Samsung UN65M80H vs TCL 65C6K Comparison
Drop down from the C6K Pro to the standard C6K and TCL's advantages get smaller, but the Dolby Vision vs HDR10+ split with Samsung stays the same. Samsung's M80H still runs NQ4 AI Gen2 processing on Tizen with a stated seven years of updates, 144Hz and FreeSync Premium. TCL's C6K keeps its 7,000:1 contrast claim and native Dolby Vision support but drops to standard AMD FreeSync rather than the Pro tier, alongside a 4K 120Hz gaming mode rather than a higher VRR ceiling. Samsung's spec sheet reads as the more complete gaming package here; TCL still wins on contrast and HDR format breadth for movie-first viewers.
Samsung's FreeSync Premium, Game Bar and Gaming Hub sit against TCL's standard AMD FreeSync and a dedicated 4K 120Hz gaming mode. Both still support 144Hz and VRR/ALLM at the panel level, but Samsung's toolkit is the more complete one on this comparison.
TCL's 7,000:1 static contrast figure has no listed Samsung equivalent, while Samsung claims 100% DCI-P3 against TCL's 93%. Same trade-off pattern as with the Pro model, just without TCL's extra brightness headroom.
TCL adds Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ and IMAX Enhanced on top of HDR10 and HLG. Samsung's HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming cover the alternative dynamic-metadata format instead.
One UI Tizen with NQ4 AI Gen2 processing and seven years of OS upgrades on Samsung; Google TV with an AIPQ system and hands-free voice control on TCL — the same platform trade-off as elsewhere in this lineup.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TV Overview | ||
| Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Brand | samsung | tcl |
| Category | TV | TV |
| Television Identity & Market | ||
| Brand | Samsung | TCL |
| Series | M80H | C6K / Q6C |
| Model | UN65M80H | 65C6K |
| Model Alias | UN65M80HAFXZA / 65" Class Mini LED M80H 4K Samsung Vision AI Smart TV (2026) | 65Q6C / 65Q6C-UK / 65Q6CX1 |
| Full Product Name | Samsung UN65M80H | TCL C6K / Q6C 65C6K |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| TV Category | -- | Mid-Premium Tier |
| Market Position | -- | Mid-Premium QD-Mini LED |
| Primary Use | -- | Home Entertainment & Everyday HDR Viewing |
| Region / Variant | -- | Not specified |
| Launch Status | 2026 model year | 2025 model year |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | -- | 1 year limited warranty (North America) |
| Screen Geometry & Format | ||
| Screen Size | 64.5 in | 64.5 in |
| Marketed Screen Size | 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 % | -- |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 95.63 % | 95.34 % |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Panel Architecture & Light Control | ||
| Panel Manufacturer | -- | CSOT |
| Panel Type? | -- | HVA |
| Panel Technology | -- | VA |
| Quantum Dot | -- | Yes |
| Backlight Type? | Mini LED | Mini LED |
| Backlight Technology? | Mini LED | Yes |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Maximum Gaming Resolution | -- | 4K @ 120 Hz |
| Upscaling Resolution | 4K | -- |
| Native 4K Support | Yes | -- |
| Luminance, Blacks & Contrast | ||
| Static Contrast Ratio | -- | 7000 : 1 |
| Real Depth Enhancement | Yes | -- |
| Black Equalizer | Yes | -- |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° / 178 ° | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Color Reproduction & Calibration | ||
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 100 % | 93 % |
| Wide Color Gamut | -- | Yes |
| Smart Calibration | Yes | -- |
| HDR Formats & Tone Mapping | ||
| HDR Support? | HDR10 /HDR10+ /HDR10+ Adaptive /HDR10+ Gaming /HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) |
HDR10 /HDR10+ /Dolby Vision /Dolby Vision IQ /HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) |
| HDR Formats? | HDR10 /HDR10+ /HDR10+ Adaptive /HDR10+ Gaming /HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) |
HDR10 /HDR10+ /Dolby Vision /Dolby Vision IQ /HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) |
| HDR10? | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+? | Yes | Yes |
| HDR10+ Adaptive? | Yes | -- |
| HDR10+ Gaming? | Yes | -- |
| Dolby Vision | -- | Yes |
| Dolby Vision IQ | -- | Yes |
| HLG | Yes | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | -- | Yes |
| HDR Brightness Optimization | Yes | -- |
| HDR Remastering? | Yes | -- |
| HDR Gaming Interest Group? | Yes | -- |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Motion Processing & Response | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 144 Hz | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 144 Hz | -- |
| Vertical Frequency | 48 Hz - 144 Hz | -- |
