Samsung Q8DT vs Q80T Review : Which One Should You Choose?

When we talk about 4K LED TV with Full Array LED backlight in 2020 and we prefer Samsung as our brand, we can find Samsung Q8DT and Q80T as two choices that we should consider. Samsung Q8DT comes with 5 screen size options : 85-Inch (QN85Q8DTAFXZA), 75-Inch (QN75Q8DTAFXZA), 65-Inch (QN65Q8DTAFXZA), 55-Inch (QN55Q8DTAFXZA) and 49-Inch (QN49Q8DTAFXZA) while 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). As two similar Samsung QLED TV model from 2020 TV lineup, Which of them is the one that we should choose? We will find out more about key difference of Samsung Q8DT and Q80T before we can decide which of them is the one that should be chosen.

What Should You Know about Samsung Q8DT?

Samsung Q8DT

Samsung Q8DT

Samsung Q8DT is introduced as part of Samsung’s 2020 QLED TV series. It comes with Quantum Dot Technology on top of its Direct Full Array 12X backlight. Quantum Dot Technology allow us to enjoy rich and accurate details with the ability to bring 100% color volume while Direct Full Array 12X backlight with local dimming can deliver vibrant contrast on the screen of this TV. 4K AI Upscaling is installed on top of 4K UHD resolution of this TV so that we can enjoy excellent picture clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. Quantum HDR 12X is installed as the HDR technology of Samsung Q8DT. It can delivers enhanced details and expanded contrast from our favorite HDR content sources since it already supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG content sources. Motion Rate 240 that based on 120Hz native refresh rate is integrated as the motion technology of Samsung Q8DT. It can delivers smooth motion images for our favorite action movies and sports while also can brings minimum input lag when we use this TV as our gaming monitor. Smasung Q8DT also comes with FreeSync (except 49-Inch) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) to bring more immersive gaming experience. Quantum Processor 4K is installed as the picture processor of Samsung Q8DT. It can optimizes the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on the screen of this TV. Smart Hub that powered by TIZEN is installed as the smart TV platform of Samsung Q8DT. It can delivers wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers while also can run wide collection of TIZEN smart Apps. 802.11ac wireless is already attached to this TV to provide fast and stable internet connection. TM2050C is included as the remote control of this TV. It can control this TV and other connected devices conveniently as It can works as Samsung OneRemote. We can also control Samsung Q8DT with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby since they are already compatible. Samsung Q8DT comes with 4.2.2CH 60W (49-Inch : 2.2Ch 40W) speaker system completed with Object Tracking Sound that can deliver realistic and quite powerful sound experience. We can also setup more advanced AV system with Samsung Q8DT to enjoy higher quality audio since Samsung Q8DT already supports eARC (Enhanded Audio Return Channel).

The table below can summarizes the key specs and features of Samsung Q8DT.

Samsung Q8DT
Introduced 2020
Display Technology Edge LED
Screen Size
  • 85-Inch (QN85Q8DTAFXZA)
  • 75-Inch (QN75Q8DTAFXZA)
  • 65-Inch (QN65Q8DTAFXZA)
  • 55-Inch (QN55Q8DTAFXZA)
  • 49-Inch (QN49Q8DTAFXZA)
Resolution 4K UHD
Upscaling Technology 4K AI Upscaling
Backlight Technology Direct Full Array 12X

(Except 49-Inch : Direct Full Array 8X)

Dimming Technology Local Dimming
Color Technology Quantum Dot
HDR Technology Quantum HDR 12X

(Except 49-Inch : Quantum HDR 8X)

HDR Support HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Motion Technology Motion Rate 240

(except 49-Inch : Motion Rate 120)

Gaming Technology Real Game Enhancer+

ALLM & FreeSync (except 49-Inch)

Picture Processor Quantum Processor 4K
Smart TV Platform Smart Hub powered by TIZEN
Remote Control TM2050C (OneRemote)
Control Support
  • Google Assistant
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Bixby
Built-in Wifi 802.11ac
Sount Technology
  • 4.2.2CH 60W (49-Inch : 2.2Ch 40W)
  • Object Tracking Sound
eARC Support YES
HDMI/USB 4/2
Sold By Club Retailers (Sam’s Club, CostCo, BJs)
Price
85-Inch (QN85Q8DTAFXZA)

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75-Inch (QN75Q8DTAFXZA)

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65-Inch (QN65Q8DTAFXZA)

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55-Inch (QN55Q8DTAFXZA)

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49-Inch (QN49Q8DTAFXZA)

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What Should You Know about Samsung Q80T?

