TVs / Compare
Samsung QN80F vs TCL QM9K
Product A: Samsung
97 of 159 known
Product B: TCL
84 of 159 known
Change TCL QM9K
68 of 151 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 32 known for one only
- 33 the same
- 50 missing for both
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 360 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for both
A144Hz
B144Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- ASamsung: 1,446.5 × 829.3 mm
- BTCL: 1,434.1 × 824 mm
Weight
0 to 40 kg
Weight with stand
A23.7kg
B23.1015kg
Weight without stand
A22.7kg
B21.1011kg
All 159 fields
Every value links to where we found it.
General
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Series
QM9K1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm9k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact product title names QM9K Series. Original sheet cover independently says QM9K SERIES.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/75QM9K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 7 October 2026Cover QM9K SERIES. Exact maker product title agrees.
Model numbers
QN55QN80FAFXZA, QN65QN80FAFXZA, QN75QN80FAFXZA, QN85QN80FAFXZA, QN100QN80FFXZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Only exact US QN65QN80FAFXZA Specs and Support rows are used. QN80FD, other sizes, siblings and Canadian versions are excluded.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Five exact US order codes mapped individually. The 100-inch uses FF suffix, while the 55–85-inch rows use AF.
GTIN / EAN
887276931937, 887276931944, 887276931951, 887276931906, 8872769318902Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN80F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original producer AF size table explicitly pairs QN55QN80FAFXZA with 887276931937, QN65QN80FAFXZA with 887276931944, QN75QN80FAFXZA with 887276931951 and QN85QN80FAFXZA with 887276931906. Actual UPC cells read. Maker storefront API has no UPCs. Separate 100-inch producer sheet and exact retailer proof supply its code.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN100QN80F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 7 October 2026Separate original 100-inch producer sheet explicitly gives order code QN100QN80FFXZA and UPC 887276931890. Independently corroborated by the exact B&H 100-inch table. Preliminary template has a stray 85-inch model heading and 99.8-inch diagonal. These do not override the explicit order code and UPC or final native 99.5-inch geometry.27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1880755-REG/samsung_qn100qn80ffxza_qn80f_100_4k_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 100-inch B&H model QN100QN80FFXZA and UPC 887276931890 independently match original producer order-code and UPC cells. No replacement-remote barcode used.
Announced
5 January 202523Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/ces-2025-samsung-unveils-a-new-vision-for-displays-at-first-look-eventRead 7 October 2026Maker January 9 CES First Look recap names QN80F among the products showcased before CES opened. Primary Korean media report identifies January 5 US event date. Contemporaneous January 5 Engadget report names QN80F as unveiled. This is family announcement, separate from March retail availability.24Press articleengadget.com/home/home-theater/samsungs-ces-2025-tv-lineup-includes-8k-ai-enhancements-and-a-wireless-connect-box-030058512.htmlRead 7 October 2026January 5, 2025 report expressly names QN80F among the unveiled TVs. Used only as the model/date bridge with maker First Look recap. Generic Gen3, 165 Hz and glare-free lineup statements are not imported.26Maker product pagenews.samsung.com/medialibrary/kr/photo/59004Read 7 October 2026Original Samsung Korean media caption says the First Look event was held January 5, US local time, before CES opened. The same caption names the QN80F 100-inch showcase. This binds the family announcement date independently of the later recap publication date. It does not assert 100-inch retail availability in January.
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
Samsung QN80H11Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn80fRead 7 October 2026Public introduction explicitly says QN80H replaced QN80F in 2026. The same-type samsung-qn80h product slug exists. This is not the lower-tier Q8F.29Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn80hRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Samsung QN80H replaces the Samsung QN80F.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Titan Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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Segment
Model year
Display
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Screen size class
Sizes covered
55, 65, 75, 85, 100in1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026The exact 65-inch row defines the base reference. Five individually verified US size rows are recorded separately.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Five individually verified US sizes: 55, 65, 75, 85 and 100 inches. UK-only 50-inch and warehouse FD variants are excluded.