| Motion Processing | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz + DLG 240Hz | Yes |
| Motion Xcelerator | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz + DLG 240Hz | -- |
| Motion Clarity Mode | -- | Yes |
| Console, VRR & Game Tools | ||
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| High Frame Rate | Yes | -- |
| AMD FreeSync? | AMD FreeSync Premium | Yes |
| Game Bar | Yes | Yes |
| Mini Map Zoom | Yes | -- |
| Gaming Hub | Yes | -- |
| Picture Intelligence & AI | ||
| Picture Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | -- |
| AI Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | -- |
| AI Upscaling | Yes | Yes |
| AI Image Optimization | -- | Yes |
| AI Energy Mode | Yes | -- |
| Eco Sensor | Yes | -- |
| Auto HDR Remastering? | 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), DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-S |
| Analog Tuner | Yes | -- |
| Digital Terrestrial Tuner | -- | DVB-T |
| Digital Terrestrial Tuner 2 | -- | DVB-T2 |
| Digital Cable Tuner | -- | DVB-C |
| Digital Satellite Tuner | -- | DVB-S |
| Digital Satellite Tuner 2 | -- | DVB-S2 |
| North American Digital Tuner | ATSC | -- |
| Clear QAM | Yes | -- |
| Compute, Memory & Storage | ||
| Processor Brand Name | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | -- |
| System on Chip | -- | AIPQ Pro |
| SoC Model | -- | AIPQ Pro |
| Picture Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | -- |
| CPU Cores | 4 | -- |
| Smart Platform & System | ||
| Smart TV | Yes | Yes |
| Operating System | One UI Tizen | Google TV |
| Firmware Updates | 7 years of OS upgrade | -- |
| Streaming & Entertainment | ||
| Netflix | -- | Yes |
| Prime Video | -- | Yes |
| Disney+ | -- | Yes |
| Apple TV+ | -- | Yes |
| Samsung TV Plus | Yes | -- |
| Samsung Gaming Hub | Yes | -- |
| Art Gallery | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Mode | -- | Yes |
| Samsung Daily+ | Yes | -- |
| Samsung Health | Yes | -- |
| Voice Assistants & Search | ||
| Voice Control | -- | Yes |
| Far-Field Voice Control | -- | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Bixby | Yes | -- |
| HDMI Signal Interface | ||
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 3×HDMI 2.1 |
-- |
| HDMI CEC | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes | -- |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | -- |
| High Frame Rate | Yes | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | -- |
| HDCP Support | Yes | -- |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 | -- |
| USB, Audio & Legacy I/O | ||
| Total USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A 2.0 Ports | 1×USB 2.0 |
-- |
| Ethernet Port | 1× RJ45 | Yes |
| Optical Audio Output | -- | Optical |
| 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, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | -- |
| DLNA | Yes | -- |
| Apple AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Apple HomeKit | -- | Yes |
| Chromecast | -- | Yes |
| Google Cast | -- | Yes |
| Miracast | -- | Yes |
| Multi-View | Yes | -- |
| Speaker Layout & Output | ||
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 10 W / 2.0 CH / 20W | 2 x 10 W |
| Main Speakers | 2 x 10 W / 2.0 CH / 20W | -- |
| Built-In Subwoofer | -- | 1 x 20 W / 2.1 CH / 40 W / AI Built-in Mic Switch / Bluetooth Personal Audio / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Digital+ / Dolby True HD / DTS Virtual:X / DTS: X / Down-firing / Onkyo Sound System |
| Total Audio Output | 20 W | -- |
| Sound Formats & Enhancement | ||
| Active Voice Amplifier | Yes | -- |
| Adaptive Sound? | Yes | -- |
| Object Tracking Sound | Yes | -- |
| Q-Symphony | Yes | -- |
| Bluetooth Audio | Yes | -- |
| Camera & Video Calling | ||
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Connected Home & IoT | ||
| Smart Home Platform | Samsung Smart Things | -- |
| Matter Support | Yes | -- |
| Apple HomeKit | -- | Yes |
| Samsung SmartThings | Yes | -- |
| Photo File Compatibility | ||
| Image File Formats | JPEG / GIF / PNG / MPO / BMP | -- |
| JPEG | Yes | -- |
| PNG | Yes | -- |
| GIF | Yes | -- |
| BMP | Yes | -- |
| MPO | Yes | -- |
| Music Codec Compatibility | ||
| Audio Formats | AAC / FLAC / M4A / MIDI / MP3 / OGG / WMA / WAV / APE / AIFF / ALAC / Vorbis / Opus | -- |
| AAC | Yes | -- |
| FLAC | Yes | -- |
| MP3 | Yes | -- |
| M4A | Yes | -- |
| WMA | Yes | -- |
| WAV | Yes | -- |
| OGG | Yes | -- |
| APE | Yes | -- |
| AIFF | Yes | -- |
| ALAC | Yes | -- |
| MIDI | Yes | -- |
| Video Container Compatibility | ||
| Video Containers | 3GPP / AVI / ASF / Flash Video / MKV / M2TS / MP4 / MOV / MPEG Transport Stream / VOB / VRO / Web M / WMV | -- |
| 3GPP | Yes | -- |
| AVI | Yes | -- |
| ASF | Yes | -- |
| Flash Video | Yes | -- |
