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Samsung Series 8 QA65Q80RAWXXY TV review

Samsung Series 8 QA65Q80RAWXXY. Display diagonal: 165.1 cm (65"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: QLED, LED backlighting type: Full-Array. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: Motion Rate 200. Digital signal format system: DVB-T. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black

Big moments need a big screen

The action gets real on a big screen. When you see more, you can feel more. More hold-your-breath penalty shootouts. More eye-popping jump-scares and more hysterical giggles. See the bigger picture.

Colours that are consistently bright and vivid

QLED TV's Quantum Dot technology delivers consistently bright and vivid images so you see stunning picture quality.

Low input lag gaming

Don't let lag hold you back! Using FreeSync (VRR) technology, QLED helps reduce input lag* so you get the speed you need to climb to the top. Get ready for some epic wins. Compared to Samsung RU7100 TV. ^FreeSync technology reduces input lag, with less tearing and stuttering. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) lets a gaming source optimal video frame by each scene.

Black levels just got deeper

Direct Full Array Elite II We've combined LED and anti-glare technology to precisely adjust the brightness and black levels so you see more contrast, with deeper blacks and detail in virtually any light.

Dynamic Equaliser

To beat your competition, you need full control. Dynamic Black Equaliser helps give you better visibility in the dark scenes in-game and uses scene analysis to optimise overall image quality. Immerse yourself in the game.

See detail in every scene in virtually any light

Discover deep, intense colours so you get an excellent viewing experience - even in-sun filled rooms.

Upgrade your TV time

QLED uses its unique upscaling algorithm to help deliver clear images, while also adjusting the screen brightness and sound to match your room as well as whatever you're watching. It's a powerful processor that provides an amazing experience.

AI Upscaling

QLED AI Upscaling uses the power of machine learning to analyse and upscale your favourite content to 4K Resolution. Get the most out of your big screen TV.

Now every seat is the best seat in the house

You don't have to sit directly in front of the TV anymore. A uniform light-spread layer helps you get our most optimal TV viewing experience, from virtually wherever you are in the room.

Intelligent Mode

Samsung's Artificial Intelligence processor dynamically adapts brightness, sound and volume to the room dimensions, giving you an incredible big-screen TV entertainment experience.

Seamlessly blends into your home décor

Beautifully integrate your TV's screen to suit your tastes and interior décor. Display art or photos, or time and weather. Or take a picture of the wall and set it onscreen, so your TV seamlessly blends in.

Bixby on TV

You can even talk to QLED. Bixby is the assistant to your needs that goes beyond controlling your TV. Just ask and get more.

Designed to be watched, not seen

Beautiful TV design should keep your eyes on what’s important - the picture. QLED’s design enhances the immersion effect with bezels that can hardly be seen. See what you want to see.

Puts you in control

A truly intelligent home, tailored to your life. With Samsung SmartThings built in, QLED can connect you with your smart devices and sensors. You can turn on the lights, check what's in the fridge, and even control the robot vacuum cleaner.

Works with

Samsung TV works with Bixby, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple AirPlay^. Control your TV and connected home devices through the SmartThings app so you can manage your entertainment and home the easy way.

No more messy cables

Enjoy easy installation and reduced cable clutter. Our single 5 metre slim cable connects your TV to the One Connect Box to manage your devices including power.

Google Assistant

New QLED works with Google Assistant to make your life easier. Change channels, adjust the volume, control playback and more with just your voice.

Amazon Alexa

New QLED works with Alexa so your life just got simpler. It’s easy to connect your Alexa-enabled devices. With QLED’s compatibility, have Alexa turn on your TV, change channels, control volume, and more.

AirPlay 2

QLED now works with Apple for the first time ever. With AirPlay 2 built in, you can stream or share content from Apple devices¹ to the big screen. Effortlessly play videos, music, photos and more from your iPhone, iPad and Mac on your QLED.

QLED makes it easy

Easily control all of your compatible devices with our simple One Remote Control and get quick access to Netflix, YouTube, Xbox or a Soundbar from the Smart Hub.

Freeview Plus

Don’t miss an episode. Freeview Plus* lets you browse and choose free-to-air and catch-up TV shows from the one handy place, set reminders for favourite programs and receive recommendations. Simply press the green button on your remote control and get watching.

Watch Apple TV on QLED

Watch Apple TV on QLED. For the first time, you can buy and rent the latest movies & TV shows, plus watch and subscribe to favourite streaming channels from the new Apple TV on your Samsung big screen. Just click on the icon and dive right in.

Samsung Series 8 QA65Q80RAWXXY TV specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 38.8 kg
Package height: 965 mm
Package depth: 215 mm
Package width: 1621 mm
E-manual: yes
Manual: True
Smart Remote included: yes
Remote control type: tm1950c
Cables included: AC

Ports & Interfaces

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): Anynet+
Digital audio optical out: 1
Composite video in: 1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI Quick Switch: True
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Stand depth: 32.3 cm
Stand width: 89.7 cm
Weight (without stand): 25.1 kg
Height (without stand): 83.1 cm
Depth (without stand): 6.19 cm
Width (without stand): 144.9 cm
Weight (with stand): 28.1 kg
Height (with stand): 917.9 mm
Depth (with stand): 322.6 mm
Width (with stand): 1449.5 mm

Management Features

Works with Amazon Alexa: yes
Works with the Google Assistant: yes
Auto power off: yes
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): True
Voice guide: yes

Network

Web browser: yes
Bluetooth: True
Wi-Fi Direct: True
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

ConnectShare (HDD): True
ConnectShare (USB): True
USB recording: no
MBR support: yes
Digital Clean View: True
Picture processing technology: Samsung Q Viewing Angle
Local dimming: yes
Subtitles function: yes
Teletext function: yes
Game mode: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Auto channel search: yes
Number of tuners: 2 tuner(s)
Digital signal format system: DVB-T
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 220-240 V
Power consumption (max): 200 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 176 W

Design

Panel mounting interface: 400 x 300 mm
VESA mounting: yes
On/off switch: yes
Product colour: Black

Other Features

Annual energy consumption: 645 kWh
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified: yes
Built-in speaker(s): yes
4 sides bezel-less design: yes
Batteries included: yes
Quantum dot color technology: yes
Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): yes

Smart TV

Smart modes: Game
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) version: 1.5
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV): True
Timeshift: True
Operating system installed: Tizen
Smart TV: True

Audio

Multiroom: True
Audio decoding technologies: Dolby Digital Plus
Built-in subwoofer: yes
RMS rated power: 40 W
Number of speakers: 2

Display

Motion interpolation technology: Motion Rate 200
LED backlighting type: Full-Array
Display technology: QLED
Display technology: QLED
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 165.1 cm (65")