Samsung Q80T and Q60T are both introduced as part of Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV series. Samsung Q80T is the model that positioned below Top 4K QLED TV model Q90T while Q60T is the basic QLED TV model. Samsung Q80T comes with 6 screen size options : 85-Inch (QN85Q80TAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q80TAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q80TAFXZA), 55-Inch (QN55Q80TAFXZA), 50-Inch (QN50Q80TAFXZA) and 49-Inch (QN49Q80TAFXZA) while we can find 7 screen size options of Samsung Q60T : 85-Inch (QN85Q60TAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q60TAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q60TAFXZA), 58-Inch (QN58Q60TAFXZA), 55-Inch (QN55Q60TAFXZA), 50-Inch (QN50Q60TAFXZA) and 43-Inch (QN43Q60TAFXZA). From their model number, it’s easy to guess that Samsung Q80T is the model that positioned higher than Samsung Q60T. To find out the reason to choose Samsung Q80T that positioned higher than Samsung Q60T, it’s recommended for us to talk more about their similarities and differences.
What are Their Similarities?
Samsung Q80T
Both of Samsung Q80T and Q60T are introduced as part of Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV series. So it’s easy to guess that there are a number of similarities between those two TVs. What are their similarities? Let’s talk more about that together.
1. 4K UHD Resolution with Quantum Dot Technology
Both of Samsung Q80T and Q60T come with 4K UHD resolution that completed with Upscaling technology so that we can enjoy excellent clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. Since they both come as part of Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV series, both of Samsung Q80T and Q60T also come with Quantum Dot Technology. Quantum Dot Technology is able to bring 100% color volume that allows us to enjoy rich and accurate color details on the screen of those two TVs.
2. HDR Support
We can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources since both of Samsung Q80T and Q60T already support HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG although their HDR technology are indeed slightly different.
3. Smart TV Platform with Samsung OneRemote
The smart TV Platform that integrated with Samsung Q80T and Q60T are similar. They both come with Smart Hub that powered by TIZEN OS. Smart Hub allow us to enjoy wide range of premium entertainment with attached 802.11ac wireless provides fast internet connection to our favorite content providers. We can also run wide collection of TIZEN smart apps on the screen of those two TVs. The remote control that included with Samsung Q80T and Q60T are basically similar. Samsung Q80T comes with TM2050C remote while Samsung Q60T comes with TM2050A remote. Both of TM2050C and TM2050A can work as Samsung OneRemote that can control those two TVs and other connected devices. We can also use Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby to control both Samsung Q80T and Q60T since they are already supported.
4. eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) Support
Both of Samsung Q80T and Q60T already support eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel). eARC comes as the improvement of standard ARC. It can delivers higher quality audio since It comes with greater bandwidth that can handle more advanced audio format such as Dolby Atmos via TrueHD.
The similarities of Samsung Q80T and Q60T can be summarized with the table below.
| Samsung Q80T | Samsung Q60T | |
| Introduced | 2020 | 2020 |
| Display Technology | LED | LED |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Color Technology | Quantum Dot Technology | Quantum Dot Technology |
| HDR Support | HDR10+, HDR10 & HLG | HDR10+, HDR10 & HLG |
| Smart TV Platform | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN OS | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN OS |
| Remote Control | TM2050C (OneRemote) | TM2050A (OneRemote) |
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| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| eARC Support | YES | YES |
What are Their Differences?
Samsung Q60T
There are a number of differences between Samsung Q80T and Q60T besides similarities that we have talked above. What are their differences? Let’s talk more about their differences together.
1. Ultra Viewing Angle, Backlight and Upscaling Technology
Ultra Viewing Angle is already integrated with Samsung Q80T but can’t be found in the screen of Samsung Q60T. Ultra Viewing Angle allows us to enjoy accurate details from any side viewing angle. The backlight technology integrated with Samsung Q80T and Q60T are different. Samsung Q80T comes with Direct Full Array 12X while Samsung Q60T comes with Dual LED. Direct Full Array 12X is more advanced backlight technology that can deliver better contrast vibrancy across the LED screen of Samsung Q80T than Dual LED of Samsung Q60T. We can also find that both of Samsung Q80T and Q60T already come with upscaling technology but their upscaling technology are slightly different. Samsung Q80T comes with 4K AI Upscaling while Samsung Q60T comes with 4K Upscaling. With AI technology, Samsung Q80T is able to deliver better upscaling result than Samsung Q60T.
2. HDR Technology and Picture Processor
Although both of Samsung Q80T and Q60T already support HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG, we can find that their HDR technology are indeed different. Samsung Q80T comes with Quantum HDR 12X while Samsung Q60T comes with only Quantum HDR. Quantum HDR 12X is able to deliver better HDR result than Dual LED with Quantum HDR. We can also find that the picture processor integrated with Samsung Q80T and Q60T are different. Samsung Q80T is powered by Quantum Processor 4K while Samsung Q60T comes with Quantum Processor 4K Lite. Quantum Processor 4K of Samsung Q80T is able to deliver better optimization for the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of Samsung Q80T than Quantum Processor 4K Lite of Samsung Q60T.
