Samsung (Q70T Vs. Q80T) QLED 4K TVs | (Differences, Best Models, Reviews)

Samsung Q70T Vs. Q80T QLED 4K TVs (Differences): Samsung is a leader in 4K Ultra HD TVs. 4K provides 4x the resolution of HDTVs, the same resolution as movie theaters, but in your home. These models are very similar, both have the QLED quantum dot technology for brighter colors, Bluetooth support, 4K Upscaling, built-in WiFi, voice control, Apple AirPlay® 2, Native 120Hz refresh with Motion Rate 240, 4 HDMI ports, and a Quantum 4K Processor.

The main differences between the Samsung Q70T and Q80T are: The biggest difference is the backlight. The Q70 has an edge lit backlight, while the Q80 has a full array backlight for superior brightness uniformity, and superior HDR. The speakers of the Q80 have 3x the power of the Q70 model (60 watts vs. 20 watts).

The superior Q80T has 48 discrete dimming zones on its full array backlight. Other features on the 80T include Q Ultra Wide Angle, and Q-Symphony. The HDR capability is also improved compared to the Samsung 70T. Compare all the features below in the Samsung QLED TV comparison chart.

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Samsung Q70T Vs. the Samsung Q80T

* 4K Ultra HD TV * Q70T Series * QLED Quantum Dot * Supreme UHD Dimming * 20 Watt Sound * Native 120Hz * Motion Rate 240 * 4 HDMI Ports * Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) * Smart TV w/One Remote * Quantum 4K Processor * + Bluetooth® Support * 4K AI Upscaling * 100% Color Volume * – – – * – – – * – – – * – – – * Quantum HDR 4X * Bixby Voice Control * Apple AirPlay® 2 * Edge Lit Backlight * Apple AirPlay® 2 * – – – Samsung 70T

* 4K Ultra HD TV * Q80T Series * QLED Quantum Dot * Supreme UHD Dimming * 60 Watt Sound * Native 120Hz * Motion Rate 240 * 4 HDMI Ports * Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) * Smart TV w/One Remote * Quantum 4K Processor * + Bluetooth® Support * 4K AI Upscaling * 100% Color Volume * Direct Full Array 12X * 48 Dimming zones * Q Ultra Wide Angle * Q-Symphony * Quantum HDR 12X * Bixby Voice Control * Apple AirPlay® 2 * Full Array Backlight * Apple AirPlay® 2 * – – – Samsung 80T

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What makes Samsung TVs Unique – Main Differences: Samsung produces 4K Ultra HD TVs with a technology called QLED which is quantum dot technology. This technology will make colors pop, with a brighter picture and is superior to its non QLED TVs. Samsung TVs with Full Array backlights (Q80T and Q90T) will give you a brighter more uniform picture and better HDR (High Dynamic Range).

Bottom Line Samsung Q70T Vs. Q80T : Both TVs have most of the same Smart TV features, such as built-in Wifi, access to APPs such as Netflix, Tizen OS, Native 120Hz Refresh, Bixby Voice Control, and can connect to Apple Airplay. The Q80T has superior HDR (High Dynamic Range) and a full array backlight. The 70T has an edge lit backlight. The Samsung 80T has more speakers and outputs 3x the power of the 70T (60 watts vs. 20 watts). The only factor in favor of the Q70T is that it is much lower in price.

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Samsung QLED Common 4K TV Features:

QLED and Quantum HDR: QLED is Quantum Dot technology that provides a billion shades of color. The Quantum HDR technology will bring out details and contrast by expanding the ranges of colors & details. Together they bring a beautiful picture to the Q70T and Q80T series TVs.
Apple® AirPlay® 2: 2020 QLED TVs have Built-in Apple® AirPlay® 2 that allows for wireless streaming of content from your iPhone®, iPad®, or Mac®.
Multi-View: Multi View splits your TV screen in two, putting the content you’re watching on one side while mirroring your mobile screen on the other.
Voice Assistant: Bixby and Amazon Alexa are built-in, so you can access your favorite content, get answers to questions, and to control the TV and other compatible devices with your voice.
4K AI Upscaling = This technology will take standard definition and HD high definition source material and upscale it to 4K for a sharper picture. 4K resolution picture, regardless of the source.

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Features only on the 80T Series:

Q Ultra Wide Viewing Angle = This feature reduces glare and enhances the color no matter what your viewing angle. This feature is only available on the Q80 and Q90 series.

Direct Full Array Dimming Technology = Fully Array Local Dimming (Fald) panels coming with different numbers of dimming zones. More is considered better. The Q90 is (16x) and Q80 (12x). Direct Full Array is a numerical index which is based on backlighting, antireflection and contrast enhancement technologies.

Full Array Local Dimming LED TV = An LED TV that is illuminated from the rear by an array of LED lights. These lights can be dimmed or turned off to give maximum contrast and picture quality. This type is superior to an edge lit dimming LED TV. These are hard to find, and much more expensive than the other types. For Samsung in 2020, only the Q80T and Q90T Series have Fully Array Dimming (FALD).

Q-Symphony Sound = The Q80T has a larger and more powerful 60 watt sound system with multiple speakers. Q-Symphony, a new feature that will play sound from your soundbar and your TV’s speakers at the same time. The new Q80 2020 TV has speakers on the top and sides, and provides an excellent surround sound experience.

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Samsung QLED Q60T, Q70T, Q80T, Q90T Series 2020
(Ultra HD TVs with Quantum Dot Technology)