Viewable size
Native resolution
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
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Anti-reflection coating
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Panel
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Panel type
VA7Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/75QM9K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 7 October 2026Cover Halo Control description names High Contrast HVA Panel. Official maker technology definition expands HVA to High Vertical Alignment. Classified in the VA family. Exact CrystGlow WHVA name remains in the source note and coating label. No locked RTINGS subtype cell is used.8Press releasetcl.com/southafrica/en/news/tcl-unveils-mini-led-tvs-with-new-hva-panels-and-halo-control-technologyRead 7 October 2026Official TCL definition names HVA as High Vertical Alignment. Used only to classify the HVA technology named in the exact US QM9K sheet into the VA family. No South African device specifications are transferred.
Backlight
Local dimming
Local dimming zones
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
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HDR and picture
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HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10+ Gaming, HLG1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact row expressly names HDR10+ Adaptive/Gaming and HLG. HDR10 is independently stated in the exact 65-inch review settings.11Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn80fRead 7 October 2026Public exact 65-inch settings and HDR compatibility material establish HDR10 playback/test mode. Added to maker HDR10+ Adaptive/Gaming and HLG. No Dolby Vision inferred.14Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn80f/settingsRead 7 October 2026Exact 65-inch settings explicitly use HDR10 and state HDR10+ support from native apps and external devices.
Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm9k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026
Filmmaker Mode
HGiG
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Picture processor
Motion interpolation
Black frame insertion
Ambient light sensor
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Calibration software
Samsung Smart Calibration (Basic)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
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Motion and gaming
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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
ASamsung QN80F
| Resolution | HDMI |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 144Hz |
BTCL QM9K
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 144Hz4:4:4 |
Source6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm9kRead 7 October 2026Exact native 4K panel is 144 Hz by maker declaration. Public tested-65 review supports 4K 144 Hz on the two high ports with proper 4:4:4. QSG explicitly caps ports 1/2 at 4K 144 Hz and ports 3/4 at 4K 60 Hz. The accepted 1080p/1440p 288 Hz observations are omitted because the public format test and method do not establish no frame skipping. Bit depth and DSC are unspecified. VRR capability is separate from proof that VRR is required for static 144 Hz.9Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm9k/settingsRead 7 October 2026Exact tested-65 settings guide tells users to enable High Frame Rate via the game bar or External Inputs menu. It recommends Game Master for low input lag and HDMI Mode HDMI 2.1 for HDR gaming. It does not establish no frame skipping for the above-native 288 Hz inputs.
Maximum accepted refresh rate
144Hz
144Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
144Hz
144Hz
Adaptive sync
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm9k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact maker block states FreeSync Premium Pro. Public exact-65 RTINGS VRR prose independently supports HDMI Forum VRR and G-SYNC compatibility. Formal NVIDIA certification is not inferred.
VRR range per input
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Low framerate compensation
Dolby Vision gaming
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Auto game mode (ALLM)
Game menu features
Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Game Bar, Mini Map Zoom1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact row identifies Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View and Mini Map Zoom. Game Bar is separately explicit on AF sheet.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN80F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Input lag (claimed)
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Measured
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Input lag (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
458nits13Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/samsung-qn80f-65-vs-100Read 7 October 2026US 65-inch, November 26, 2025 article: Hallway Lights 458 cd/m². FILMMAKER, Static HDR tone mapping, maximum backlight and contrast, Local Dimming High, 6500K white point per linked settings/method. Murideo 7G real scene and Konica Minolta LS-100 meter measure the brighter overhead light. Active tone mapping alternative 567 is report-only.14Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn80f/settingsRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 65-inch settings establish Static FILMMAKER HDR. Public comparison Hallway 458 is the baseline run. Active tone mapping 567 is a separate alternate result, not mixed in.15Reviewrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 7 October 2026Official Hallway real-scene method uses a Murideo 7G source and Konica Minolta LS-100 meter. It takes peak luminance of the brighter of two overhead lights. Product value 458 comes from the public 65-inch article, not another TV example or preset.
875nits6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm9kRead 7 October 2026Public additional HDR measurements: Movie HDR Picture Mode, Dynamic Tone Mapping Detail Priority, Hallway Lights 875 cd/m2. Exact US 65QM9K. Named real-scene sample, not a window peak or global maximum. Review describes CR-100 and CR-250 instruments. Settings guide supplies initial baseline and calibration firmware separately. Current alternative-scene firmware and other controls are not repeated beside this sample. Normal DTM-off numeric results remain locked and are not used.9Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm9k/settingsRead 7 October 2026Exact 65QM9K guide records baseline HDR Movie mode and initial calibration firmware V8-0013T03-LF1V018.001713. The separate public scene measurement is Movie HDR with DTM Detail Priority. This guide does not prove that the current alternative-scene sample uses the initial firmware. No firmware or baseline controls are assigned by assumption.
