- Matching (Score)
- Our verdict
- Competing TVs
- TV appearance
- Where to buy
- Contrast and black detail
- HDR effect quality
- Factory color reproduction
- Color reproduction after calibration
- Smoothness of tonal transitions
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
- Compatibility with PC
- Viewing angles
- TV efficiency during daytime
- TV features
- Apps
- Playing files from USB
- Sound
- Details about the matrix
Panel type: LCD VA Refresh rate: 60Hz Brand: HAIER Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Google TV Model year: 2025
Although the RTV market seems to have been divided for a while, Haier is increasingly boldly fighting for its place, launching the Q80FUX model in the mid-range segment. This is a QLED solution aimed at viewers who expect juicy, intense colours from their television. To enhance the offer, the whole thing is wrapped in the Google TV ecosystem and sprinkled with a pinch of essential attributes for gamers. Let's see if this recipe has a chance to conquer your living rooms at a quite affordable price!
HAIER Q80FUX - Our verdict
5.8
Overall rating
The Haier Q80FUX television is one of the most schizophrenic propositions we have had in our editorial office for a long time. On one hand, we have a solid piece of equipment: a VA panel guaranteeing deep blacks, as expected for this segment, and a QLED quantum filter that can indeed generate juicy, eye-catching colours. This is the foundation on which a truly competitive mid-range receiver could have been built. Unfortunately, all this potential of the matrix is systematically undermined by the software, which is a real anchor for this model. The biggest Achilles' heel of the Q80FUX is its total capitulation in dealing with HDR10 materials. The electronics seem to completely misunderstand how to interpret the signal, resulting in it consistently blowing out the brightest parts of the image, turning them into a flat, milky spot. Adding to this is the Google TV system, which – while functional – is unstable, full of bugs and annoying oversights, giving us an image of a raw product that clearly reveals the producer's lack of experience. Just when we were about to write this model off, we discovered its surprising niche. After connecting a console, the Q80FUX undergoes a transformation. It turns out that this television offers remarkably low input lag, fully supports VRR, and can handle a 120Hz signal in Full HD resolution. In the gaming world, where responsiveness is everything, these parameters put it in a very good light. So we are dealing with a device of very narrow specialization. It is not a universal living room television – it lacks stability and, above all, any correctness in handling films. It is rather a budget, large-format monitor for gamers, who can consciously forgive it all the software flaws in exchange for those few key attributes for console/PC at a relatively affordable price.
Advantages
Very good native contrast and decent black (thanks to the VA panel)
PFS / QLED Filter - Wide colour gamut (about 95% DCI-P3)
Remarkably low input lag (below 10 ms at 120Hz and about 12 ms at 60Hz), making it a great choice for fast-paced games.
Support for 120Hz at lower resolution (Full HD) and the presence of VRR and ALLM
Support for Dolby Vision
Well-functioning file player via USB
Presence of analogue headphone output (jack)
Disadvantages
The image is quite "blown out" in HDR
Google TV software is full of bugs, poor translations, and issues
Lacks any image enhancement features (noise reduction, gradient smoothing)
Average brightness
Flat, bass-less sound
High input lag in Dolby Vision mode for gaming
Weird and not very ergonomic remote
Movies and series in UHD quality5.9
Classic TV, YouTube5.6
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)4.7
Gaming on console6.7
TV as a computer monitor6.0
Watching in bright light4.8
Utility functions5.6
Apps9.6
Sound quality5.5
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HAIER Q80FUX - Competing TVs in this price range
HAIER Q80FUX - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 4 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1 Other inputs: RCA (Chinch) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Average
Stand type: Central
Bezel colour: Graphite
Stand: Fixed
Flat design: No
Accessories: Stand
Starting the inspection, it’s hard to escape associations with the model K85F that we tested earlier. The overall stylistic concept and the shape of the Q80FUX are clearly familiar, however, after a moment we notice that the manufacturer has done their homework – we are dealing with a slightly more careful execution here. In the mounting kit, we find a base that at first glance appears to be a trendy, central leg. The receiver itself is surrounded by frames of quite reasonable slimness; their texture and the material from which they are made clearly betray their affiliation with the more economical segment, nevertheless, they fulfill their purpose. At the bottom of the screen, we find a bit of extravagance: Haier has introduced a silver, metallic-like accent there – a detail that will certainly find supporters among those who prefer brighter additions in their surroundings. However, if someone is looking for a silhouette as thin as a sheet of glass, they will be sorely disappointed. The profile of the television reveals the necessity of cramming components into a budget form: on the back of the casing, there is a very noticeable, heavily protruding embossing for the entire electronics. The overall impression clearly communicates that this is a construction aimed at saving costs, but at the same time – it must be emphasized – it is more refined and fits together significantly better than its cheaper model, the K85F.
