Samsung Q90T is the model that positioned as the top model from Samsung’s 2020 QLED 4K TV series as well as overall Samsung’s 2020 4K LED TV lineup, while Samsung Q80T is the model that positioned right below it. Samsung Q90T is introduced with 4 screen size options : 85-Inch (QN85Q90TAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q90TAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q90TAFXZA) and 55-Inch (QN65Q90TAFXZA), while there are six screen size options of Samsung Q80T : 85-Inch (QN85Q80TAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q80TAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q80TAFXZA), 55-Inch (QN55Q80TAFXZA), 50-Inch (QN50Q80TAFXZA) and 49-Inch (QN49Q80TAFXZA). What is the reason to choose Samsung Q90T? In this article, we will talk about similarities and differences between Samsung Q90T and Q80T before we can find the reason to choose Samsung Q90T rather than Samsung Q80T.
What are Their Similarities?
As top two models of Samsung’s 2020 QLED 4K TV series, we can find that there are a number of similarities between Samsung Q90T and Q80T. Before we talk more about their similarities, let’s take a look at the similar specs & features of those two TVs in the table below.
| Samsung Q90T | Samsung Q80T | |
| Introduced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Display Technology | LED | LED |
| Backlight Technology | Full Array LED | Full Array LED |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Upscaling Technology | 4K AI Upscaling | 4K AI Upscaling |
| Ultra Viewing Angle | YES | YES (Except 49-Inch) |
| HDR Support |
|
|
| Picture Processor | Quantum Processor 4K | Quantum Processor 4K |
| Motion Technology | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Rate 240 (except 49-Inch Motion Rate 120) |
| Gaming Technology | Real Game Enhancer+ | Real Game Enhancer+ (except 49-Inch Game Enhancer) |
| Smart TV Platform | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN |
| Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa | Compatible | Compatible |
| Remote Control | TM2050C | TM2050C |
| Wireless | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Speaker Output | 60W | 60W (except 43-Inch 40W) |
| Object Tracking Sound | YES | YES |
Samsung Q90T
Based on the table of similarities above, we can talk more about similarities between Samsung Q90T and Q80T.
1. 4K UHD Resolution with 4K AI Upscaling
Both of Samsung Q90T and Q80T come with 4K LED display. They also come with similar Full Array LED backlight that completed with local dimming although their version of Full Array LED baclight are actually different. We can also find that 4K AI Upscaling is also integrated on both of Samsung Q90T and Q80T. 4K AI Upscaling is able to upscale non 4K contents into near 4K picture quality with AI technology.
2. Quantum Dot Color with Ultra Viewing Angle
As part of Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV series, Samsung Q90T and Q80T come with Quantum Dot Color. Quantum Dot Color is able to deliver 100% color volume so that we can enjoy rich and accurate color details on the screen of those two TVs. We can also find Ultra Viewing Angle is integrated in both of Samsung Q90T and Q80T so that we can enjoy accurate details on the screen of those two TVs when we are watching them from side viewing angle.
3. HDR Support and Picture Processor
Both of Samsung Q90T and Q80T already support HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG so that we can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources. We can also find that Quantum Processor 4K is also integrated with Samsung Q90T and Q80T as their picture processor. Quantum Processor 4K is able to optimize the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of those two TVs.
4. Motion and Gaming Technology
We can find that both of Samsung Q90T and Q80T come with Motion Rate 240 as their motion technology. Motion Rate 240 is able to bring fluid motion images for our favorite action movies and sports. We can also find that Real Game Enhancer+ is integrated on top of Motion Rate 240 of those two TVs to bring immersive gaming experience when we use those two TVs as our gaming monitor.
5. Smart TV Platform & Remote Control
Smart Hub that powered by TIZEN OS comes as the smart TV platform of both Samsung Q90T and Q80T. It can delivers wide range of premium entertainment on the screen of those two TVs with fast internet connection provided by 802.11ac wireless that attached to those two TVs. We can also find that the remote control that included with Samsung Q90T and Q80T are similar. They both come with TM2050C smart remote that allows us to control those two TVs conveniently. TM2050C also can works as OneRemote that also can control other devices connected to those two TVs. Both of Samsung Q90T and Q80T are also already compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby so that we can control those two TVs conveniently with them.
6. Speaker Output and Object Tracking Sound
The speaker power output of Samsung Q90T and Q80T are similar. They both come with 60W speaker powered output. 60W speaker output is basically able to bring powerful sound for those two TVs. We can also find that speaker system of both Samsung Q90T and Q0T are completed with Object Tracking Sound that can brings more realistic sound for those two TVs.
