In 2020, Samsung introduced 8K QLED Series, 4K QLED Series and Crystal UHD Series as their main TV lineup. Samsung 8K QLED TV series comes with 3 options : Q950TS, Q900TS and Q800T, Samsung 4K QLED Series comes with 4 screen size options : Q90T, Q80T, Q70T and Q60T while There are 2 options for Crystal UHD Series : TU8000 and TU7000. Which one should you choose? Let’s talk about comparison between the options of Samsung 8K QLED Series, Samsung 4K QLED Series and Samsung Crystal UHD Series in this article.
Samsung QLED 8K 2020 Comparison
Samsung Q950TS
Samsung QLED 8K series is introduced with 8K UHD resolution in QLED (Quantum Dot Technology). 8K UHD resolution is able to make sure that we can enjoy excellent picture clarity. Quantum Dot Technology is the technology that can brings 100% Color Volume to delivers rich and accurate color details on the screen of this TV.
Samsung Q950TS is the top model for Samsung QLED 8K 2020. It comes with One Invisible Connection and No Gap Wall Mount while its other specs and features are similar to Samsung Q900TS.
Samsung Q900TS (along with Samsung Q950TS) is able to deliver best picture quality in 8K UHD resolution with its Direct Full Array 32X and Quantum HDR 32X. We can also find that Samsung Q900TS and Q950TS comes with Infinity display that allow us to enjoy edge-to-edge viewing experience.
Samsung Q800T is the more affordable option for Samsung QLED 8K 2020. It doesn’t come with infinity display while It also comes with a little less excellent 8K picture quality since It comes with only Direct Full Array 24X and Quantum HDR 16X. If you don’t mind with Direct Full Array 24X (instead of Direct Full Array 32X), Quantum HDR 16X (instead of Quantum HDR 32X) while you are indeed in more limited budget for your Samsung 8K QLED TV, then Samsung Q950TS is the model that you should choose.
The Comparison Chart below can summarizes the key specs and features of Samsung Q950TS, Q900TS and Q800T.
| Samsung 8K QLED 2020 Comparison Chart | |||||||||||||||
| Samsung Q950TS | Samsung Q900TS | Samsung Q800T | |||||||||||||
| Resolution | 8K UHD (7680 × 4320) | 8K UHD (7680 × 4320) | 8K UHD (7680 × 4320) | ||||||||||||
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| Infinity Display | YES | YES | NO | ||||||||||||
| One Invisible Connection | YES | NO | NO | ||||||||||||
| No Gap Wall-Mount | YES | NO | NO | ||||||||||||
| Upscaling Technology | 8K AI Upscaling | 8K AI Upscaling | 8K AI Upscaling | ||||||||||||
| Backlight Technology | Direct Full Array 32X | Direct Full Array 32X | Direct Full Array 24X | ||||||||||||
| Color Technology | Quantum Dot Technology | Quantum Dot Technology | Quantum Dot Technology | ||||||||||||
| HDR Technology | Quantum HDR 32x | Quantum HDR 32x | Quantum HDR 16x | ||||||||||||
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| Motion Technology | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Rate 240 | ||||||||||||
| Gaming Technology | Real Game Enhancer+ | Real Game Enhancer+ | Real Game Enhancer+ | ||||||||||||
| Picture Processor | Quantum Processor 8K | Quantum Processor 8K | Quantum Processor 8K | ||||||||||||
| Smart TV Platform | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | ||||||||||||
| Remote Control | TM2090C | TM2090C | TM2050C | ||||||||||||
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| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | ||||||||||||
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| HDMI/USB | 4/3 | 4/2 | 4/2 | ||||||||||||
| eARC Support | YES | YES | YES | ||||||||||||
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Samsung QLED 4K 2020 Comparison
Samsung Q90T
Samsung QLED 4K Series comes with Quantum Dot Technology in 4K UHD resolution. Samsung QLED 4K Series comes with 4 options : Samsung Q90T, Q80T, Q70T and Q60T.
Samsung Q90T is the top model that comes with Direct Full Array 16X and Quantum HDR 16X. It’s also completed with Ultra Viewing Angle with Anti-Glare to bring accurate details from any angle we are watching this TV. 4.2.2CH 60W speaker system with Object Tracking Sound is integrated with Samsung Q90T to bring powerful and realistic sound quality.
Samsung Q80T is the model that positioned below Samsung Q90T. It comes with less advanced backlight and HDR technology (Direct Full Array 12X and Quantum HDR 12X). It’s also completed with slightly different speaker system (2.2.2CH 60W) that still comes with Object Tracking Sound.