HDR brightness per window (measured)
ASamsung QN80F
| Window | Sustained | Brightness (nits) |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | No | 972 |
| 2% | Yes | 937 |
| 10% | No | 930 |
| 10% | Yes | 912 |
| 25% | No | 791 |
| 25% | Yes | 785 |
| 50% | No | 603 |
| 50% | Yes | 601 |
| 100% | No | 561 |
| 100% | Yes | 560 |
Source13Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/samsung-qn80f-65-vs-100Read 7 October 2026US 65-inch, November 26, 2025 public article. Complete peaks at 2/10/25/50/100%: 972/930/791/603/561 nits. Sustained: 937/912/785/601/560. FILMMAKER, Static HDR tone mapping, maximum brightness/contrast, Local Dimming High, 6500K white point. LS-100 meter with static white windows. No 100-inch data or other preset mixed in.14Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn80f/settingsRead 7 October 2026Settings page explicitly identifies tested US QN65QN80FAFXZA. HDR FILMMAKER, brightness 50, contrast 50, tone mapping Static and Local Dimming High. No white-balance values copied to other sizes.15Reviewrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/hdr-peak-brightnessRead 7 October 2026Official HDR method uses static 2/10/25/50/100% white-window slides, accurate picture mode, maximum backlight and 6500K calibrated white point. Konica Minolta LS-100 records maximum and settled sustained luminance. Product values come from the public November 2025 65-inch comparison article.
BTCL QM9K
Not availableHDR peak brightness (measured)
972nits
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Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
561nits
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Contrast ratio (measured)
6,611:113Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/samsung-qn80f-65-vs-100Read 7 October 2026US 65-inch, November 26, 2025 public Native Contrast row 6611:1. Official indexed method: post-calibration settings, local dimming and image processing off, custom cave and mirrored scene, center white near 200 nits, average white and black readings. Method page currently renders a menu shell by direct access. No hidden numerical cell recovered.16Reviewrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/contrast-ratioRead 7 October 2026Official public indexed March 26, 2025 method is readable through normal web search. Current direct page returns a menu shell. Custom cave and mirrored scene, white near 200 nits, two white and four black readings averaged, post-calibration. Native means local dimming and other image processing disabled. Only method text used from index, no restricted product result.
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Contrast with local dimming (measured)
47,82513Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/samsung-qn80f-65-vs-100Read 7 October 2026US 65-inch, November 26, 2025 public contrast 47825:1. Article gives white 191.3 nits and mean lowest black 0.004 nits over four black readings. Post-calibration custom cave and mirrored scene, target 200 nits, local dimming enabled. Exact settings page uses Movie and Local Dimming High. Native contrast 6611 and 100-inch contrast 23520 are separate.14Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn80f/settingsRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 65-inch SDR settings use Movie, Local Dimming High and brightness 22 near target 200 nits. Official contrast method uses post-calibration settings. Public comparison actual white 191.3 nits is retained.16Reviewrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/contrast-ratioRead 7 October 2026Same official method repeats with the best selected local-dimming setting enabled. Exact 65-inch settings specify High. Public comparison gives white 191.3 nits and black 0.004 nits. Current method-body rendering limitation is recorded.
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Infinite contrast (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
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Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
37.2%13Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/samsung-qn80f-65-vs-100Read 7 October 2026US 65-inch, November 26, 2025 public row: 10,000 cd/m² BT.2020 Coverage ITP 37.2%. Absolute HDR volume. Official method: dark room, warmed panel, accurate post-calibration mode, CR-100/CR-250, PC with HDFury Vertex HDR injection, 62 slides, ICtCp target volume. CIELAB DCI-P3 SDR volume 78.34 is not a 2D gamut value.17Reviewrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/color-volume-hdr-dci-p3-and-rec-2020Read 7 October 2026Official method: dark room, warmed TV, CR-100/CR-250 instruments, PC with HDFury Vertex HDR signal, accurate post-calibration mode, 62 slides. Target is absolute Rec.2020 volume through 10,000 nits in ICtCp/ITP. Actual 37.2% comes from the dated public 65-inch comparison, not a 2D gamut or normalized volume.
