SAMSUNG 65-Inch Class QLED Q80A Series - 4K UHD Direct Full Array Quantum HDR 12x Smart TV with Alexa Built-in and 6 Speaker Object Tracking Sound - 60W, 2.2.2CH (QN65Q80AAFXZA, 2021 Model)

I bought the 65" model to use in my living room for PC gaming and watching movies and shows. This TV appealed to me because it has two HDMI ports. 1 on port 4 that supports 4K at 120hz. There are only a few sets on the market right now that have this and it actually works. Many people promote it, but reading reviews reveals that it will not be supported until a future firmware update. I also chose this over OLED due to the possibility of screen burn. At this price point, I won't risk screen burn because I spend hours every day with static elements on my screen. This TV also has a variable refresh rate and is compatible with AMD Freesync. br>br>It comes with a one connect box, which is essentially a connection box to which you can connect all of your devices rather than connecting a bunch of cable directly to the TV. It's a great feature that helps to reduce the amount of cable clutter behind the television. There are four HDMI ports on the device. The all-important HDMI 2 port is located on port 4. Gamer's number one HDMI cables must be purchased separately. Get an HDMI 2 if possible. 1 in order to benefit from the gaming features br>br>It came with a wall mount, but I have yet to use it. It appears to be a good piece of equipment. I'm afraid I won't be able to mount it on the wall because I'm renting. Also, the 65" has two feet, not a single pedestal stand, as the product image and dimensions indicate. I had to buy a new TV stand because the feet are about 48" apart and would not fit on my old TV stand. br>br>The picture is bright and vibrant. It performs admirably in 4K gaming. I put the TV together and updated the firmware. When the TV is turned on and in gaming mode, I can confirm that AMD Freesync and variable refresh rate work. When I'm not playing games, I can get a nice crisp 60 frames per second, which looks great. I've noticed that in some games, the gaming mode can cause a slight flicker; I'm not sure if this is due to additional firmware tweaks or if it's a problem with my video card or the game itself. The flicker was noticed by no one else in my house except me, so it may not be a problem for everyone. Update: It was the game that caused the flicker. I've tried several games with gaming mode turned on, and it only happens in one of them. br>br>The image is bright and visible both during the day and at night. The color black is very attractive. I haven't noticed any of the blooming or image inconsistency mentioned in previous model reviews. I like the picture a lot, and I'm sure that by changing the color settings, it can be adjusted to suit most tastes. I found the colors to be quite accurate right out of the box, and after some experimenting, I left the settings at factory. It does, in fact, upscale to 4K and does so well. The screen appears to be able to handle glare well and has a fairly wide viewing angle. Before I notice a difference in picture quality, I have to move to the side at a fairly sharp angle. br>br>4/12/21 UPDATE: I recommend turning off Windows HDR if you're using a PC as your primary video source for streaming. My streaming picture quality was terrible with Windows HDR turned on. I disabled Windows HDR once more and noticed an improvement in the quality of my streaming video. For some reason, Windows HDR does not appear to work properly. Several smart features are available on the television. br>br> The firmware update is the only option I've tried. Otherwise, because the TV is merely a glorified computer monitor, I keep it off the internet. One annoyance is that because I don't connect it to the internet, the TV keeps trying to get me to connect it. Samsung, for some reason, seems to want your TV to be online. Setting up the TV did not necessitate the use of the internet. If you truly want to keep it off the network at all times, firmware updates can be done via USB. br>br>It comes with all of the standard streaming apps, as well as some free content from Samsung. I don't use these features because I find that streaming content on my computer is far superior to any TV app. It also has an "art" screen saver mode where you can download content to your liking (some of which is paid), and I believe you can use your own photos in this as well using the USB. br>br>The shipping company delivered on time and met all of our expectations. I'd buy it again if I had the opportunity. I deducted a star because the information and image about the TV pedestal vs. the television stand were incorrect. feet, as well as the fact that I've had a flickering problem when using gaming mode. I'll continue to test this in different gaming titles to see if it's the TV, a software issue, or a video card issue. br>br>Updated to 5 stars because the screen flicker was caused by a specific game. br>br>After some more use, I'll update this. (New Update 4/28/21)br>br>(Updated 4/4/21)br>br>(Updated 4/4/21)br>br>(Updated 4/4/21)br>(Updated 4/4 This television continues to be one of my favorites. I've been using some of the on-TV streaming apps (mostly Disney and ESPN) and have found them to be very useful. They load and function much faster than apps on older TVs I've used. I'm finding that I enjoy using the remote control. It's compact, with only the controls you'll need. Everyone who has seen this TV in my living room, which is capable of playing games and displaying 4K content, has remarked on how nice it looks. I'm not sorry I bought it. br>br>6/7/21 - New Update - At this point, the screen has been on for around 400 hours. This television is fantastic. It has probably had a greater impact on the quality of the content I enjoy than upgrading my computer. This does an excellent job whether you're playing a game, watching a movie, or watching ESPN fights. I'd like to point out that I don't use the TV speakers and instead use the optical output from the One Connect Box, which sounds fantastic through the Bose surround system. It was simple to set up and has proven to be simple to use. If it were possible, I'd give 6 stars right now. br>br>10/13/21 UPDATE - Everything is still as good as it was on the first day. I've spent countless hours in front of the computer and I'm still in love.

