Samsung Q80D QN50Q80DAFXZA 50"
The Direct Full Array backlight and NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor deliver precise contrast and 100% color volume for a vivid picture, while Motion Xcelerator 120Hz keeps fast action clear. Object Tracking Sound Lite with Dolby Atmos creates a more dimensional audio experience that follows on-screen movement, complementing the strong smart features of the Tizen platform. This 50-inch QLED is best for sports fans and streamers wanting fluid motion and rich HDR in a bright room.
Screen 50"
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel LED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR HLG, Quantum HDR+, HDR10+
smart platform Tizen
dolby atmos Yes
51 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong hdr (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong smart (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong social proof (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong audio (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 120Hz |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HLG, Quantum HDR+, HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Game Mode | No |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Works With | Alexa, Google |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Object Tracking Sound Lite |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Power & Size
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Q80D QN50Q80DAFXZA 50" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 50 | 85 | 65 | 75 | 55 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | HLG, Quantum HDR+, HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Q80D QN50Q80DAFXZA 50" | 82.1 | 67.5 | 76 | 17.1 | 62.8 | 45.9 | 69.4 | 55.3 | 36 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 86 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 78.6 | 95 | 92.9 | 86.6 | 12.3 | 78 |
| Hisense U7 Series 65U75QG Compare | 90.1 | 95.2 | 95.2 | 95.1 | 83.7 | 96.6 | 86.6 | 51.2 | 97.5 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 90.1 | 95.2 | 98.7 | 93.2 | 89.3 | 92.9 | 86.6 | 33.3 | 99.4 |
| LG OLED evo OLED55C6PUA Compare | 74.4 | 85.7 | 88.8 | 99.2 | 87.8 | 88.9 | 97.9 | 34.5 | 85.7 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 74.4 | 85.7 | 83.9 | 88.1 | 78.1 | 92.9 | 93.5 | 49.9 | 36 |
Usage Scores
- Overall50.5
- Budget68.6
- Gaming34.2
- Movies44.7
- Sports53.6
- Outdoor37.7
- Portable48.7
- Corporate39.7
- Streaming62.5
- Smart Home62.5
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