Samsung UN65M70H vs Samsung UN65M80H Comparison
Samsung's M70H and M80H share almost everything except one number: refresh rate. Both use Mini LED backlighting, the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, One UI Tizen, 100% DCI-P3 coverage and the same HDR10+ format support, right down to seven years of promised OS upgrades. The split is that the M70H caps at 60Hz while the M80H reaches 144Hz with AMD FreeSync Premium added on top. If gaming smoothness isn't a priority — you're mainly watching cable, streaming, or playing at 60Hz anyway — the M70H gets you the same picture quality for less. If you game at all seriously, the M80H's refresh-rate ceiling is the reason to spend more.
The single defining difference: 60Hz with VRR and ALLM on the M70H versus 144Hz with the same VRR/ALLM plus FreeSync Premium on the M80H. Everything else about the panel is effectively shared.
Mini LED, 4K, 10-bit colour and 100% DCI-P3 coverage are identical on both, and both support the same HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10+ Gaming and HLG lineup. M70H adds a Color Booster; M80H adds an anti-glare surface — neither is a meaningful picture-quality advantage on its own.
Same NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, same One UI Tizen, same seven-year OS-upgrade commitment, same core smart-TV feature set on both models. M80H adds Art Mode, which is a minor extra rather than a platform difference.
M80H lists a 20W 2.0-channel system with Adaptive Sound; M70H lists Active Voice Amplifier Pro without a stated total wattage. Both share Object Tracking Sound, Q-Symphony and Bluetooth Audio.
If the two models are priced close together, the M80H's extra refresh-rate headroom makes it the easy pick even for non-gamers, since nothing else is sacrificed to get it.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TV Overview | ||
| Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Brand | samsung | samsung |
| Category | TV | TV |
| Television Identity & Market | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Series | M70H | M80H |
| Model | UN65M70H | UN65M80H |
| Model Alias | UN65M70HAFXZA / 65" Class Mini LED M70H 4K Samsung Vision AI Smart TV (2026) | UN65M80HAFXZA / 65" Class Mini LED M80H 4K Samsung Vision AI Smart TV (2026) |
| Full Product Name | Samsung UN65M70H | Samsung UN65M80H |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Launch Status | 2026 model year | 2026 model year |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Screen Geometry & Format | ||
| Screen Size | 64.5 in | 64.5 in |
| Marketed Screen Size | 64.5 in | 64.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 1639 mm / 163.9 cm / 64.5276 in / 5.3773 ft | 1639 mm / 163.9 cm / 64.5276 in / 5.3773 ft |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 | 1.778:1 / 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 1428.48 mm / 142.848 cm / 56.2394 in / 4.6866 ft | 1428.48 mm / 142.848 cm / 56.2394 in / 4.6866 ft |
| Active Display Height | 803.52 mm / 80.352 cm / 31.6346 in / 2.6362 ft | 803.52 mm / 80.352 cm / 31.6346 in / 2.6362 ft |
| Display Area | 95.63 % | 95.63 % |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 95.63 % | 95.63 % |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Panel Architecture & Light Control | ||
| Backlight Type? | Mini LED | Mini LED |
| Backlight Technology? | Mini LED | Mini LED |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits |
| FRC | No | No |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Surface Treatment & Viewing Layer | ||
| Screen Coating | -- | Anti-glare |
| Resolution, Scaling & Signal | ||
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 68 ppi / 26 ppcm | 68 ppi / 26 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.372 mm / 0.0372 cm / 0.0146 in / 0.0012 ft | 0.372 mm / 0.0372 cm / 0.0146 in / 0.0012 ft |
| Upscaling Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Native 4K Support | Yes | Yes |
| Luminance, Blacks & Contrast | ||
| Real Depth Enhancement | Yes | Yes |
| Black Equalizer | Yes | Yes |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° / 178 ° | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Color Reproduction & Calibration | ||
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 100 % | 100 % |
| Color Booster | Yes | -- |
| Smart Calibration | Yes | Yes |
| HDR Formats & Tone Mapping | ||
| HDR Support? | HDR10 /HDR10+ /HDR10+ Adaptive /HDR10+ Gaming /HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) |
HDR10 /HDR10+ /HDR10+ Adaptive /HDR10+ Gaming /HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) |
| HDR Formats? | HDR10 /HDR10+ /HDR10+ Adaptive /HDR10+ Gaming /HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) |
HDR10 /HDR10+ /HDR10+ Adaptive /HDR10+ Gaming /HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) |
| HDR10? | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+? | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+ Adaptive? | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+ Gaming? | Yes | Yes |
| HLG | Yes | Yes |
| HDR Brightness Optimization | Yes | Yes |
| HDR Remastering? | Yes | Yes |
