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55 in
Screen size
The screen size, measured diagonally in inches.
QLED
Display
The panel technology. OLED and QLED deliver richer contrast and colour than standard LED.
3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Resolution
The screen's pixel detail. 4K (Ultra HD) is the current standard for sharp, crisp images.
144 Hz VRR (100 Hz native); DLG 240 Hz; HDMI 4K 144 Hz on all four ports
Refresh rate
How many times the screen updates each second. Higher rates look smoother for sport and gaming.
At a glance
Quantum Mini LED backlight
smaller LEDs in tighter groups, controlled by Supreme Mini LED Dimming for firmer contrast
NQ4 AI Gen2 processor
runs 4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer and Color Booster Pro on every source
HDR10+ and NQ HDR+
adjusts to room light with HDR10+ Adaptive, while Filmmaker Mode leaves the director's settings alone
30 W Dolby Atmos
with Object Tracking Sound Lite moving effects across the screen and Q-Symphony pairing a Samsung soundbar to the panel
Tizen with Vision AI
apps, Now Brief and Vision AI Companion, backed by a seven year OS upgrade commitment
Monolith Edge design
a three-sided bezel-less front in Titan Black, with four HDMI inputs, eARC and Wi-Fi 6E behind it
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At a glance
Quantum Mini LED backlight
smaller LEDs in tighter groups, controlled by Supreme Mini LED Dimming for firmer contrast
NQ4 AI Gen2 processor
runs 4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer and Color Booster Pro on every source
HDR10+ and NQ HDR+
adjusts to room light with HDR10+ Adaptive, while Filmmaker Mode leaves the director's settings alone
30 W Dolby Atmos
with Object Tracking Sound Lite moving effects across the screen and Q-Symphony pairing a Samsung soundbar to the panel
Tizen with Vision AI
apps, Now Brief and Vision AI Companion, backed by a seven year OS upgrade commitment
Monolith Edge design
a three-sided bezel-less front in Titan Black, with four HDMI inputs, eARC and Wi-Fi 6E behind it
55 in
Screen size
The screen size, measured diagonally in inches.
QLED
Display
The panel technology. OLED and QLED deliver richer contrast and colour than standard LED.
3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Resolution
The screen's pixel detail. 4K (Ultra HD) is the current standard for sharp, crisp images.
144 Hz VRR (100 Hz native); DLG 240 Hz; HDMI 4K 144 Hz on all four ports
Refresh rate
How many times the screen updates each second. Higher rates look smoother for sport and gaming.
Product Summary
Samsung · QN80H Neo QLED · 2026
55" QN80H Neo QLED 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart TV
A Neo QLED Mini LED set with the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, Supreme Mini LED Dimming and 4K AI Upscaling, built for bright Irish living rooms.
55"Screen size
4K Ultra HDResolution
EEnergy rating
Neo QLED sits a layer above standard QLED because the backlight is made of Quantum Mini LEDs rather than conventional ones. Supreme Mini LED Dimming controls them in fine groups, so a lamp on screen can stay bright while the shadow beside it holds its depth. The NQ4 AI Gen2 processor handles the picture, with 4K AI Upscaling cleaning up broadcast and streaming sources.
Refresh rates differ across the range, so check the size before you buy for gaming: the 55 inch and larger carry Motion Xcelerator 144 Hz and HDR10+ Gaming, while the 50 inch does not. Every size shares the same connections, though, with four HDMI inputs, eARC, Wi-Fi 6E and Tizen with seven years of OS upgrades.
The QN80H is the sensible middle of the Neo QLED range: bright enough for a south-facing room, and priced below the sets that chase peak specification.
Ideal For
Console gamers buying 55 inches up
From 55 inches, Motion Xcelerator 144 Hz, DLG 240 Hz and HDR10+ Gaming line up with four HDMI ports that all accept 4K 144 Hz.
Households running a smart home
SmartThings and a Matter hub are built in, so the set can act as the always-on controller for lights, plugs and sensors rather than needing another box.
