Samsung QN98Q80CAFXZA 98" 4K QLED Smart Tizen TV Big Screen HDR Television (2024)
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Our take on the Samsung QN98Q80CAFXZA 98" 4K QLED Smart Tizen TV Big Screen HDR Television (2024)
The Samsung QN98Q80C is a 98-inch 4K QLED TV with a 120Hz panel, Direct Full Array backlighting, Dolby Atmos and Samsung's Neural Quantum processor. It is built for large rooms where a projector would otherwise be the only way to get a picture this big. Against smaller premium QLEDs it trades peak brightness and dimming zones for sheer size, and against projectors it holds up far better in a room with daylight. Owners of big-screen LCDs like this one tend to praise the size and brightness but note that dark-scene blooming and off-angle color shift come with the territory.
- 98-inch screen gives a cinematic scale few TVs match
- Direct Full Array backlight with local dimming for solid contrast
- 120Hz panel with motion smoothing for sports and games
- Dolby Atmos and Q-Symphony support with Samsung soundbars
- Tizen smart platform with a wide app selection
What reviewers say
Reception of Samsung's 98-inch Q80C centers on the size and brightness, with the usual LCD caveats about black-level uniformity and viewing angles. Buyers who want a wall-filling picture without a projector generally come away satisfied.
- Picture sizePraisedOwners say the 98-inch screen delivers a cinematic, wall-filling image that smaller TVs cannot match.
- BrightnessPraisedReviewers find it bright enough to hold up in rooms with plenty of daylight.
- BloomingCriticisedDark scenes show halos and light bleed around bright objects because of the backlight design.
Questions and answers
- Is the Samsung QN98Q80C good for dark rooms?
- It is decent but not ideal. The Direct Full Array backlight produces visible blooming around bright objects on dark backgrounds, so a room with some ambient light suits it better than a pitch-black theater.
- Does it support 120Hz gaming?
- Yes. The panel refreshes at 120Hz, and Samsung's gaming features include low-latency modes and support for variable refresh rate on compatible consoles and PCs.
- How does it compare with a projector?
- It is brighter and sharper than most home projectors and works in daylight, but it is fixed at 98 inches and much heavier. A projector can go larger but needs a dark room.
- What sound does it have?
- It has built-in speakers with Dolby Atmos support and Q-Symphony, which pairs with compatible Samsung soundbars. A separate soundbar or AV receiver still gives better results for a room this size.
- What is in the box?
- The TV, its stand, a remote and the power cable. A wall mount is not included, and given the size you should plan for a heavy-duty mount or professional installation.
- Does it run Samsung's Tizen apps?
- Yes. It uses the Tizen smart platform with the major streaming apps, a built-in TV guide and Samsung's voice assistant support.
