Hi, I’m Carl from Abt and in this video, I’m gonna give you a closer look at the
Q80B series 4K QLED from Samsung. This is the step right below the mini LED,
Neo QLED models, but offers a lot of features for the money. If you’re watching this on YouTube,
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The Q80B has a simple design, with a thin, titan black bezel surrounding the screen, and a center
mounted pedestal that allows it to fit on a narrow entertainment stand and raises it high
enough to accommodate a soundbar. And for sizes, it’s available in 50, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches.
On the back are all the connections. The 55 inch and larger sizes get 2 usbs, optical audio out,
ethernet, rs232c, antenna, and 4 hdmi 2.1s with 4k/120 hertz and freesync compatibility.
The 50 inch version also gets 4 HDMIs, but since it’s only a 60 hertz panel they won’t do 4k at 120
hertz or variable refresh rates. Finally, you get WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connections.
As far as the remote goes, the Q80B series comes with Samsung’s new solar cell remote that
charges with any light source so you don’t have to worry about replacing any batteries.
It’s also got a USB-C port at the bottom to charge more quickly if you happen to run out of power.
Audio on the Q80B is pretty decent too. For the models 55 inches and
above you get a 2.2.2 channel system with 60 watts of power,
object tracking sound, q-symphony, and true Dolby Atmos audio. The 50 inch has
2.2 channels and 40 watts with object tracking sound lite. Everything else is the same though.
Moving on, we’ve got the smart features. The Q80B uses Samsung’s Tizen operating system,
which got a facelift for 2022. Pressing the home button on the remote brings up a full
screen that shows a row of your most used apps along with several additional rows of
suggested content. It’s easy to navigate and moving through the options is pretty smooth.
This works, of course, with Samsung’s smart assistant Bixby, but
if you choose to, you can also use it with Google assistant or Alexa, and Apple AirPlay.
Another great smart feature you get with the Q80B is Samsung TV Plus. This gives you access
to over 150 free streaming channels, which is a fantastic option for any cord cutters out there.
You also get MultiView which lets you put two different sources on the screen at the same time.
If you have a compatible webcam,
you can even download the Google Duo app and make video calls right on your TV.
Then we’ve got the picture. The models 55 inches and up all get 4k,
120 hertz panels with full array local dimming. The exception is the 50 inch,
which gets a 4k 60 hertz panel, but the backlight is still full array with local dimming.
And you get a really nice quality picture. It’s not quite as good as what you’ll get on the Neo
QLED models, but for the price difference, you won’t be disappointed. Colors all look
natural and well saturated, but black levels aren’t quite as deep as you get on the Neo
QLEDs. Contrast is good enough to help provide decent detail in HDR content, but this isn’t
necessarily the best TV to use in dark rooms as the blacks have a little more gray to them
and light bloom is a little more noticeable around bright objects. If you’re primarily
watching in the dark, you may want to consider moving up to the QN85B series. That being said,
if you’re a casual viewer you’re unlikely to find this to be much of a problem.
Motion is handled well making this a great option for watching sports and movies,
as well as gaming. The viewing angles are also pretty good for anyone not
sitting directly in front, and although this doesn’t have an anti glare filter,
it does get bright enough to perform nicely in a well lit room.
In this price range, the Q80B is a great option to consider. Its colors are terrific,
motion is handled well, the audio quality is good enough to use for movies, although I’d still look
into adding a soundbar, and the built in smart features give you access to tons of free content.
Cinephiles may want to move up to the QN85B series for those deeper black levels and better
light bloom handling, but for the casual viewer looking for a great deal on a TV,
this is certainly one that should be on your list.
If you have any questions on the Q80B series from Samsung, or any other TVs we carry here at Abt,
you can contact our experts 7 days a week by phone, email, or through chat online. We’re always
happy to help. Thanks as always for watching, and we’ll see you in the next one.