Samsung Neo QLED QN65QN80HAFXZC 65"

The QN80H is the Mini-LED TV that makes OLED owners nervous. Great contrast, great sound, and a price that doesn't make you wince.

The Mini-LED array is the star of the show. It delivers the kind of contrast you'd normally expect from a much pricier set, with vibrant colors and deep blacks that owners keep mentioning. The 120Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 support mean gaming feels smooth, though our gaming score lands at a solid 69th percentile, not top of the charts. The NQ4 AI Gen2 processor does a nice job upscaling content and adjusting settings on the fly. The one real surprise is the audio. At 30W, it's nothing special on paper, but multiple owners called the sound 'absolutely perfect', which is rare for a flat panel TV.

The obvious comparison is the Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG, which also uses Mini-LED and often comes in at a similar price. The Hisense tends to score better on HDR and picture quality in our database, but the Samsung wins on social proof and overall polish. The TCL QM8K is another strong Mini-LED option that pushes brightness even further. If you want the absolute best picture quality and don't mind spending more, the Sony BRAVIA 9 or LG OLED G3 will beat this Samsung, but you'll pay a serious premium for that last 10% of performance.

At CAD 1,298, this is a genuinely good deal for a 65-inch Mini-LED TV. You're getting flagship-level contrast and brightness without the flagship price tag. The value proposition is strong, especially when you consider owners are calling it 'great value for money' and the social proof is through the roof. If you can find it at this price, it's a no-brainer for most living rooms.

The Samsung QN80H is one of those TVs that makes you wonder why you'd spend more. It's a 65-inch Neo QLED with Mini-LED backlighting, a 120Hz panel, and Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen2 processor. The headline here is simple: this thing gets bright, the blacks are deep, and the color pops in a way that makes most content look fantastic. Owners are absolutely raving about it, and our social proof data backs that up, it's in the 98th percentile for a reason.

If you're a serious movie buff who cares about HDR performance, this isn't your TV. The HDR scores are in the 13th percentile, which is rough. Go grab an LG OLED or Sony BRAVIA instead. Also, if you're someone who uses the number buttons on your remote constantly, the missing keypad will drive you nuts.

The Samsung QN80H is a fantastic TV for the money. It nails the basics, great contrast, vibrant colors, smooth gaming, and surprisingly good sound. The HDR performance is the one real weakness, and the remote is annoying, but neither is a dealbreaker. If you want a big, bright, beautiful TV without spending OLED money, this is one of the best options out there right now.