Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the Samsung QN80H Neo QLED worth it?
Yes — a strong all-rounder for the living room.
Its Mini LED backlight is well controlled, with deep blacks, even lighting and little light spilling into dark areas, and Filmmaker Mode is accurate for films and HDR. All four HDMI ports take games at up to 4K 144Hz with VRR and low input lag, and Samsung promises seven years of software updates. Cheaper Mini LEDs from TCL and Hisense get brighter, the picture fades from the sides, the screen picks up reflections, and there's no Dolby Vision. The speakers are clear for speech but short on bass.
88%of 48 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Accurate picture with well-controlled blacks
- Four HDMI ports at 4K 144Hz
- Seven years of software updates
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What owners say
Owners love the clear, bright picture. The few complaints are sets whose screen blanked out and pictures that disappointed.
Good to know
- No Dolby Vision: those films play in HDR10 or HDR10+.
- Colour and contrast fade if you sit off to the side.
- The screen picks up reflections from lamps and windows.
- The speakers are clear for speech but light on bass.
- Some UK owners found BBC iPlayer missing on 2026 Samsung TVs; check it's there before you buy.
From 48 buyer ratings at Currys and Costco (Canada), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Great, clear pictureMentioned a lot
- Easy to set upAlso mentioned
What they complain about
- Screen goes black for a few seconds at randomOccasional
- Picture not as good as expectedOccasional
Get it if…
- You want a balanced Samsung Mini LED that's easy to live with.
- You play on a PS5, Xbox or PC.
- You sit in front of the screen.
Skip it if…
- You want the brightest HDR for the money: TCL and Hisense go further.
- People sit wide around the room.
- You watch a lot of Dolby Vision.
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How we reached this verdict
Expert Reviews tested the 55-inch: impressive all-round picture quality, accurate Filmmaker Mode in SDR and HDR, skilled backlight control and four 4K 144Hz HDMI ports, but modest peak brightness next to cheaper Mini LEDs like the TCL C7K, limited colour volume, weak viewing angles and a reflective screen. AreaDVD's 65-inch test finds an excellent black level and very even backlighting, low input lag and full HDMI 2.1 gaming, with average sound. Techaeris rates it an excellent choice for most people: balanced brightness for a bright room and smooth 144Hz gaming, with some blooming in the dark and no Dolby Vision. Costco Canada and Currys owners mostly love the picture; the few complaints are sets that blanked out and pictures that disappointed.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Expert Reviews, AreaDVD, Techaeris, Samsung (specs), RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide