYNC: False
AMD FreeSync: True
AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync Premium Pro
Picture processing technology: Samsung Real Depth Enhancer
TV key support: yes
AI Upscale: yes
Brightness detection: yes
Colour detection: yes
Ambient mode: Ambient Mode+
Subtitles function: yes
Teletext function: yes
Game mode: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Quantum HDR
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Number of tuners: 2 tuner(s)
Digital signal format system: DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (max): 430 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 374 kWh
Power consumption (typical): 185 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 185 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): F

Design

Bezel type: 3 Bezel-less
Stand colour: Silver
Panel mounting interface: 600 x 400 mm
VESA mounting: yes
Product colour: Silver

Other Features

Audio output channels: 2.2 channels

Smart TV

Video apps: Samsung TV Plus
Far-field voice interaction: yes
TV initiate mirroring: yes
Smart modes: Filmmaker
Sound mirroring: yes
Operating system installed: Tizen
Internet TV: True
Smart TV: True

Audio

Adaptive Sound Control (ASC): yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC): yes
Multiroom: True
Multiroom audio technology: Samsung Multiroom Link
Active voice amplifier (AVA): yes
Adaptive sound+: yes
Audio pre-selection descriptor: yes
Audio decoders: Dolby Atmos
RMS rated power: 40 W
Number of speakers: 2

Display

Display diagonal (metric): 247 cm
Display number of colours: 1 billion colours
Motion interpolation technology: Motion Xcelerator Turbo+
Native refresh rate: 100 Hz
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: QLED
Display technology: QLED
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 2.49 m (98")