| HDR Gaming Interest Group? | Yes | Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Motion Processing & Response | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 50 Hz / 60 Hz | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 50 Hz / 60 Hz | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Vertical Frequency | 50 Hz / 60 Hz | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Motion Processing | Motion Xcelerator + DLG 120Hz | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz + DLG 240Hz |
| Motion Xcelerator | Motion Xcelerator + DLG 120Hz | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz + DLG 240Hz |
| Console, VRR & Game Tools | ||
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| High Frame Rate | Yes | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync? | -- | AMD FreeSync Premium |
| Game Bar | Yes | Yes |
| Mini Map Zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming Hub | Yes | Yes |
| Picture Intelligence & AI | ||
| Picture Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| AI Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| AI Upscaling | Yes | Yes |
| AI Energy Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Eco Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto HDR Remastering? | Yes | Yes |
| Art Mode | -- | Yes |
| Broadcast Tuners & Reception | ||
| Built-In TV Tuner | Yes | Yes |
| Tuner Configuration | Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) / ATSC / ATSC 3.0 / Clear QAM | Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) / ATSC / ATSC 3.0 / Clear QAM |
| Analog Tuner | Yes | Yes |
| North American Digital Tuner | ATSC | ATSC |
| Clear QAM | Yes | Yes |
| Compute, Memory & Storage | ||
| Processor Brand Name | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| Picture Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| CPU Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Smart Platform & System | ||
| Smart TV | Yes | Yes |
| Operating System | One UI Tizen | One UI Tizen |
| Firmware Updates | 7 years of OS upgrade | 7 years of OS upgrade |
| Streaming & Entertainment | ||
| Samsung TV Plus | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Gaming Hub | Yes | Yes |
| Art Gallery | -- | Yes |
| Samsung Daily+ | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Health | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants & Search | ||
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Bixby | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Signal Interface | ||
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 3×HDMI 2.1 |
3×HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI CEC | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| High Frame Rate | Yes | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| USB, Audio & Legacy I/O | ||
| Total USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A 2.0 Ports | 1×USB 2.0 |
1×USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet Port | 1× RJ45 | 1× RJ45 |
| Antenna Input | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless, LAN & Casting | ||
| LAN | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n / 802.11n 5GHz / 802.11ac | 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n / 802.11n 5GHz / 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-View | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Layout & Output | ||
| Built-In Speakers | Active Voice Amplifier Pro | 2 x 10 W / 2.0 CH / 20W |
| Main Speakers | Active Voice Amplifier Pro | 2 x 10 W / 2.0 CH / 20W |
| Total Audio Output | -- | 20 W |
| Sound Formats & Enhancement | ||
| Active Voice Amplifier | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Sound? | -- | Yes |
| Object Tracking Sound | Yes | Yes |
| Q-Symphony | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Camera & Video Calling | ||
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Connected Home & IoT | ||
| Smart Home Platform | Samsung Smart Things | Samsung Smart Things |
| Matter Support | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung SmartThings | Yes | Yes |
| Photo File Compatibility | ||
| Image File Formats | JPEG / GIF / PNG / MPO / BMP | JPEG / GIF / PNG / MPO / BMP |
| JPEG | Yes | Yes |
| PNG | Yes | Yes |
| GIF | Yes | Yes |
| BMP | Yes | Yes |
| MPO | Yes | Yes |
| Music Codec Compatibility | ||
| Audio Formats | AAC / FLAC / M4A / MIDI / MP3 / OGG / WMA / WAV / APE / AIFF / ALAC / Vorbis / Opus | AAC / FLAC / M4A / MIDI / MP3 / OGG / WMA / WAV / APE / AIFF / ALAC / Vorbis / Opus |
| AAC | Yes | Yes |
| FLAC | Yes | Yes |
| MP3 | Yes | Yes |
| M4A | Yes | Yes |
| WMA | Yes | Yes |
| WAV | Yes | Yes |
| OGG | Yes | Yes |
| APE | Yes | Yes |
| AIFF | Yes | Yes |
| ALAC | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI | Yes | Yes |
| Video Container Compatibility | ||
| Video Containers | 3GPP / AVI / ASF / Flash Video / MKV / M2TS / MP4 / MOV / MPEG Transport Stream / VOB / VRO / Web M / WMV | 3GPP / AVI / ASF / Flash Video / MKV / M2TS / MP4 / MOV / MPEG Transport Stream / VOB / VRO / Web M / WMV |
| 3GPP | Yes | Yes |
| AVI | Yes | Yes |
| ASF | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Video | Yes | Yes |