3. Motion Technology and FreeSync Support
The motion technology that integrated with Samsung Q80T and Q60T are different. Samsung Q80T comes with more advanced Motion Rate 240 while Samsung Q60T comes with Motion Rate 120. Motion Rate 240 that based on 120Hz native refresh rate is able to deliver more fluid motion images especially when we use the TV as our gaming monitor. We can also find that Samsung Q80T already comes with FreeSync support (except 49-Inch) that can brings more immersive gaming experience.
4. Speaker System and Object Tracking Sound
The speaker system that integrated with Samsung Q80T is different with the one integrated with Samsung Q60T. Samsung Q80T comes with 2.2.2CH 60W speaker system (except 49-Inch 2.2Ch 40W) while Samsung Q60T comes with 2Ch 20W speaker system. 2.2.2Ch 60W speaker system is able to deliver more immersive surround sound than 2Ch 20W speaker system. We can also find that Object Tracking Sound is integrated with Samsung Q80T while it can’t be found in Samsung Q60T. With Object Tracking Sound, Samsung Q80T is able to delivers more realistic 3D sound.
5. Price
In the price side, Samsung Q80T is usually offered at the higher price than Samsung Q60T for similar screen size option. How much is the price difference between those two TVs? It’s necessary for us to check the price of Samsung Q80T and Q60T before we can find their latest price difference since TV prices often change over time.
We can summarize the differences of Samsung Q80T and Q60T with the table below.
| Samsung Q80T | Samsung Q60T | ||||||||||||||
| Backlight Technology | Direct Full Array 12X | Dual LED | |||||||||||||
| Upscaling Technology | 4K AI Upscaling | 4K Upscaling | |||||||||||||
| Ultra Viewing Angle | YES | NO | |||||||||||||
| HDR Technology | Quantum HDR 12X | Quantum HDR | |||||||||||||
| Picture Processor | Quantum Processor 4K | Quantum Processor 4K Lite | |||||||||||||
| Motion Technology | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Rate 120 | |||||||||||||
| FreeSync Support | YES (Except 49-Inch) | NO | |||||||||||||
| Speaker System | 2.2.2CH 60W (Except 49-Inch 2.2Ch 40W) | 2Ch 20W | |||||||||||||
| Object Tracking Sound | YES | NO | |||||||||||||
| HDMI/USB | 4/2 | 3/2 | |||||||||||||
| Price | Higher |
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What is the Reason to Choose Samsung Q80T?
Samsung Q80T comes as the model that positioned higher than Samsung Q60T from Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV series. What is the reason to choose Samsung Q80T that positioned higher? From our discussion about their similarities and differences, we can find that Samsung Q80T is able to deliver better picture quality, more immersive gaming experience and more astonishing sound that give us reasons to choose it. Samsung Q80T can delivers better picture quality with its Direct Full Array 12X, 4K AI Upscaling, Quantum HDR 12X and more powerful Quantum Processor 4K. It can delivers more immersive gaming experience with Motion Rate 240 that support FreeSync. We can also enjoy more astonishing sound with 2.2.2Ch 60W speaker system that completed with Object Tracking Sound. So if you are looking for better picture quality, more immersive gaming experience and more astonishing sound while you don’t mind to spend higher, then Samsung Q80T is the model that you should choose.
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Samsung Q80T Prices |
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85-Inch (QN85Q80TAFXZA) |
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75-Inch (QN75Q80TAFXZA) |
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65-Inch (QN65Q80TAFXZA) |
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55-Inch (QN55Q80TAFXZA) |
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50-Inch (QN50Q80TAFXZA) |
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49-Inch (QN49Q80TAFXZA) |
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Samsung Q60T is the basic QLED TV model from Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV series that offered at significantly lower price. Its picture quality is indeed not as excellent as Samsung Q80T but it already can delivers good picture quality with its ability to bring 100% color volume with Dual LED backlight. Motion Rate 120 of Samsung Q60T is indeed less immersive in delivering gaming scenes, but it still can brings minimum input lag when you use it as your gaming monitor. The sound delivered by Samsung Q60T is not as astonishing as Samsung Q80T, but we can indeed additional speaker system conveniently for high quality Audio as Samsung Q60T also supports eARC already. So if you have more limited budget, Samsung Q60T is a good choice for you.
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Samsung Q60T Prices |
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85-Inch (QN85Q60TAFXZA) |
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75-Inch (QN75Q60TAFXZA) |
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65-Inch (QN65Q60TAFXZA) |
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58-Inch (QN58Q60TAFXZA) |
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55-Inch (QN55Q60TAFXZA) |
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50-Inch (QN50Q60TAFXZA) |
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43-Inch (QN43Q60TAFXZA) |
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