Key Features
Quantum Mini LED backlight
smaller LEDs in tighter groups, controlled by Supreme Mini LED Dimming for firmer contrast
NQ4 AI Gen2 processor
runs 4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer and Color Booster Pro on every source
HDR10+ and NQ HDR+
adjusts to room light with HDR10+ Adaptive, while Filmmaker Mode leaves the director's settings alone
30 W Dolby Atmos
with Object Tracking Sound Lite moving effects across the screen and Q-Symphony pairing a Samsung soundbar to the panel
Tizen with Vision AI
apps, Now Brief and Vision AI Companion, backed by a seven year OS upgrade commitment
Monolith Edge design
a three-sided bezel-less front in Titan Black, with four HDMI inputs, eARC and Wi-Fi 6E behind it
How the Mini LED backlight works
A conventional LED television lights its panel with a modest number of large diodes. Quantum Mini LEDs are far smaller, so more of them fit behind the screen and the set can steer light in tighter zones. Supreme Mini LED Dimming is the control layer that decides which groups fire and how hard. The practical result is a picture that keeps highlights bright without washing grey into the dark parts of the frame, which matters most on high contrast films and sport under floodlights.
Gaming: read the size chart first
This is the one area where the range is not uniform. From 55 inches upwards you get Motion Xcelerator 144 Hz with VRR, DLG 240 Hz, HDR10+ Gaming and 4K 144 Hz on all four HDMI ports, plus Game Bar, HGiG and FreeSync Premium Pro. The 50 inch is a different specification: Samsung lists it at 50 Hz with 4K 60 Hz over HDMI, and no DLG or HDR10+ Gaming. Buy accordingly.
Sound, smart features and connections
Thirty watts of built-in audio carries Dolby Atmos, with Object Tracking Sound Lite placing effects roughly where they belong on screen and Active Voice Amplifier Pro lifting dialogue when the room gets noisy. Q-Symphony lets a compatible Samsung soundbar play alongside the television speakers instead of replacing them. Tizen handles apps and live TV, Alexa and Bixby are supported in Ireland, and SmartThings with Matter turns the set into a hub for compatible devices.
Specifications
- Resolution3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
- Product typeNeo QLED
- Panel / contrast technologyQuantum Mini LED
- Micro dimmingSupreme Mini LED Dimming
- ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
- Upscaling4K AI Upscaling
- HDR engineNQ HDR+
- HDR formatsHDR10+ (Adaptive / Advanced) - Gaming variant on 55" and above only
- Contrast enhancerReal Depth Enhancer
- ColourColor Booster Pro
- Filmmaker ModeYes
- Smart platformTizen Smart TV (7 Years OS Upgrade)
- Voice assistantsBixby; Alexa (GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, AT, IE)
- TunerDVB-T2CS2, analogue tuner, CI+ (1.4)
- HDMI4 x HDMI, HDMI Audio Return Channel eARC
- USB2 x USB-A
- WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Other connections1 x Ethernet (LAN), 1 x digital optical audio out, RF in, 1 x CI slot
- Audio output30 W RMS
- Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, AI Sound Controller
- Gaming featuresAuto Game Mode (ALLM), VRR, Game Bar, HGiG, FreeSync Premium Pro, Super Ultra Wide Game View, AI Gaming Optimizer
- DesignMonolith Edge, 3 bezel-less, Titan Black
- Screen Size55 in
- Refresh Rate144 Hz VRR (100 Hz native); DLG 240 Hz; HDMI 4K 144 Hz on all four ports
- Energy RatingE
- Annual Energy Use (SDR)89 kWh/1000h
- Dimensions with Stand1224 x 744 x 218
- Dimensions without Stand1224 x 708 x 52
- Weight with Stand13.5 kg
- VESA300 x 200
- Audio Channels2ch
The Verdict
Why it stands out
- Quantum Mini LED backlight with Supreme Mini LED Dimming
- NQ4 AI Gen2 processor with 4K AI Upscaling
- Four HDMI inputs with eARC and Wi-Fi 6E
- SmartThings and Matter hub built in
- Filmmaker Mode and Basic Smart Calibration
Worth knowing
- The 50 inch is not the same gaming set as its siblings: Samsung lists it at 50 Hz, without DLG 240 Hz or HDR10+ Gaming.