Simone SHARPE

| May 24, 2021

br>br>Out of the box on day one. Check out the customer feedback. As a result, I was aware that I might be getting into a faulty TV. The specifications and price, on the other hand, were impossible to overlook. br>br>The image quality is excellent right away. It was also quite simple to set up. The remote is small, and I wasn't used to the volume 'button' at first, so that confused me. br>br>The TV appears to be designed for next-gen gaming, as it immediately recognized my Xbos Series X. br>*READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH
Unboxing was a breeze. Because of the size and such, you'll most likely need assistance with anything 55 inches or larger. The sticker on the screen was the first thing that caught my attention. I checked all over for a screen protector but couldn't find one. Also, when booting up, I got the dreaded red triangle. It was easy to overlook, but it was a disappointment. br>br>After about 6 hours of attempting to gently remove the sticker, I was able to remove the majority of it. It's a lot of work! NEXT AND MOST IMPORTANT PARTbr>If you read reviews about the UPC sticker or the triangle. Now is the time to ignore these issues! br>I noticed a small bubble in the lower left corner by accident. After fiddling around with it, I discovered a well-placed thin plastic screen protector! The triangle was also gone once the sticker was removed (making the screen perfect!!) and the triangle was gone once the sticker was removed (making the sticker exempt). THESE ARE NOT DEFECTS! )br>br>THESE ARE NOT DEFECTS! They are a part of the screen's protective covering, which is supposed to be removed AFTER the setup is complete! br>br>The screen was VERY well placed, leading me to believe it didn't have one at all! IT DOES! br>br>DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO DEFECTS BASED ON THE UPC CODE AND THE TRIANGLE! br>br>Having said that, the television has performed admirably thus far! I recommend it for gaming, especially because the image is so clear and beautiful!! br>br>More to come on the review after I mess with it for a while!.

Tessa Crane

| Jun 16, 2021

The controls are responsive, the apps are functional, and the image quality is generally satisfactory. However, both the original and replacement units were defective, so I'll have to wait for a third one. I'll ask for a refund if the third one isn't up to par. I'll return here and adjust my rating if it's good. However, I'd like to make people aware of the lack of quality control on these units - It's possible that you'll have a lot of problems. Perhaps I was just unlucky in my life. The specifics are as follows: br>br> br>On the first unit, there was an upside-down reddish-brown spot in the lower right. (See attached for a close-up of the purple triangle) photo taken from above). It wasn't noticeable most of the time, but it was noticeable when there was a white background. The lower half of the screen on the second unit has a large shading pattern, which is particularly noticeable when your eye level is higher than the unit (see second photo). br>br>Recent changes: br>br> br>The third unit was delivered to me. It suffers from the same flaw as the previous one: an upside-down purplish triangle pattern I kept the TV on despite my exhaustion from the whole ordeal. When I'm watching regular TV, I usually don't notice it.

Josie Strickland

| Jun 09, 2021

At times, the menu system and remote control can be aggravating. Some tasks necessitate an excessive number of steps. br>Bluetooth is a good option. It is possible to use a video receiver. The TV speakers are adequate, but not exceptional. br>br>Whoever thought of putting the UPC label right on the screen should be fired. What a dreadful concept. It's a frustrating process to get it off. br>After I've spent more time with this device, I'll update this review.

Ayla Bean

| Jan 05, 2021

We went ahead and bought it anyway. We had BOTH problems, and it was discovered about 2 days later that there was a movie playing on the screen! Both issues are resolved by removing it!.

Lilian Mayer

| Dec 24, 2021