Samsung QN82Q80RAFXZA Flat 82” QLED 4K UHD Q80 Series Smart TV 2019

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Received from Samsung today. DSE was bad, got panel AA01. Picture was only good watching Netflix. Regular HD viewing was just aweful. I played with all of the setting and all TV shows were fuzzy both newer shows and old. If you want just for movies it is okay. If you want to watch regular cable HD channels stay away. Boxed it back up within 1 hour. My un65ks9800 from 2016 makes this TV look like a 420p RCA. Very disappointing,only positive is viewing angles were very good.

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I received the product from UPS around noon with no apparent damage. Immediately followed the installation and setup instructions and when I powered up the TV all that appeared were colored lines. There were also some unusual patterns in various portions of the screen (under the glass). The TV wouldnt provide any setup instructions. I immediately contacted Amazon to return the TV for a replacement. They suggested I first discuss the problem with an "expert" before returning the product, so I asked them to call me. They called back immediately and as I was explaining the problem our call was disconnected. Ive not heard back from them. So, Ive boxed the unit back up and UPS will pick it up when they deliver the replacement. So far no indication from Amazon as to when I can expect a NEW replacement. Ive purchased several Samsung products and have been very happy with them. I will change the overall rating once I receive a new replacement that works. I received a second unit and the box was intact. However, when I turned it on I couldn’t believe I had received a second defective tv. This one had colored lines running down the left side, horizontal lines across the middle, and a black smudge on the upper left corner. I’m done with this model and have requested a refund. I’m now looking to Sony and LG. It appears as though Samsung’s quality control has suffered a setback.

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I dont know who the people are who buy a $2,000 TV every year and then bloviate about how much better or worse a TV is than the model year before, but I can tell you that this unit is superb. Sharp, clear, bright display, with inky blacks and good viewing angles. No defects, no banding. Settings galore to customize. With its good wide angle viewing it may actually be an OLED killer, since OLED manufacturers havent demonstrated that have any idea how to correct the severe OLED burn-in problems and lack of panel longevity. Aside from the extraordinary display quality of this Q80R, the smart TV system is fast, responsive and the 4K optimized video apps are terrific. Highly recommended.

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Coming from the Q8FN, it seems these wide viewing angles have a negative trade off with reduced contrast. What happened to Q Contrast Elite Samsung? They also removed HDR + mode, some blooming when local dimming is on high with grayish black bars during movies. Setting to low helps but then HDR isn’t as good. Blacks aren’t as deep as last year. For some reason, blooming is much worse in game mode as the local dimming algorithm seems to be much less aggressive than normal mode. I was blown away by the Q8FN besides uniformity issues which I can say improved this year but Wow Samsung, you removed or downgraded things that made 2018 qleds amazing and traded all for viewing angles! What a shame. Who watches tv from an angle anyway. Waste of an upgrade. I’m rebuying the Q8FN immediately.

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The Samsung QLED Q80R is an absolute dream-come-true of a TV. I have been using it daily for a week now and could not be more happy. The unboxing process was extremely simple and straightforward thanks to the clever design of the packaging. The box just easily lifts up leaving the TV exposed for an easy unboxing process. The set itself is very well made and the stand seems to be very sturdy. Setting up the TV took no more than 5 minutes which allowed me to focus on what the TV is actually made for: an excellent viewing experience. The TV has an option for set-up using a mobile app which made the initial configuration an absolute breeze. The TV itself also has an auto-calibration mode which takes a lot of the guesswork out of the picture settings, and allows it to dynamically change as the lighting in the room changes. This is extremely handy in my living room as I live in a location with abundant sunshine during the day so not having to manually adjust the brightness is an appreciated feature. The stunning backlight of the QLED 80R is more than enough to handle even the most well-lit rooms which is a must for a TV in my living room. Even at night, while not able to produce the true blacks of an OLED panel, the Full Array feature allows local dimming to provide a more-than-satisfactory experience while watching dark scenes, even while viewing at night. The sound quality seems to be similar to other TVs in the same tier with decent bass for scenes involving explosions and other deep sounds. While browsing the menu features, I noticed there is a mode that allows a Samsung rep to remotely login to your screen to provide better customer service (with your permission of course). Hopefully I never have to use this feature, but I can imagine it will be extremely helpful if I ever need to utilize it. Finally the Ambient Mode of the TV is a welcome feature in the era of wall-mounted TVs as it allows the device to transform into an art piece when not being used for video viewing. Overall, I am extremely happy with the QLED Q80R. It is my first QLED product and probably not my last. The set is beautifully designed, the image is stunning (no matter the amount of ambient lighting), the audio is more than satisfactory, and the remote/interface are intuitive and easy-to- use.

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One of the problems we had with our old TV was that the picture would wash out completely with any kind of light coming into the room. This TV has surpassed our expectations in that regard- the picture is bright and clear with vivid color no matter how much light is coming in. Weve also been able to ditch our set top box and a universal remote as a result of this TV. The smart features are featureful and reliable. I particularly enjoy the built in Steamlink features - gaming on a 65" screen is awesome :)

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Arrived smashed :( So disappointed.. waited to get in loved with her in the weekend

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i got the q70 sound bar work amazing with the video game

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The picture is crisp. The Smarthings App made setting up the TV so easy. Automatically detected my soundbar, cable box, and blueray player. It connected it to my wifi and registered the TV for warranty, and programmed the remote for my cable. Set up was 5 minutes. The arc HDMI connection to my soundbar allowed everything to be controlled from the TV remote. The new ambient mode is great. I have set to news scrolling from the New York times. You can set for your photos to scroll or other backgrounds to show. I am looking forward to exploring this function. It looks like it will be great for background noise. The TV has the ability to turn on my cable or blueray player through the HDMI cable. This really makes the TV seamless with components. It was easy to link Amazon Prime and Netflix through the TV. The quick buttons to these services make it easy to get to them. I also like the fact that I could tie my YouTube account to the TV and cast YouTube from my tablet or phone to the TV. The picture is a great upgrade! Everything looks better. Even older shows like MASH are crisp. My BlueRays also look much better than before. It actually has spurred me to re-watching my movie collection. Bixby is a great assistant. I find myself pausing TV and asking Bixby when or who characters are and can find out right on screen the information. I am also using Bixby for searches I normally would perform on my phone. I also like the fact that Bixby only listens to me when I press the remote control button. Overall I am impressed by the screen resolution, ease of set up, and Bixby have really had me using the TV for more than just watching TV.

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Ok so after having a few different samsung smart TVs I was hoping to be blown away with this new one. All I can say is WOW! Our other Samsung smart TVs are only a couple years old but theres a world of difference. Its basically the same menu setup but everything just works so much smoother. Not to mention how easy it was to setup and get on our wifi network. Took all of 1 minute or less and it was all setup and logged into my samsung account and ready to be watched. Next comes picture quality. This is one of those TVs you stop in front of and say "wow would you look at that picture". I cant tell you how many times I stopped to look at QLED tvs at different stores and each and every time I walked away wanting one. Once we got home I would turn on our samsung 55 inch that we had in our living room and was shocked at how dull it looked compared to what we just looked at. The colors are so crisp and the blacks are so deep. The alsmost bezelless design is stunning and looks amazing above our fireplace. Using the ambient mode feature makes it even better for those days when you dont want to have just a black screen on your wall. I would recommend this tv to anyone who is serious about wanting to add a really high end TV to there entertainment setup. Our friends and family just love it and are jealous that they dont have one yet

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