Samsung UN65M80H vs TCL 65C6K Pro Comparison
This one comes down to which HDR ecosystem you actually use. Samsung's M80H is built around HDR10+ — including HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming — and backs it with a 144Hz Mini LED panel, AMD FreeSync Premium and Tizen's long update runway. TCL's C6K Pro instead leans on Dolby Vision and Dolby Vision IQ, adds IMAX Enhanced certification, and quotes a 7,000:1 static contrast figure that Samsung doesn't publish an equivalent for. Both hit 144Hz with VRR and ALLM, so the gaming floor is similar even if TCL edges ahead with FreeSync Premium Pro. If most of what you watch is mastered in Dolby Vision, TCL has the edge; if you're inside Samsung's ecosystem or prefer HDR10+, the M80H makes more sense.
Samsung covers HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming; TCL covers HDR10, HLG and adds Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ and IMAX Enhanced. Neither TV does both major dynamic-HDR formats, so the better fit depends entirely on how your streaming services and discs are mastered.
TCL publishes a 7,000:1 static contrast ratio on its HVA panel; Samsung doesn't list a comparable figure but claims 100% DCI-P3 coverage against TCL's 93%. Read the contrast number as TCL's stated advantage and the colour figure as Samsung's.
Both reach 144Hz with VRR and ALLM. TCL adds AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and its own Game Master interface; Samsung offers FreeSync Premium plus Game Bar and Gaming Hub. TCL's spec sheet is the slightly broader one here.
Tizen with NQ4 AI Gen2 processing and seven years of OS upgrades on the Samsung; Google TV with an AIPQ processor, Chromecast and Miracast on the TCL. This is as much a platform-preference call as a specification one.
TCL lists a 20W system with a subwoofer plus Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X support; Samsung's 20W-class setup leans on Adaptive Sound, Object Tracking Sound and Q-Symphony instead of home-theatre format support.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TV Overview | ||
| Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Brand | samsung | tcl |
| Category | TV | TV |
| Television Identity & Market | ||
| Brand | Samsung | TCL |
| Series | M80H | C6K Pro |
| Model | UN65M80H | 65C6K Pro |
| Model Alias | UN65M80HAFXZA / 65" Class Mini LED M80H 4K Samsung Vision AI Smart TV (2026) | -- |
| Full Product Name | Samsung UN65M80H | TCL 65C6K Pro |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| 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 | 2026 model year |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | -- | 1 year limited warranty |
| 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 % | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | No | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors30 bits |
| Surface Treatment & Viewing Layer | ||
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare | Anti-glare/Matte |
| 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 |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.372 mm / 0.0372 cm / 0.0146 in / 0.0012 ft | 0.372 mm |
| HDCP Support | -- | Yes |
| Upscaling Resolution | 4K | -- |
| Native 4K Support | Yes | -- |
| Luminance, Blacks & Contrast | ||
| Static Contrast | -- | 7000 : 1 |
| 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) |
HDR10HDR10+Dolby VisionDolby Vision IQHLG (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 | -- |
| HDR10+? | Yes | -- |
| HDR10+ Adaptive? | Yes | -- |
| HDR10+ Gaming? | Yes | -- |
| HLG | 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 | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 144 Hz | -- |
| Vertical Frequency | 48 Hz - 144 Hz | -- |
| Motion Processing | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz + DLG 240Hz | AI Motion MEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation) |
| Motion Xcelerator | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz + DLG 240Hz | -- |
| Motion Estimation | -- | Yes |
| Console, VRR & Game Tools | ||
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| High Frame Rate | Yes | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync? | AMD FreeSync Premium | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Game Bar | Yes | Game Master with Game Bar |
| 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 Energy Mode | Yes | -- |
| Eco Sensor | Yes | -- |
| Auto HDR Remastering? | Yes | -- |
| Filmmaker Mode | -- | Yes |
| Ambient Mode | -- | 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 | NTSC / PAL / SECAM |
| 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 | -- |
| Satellite Input | -- | 1× F-type |
| Antenna RF Input | -- | Yes |
| Compute, Memory & Storage | ||
