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As ever, it is worth experimenting with the settings yourself to find the balance you prefer, particularly the Local Dimming and Picture Clarity options. By setting the former to High we increase the punch of bright highlights in otherwise dark scenes but lose a little bit of shadow detail, and while Custom is the right amount of motion processing for us, some may still prefer to switch it off entirely. Connect the QE55Q80BATXXU to your home’s Wi-Fi and make the most of unlimited entertainment on the incredible QLED display. Once linked up, you can enjoy a huge collection of apps and services, including:Picture processing is handled by Samsung’s AI-powered Quantum Processor 4K. This manages upscaling of lower-resolution sources, and in tandem with an integrated light sensor, adjusts picture characteristics according to available ambient light. This intelligent mode effectively puts the screen on autopilot, and visually it’s a smooth ride. For most viewers, this will probably be the best solution. The Q80T also combines a neutral colour temperature with the ability to produce real vibrancy, and that’s strikingly effective with this film and its broadly cool palette. The abundant greys are just as miserable and washed out as they should be, but the flashes of colour – Sapper Morton’s shiny red gloves, the holographic billboards of central LA, the flashing lights of K’s flying car – all punch through the murky gloom beautifully.
Samsung suggests that customers have been reticent to spend the extra money the One Connect adds to the price of a TV, and so it’s now restricted to the flagship 4K and 8K models. We’re big fans of the ingenuity and neatness of the system, so it's a shame to see its availability reduced but, on the other hand, Samsung’s 2020 TV prices are lower than 2019’s. Incidentally, the 50-inch Q80B doesn’t have physical height speakers like the rest of the range, instead relying on virtualisation. If you prefer, you can disable this mode for a more conventional preset selection, comprising Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic, Standard, and Movie.What’s more, you can even stream directly from a PC to the 4K QLED screen. And, with Bluetooth connectivity, you can link up your compatible devices wirelessly. The QE55QN80BATXXU comes in a carbon silver finish and can be wall mounted or displayed on the included sand carbon floating plate stand. We hauled the 65-inch Q80B model onto our test bench, so that's your reference point, although we expect the pros and cons to be very similar for smaller and larger panels too.
When in Intelligent Mode, the processor works in tandem with the Light Sensor to dynamically manage picture settings according to ambient light. It works well, and if you’re the type of viewer who forgets, or simply can’t be bothered, to footle around in the Picture Settings menu, then it’s a great viewing option.
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Percentage Luminance drop at 35 degree horizontal angle from the centre of the screen with 50% white output Like all Samsung’s QLED TVs, the Q80T runs Tizen OS (currently on version 5.5), giving you access to the vast majority of paid streaming platforms and free UK catch-up apps. As for HDR formats, the Q80T supports HDR10, HDR10+ and Hybrid-Log Gamma, and you can enjoy Dolby Atmos audio through a soundbar or surround sound system via the eARC HDMI port. Samsung Q80T review: Price and competition What you do get is adaptive HDR10+, a less widely adopted dynamic metadata standard, as well as regular HDR10 and HLG. SpaceFit Sound creates sound specifically for your location. The best audio is designed for you, whether you're big or small, long or short. Simply calibrate your television in minutes.
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