- This is still an LCD panel with a backlight behind it, so black levels depend on dimming zones rather than pixels that switch themselves off.
- Thirty watts is fair for the money but modest for a large screen; budget for a Q-Symphony soundbar if you watch a lot of film.
What’s in the Box
In the carton you get the television, its stand and fixings, the remote control, a power cable and the printed setup guide; wall mounts are sold separately.
Model: QE55QN80HAUXXU. Specifications are based on Samsung’s published UK/Ireland product information for this exact model and may be updated by the manufacturer.
Resolution
3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Product type
Neo QLED
Panel / contrast technology
Quantum Mini LED
Micro dimming
Supreme Mini LED Dimming
Processor
NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
Upscaling
4K AI Upscaling
HDR engine
NQ HDR+
HDR formats
HDR10+ (Adaptive / Advanced) - Gaming variant on 55" and above only
Contrast enhancer
Real Depth Enhancer
Colour
Color Booster Pro
Filmmaker Mode
Yes
Smart platform
Tizen Smart TV (7 Years OS Upgrade)
Voice assistants
Bixby; Alexa (GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, AT, IE)
Tuner
DVB-T2CS2, analogue tuner, CI+ (1.4)
HDMI
4 x HDMI, HDMI Audio Return Channel eARC
USB
2 x USB-A
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Other connections
1 x Ethernet (LAN), 1 x digital optical audio out, RF in, 1 x CI slot
Audio output
30 W RMS
Audio features
Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q-Symphony, Adaptive Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, AI Sound Controller
Gaming features
Auto Game Mode (ALLM), VRR, Game Bar, HGiG, FreeSync Premium Pro, Super Ultra Wide Game View, AI Gaming Optimizer
Design
Monolith Edge, 3 bezel-less, Titan Black
Screen Size
55 in
Refresh Rate
144 Hz VRR (100 Hz native); DLG 240 Hz; HDMI 4K 144 Hz on all four ports
Energy Rating
E
Annual Energy Use (SDR)
89 kWh/1000h
Dimensions with Stand
1224 x 744 x 218
Dimensions without Stand
1224 x 708 x 52
Weight with Stand
13.5 kg
VESA
300 x 200
Audio Channels
2ch
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Recommended for your TV
Great accessories to enhance your viewing experience.
Complete your TV setup
Select useful accessories to complete your setup.
Your TV
TelevisionSamsung 55" QN80H Neo QLED 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart TV (2026)
€1,299.00
TelevisionSamsung 55" QN80H Neo QLED 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart TV (2026)
€1,299.00
Bundle total:
You save:
At a glance
Quantum Mini LED backlight
smaller LEDs in tighter groups, controlled by Supreme Mini LED Dimming for firmer contrast
NQ4 AI Gen2 processor
runs 4K AI Upscaling, Real Depth Enhancer and Color Booster Pro on every source
HDR10+ and NQ HDR+
adjusts to room light with HDR10+ Adaptive, while Filmmaker Mode leaves the director's settings alone
30 W Dolby Atmos
with Object Tracking Sound Lite moving effects across the screen and Q-Symphony pairing a Samsung soundbar to the panel
Tizen with Vision AI
apps, Now Brief and Vision AI Companion, backed by a seven year OS upgrade commitment
Monolith Edge design
a three-sided bezel-less front in Titan Black, with four HDMI inputs, eARC and Wi-Fi 6E behind it
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Energy efficiency
E
Energy ratingEU energy label scale
Why you’ll love it
A Neo QLED Mini LED set with the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, Supreme Mini LED Dimming and 4K AI Upscaling, built for bright Irish living rooms.
- Resolution3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
- Product typeNeo QLED
- Panel / contrast technologyQuantum Mini LED
- Micro dimmingSupreme Mini LED Dimming
- ProcessorNQ4 AI Gen2 Processor