Samsung Q70T is the model that positioned below Samsung Q80T. It doesn’t come with Ultra Viewing Angle as Samsung Q80T. It also doesn’t come with Full Array LED backlight but use Dual LED instead. The HDR technology integrated with Samsung Q70T is also less advanced than Samsung Q80T as It comes with only Quantum HDR (compared to Quantum HDR 12X of Samsung Q80T). The speaker system of Samsung Q70T is also quite basic compared to Samsung Q80T as It only comes with 2CH 20W speaker system without Object Tracking Sound.
Samsung Q60T is the basic QLED 4K TV model from Samsung’s 2020 TV lineup. It’s the model that positioned below Samsung Q70T. Samsung Q60T comes with only 4K Upscaling (compared to 4K AI Upscaling of the higher model), Motion Rate 120 (compared to Motion Rate 240 of the higher model) and Quantum Processor 4K Lite (compared to Quantum Processor 4K of the higher model).
Let’s take a look at the comparison chart for the summary of comparison between Samsung Q90T, Samsung Q80T, Samsung Q70T and Q60T.
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| Samsung Q90T | Samsung Q80T | Samsung Q70T | Samsung Q60T | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) | 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) | 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) | 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ultra Viewing Angle with Anti-Glare | YES | YES | NO | NO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Upscaling Technology | 4K AI Upscaling | 4K AI Upscaling | 4K AI Upscaling | 4K Upscaling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Backlight Technology | Direct Full Array 16X | Direct Full Array 12X | Dual LED | Dual LED | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Color Technology | Quantum Dot Technology | Quantum Dot Technology | Quantum Dot Technology | Quantum Dot Technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDR Technology | Quantum HDR 16x | Quantum HDR 12x | Quantum HDR | Quantum HDR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Motion Technology | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Rate 240 | Motion Rate 120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gaming Technology | Real Game Enhancer+ | Real Game Enhancer+ | Real Game Enhancer+ | Game Enhancer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Picture Processor | Quantum Processor 4K | Quantum Processor 4K | Quantum Processor 4K | Quantum Processor 4K Lite | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Smart TV Platform | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remote Control | TM2050C | TM2050C | TM2050C | TM2050A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| HDMI/USB | 4/2 | 4/2 | 4/2 | 3/2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| eARC Support | YES | YES | YES | YES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Samsung Crystal UHD 2020 Comparison
Samsung TU8000
Samsung Crystal UHD is the basic series of Samsung’s 2020 4K LED TV lineup that positioned below Samsung’s 2020 4K QLED TV Series. We can find Samsung TU8000 and TU7000 as two main options of Samsung 2020 Crystal UHD TV series.
Samsung TU8000 and TU7000 are basically similar. The differences that we can find between Samsung TU8000 and TU7000 comes from their remote control, Ambient Mode, composite in and HDMI/USB inputs. As the higher model, Samsung TU8000 comes with smart remote that completed with built-in remote while Samsung TU7000 only comes with standard remote. We can also find that the higher Samsung TU8000 already comes with Ambient Mode while Samsung TU7000 is not completed with Ambient Mode. If we look at their composite in, we can find that only Samsung TU8000 comes with composite in. The number of HDMI/USB inputs available in Samsung TU8000 and TU7000 are also different. Samsung TU8000 comes with 3 HDMI and 2 USB inputs while we can find that only 2 HDMI and 1 USB inputs available in Samsung TU7000.
Let’s summarize the specs and features of Samsung TU8000 and TU7000 with the comparison chart below.
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| Resolution | 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) | 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Backlight Technology | Edge LED | Edge LED | ||||||||||||||||
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| Motion Technology | Motion Rate 120 | Motion Rate 120 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gaming Technology | Game Enhancer | Game Enhancer | ||||||||||||||||
| Picture Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | Crystal Processor 4K | ||||||||||||||||
| Smart TV Platform | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | Smart Hub powered by TIZEN | ||||||||||||||||
| Remote Control | TM2050A | TM1240A | ||||||||||||||||
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| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | ||||||||||||||||
| Ambient Mode | YES | NO | ||||||||||||||||
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| HDMI/USB | 3/2 | 2/1 | ||||||||||||||||
| eARC Support | YES | YES | ||||||||||||||||
| Composite In | YES | NO | ||||||||||||||||
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Which One Should You Choose?
