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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. If you prefer, you can disable this mode for a more conventional preset selection, comprising Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic, Standard, and Movie.
Max light output HDR (high dynamic range) while displaying small white square taking up 10% of the screen (measured in Nits) Disable Intelligent mode and you’ll have access to all the usual image presets, including Filmmaker Mode. Percentage luminance drop at 35 degree horizontal angle from the centre of the screen with 100% white outputSpaceFit 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. The screen, like so many other Quantum Dot sets offered by Samsung, is an obvious choice for bright room viewing. It’s blessed with vibrant colours and fine detail. 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.
Are you engrossed in your television? With EyeComfort mode, you can choose a more relaxing screen. It dynamically adapts your display and eliminates blue light to help keep your eyes comfortable, with sunrise and sunset times built in. Our only issue here is that the grain is a little too pronounced. You can fix it by switching on Noise Reduction or reducing Sharpness further, but the former introduces a bit of smearing to faces as characters move their heads and the latter results in a softer picture than is ideal. Films with this much grain are pretty rare these days, and you don’t want to get rid of it entirely anyway, but some TVs strike a better balance than the Q80T. Percentage Luminance drop at 35 degree horizontal angle from the centre of the screen with 50% white output The effort Samsung has put in here has paid off. The Q80T sounds solid and the degree to which the sound isn’t restricted to the TV is impressive. There’s no surround effect as such (nor would you expect one), but the bullets fired at K’s car in Blade Runner 2049 emerge into the room satisfyingly. It’s a significantly more open and solid sound than expected at this price, particularly from a TV with more or less invisible speakers, and that makes for an engaging delivery.
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The Q80B’s Quantum Processor 4K has the brawn to implement both AI optimised picture tuning and AI sound. When it comes to TV tuners, there are both satellite and terrestrial options. There's also a common interface slot for those that require it. The QE55Q80T looks much like every other QLED of the last couple of years, all dark silver metal, straight edges and pointy corners. Unlike the higher-end Q95T model, which has a single-piece pedestal, the Q80T’s stand is a slightly less suave two-piece design. That said, it still has a compact footprint and the sort of low profile that makes for easy placement of a soundbar. Subtitles and audio description information displayed on electronic programme guide programme banner
Take home the ultimate in TV entertainment with this 55” QLED 4K TV from Samsung. The range of technology and smart features will change the way you watch your favourite movies and shows. Innovative Technology The TV also has Active Voice amplification with Adaptive Sound Plus; this allows volume to be optimised, depending on your local viewing environment, and what you’re watching. It’s available in 49in, 55in, 65in, 75in and 85in variants – for this review, we’ve tested the 55in model. Why not test the cheaper 49in instead? Well, the 49in model only has a native refresh rate of 60Hz, has no HDMI 2.1 inputs and does not support Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), whereas the 55in and up models have a 120Hz refresh rate and support next-gen gaming features. 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 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:
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There’s good tonal balance, too. The surprisingly deep bass is thankfully free of the artificiality that’s common of TVs with small drivers, the midrange is clear and naturally weighted, and the treble is rounded off enough to avoid harshness. That said, we would avoid the Adaptive Volume feature, which introduces a little fuzz to proceedings. Adaptive Sound+ is definitely worth using, though, as everything sounds quite small-scale without it. Incidentally, the 50-inch Q80B doesn’t have physical height speakers like the rest of the range, instead relying on virtualisation. The Q80T’s colour presentation remains the same as the Q70R, however, with a DCI-P3 coverage of 93% and a Rec.2020 coverage of 73%. Samsung has overhauled its 10-bit gradation compared to last year so the Q80T and indeed all other 2020 QLEDs from Samsung look smoother than ever in terms of colour gradient.
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