Two of 4K LED TV series that should be in our choice list for 4K LED TV in 2021 are Samsung Q70A and Q80T. Samsung Q70A is introduced as part of Samsung’s 2021 QLED TV lineup while Samsung Q80T was released as part of Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV lineup. Samsung Q70A comes with 4 screen size options : 85-Inch (QN85Q70AAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q70AAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q70AAFXZA) and 55-Inch (QN55Q70AAFXZA) while we can find 5 screen size option for Samsung Q80T : 85-Inch (QN85Q80TAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q80TAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q80TAFXZA), 55-Inch (QN55Q80TAFXZA) and 50-Inch (QN50Q80TAFXZA). Is Samsung Q70A that comes as part of the newer 2021 lineup a better choice? This article will talk about similarities and differences of Samsung Q70A and Q80T to decide whether Samsung Q70A is a better choice.
What are Their Similarities?
There are a number of similarities between Samsung Q70A and Q80T although they come from different QLED TV lineup year. What are their similarities? We can find the similar specs and features of Samsung Q70A and Q80T in the table of similarities below.
| Samsung Q70A | Samsung Q80T | |
| Display Technology | LED | LED |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Upscaling Technology | 4K AI Upscaling | 4K AI Upscaling |
| Color Technology | Quantum Dot Color | Quantum Dot Color |
| Dimming Technology | Supreme UHD Dimming | Supreme UHD Dimming |
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| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Native | 120Hz Native (except 50-Inch : 60Hz) |
| Operating System | TIZEN | TIZEN |
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| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Audio Return Channel | eARC | eARC |
| HDMI/USB | 4/2 | 4/2 |
Samsung Q70A
We can talk more about the similarities of Samsung Q70A and Q80T based on their table of similarities above.
1. 4K UHD Resolution with 4K AI Upscaling
Both of Samsung Q70A and Q80T come with 4K UHD resolution. We can also find that 4K UHD resolution of those two TVs are completed with 4K AI Upscaling. 4K AI Upscaling allows us to enjoy excellent picture clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality with AI technology.
2. Quantum Dot Color
As part of Samsung’s 2021 and 2020 QLED TV lineup, both of Samsung Q70A and Q80T already come with Quantum Dot Color. Quantum Dot Color allows us to enjoy rich and accurate color details on the screen of those two TVs with its ability to brings 100% color volume.
3. HDR Support and Picture Processor
Both of Samsung Q70A and Q80T already support HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG that allows us to enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources. We can also find that both of Samsung Q70A and Q80T also come with similar picture processor. They are both powered by Quantum Processor 4K that can optimizes the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on their screen.
4. Refresh Rate Technology
The refresh rate technology that integrated with Samsung Q70A and Q80T are similar. They both come with 120Hz native refresh rate (except 50-Inch Q80T : 60Hz). 120Hz refresh rate is able to brings smooth motion images for our favorite action movies and sports. It’s also able to brings minimum input lag when we use those two TVs as our gaming monitor.
5. Operating System and Control Support
We can find that the operating system integrated with Samsung Q70A and Q80T are basically similar. They both come with TIZEN OS. TIZEN OS allows us to enjoy wide range of premium entertainment while also allows us to run wide collection of TIZEN smart apps on the screen of those two TVs. We can also find that 802.11ac wireless is already attached to those two TVs to bring fast and stable internet connection. The included remote control of Samsung Q70A and Q80T are slightly different. But we can find that both of those two TVs already support Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby so that we can control those two TV conveniently with our voice.
What are Their Differences?
There are also several differences between Samsung Q70A and Q80T because they are indeed two 4K QLED TV series from different lineup year. What are their differences? We can find their differences in the table of differences below. Let’s take a look at it before we talk more about their differences.
| Samsung Q70A | Samsung Q80T | ||||||||||
| Introduced | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
| Backlight Technology | Dual LED | Direct Full Array 12X (50-Inch Direct Full Array 8X) | |||||||||
| HDR Technology | Quantum HDR | Quantum HDR 12X (50-Inch : Quantum HDR 8X) | |||||||||
| Motion Technology | Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ | Motion Rate 240 (50-Inch : Motion Rate 120) | |||||||||
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| Remote Control | TM2180E (SolarCell Remote) | OneRemote | |||||||||
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| Price | Less Expensive | More Expensive | |||||||||
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Samsung Q80T
Based on the table of differences above, we can talk more about the differences of Samsung Q70A and Q80T. Let’s talk about that together
1. Backlight Technology
We can find that the backlight technology integrated with Samsung Q70A and Q80T are different. Samsung Q70A comes with Dual LED backlight while Samsung Q80T comes with Direct Full Array 12X (50-Inch : Direct Full Array 8X). Direct Full Array 12X (Direct Full Array 8X) is more advanced backlight technology than Dual LED that can delivers better contrast vibrancy on the screen of Samsung Q80T.