Samsung QLED 8K 2020
Samsung QLED 8K 2020 is surely the one that you should choose if you are looking for LED TV with 8K UHD resolution. Samsung Q800T is the basic 8K LED TV from Samsung’s 2020 TV lineup. Samsung Q900TS is model that comes with best picture quality in 8K UHD Resolution from Samsung’s 2020 TV lineup along with Samsung Q950TS. Samsung Q950TS is the special model that basically similar to Samsung Q900TS but comes with One Invisible Connection and No-Gap wall mount.
| Samsung 8K QLED 2020 Prices | ||
| Samsung Q9500TS | Samsung Q900TS | Samsung Q800TS |
| 85-Inch (QN85Q950TSFXZA) | 85-Inch (QN85Q900TSFXZA) | |
| 82-Inch (QN82Q800TAFXZA) | ||
| 75-Inch (QN75Q900TSFXZA) | 75-Inch (QN75Q800TAFXZA) | |
| 65-Inch (QN65Q900TSFXZA) | 65-Inch (QN75Q800TAFXZA) | |
Samsung QLED 4K 2020
Samsung QLED 4K 2020 comes with 4 options : Samsung Q90T, Samsung Q80T, Samsung Q70T and Samsung Q60T. Samsung Q60T is the model that you should choose if you are simply looking for rich and accurate color details with 100% Color Volume of QLED. Samsung Q70T is the higher option of Samsung Q60T with 4K AI Upscaling, Motion Rate 240 and Quantum Processor 4K picture processor. Samsung Q80T is a step higher than Samsung Q70T with Ultra Viewing Angle with Anti-Glare, Direct Full Array 12X, Quantum HDR 12X and 2.2.2CH 60W with Object Tracking Sound. Samsung Q90T is the top option of Samsung’s 2020 4K QLED TV series. It’s positioned above Samsung Q80T with more advanced Direct Full Array 16X and Quantum HDR 16X.
| Samsung 4K QLED 2020 Prices | |||
| Samsung Q90T | Samsung Q80T | Samsung Q70T | Samsung Q60T |
| 85-Inch (QN85Q90TAFXZA) | 85-Inch (QN85Q80TAFXZA) | 85-Inch (QN85Q70TAFXZA) | 85-Inch (QN85Q60TAFXZA) |
| 82-Inch (QN82Q70TAFXZA) | |||
| 75-Inch (QN75Q90TAFXZA) | 75-Inch (QN75Q80TAFXZA) | 75-Inch (QN75Q70TAFXZA) | 75-Inch (QN75Q60TAFXZA) |
| 65-Inch (QN65Q90TAFXZA) | 65-Inch (QN65Q80TAFXZA) | 65-Inch (QN65Q70TAFXZA) | 65-Inch (QN65Q60TAFXZA) |
| 58-Inch (QN58Q60TAFXZA) | |||
| 55-Inch (QN65Q90TAFXZA) | 55-Inch (QN55Q80TAFXZA) | 55-Inch (QN55Q70TAFXZA) | 55-Inch (QN55Q60TAFXZA) |
| 50-Inch (QN50Q80TAFXZA) | 50-Inch (QN50Q60TAFXZA) | ||
| 43-Inch (QN43Q60TAFXZA) | |||
Samsung Crystal UHD 2020
Samsung Crystal UHD 2020 is the most affordable 4K UHD TV that positioned below Samsung’s 2020 4K QLED TV series. It doesn’t come with Quantum Dot Technology (QLED) and use Crystal Display instead. The main options of Crystal UHD 2020 are Samsung TU8000 and TU7000. They are basically similar in picture and sound technology. But Samsung TU8000 comes with Smart Remote control that completed with built-in mic, Ambient Mode, Composite in and more HDMI/USB inputs. If you don’t mind to spend more more smart remote control, Ambient Mode, Composite in and more HDMI/USB inputs, then Samsung TU8000 is the model that you should choose. But if you have more limited budget, or simply not interested with those additional features then Samsung TU7000 is the model that you should choose.
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| Samsung TU8000 |
Samsung TU7000 |
| 85-Inch (UN85TU8000FXZA) |
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| 75-Inch (UN75TU8000FXZA) | 75-Inch (UN75TU7000FXZA) |
| 70-Inch (UN70TU7000BXZA) | |
| 65-Inch (UN65TU8000FXZA) | 65-Inch (UN65TU7000FXZA) |
| 58-Inch (UN58TU7000FXZA) | |
| 55-Inch (UN55TU8000FXZA) | 55-Inch (UN55TU7000FXZA) |
| 50-Inch (UN50TU8000FXZA) | 50-Inch (UN50TU7000FXZA) |
| 43-Inch (UN43TU8000FXZA) | 43-Inch (UN43TU7000FXZA) |