| MKV | Yes | -- |
| M2TS | Yes | -- |
| MP4 | Yes | -- |
| QuickTime MOV | Yes | -- |
| MPEG Transport Stream | Yes | -- |
| VOB | Yes | -- |
| VRO | Yes | -- |
| WebM | Yes | -- |
| WMV | 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 | Yes | -- |
| H.264 / AVC | Yes | -- |
| H.265 / HEVC | Yes | -- |
| MPEG-2 | Yes | -- |
| MPEG-4 | Yes | -- |
| VC-1 | Yes | -- |
| VP7 | Yes | -- |
| VP8 | Yes | -- |
| VP9 | Yes | -- |
| AV1 | Yes | -- |
| Panel-Only Size & Mass | ||
| Dimensions Without Stand | 1444 mm x 831.2 mm x 76.8 mm (W x H x D) | 1447 mm x 832 mm x 56 mm (W x H x D) |
| Width Without Stand | 1444 mm / 144.4 cm / 56.8504 in / 4.7375 ft | 1447 mm |
| Height Without Stand | 831.2 mm / 83.12 cm / 32.7244 in / 2.727 ft | 832 mm |
| Depth Without Stand | 76.8 mm / 7.68 cm / 3.0236 in / 0.252 ft | 56 mm |
| Weight Without Stand | 14 kg / 30.86 lbs | 16.95 kg / 37.37 lbs |
| Assembled TV Size & Mass | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 1444 mm x 882.2 mm x 222 mm (W x H x D) | 1447 mm x 894.5 mm x 296 mm (W x H x D) |
| Width With Stand | 1444 mm / 144.4 cm / 56.8504 in / 4.7375 ft | 1447 mm |
| Height With Stand | 882.2 mm / 88.22 cm / 34.7323 in / 2.8944 ft | 894.5 mm |
| Depth With Stand | 222 mm / 22.2 cm / 8.7402 in / 0.7283 ft | 296 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 14.3 kg / 31.53 lbs | 17.15 kg / 37.81 lbs |
| Shipping Carton Measurements | ||
| Box Dimensions | -- | 1608 mm x 1000 mm x 145 mm (W x H x D) |
| Box Width | -- | 1608 mm |
| Box Height | -- | 1000 mm |
| Box Depth | -- | 145 mm |
| Box Weight | -- | 24.5 kg / 54.01 lbs |
| Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint | ||
| Stand Width | 1006 mm / 100.6 cm / 39.6063 in / 3.3005 ft | -- |
| Stand Depth | 222 mm / 22.2 cm / 8.7402 in / 0.7283 ft | -- |
| Chassis Color | Black | Black |
| Design Name | Metal Stream Design | -- |
| Wall Mounting & Installation | ||
| VESA Mount | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Interface | 200 x 200 mm | 300 x 300 mm |
| VESA Size | 200 x 200 mm | 300 x 300 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Stand Type | Basic Feet Stand in Titan Gray | -- |
| Height Adjustment | No | Yes |
| Swivel Adjustment | No | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | No | -- |
| Portrait Mode | -- | 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 | -- |
| 220V Input Range | 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 | 240 k Wh | -- |
| AI Energy Mode | Yes | -- |
| Eco Sensor | Yes | -- |
| Environmental Operating Limits | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C - 40 °C / 50 °F - 104 °F | 5 °C - 35 °C / 41 °F - 95 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 80 % | 20 % - 80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 40 °C / -4 °F - 104 °F | -15 °C - 45 °C / 5 °F - 113 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 5 % - 95 % | 10 % - 90 % |
| Picture Feature Inventory | ||
| Quantum Dot Color | -- | Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut | -- | Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | -- | Yes |
| AI Brightness | Yes | -- |
| Gaming Validation & Compatibility | ||
| AMD FreeSync Certification? | AMD FreeSync Premium | Yes |
| Game Bar | Yes | -- |
| HGiG | Yes | -- |
| ALLM | Yes | Yes |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| Regulatory & Industry Approvals | ||
| CE | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz + DLG 240Hz | -- |
| IMAX Enhanced | -- | Yes |
| Privacy, Security & Parental Control | ||
| Smart-TV Security | Samsung Knox | -- |
| In-the-Box Components | ||
| Remote Control | BT Simple Remote - TM2280A | Backlit voice remote control |
| Remote Type | Remote Control | Backlit voice remote control |
| Remote Model | TM2280A | -- |
| Remote Voice Control | -- | Yes |
| Screen Size | 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
Neither format is objectively better; Dolby Vision uses dynamic per-scene metadata like HDR10+, so the deciding factor is which format your content library actually uses.
No — the standard C6K lists AMD FreeSync rather than the Premium Pro tier found on the C6K Pro, while Samsung's M80H offers FreeSync Premium.
TCL, with a listed 7,000:1 static contrast ratio versus no published figure for the Samsung.
Yes, both list a 144Hz maximum refresh rate with VRR and ALLM support.
TCL's Google TV includes Chromecast and AirPlay-style casting support that some users find more straightforward than navigating Tizen's app switcher, though Samsung supports AirPlay too.
The Samsung M80H, mainly because of its FreeSync Premium tier and broader in-TV gaming toolkit compared with the C6K's more basic FreeSync implementation.