Samsung Q80R (2019) Series

Bright, high-contrast images ; Good off-axis performance ; Quite full-bodied sound ; Fine OS

No Dolby Vision ; Relatively deep chassis ; Some mild motion-handling traumas

QLED is more than just a bloody-minded alternative to OLED; it’s a very viable technology

Impressive black level ; Wide viewing angle ; Super-low input lag

No Dolby Vision HDR ; Colour accuracy is worse than rival brands

As long as ultimate slimness isn’t the be-all and end-all of your TV selection process, the Q80R deserves your serious consideration. The punchy image quality, super-wide viewing angles and anti-reflective filter are a huge boon for daytime TV watching...

Bright, colourful, convincing images ; Fine operating system ; Good off-axis performance ; Sturdy sound

No One Connect box ; No Dolby Vision ; Motion-handling isn’t flawless

Samsung’s QLED technology is maturing nicely even as it gets more affordable – which can only be a good thing

Excellent brightness, contrast, and HDR ; Svelte remote and easy-to-use onscreen interface ; Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby support; Apple TV ready

Slightly less contrast than the pricier Samsung Q90R ; Lacks the Q90R's One Connect box and pedestal stand

The Q80R is a most excellent TV, if I may go Keanu on you for a moment. It’s a toss-up with the Q90R image-wise with ever so slightly less contrast, but less defect-prone black.

It wasn't long ago that a buying a premium UHDTV demanded your first-born in exchange, or at least a sizeable portion of his or her college tuition. At $2,800 (and widely available for less), Samsung's new QN65Q80R "QLED" TV isn't exactly the...

viel Smartes ; Panel super entspiegelt ; intuitive Bedienung ; satte Farben ; gute Bildverbesserung

mäßiger Feinkontrast in dunklen Räumen

Video-Testurteil: überragend; Preis/Leistung: sehr gut