Samsung Q80T

Samsung Q80T

Samsung Q80T comes as QLED TV model that positioned below Samsung’s 2020 top QLED TV model Q90T and above Samsung Q70T. It comes with 4K UHD resolution that completed with 4K AI Upscaling so that we can enjoy excellent picture clarity not only from original 4K content sources but also from non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. Samsung Q80T is able to brings 100% color volume with its Quantum dot technology. It also can brings vibrant contrast with its Direct Full Array 12X that completed with local dimming. The color, clarity and contrast of Samsung Q80T are optimized by Quantum Processor 4K that installed as the picture processor of this TV. Samsung Q80T comes with Quantum HDR 12X (except 49-Inch & 50-Inch : Quantum HDR 8X). It supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG that allow us to enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources. Motion Rate 240 that based on 120Hz native refresh rate is installed as the motion technology of Samsung Q80T (except 49-Inch & 50-Inch : Motion Rate 120). Motion Rate 240 is able to bring fluid motion images for our favorite action movies and sports while it’s also able to bring minimum input lag when we use this TV as our gaming monitor. We can enjoy wide range of premium entertainment with Smart Hub installed as the smart TV platform of this TV that completed with 802.11ac wireless that provides fast internet connection to our favorite content providers. Smart Hub also allow us to run wide range of TIZEN smart apps as it’s based on TIZEN OS. Samsung Q80T can be controlled conveniently with its TM2050C remote control as well as Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Bixby since they are already supported. 4.2.2CH 60W (49-Inch & 50-Inch : 2.2Ch 40W) is integrated as the internal speaker system of Samsung Q80T. It’s completed with Object Tracking Sound that can brings more vivid realistic 3D sound with quite powerful sound output. Samsung Q80T already supports eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) so that we can enjoy higher-quality audio from more advanced audio formats that require greater bandwidth.

We can find key specs and features of Samsung Q80T summarized with the table below.

Samsung Q80T
Display Technology Edge LED
Screen Size
  • 85-Inch (QN85Q80TAFXZA)
  • 75-Inch (QN75Q80TAFXZA)
  • 65-Inch (QN65Q80TAFXZA)
  • 55-Inch (QN55Q80TAFXZA)
  • 50-Inch (QN50Q80TAFXZA)
  • 49-Inch (QN49Q80TAFXZA)
Resolution 4K UHD
Upscaling Technology 4K AI Upscaling
Backlight Technology Direct Full Array 12X

(Except 50-Inch & 49-Inch : Direct Full Array 8X)

Dimming Technology Local Dimming
Color Technology Quantum Dot
HDR Technology Quantum HDR 12X

(Except 50-Inch & 49-Inch : Quantum HDR 8X)

HDR Support HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Motion Technology Motion Rate 240

(except 49-Inch & 50-Inch : Motion Rate 120)

Gaming Technology Real Game Enhancer+

ALLM & FreeSync (except 49-Inch)

Processor Quantum Processor 4K
Smart TV Platform Smart Hub powered by TIZEN OS
Remote Control TM2050C (OneRemote)
Control Support
  • Google Assistant
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Bixby
Built-in Wifi 802.11ac
Speaker Type
  • 4.2.2CH 60W (49-Inch & 50-Inch : 2.2Ch 40W)
  • Object Tracking Sound
eARC Support YES
HDMI/USB 4/2
Sold By Common Retailers
Price
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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The Key Difference of Samsung Q8DT and Q80T

From their table of specs and features, we can find that basically the specs and features of Samsung Q8DT and Q80T are similar. The key difference between Samsung Q8DT and Q80T comes from the retailers that offered those two TVs. Samsung Q8DT is an exclusive model that offered by Club retailers like Sam’s Club, CostCo and BJS while Samsung Q80T is the model that offered by most common retailers.

When we look at the price of Samsung Q8DT and Q80T, we can find that those two TVs are introduced at similar price. As the model that offered by Club Retailers, Samsung Q8DT is often offered at slightly lower price with some special discount. Since TV prices are changing over time, it’s necessary for us to check the price of Samsung Q8DT and Q80T before we can find their latest price difference.

Which One Should You Choose?

We have talked about key difference of Samsung Q8DT and Q80T. We can find that the key difference of Samsung Q8DT and Q80T only comes from the retailer that offered them. Which of them is the one that should be chosen? We can decide our choice by total price and offer. Samsung Q8DT is an exclusive model offered by club retailers. It’s often offered with slightly lower price while also bundled with some special bonus. If you can find it offered at the lower price or it’s offered with some special bonus in your favorite club retailer, then Samsung Q8DT is surely the one that you should choose.

Samsung Q8DT Prices

85-Inch (QN85Q8DTAFXZA)

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75-Inch (QN75Q8DTAFXZA)

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65-Inch (QN65Q8DTAFXZA)

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55-Inch (QN55Q8DTAFXZA)

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49-Inch (QN49Q8DTAFXZA)

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Samsung Q80T is the model that widely offered by common retailers. It’s basically similar in specs and features to Samsung Q8DT. Since it’s similar in specs and features, Samsung Q80T becomes the model that you should choose if you can find it offered at the lower price by your favorite retailers or you can also simply choose this model if you don’t have any membership with the club retailer.

Samsung Q80T Prices

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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7 Comments

  1. Johnny B

    Your review is incorrect in that the Q80T and the Q8DT DO NOT have 4.2.2ch speakers. According to SAMSUNG the Q90T has 4.2.2ch speakers and the Q80T/Q8DT TV’s have 2.2.2ch speakers.

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    1. admin (Post author)

      Thanks Johny, I have revised that

      Reply
  2. Eduardo

    The Q80T model only has 1 HDMI 2.1 port and the Q8DT model has 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, is that correct?

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  3. Toronto F

    Q8DT has extra speakers

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  4. Matthew Parker

    The q8dt is 4.2.2 in sound

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    1. Matthew Parker

      I have proof on my tv box q8dt is 4.2.2 sound

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      1. admin (Post author)

        Yes Thanks. I have revised that.

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