| MKV | Yes | Yes |
| M2TS | Yes | Yes |
| MP4 | Yes | Yes |
| QuickTime MOV | Yes | Yes |
| MPEG Transport Stream | Yes | Yes |
| VOB | Yes | Yes |
| VRO | Yes | Yes |
| WebM | Yes | Yes |
| WMV | Yes | Yes |
| Video Codec Compatibility | ||
| Video Codecs | H.263 / H.264 / AVC / H.265 / HEVC / MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 / VC-1 / VP7 / VP8 / VP9 / AV1 / Real Video | H.263 / H.264 / AVC / H.265 / HEVC / MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 / VC-1 / VP7 / VP8 / VP9 / AV1 / Real Video |
| H.263 | Yes | Yes |
| H.264 / AVC | Yes | Yes |
| H.265 / HEVC | Yes | Yes |
| MPEG-2 | Yes | Yes |
| MPEG-4 | Yes | Yes |
| VC-1 | Yes | Yes |
| VP7 | Yes | Yes |
| VP8 | Yes | Yes |
| VP9 | Yes | Yes |
| AV1 | Yes | Yes |
| Panel-Only Size & Mass | ||
| Dimensions Without Stand | 1444 mm x 831.2 mm x 76.8 mm (W x H x D) | 1444 mm x 831.2 mm x 76.8 mm (W x H x D) |
| Width Without Stand | 1444 mm / 144.4 cm / 56.8504 in / 4.7375 ft | 1444 mm / 144.4 cm / 56.8504 in / 4.7375 ft |
| Height Without Stand | 831.2 mm / 83.12 cm / 32.7244 in / 2.727 ft | 831.2 mm / 83.12 cm / 32.7244 in / 2.727 ft |
| Depth Without Stand | 76.8 mm / 7.68 cm / 3.0236 in / 0.252 ft | 76.8 mm / 7.68 cm / 3.0236 in / 0.252 ft |
| Weight Without Stand | 14 kg / 30.86 lbs | 14 kg / 30.86 lbs |
| Assembled TV Size & Mass | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 1444 mm x 882.2 mm x 222 mm (W x H x D) | 1444 mm x 882.2 mm x 222 mm (W x H x D) |
| Width With Stand | 1444 mm / 144.4 cm / 56.8504 in / 4.7375 ft | 1444 mm / 144.4 cm / 56.8504 in / 4.7375 ft |
| Height With Stand | 882.2 mm / 88.22 cm / 34.7323 in / 2.8944 ft | 882.2 mm / 88.22 cm / 34.7323 in / 2.8944 ft |
| Depth With Stand | 222 mm / 22.2 cm / 8.7402 in / 0.7283 ft | 222 mm / 22.2 cm / 8.7402 in / 0.7283 ft |
| Weight With Stand | 14.3 kg / 31.53 lbs | 14.3 kg / 31.53 lbs |
| Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint | ||
| Stand Width | 1006 mm / 100.6 cm / 39.6063 in / 3.3005 ft | 1006 mm / 100.6 cm / 39.6063 in / 3.3005 ft |
| Stand Depth | 222 mm / 22.2 cm / 8.7402 in / 0.7283 ft | 222 mm / 22.2 cm / 8.7402 in / 0.7283 ft |
| Chassis Color | Black | Black |
| Design Name | Metal Stream Design | Metal Stream Design |
| Wall Mounting & Installation | ||
| VESA Mount | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Interface | 200 x 200 mm | 200 x 200 mm |
| VESA Size | 200 x 200 mm | 200 x 200 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Stand Type | Basic Feet stand in Black | Basic Feet Stand in Titan Gray |
| Height Adjustment | No | No |
| Swivel Adjustment | No | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | No | No |
| Electrical Load & Efficiency | ||
| Power Input | 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V | 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 253 k Wh | 240 k Wh |
| AI Energy Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Eco Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Operating Limits | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C - 40 °C / 50 °F - 104 °F | 10 °C - 40 °C / 50 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 80 % | 10 % - 80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 40 °C / -4 °F - 104 °F | -20 °C - 40 °C / -4 °F - 104 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 5 % - 95 % | 5 % - 95 % |
| Picture Feature Inventory | ||
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | Yes |
| AI Brightness | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming Validation & Compatibility | ||
| AMD FreeSync Certification? | -- | AMD FreeSync Premium |
| Game Bar | Yes | Yes |
| HGiG | Yes | Yes |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| Regulatory & Industry Approvals | ||
| CE | -- | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz + DLG 240Hz |
| Privacy, Security & Parental Control | ||
| Smart-TV Security | Samsung Knox | Samsung Knox |
| In-the-Box Components | ||
| Remote Control | BT Simple Remote - TM2240A | BT Simple Remote - TM2280A |
| Remote Type | Remote Control | Remote Control |
| Remote Model | TM2240A | TM2280A |
| Screen Size | 64.5 in | 64.5 in |
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page are written by an editor after reviewing the full specification table below; they are not generated by an automated scoring formula. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Refresh rate and the gaming features tied to it — the M80H reaches 144Hz with FreeSync Premium, while the M70H is capped at 60Hz.
Yes — both use Mini LED backlighting, 4K resolution, 10-bit colour and 100% DCI-P3 coverage.
Usually not — if you're not gaming above 60Hz, the M70H delivers essentially the same picture quality for less.
Yes, both list HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10+ Gaming and HLG.
The M80H specifies a 20W 2.0-channel system with Adaptive Sound; the M70H's Active Voice Amplifier Pro doesn't come with a stated total output.
Almost — both run the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor on One UI Tizen with seven years of listed OS upgrades; the M80H adds Art Mode as its only extra.