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
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Colour shift angle (measured)
23°13Measurementrtings.com/tv/learn/samsung-qn80f-65-vs-100Read 7 October 2026US 65-inch, November 26, 2025 public Color washout 23 degrees. Field help defines washout despite its Colour shift label. Distinct hue shift 52 degrees is not substituted. Official method uses a CR-100 meter and Octave, measuring primary colors at different horizontal angles. Washout threshold is 80% of original chroma, not the 3-degree hue shift threshold.18Reviewrtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/viewing-angleRead 7 October 2026Official method uses a calibrated CR-100 colorimeter and Octave. It records red, green and blue chroma at horizontal angles. Color washout is the angle where a primary drops to 80% of its original chroma. Exact 65-inch 23-degree result comes from the public comparison article. Color shift is a separate 3-degree hue threshold.
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Reflections (measured)
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Total pixel response time (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
120Hz11Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn80fRead 7 October 2026Bought US 65-inch QN65QN80FAFXZA. Public Flicker prose reports 120 Hz in most picture modes, except Movie at 960 Hz at all brightness levels. The scalar represents ordinary modes, not a selected maximum/minimum. Optional BFI is separate. Current review uses test bench 2.3, October 2, 2026. Linked ThorLabs/Rigol method is recorded separately.12Reviewrtings.com/tv/tests/motion/pwm-flickerRead 7 October 2026Official method uses a ThorLabs photodetector and Rigol DS1102E oscilloscope with a white window, optional flicker disabled and backlight at 0%, 50% and 100%. Accurate pre-calibration SDR and other picture modes are checked. The method is unchanged across test benches. Product frequency comes from the public exact 65-inch review prose.
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
Yes14Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn80f/settingsRead 7 October 2026Exact tested US 65-inch settings Gaming section requires PC input label and Game Mode On for 4:4:4. The actual chroma result comes from the public Supported Resolutions paragraph, which reports proper display across supported formats up to 4K 144 Hz. Setup instructions alone were not treated as a measurement.28Measurementrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn80fRead 7 October 2026Exact bought US 65-inch public Supported Resolutions paragraph states formats up to 4K 144 Hz and proper 4:4:4 display across all supported formats. Actual test result. No restricted table cell retrieved. Paired exact settings page requires PC input label and Game Mode. Current public review testbench 2.3, October 2, 2026. Exact firmware for this observation is unpublished. No other-size test imported.
Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform
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Smart platform
OS at launch
Latest OS
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OS upgrade support period
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Chipset
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Total internal storage
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Voice assistants
Hands-free microphone
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 21Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm9k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026
Smart home
Art or ambient mode
Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM9K_US_EN_new.pdfRead 7 October 2026Native 65-85QM9K guide System Ambient Screensaver offers Google photos, art gallery and experimental display modes. Original maker sheet independently states New Art Mode / Art Gallery Yes.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/75QM9K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 Connected TV table New Art Mode / Art Gallery Yes. Includes exact 65QM9K. Native guide independently details the ambient gallery.
Tuners
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Tuners
ATSC 1.0, Clear QAM, Analog1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact row explicitly names Clear QAM and Analog Tuner Yes. ATSC 1.0 is independently stated by the Samsung Representative on the exact US 65-inch product question.25Maker product pagebestbuy.com/site/questions/samsung-65-class-qn80f-series-neo-qled-mini-led-4k-uhd-samsungvision-ai-smart-tizen-tv-2025/6613493/question/f4593c8f-07c9-3eaf-823f-b6150fc5fc11Read 7 October 2026Samsung Representative answer on the exact US 65-inch product question explicitly gives a built-in ATSC 1.0/ClearQAM digital tuner. This is the maker-authored answer, not the anonymous purchaser response. Adds atsc_1 to supported standards. Physical tuner count is not inferred from the singular phrasing. Current maker API corroborates ATSC/ClearQAM generally.
ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, Analog, Clear QAM1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm9k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original specification sheet explicitly lists Tuner Type ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, NTSC and Clear QAM, including 65QM9K. This adds Clear QAM to the abbreviated RF Input standards. A generic QAM timing row is not sole proof.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/75QM9K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 Signal Format Capability lists Tuner Type ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, NTSC and Clear QAM. Explicit Clear QAM receiver support, not a timing-list inference.