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HAIER Q80FUX - Contrast and black detail
6.3/10
Local dimming function: No
Result
5,200:1
Result
7,400:1
Result
7,550:1
Result
7,300:1
Result
6,450:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
I must admit that approaching a TV in this price range, one instinctively crosses their fingers, hoping that at least the black won't be a grey blotch. Meanwhile, the Haier Q80FUX, specifically the 55-inch unit we have in our office, can pleasantly surprise in this regard. Its secret lies in the use of a VA panel, which tends to generate high contrast by nature. And these are not empty promises. During screenings, in the majority of film scenes, the contrast reported itself at levels ranging from 5000:1 with commendable regularity, often reaching as high as 8000:1. These are really strong results, considering the fact that this TV has no, not even minimal, form of local dimming. Translating this into couch-side experiences: for its price point, the Q80FUX offers solid black levels. Of course, it isn’t that perfectly velvety depth that makes the screen disappear into darkness. When we conduct a viewing in total light isolation, we can see that in the darkest parts of the image, the black betrays its budget origins, subtly shifting towards a bluish glow. However, this is a defect that is easy to mask – just a bit of light from a lamp in the corner of the room is enough for this nuance to become invisible, and the image regains a satisfying depth.
HAIER Q80FUX - HDR effect quality
4.9/10
Supported formats: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 94.6%, Bt.2020: 74.4%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
308 nit
Result
327 nit
Result
352 nit
Result
330 nit
Result
344 nit
Alright, let's move on to the topic that really sparks discussions, which is the capabilities of the TV in HDR mode. Let's be clear from the start: the Haier Q80FUX is certainly not a brightness demon. The panel of this set can generate about 350 nits at peak, which in today's reality is an absolute minimum to even talk about the presence of HDR expanded dynamic range. On the plus side, this brightness is at least stable – regardless of the test pattern or film scene we used, measurements consistently hovered around 300-350 nits. These are at best adequate results, definitely far from the dazzling display of capabilities that we know from more expensive models. Fortunately, there is one aspect where the Q80FUX makes up for these shortcomings and does so considerably. We are talking about a QLED TV (or more precisely PFS LED), which means that thanks to the quantum dot filter used on the panel, it can generate truly juicy, vibrant colours. These are not empty promises – covering nearly 95% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut is an impressive result and directly translates into very pleasant, saturated colours for the eye.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
Having a matrix capable of displaying a wide range of colours is unfortunately only half the battle. The other, much more important half, is the ability to process the signal, and in the case of HDR10 content, the Haier Q80FUX encounters a serious problem. This television struggles significantly with interpreting static metadata, which directly means that its tone mapping (i.e., adjusting the image to its capabilities) simply does not work as it should. The effects are most painful when watching scenes with the highest brightness. When test footage from the film "Pan," prepared at 4000 nits, appeared on the screen, what we saw was hard to describe. The image was completely blown out, unnaturally brightened, and any details were lost from the whites. Similarly, the scene from "The Meg" presented itself scandalously in every respect. However, the most striking impression was that someone had covered the screen with a thin layer of a milky filter – the image became flat, milky, and completely washed out of contrast. When we started watching slightly calmer titles, like "Billy Lynn," it was "only" bad, instead of tragic. Even with easier content, those more commonly found on streaming platforms (mastered to 1000 nits), the picture still didn’t look good. Details disappeared in bright areas, dark elements of the scene were unnaturally boosted, and the whole thing lacked balance. It may not have been a shocking sight – the history of tests knows worse cases – but it was simply bad.
HDR luminance chart:
HDR luminance
Fortunately, for the evident clumsiness of the Q80FUX in adapting HDR10 images, there is an effective lifeline. The solution turns out to be dynamic metadata, and to put it plainly: support for the Dolby Vision format. The difference in the way images are presented is, as we try to illustrate in our comparison photos, absolutely colossal. Where just a moment ago we were greeted by a milky, blown-out patch lacking details, switching to the Dolby Vision signal suddenly brings structure and significantly better tonal balance. It must be clearly stated: this is not yet a result we would call good. The history of our tests knows of receivers that, with similarly modest brightness, were able to extract much more from dynamic metadata. However, in the overall assessment, support for this format literally pulls the Q80FUX out of HDR oppression, saving the viewing experience.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: Dolby Vision
Factory color reproduction
4/10
Factory settings for movie mode are seldom perfect, but in the case of the Q80FUX, we encountered a noticeable imbalance. In SDR content, the image was definitely too warm, due to an excessive amount of red in the white balance, giving the overall picture a slight sepia tone. Conversely, in HDR materials, the television fell into the other extreme – an excess of blue caused an unnatural, cool effect in perception. However, it wasn't the fickle white balance that was the biggest issue with this TV. The real culprit, responsible for the previously described problems, was hiding deeper. It turned out that the Q80FUX has completely miscalibrated gamma values and, crucial for HDR, a poorly executed EOTF curve. It was these erroneous factory settings that caused the notorious clipping of the brightest parts of the image, imposing that characteristic milky filter over them. Thus, we found the source of the problem. This situation led to general, significant colour inaccuracies that were easy to catch even for an untrained eye. Like every television we tested, we decided to calibrate this model as well, and you can find the results of these adjustments in the next paragraph.
