Samsung QN80F (2026)
By Rick Baron & Bear · Verified 2026-05-21 · Brand: Samsung
$900–$2,000 Check current price on Amazon → Live prices vary daily — Amazon link is affiliate (small commission, no cost to you).Samsung's continuing mid-tier Mini-LED. Carried into 2026 from the 2025 lineup with minor refinements. Better anti-glare than the budget tier, Samsung Tizen OS, decent ~1,500-nit peak. The Samsung pick if you want the brand without paying QD-OLED money.
Spec snapshot
Panel techNeo QLED Mini-LED
Sizes50", 55", 65", 75", 85"
ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen 2
Peak brightness~1,500 nits
Refresh rate120 Hz
HDMI4× HDMI 2.1 (2 are 4K/120)
Smart TV OSTizen 2026
✗ No Dolby Vision
✓ HDR10+
✓ Dolby Atmos
Best for & what to avoid
✓ Best for
- Bright rooms on a budget
- Samsung ecosystem households
- Sports / daytime viewing where Mini-LED brightness matters
✗ Avoid if
- Cinema in a dark room (no Dolby Vision; OLED black levels would be better)
- PC gamers who want >120 Hz
Step up or step down?
Step down →(Samsung budget Crystal series — skip)
Step up →Samsung S90H
★ Honest install take
Rick's overall TV-buying philosophy
Read Rick's full honest install take on TV buying — covers brand reliability, the 8K trap, why Costco beats Amazon for big TVs, and the whole-house platform argument.
Samsung QN80F-specific install notes
[Rick — model-specific notes on the Samsung QN80F. Common DOA / panel uniformity issues, mounting gotchas (eARC port location, weight), warranty experience, software bugs, and the one settings tweak you change on every install. 3-5 sentences.]