Tuners per broadcast standard
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Antenna inputs
ASamsung QN80F
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
BTCL QM9K
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
CI+ slot
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Broadcast platforms
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Audio
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Physical speaker channels
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Physical speaker drivers
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Total built-in speaker power
30W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact AF row and AF sheet agree at 30 W. Initially encountered PDF filename for AF actually contains QN80FD order codes and 40 W, so that different variant is excluded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN80F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact AF sheet publishes 30 W and 4Ch, matching exact API. QN80FD 40 W is excluded.
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Built-in subwoofer
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Up-firing speakers
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Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, PCM, AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital Plus, MP3, MPEG-H, AC-41Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 202619Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251114040041001/BN81-27185A-670_EUG_ROPATSCF_NA_ENG-US_251022.0.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 190 Supported video codecs expressly includes QN8*F and lists native input AC3, LPCM, AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital+, MPEG(MP3), MPEG-H and AC-4. Eight enum values added. OPUS, Vorbis, ADPCM, G.711 and RealAudio 6 lack schema options. These are decoder facts, not eARC passthrough or Bluetooth output codec assumptions.
eARC passthrough
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Audio features
Q-Symphony, OTS Lite, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, Adaptive Sound Pro1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026
Audio by Bang & Olufsen, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm9k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026The exact maker block explicitly names B&O tuning and FlexConnect capability. Optional external speakers are not counted as built-in drivers, power or channels.
Bluetooth headphones
Connectivity
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Video inputs
ASamsung QN80F
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 4 | 48 | 144 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact row states four HDMI sockets, all accepting 4K 144 Hz. The public exact 65-inch review independently states HDMI 2.1 and 48 Gbps on all four. eARC socket number is unstated.11Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn80fRead 7 October 2026Public exact US 65-inch paragraph states all four HDMI inputs support the maximum HDMI 2.1 bandwidth of 48 Gbps. HDMI 2.1 revision and 48 Gbps bandwidth are added separately to the existing four-port, accepted 4K 144 Hz row. No eARC socket number inferred.
BTCL QM9K
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | eARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1 and 2 | 2.1 | 2 | 144 | No |
| HDMI | HDMI 3 | 2.0 | 1 | 60 | No |
| HDMI | HDMI 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 60 | Yes |
Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM9K_US_QSG_compressed.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 10 explicitly caps HDMI 1/2 at 4K 144 Hz and HDMI 3/4 at 4K 60 Hz. Rendered exact-series port diagram identifies HDMI 4 eARC. The full guide also names HDMI 4. Public exact-65 RTINGS tests identify two HDMI 2.1 and two HDMI 2.0 ports. The maker table 4 HDMI (1 eARC) counts sockets and does not mean eARC on input 1. No link bandwidth is inferred.6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/qm9kRead 7 October 2026Public exact-65 Input Specifications says only two inputs have HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and that eARC is on one of the lower-bandwidth 2.0 ports. The plural 2.0 ports identifies the two low-bandwidth sockets. Original QSG names high ports 1/2, low ports 3/4 and eARC on port 4. No Gbps bandwidth is inferred.
HDMI ports
4
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
4
2
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
48Gbps
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HDMI features
USB peripheral ports
ASamsung QN80F
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A | 2 |
Ethernet speed
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Bluetooth
Optical out
Headphone out
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Remote
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Remote control
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Infrared, Bluetooth2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM9K_US_QSG_compressed.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 10 explicitly labels IR Receiver and says it receives the TV remote signal. The supplied voice remote is paired in the guide. Official TCL Google TV voice-control instructions explicitly identify Bluetooth for microphone features. Both IR and Bluetooth are proved.10Maker product pagesupport.tcl.com/en_US/set-up-and-use-the-google-assistant-on-your-tcl-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Official US TCL Google TV voice-control guide states that the voice remote uses Bluetooth for microphone features. Exact QM9K quick guide identifies the supplied voice remote and separately labels an IR Receiver receiving its signals. No optional accessory protocol is substituted for the included remote.
Remote power
Voice button on remote
Pointer remote
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Stand and mounting
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Stand
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Stand height adjustment
Space under the screen
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Distance between feet
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Stand footprint
Width314.96Depth279.4mm(12.4 × 11 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN80F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 block lists stand W x H x D 12.4 x 9.3 x 11 inches. Whole pedestal W x D converted by 25.4 to 314.96 x 279.4 mm. API Stand Basic width 12.3 inches conflicts by 2.54 mm, so producer PDF width takes priority.