What are Their Differences?
We have talked about similarities between Samsung Q90T and Q80T. Now let’s continue our discussion with the differences between those two QLED TV series. Before we talk about their differences, let’s find out their different specs and features in the table below.
| Samsung Q90T | Samsung Q80T | |||||||||||
| Full Array LED Version | Direct Full Array 16X | Direct Full Array 12X (except 49-Inch Direct Full Array 8X) | ||||||||||
| Quantum HDR Version | Quantum HDR 16X | Quantum HDR 12X (except 49-Inch Quantum HDR 8X) | ||||||||||
| Speaker System | 4.2.2CH 60W | 2.2.2CH 60W (except 49-Inch 2.2Ch 40W) | ||||||||||
| Price | Higher | Lower | ||||||||||
|
|
Samsung Q80T
There are few differences between Samsung Q90T and Q80T as we can find from the table above. I’m sure that it’s a good idea to talk further about those differences.
1. Full Array Backlight Version
We have talked before that both of Samsung Q90T and Q80T come with Full Array LED backlight. Although they come with Full Array LED backlight, we can find that the Full Array LED backlight installed on those two TVs are different in version. Samsung Q90T comes with Direct Full Array 16X while Samsung Q80T comes with Direct Full Array 12X (except 49-Inch Direct Full Array 8X). Direct Full Array 16X is more advanced backlight that can deliver better contrast vibrancy on the screen of Samsung Q90T than Direct Full Array 12X.
2. Quantum HDR Version
We can find that Quantum HDR are installed in both of Samsung Q90T and Q80T to brings enhanced details and expanded contrast from our favorite HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG content sources. But we can also find that the version of Quantum HDR that installed on those two TVs are slightly different. Samsung Q90T comes with Quantum HDR 16X while Samsung Q80T comes with Quantum HDR 12X (except 49-Inch Quantum HDR 8X). Quantum HDR 16X is more advanced version of Quantum HDR that can brings better HDR result in the screen of Samsung Q90T than Quantum HDR 12X of Samsung Q80T.
3. Speaker System
The speaker output of Samsung Q90T and Q80T are basically similar. They both come with 60W speaker power output. But we can find that their speaker configuration are different. Samsung Q90T comes with 4.2.2CH speaker while Samsung Q80T comes with 2.2.2CH speaker. 4.2.2CH of Samsung Q90T is able to bring richer color details than 2.2.2CH speaker of Samsung Q80T.
4. Price
When we look at the price of Samsung Q90T and Q80T, we can find that Samsung Q90T is usually offered at the higher price than Samsung Q80T for similar screen size option since Samsung Q90T is the model that positioned higher than Samsung Q80T. It’s important for us to check the price of Samsung Q90T and Q80T before we can find their latest price difference since TV prices often change from time to time.
What is the Reason to Choose Samsung Q90T?
As the QLED TV model that positioned higher, what is the reason to choose Samsung Q90T? After we talk about the differences between Samsung Q90T and Q80T, we can find that Samsung Q90T comes with better version of Full Array LED backlight, more advanced version of Quantum HDR and better speaker configuration. So if you are looking for better contrast and HDR result as well as richer sound quality while you don’t mind to spend higher, you have the reason to choose Samsung Q90T.
|
Samsung Q90T Price |
|
|
85-Inch (QN85Q90TAFXZA) |
|
|
75-Inch (QN75Q90TAFXZA) |
|
|
65-Inch (QN65Q90TAFXZA) |
|
|
55-Inch (QN55Q90TAFXZA) |
|
Samsung Q80T basically come with similar specs and features except that It comes with less advanced Full Array version, Quantum HDR version and speaker configuration. But we can find that Direct Full Array 12X is basically still can deliver excellent contrast vibrancy, Quantum HDR 12X still can bring superior HDR result while we can also still enjoy rich and realistic sound with 2.2.2Ch 60W speaker system that powered by Object Tracking Sound. So if you have more limited budget, Samsung Q80T is indeed still an excellent choice for you.
|
Samsung Q80T Price |
|
|
85-Inch (QN85Q80TAFXZA) |
|
|
75-Inch (QN75Q80TAFXZA) |
|
|
65-Inch (QN65Q80TAFXZA) |
|
|
55-Inch (QN55Q80TAFXZA) |
|
|
50-Inch (QN50Q80TAFXZA) |
|
|
49-Inch (QN49Q80TAFXZA) |
|