2. HDR Technology
Although they both already support HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG to bring enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources, we can find that the HDR technology of Samsung Q70A and Q80T are actually different. Samsung Q70A comes with standard Quantum HDR while Samsung Q80T comes with Quantum HDR 12X (50-Inch : Quantum HDR 8X). With Quantum HDR 12x (8x), Samsung Q80T is able to delivers better HDR result than Samsung Q70A.
3. Motion and Gaming Technology
While both of Samsung Q70A and Q80T come with similar 120H native refresh rate (except 50-Inch Q80T), we can find that the motion technology of Samsung Q70A and Q80T are slightly different. Samsung Q70A comes with Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ while Samsung Q80T comes with Motion Rate 240 (50-Inch : Motion Rate 120). Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ already supports FreeSync Premium Pro and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) while Motion Rate 240 supports standard FreeSync and ALLM. FreeSync Premium Pro is relatively able to delivers better gaming experience than standard FreeSync.
4. Remote Control
We can find that the remote control included with Samsung Q70A and Q80T are different. Samsung Q70A comes with TM2180E (SolarCell Remote) while Samsung Q80T comes with Samsung OneRemote. While they are basically similar in functions, TM2180E (SolarCell Remote) is more environmentally friendly since it’s powered by SolarCell.
5. Sound Technology
The speaker system that integrated with Samsung Q70A and Q80T are different. Samsung Q70A comes with 2Ch 20W speaker system while Samsung Q80T comes with 2.2.2CH 60W (50-Inch : 2.2CH 40W). 2.2.2CH 60W (50-Inch : 2.2CH 40W) is more advanced speaker system that can delivers more astonishing and more powerful sound for Samsung Q70A. We can also find that the Object Tracking Sound is integrated with both Samsung Q70A and Q80T but they are different in version. Samsung Q70A comes with Object Tracking Sound Lite while Samsung Q80T comes with Object Tracking Sound. Object Tracking Sound is more advanced version of Object Tracking Sound Lite that can delivers more realistic sound for Samsung Q80T.
6. Price
When we look at the price of Samsung Q70A and Q80T, we can find that usually Samsung Q70A is offered at the lower price than Samsung Q80T for similar screen size option. But we can also find that sometimes Samsung Q80T is offered with discount price that makes it similar or even lower in price. So it’s necessary for us to check the price of Samsung Q70A and Q80T before we can find their latest price difference.
Is Samsung Q70A a Better Choice?
We can find that Samsung Q80T is the series that positioned higher than Samsung Q70A from our discussion about their similarities and differences above. Is Samsung Q70A a better choice? Basically Samsung Q70A is not a better choice when we talk about picture quality. It comes with less advanced backlight and HDR technology. It’s also not a better choice when it comes with integrated sound since it comes with less powerful speaker system and less advanced Object Tracking Sound. Samsung Q70A is the one that you should consider when it comes to price and you have more limited budget. Although it comes with less advanced backlight, HDR and integrated sound, but we can indeed find that Samsung Q70A is basically still able to delivers good 4K and non 4K contents as well as HDR contents since It already supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. We can also setup more advanced AV system for Samsung Q70A with its eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) if we are not satisfied with the sound quality delivered by its internal speaker system.
| Samsung Q70A Prices | |
| 85-Inch (QN85Q70AAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Samsung.com)… |
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Samsung Q80T was released as part of the older 2020 TV lineup. It’s a better choice when it comes to picture and sound and it becomes no brainer choice if it’s offered at the lower price than Samsung Q70A. From our discussion above, we can find that Samsung Q80T is able to delivers better contrast vibrancy with better backlight technology, better HDR result with more advanced HDR technology and better sound quality with more powerful audio output as well as more advanced Object Tracking Sound version. So if you are looking for better contrast vibrancy, better HDR result and better sound quality then Samsung Q80T is the one that you should choose.
| Samsung Q80T Prices | |
| 85-Inch (QN85Q80TAFXZA) | Check Today’s Price (Walmart.com)… |
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