There's a particularly interesting choice at the top of the QN80F range. The 100-inch model offers a picture large enough for a distant sofa, but the image doesn't simply behave like a larger copy of the more common 65-inch set.
In depth
Samsung QN80F review
Published
Best forViewers weighing a very large Mini LED screen for sport and shared television.
At a glance
- Display technology
- Mini LED LCD with quantum dots
- Available sizes
- 55 inches65 inches75 inches85 inches100 inches
- Native resolution
- 3840 × 2160
- Native refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- HDR formats
- HDR10+HDR10HLG
Pros
- A 100-inch option with a 4K, high-refresh input.
- The 100-inch sample produced a bright daytime image in testing. 1
Cons
- Direct reflections remained conspicuous on the 100-inch screen. 1
- A hundred inches makes delivery, mounting and furniture width major considerations.
Display
- 4K Mini LED LCD
- Full-array local dimming
- HDR10+
RTINGS tested the 100-inch separately and found it brighter than its 65-inch sample. Bright subtitles could still introduce a halo on black, and the panel reflected a lamp quite distinctly. A game shown in a moderately lit room is a better showcase than a dark film opposite an unshaded window. 1
Gaming
- Up to 4K at 144 Hz
- VRR
The big set accepts a fast PC signal, but a signal rate tells you how frequently a frame can arrive. RTINGS found slow motion transitions on its 100-inch sample, especially at 60 Hz. That matters for following a fast-moving opponent even when the game responds promptly to the controller. 1
Size and Installation
- 55 / 65 / 75 / 85 / 100 inches
Measure the narrowest turn between the delivery entrance and the viewing room. At 100 inches it's easy to have enough wall space yet too little space to maneuver the boxed TV. Use the 100-inch mount pattern and weight when choosing hardware. The figures for the 85-inch don't establish compatibility.
Alternatives
A smaller screen lets you redirect the budget toward stronger control of light in dark scenes. If the real problem is visibility from a distant kitchen or the back of a family room, that extra width can matter more than a small difference in contrast.
Verdict
I'd choose the 100-inch QN80F for scale, with seats reasonably centered and the windows out of view. For competitive gaming or subtitled films at night, take its size-specific test results seriously.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- RTINGSSamsung QN80F review (opens in a new tab)https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/100qn80f
100-inch purchased and tested separately from 65-inch: reflections, haloes, motion and size comparison.