| Processor Brand Name | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | AIPQ Processor |
| SoC Model | -- | AIPQ Processor |
| 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 | -- |
| Samsung Daily+ | Yes | -- |
| Samsung Health | Yes | -- |
| Voice Assistants & Search | ||
| Voice Control | -- | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | -- |
| Google Assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Bixby | Yes | -- |
| HDMI Signal Interface | ||
| Total HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 3×HDMI 2.1 |
2×HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.0 Ports | -- | 2×HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI CEC | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| High Frame Rate | Yes | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| HDCP Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 | -- |
| USB, Audio & Legacy I/O | ||
| Total USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A 2.0 Ports | 1×USB 2.0 |
1×USB 2.0 |
| USB-A 3.0 Ports | -- | 1×USB 3.0 |
| Ethernet Port | 1× RJ45 | 1× RJ45 |
| Optical Audio Output | -- | 1× S/PDIF |
| Satellite Input | -- | 1× F-type |
| Antenna Input | Yes | 1× RF |
| Common Interface Slot | -- | 1× CI+ |
| Wireless, LAN & Casting | ||
| LAN | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 8 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a / 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n / 802.11n 5GHz / 802.11ac | 802.11a |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes | 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 |
| Total Audio Output | 20 W | -- |
| Sound Formats & Enhancement | ||
| Dolby Atmos | -- | Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | -- | DTS Virtual:X |
| 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 | 17 kg |
| Assembled TV Size & Mass | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 1444 mm x 882.2 mm x 222 mm (W x H x D) | 1447 mm x 869 mm x 369 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 | 869 mm |
| Depth With Stand | 222 mm / 22.2 cm / 8.7402 in / 0.7283 ft | 369 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 14.3 kg / 31.53 lbs | 18.9 kg |
| Shipping Carton Measurements | ||
| Box Dimensions | -- | 1608 mm x 1000 mm x 165 mm (W x H x D) |
| Box Width | -- | 1608 mm |
| Box Height | -- | 1000 mm |
| Box Depth | -- | 165 mm |
| Box Weight | -- | 25.4 kg / 56 lbs |
| Exterior Styling & Stand Footprint | ||
| Stand Width | 1006 mm / 100.6 cm / 39.6063 in / 3.3005 ft | 366 mm / 36.6 cm / 14.4094 in / 1.2008 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 | 300 x 300 mm |
| 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 Landscape/portrait pivot: No Left/right swivel: No Forward/backward tilt: No |
| Swivel Adjustment | No | No Forward/backward tilt: No |
| Tilt Adjustment | No | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | No | No Left/right swivel: No Forward/backward tilt: 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 |
| Typical Power Consumption | -- | 85 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | -- | 300 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 240 k Wh | -- |
| Energy Efficiency Class | -- | Е |
| 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 | ||
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | -- | Yes |
| AI Brightness | Yes | -- |
| Gaming Validation & Compatibility | ||
| AMD FreeSync Certification? | AMD FreeSync Premium | Yes |
| Game Bar | Yes | Game Master with Game Bar |
| HGiG | Yes | -- |
| ALLM | Yes | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) |
| VRR | Yes | -- |
| Regulatory & Industry Approvals | ||
| CE | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz + DLG 240Hz | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | -- | Yes |
| CI+ Certification | -- | Yes (CI+ 1.4) |
| 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 | -- |
| Remote Model | TM2280A | -- |
| Remote Voice Control | -- | Yes |
| 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
The TCL 65C6K Pro, including Dolby Vision IQ. The Samsung M80H does not list Dolby Vision support and focuses on HDR10+ instead.
TCL, with a listed 7,000:1 static contrast ratio; Samsung doesn't publish an equivalent figure for the M80H.
Yes, both reach 144Hz with VRR and ALLM. TCL additionally lists FreeSync Premium Pro versus Samsung's FreeSync Premium.
Samsung, at a claimed 100% DCI-P3 versus TCL's 93%.
It can — Tizen and Google TV differ in app selection, remote layout and casting support, so if you already prefer one ecosystem that may outweigh the HDR-format difference.
Check which HDR format your most-used service defaults to on each platform; Dolby Vision is more common on Apple TV+ and many Netflix titles, which would favour the TCL.