VESA mount
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Wall mount included
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OLED care
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width1,446.5Height886.3Depth279.4mm(56.9 × 34.9 × 11 in)4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202504/20250401042603001/BN68-20835A-03_IG_QN80F%2055-85inch_WW_L10_250304.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 exact 65QN8*F metric row 1446.5 x 886.3 x 279.4 mm. These direct producer dimensions take priority over rounded sheet 56.9 x 34.9 x 11 inches. API wrongly repeats bare depth 1.8 inches in with-stand row, which is excluded.
Width1,434.084Height860.044Depth368.046mm(56.5 × 33.9 × 14.5 in)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm9k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact 65 maker inches 56.46 x 33.86 x 14.49 converted by 25.4. This is unit conversion, not extra measurement precision. The installed height position for this published tuple is unstated. The stand is independently verified as height adjustable.
Dimensions without stand
Width1,446.5Height829.3Depth46.6mm(56.9 × 32.6 × 1.8 in)4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202504/20250401042603001/BN68-20835A-03_IG_QN80F%2055-85inch_WW_L10_250304.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same exact 65 row publishes 1446.5 x 829.3 x 46.6 mm. Sheet/API 56.9 x 32.6 x 1.8 inches are rounded publication differences.
Width1,434.084Height823.976Depth50.038mm(56.5 × 32.4 × 2 in)1Maker product pageus.tcl.com/products/qm9k-series-qd-mini-led-qled-4k-uhd-smart-tv-with-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Exact 65 maker inches 56.46 x 32.44 x 1.97 converted by 25.4. Family thin-cabinet marketing is not substituted for maximum bare-body depth.
Thinnest depth
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Weight with stand
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Power
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Power supply
Internal6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 7 October 2026Exact TV input is AC110–120V, 50/60Hz with a two-pin mains cable. Native installation guide connects the mains cord directly to the TV without an external converter, proving an internal supply.8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202504/20250401042603001/BN68-20835A-03_IG_QN80F%2055-85inch_WW_L10_250304.0.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete native installation procedure connects the mains cable directly to the TV AC inlet, with no external converter.
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
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On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
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Maximum operating power
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Standby power
Networked standby
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications
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Picture certifications
ENERGY STAR
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
SolarCell Remote TM2560E, Stand, Power cable, User manual2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN80F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact 65 block lists remote, power cable and user manual. Installation guide separately shows supplied stand components.4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/202504/20250401042603001/BN68-20835A-03_IG_QN80F%2055-85inch_WW_L10_250304.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact installation guide shows supplied pedestal components and power cable.
Backlit voice remote, Two AAA batteries, Power cord, Stand, Stand screws, Cable clips, VESA adapters, Quick Start Guide, Warranty information2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/QM9K_US_QSG_compressed.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 4 lists remote, AAA batteries, power cable, stand parts, screws, cable clips, VESA adapters and QSG. Warranty information is separately supplied per maker block.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN80F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN80F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact producer AF two-page sheet at retailer mirror. Page 2 explicitly names QN65QN80FAFXZA and UPC 887276931944. Filename at another mirror incorrectly points to QN80FD and is excluded.
static.pcrichard.com/docs/75QM9K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf7Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/75QM9K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original TCL two-page QM9K Series sheet hosted by P.C. Richard. Filename names 75QM9K, but the document explicitly includes 65, 75, 85 and 98-inch columns and exact 65-inch UPC. Independent Value Electronics copy has matching specifications.
Manual
downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251114040041001/BN81-27185A-670_EUG_ROPATSCF_NA_ENG-US_251022.0.pdf1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 5 October 2026Exact Support row links the 296-page North American ATSC manual and the two-page QN80F installation guide. Both independently downloaded and inspected.3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202511/20251114040041001/BN81-27185A-670_EUG_ROPATSCF_NA_ENG-US_251022.0.pdfRead 5 October 2026Producer 296-page North American ATSC English guide linked for exact US reference. Model-dependent OLED care and other generic conditional features are excluded.
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM9K_US_EN_new.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/GoogleTV_User_Guide_65-85QM9K_US_EN_new.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original complete 65/75/85 QM9K US English guide opened alongside its exact QSG. A separate original manufacturer specification sheet was independently recovered from P.C. Richard and mapped to spec_sheet_url.
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Warranty
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