Color reproduction after calibration
6.1/10
The results of our calibration procedures must, unfortunately, be regarded as twofold. Generally speaking, the picture is undeniably better than before the adjustments; however, the biggest winner of this process has been SDR content. It is precisely here, after correcting the gamma curves and white balance, that we achieved results that can safely be called very good. Once set up, the Q80FUX truly shines in standard dynamic range, displaying only slight errors in the most challenging skin tones. Unfortunately, the weakest link remains HDR content. And here's the paradox: even though we managed to calibrate the white balance to near perfection, the overall colour errors still remain at quite a high level. The reason is that the television still interprets the static HDR10 metadata "in its own way," stubbornly enforcing that unfortunate image clipping effect, which inevitably leads to significant distortions. Although we successfully eliminated the factory excess of blue, due to this electronic interference, the screen can still veer into somewhat too cool tones. That’s just how this television is.
HAIER Q80FUX - Smoothness of tonal transitions
7.5/10
Analysing the ability of the television to handle subtle tonal transitions, or "banding", leads us to some interesting conclusions. The Haier Q80FUX seamlessly blends adjacent colours in most scenes, creating a smooth, cohesive image. However, this process is not without its flaws. During our tests, we noticed minor issues and imperfections in each of the test scenes we used. These may not be errors that aggressively jump out and ruin the viewing experience, yet their presence is worth noting. Interestingly, this receiver does not exhibit any particular weaknesses or strengths in this regard – it handles this challenge in exactly the same way, regardless of whether it is displaying delicate gradients of a bright sky or dark transitions in shadows.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
4/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
If there's one area where Haier clearly shows it still has a lot to catch up on compared to the market leaders, it's digital image processing. The upscaling, well... it's just okay. And that's really all that can be said about it. It does what it's supposed to do: ensures that lower resolution signals don't scare you with harsh pixelation on the screen and don't look like a forcibly enlarged postage stamp. However, it's far from the finesse and "intelligent" sharpening that more experienced players in this market have developed over the years. The biggest issue with the Q80FUX software is the almost complete lack of additional "cleaning" and smoothing features for the image. The receiver offers no noise reduction mechanisms or gradient enhancement. This means that with older or highly compressed materials, we simply have to accept that all the imperfections in tonal transitions or colour blending, which we mentioned earlier, will constantly accompany us during viewing.
HAIER Q80FUX - Blur and motion smoothness
4.5/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 60Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: No
BFI function 60Hz: No
BFI function 120Hz: No
The issue of motion fluidity and blurring is largely predetermined by the use of a 60Hz panel, which naturally makes it difficult to recommend this receiver to enthusiasts of very dynamic content. Fortunately, in the Q80FUX, we find a few options (although, as will soon become clear, really just one) intended to enhance the experience with older film productions. There is a "De-Judder" slider available, which indeed affects motion fluidity and allows us to adjust it to our preferences: from raw, cinematic frame rates to a more theatrical, smoothed presentation. However, a true surprise awaits us right next to it in the menu. There is also a second slider, supposedly dedicated to removing blur – this is a feature we typically encounter in 120Hz panels, aimed at combating blurring in sports. As we expected, recalling memories from testing the K85F model, here too this slider is merely a façade. Its adjustment contributes absolutely nothing to the picture and simply seems to be an oversight by the product engineers who left a non-functional option in the software for this type of panel.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
HAIER Q80FUX - Console compatibility and gaming features
5.6/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 120Hz
Dolby Vision Game Mode:
Yes, high input lag - Correct implementation of HGIG:
No
- 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
- 1440p@120Hz:
No
- 4K@120Hz:
No
- Game bar:
No
Entering the realm of gaming, the Haier Q80FUX proves to be quite a good companion for the "casual gamer." It is equipped with some highly sought-after features today such as VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (automatic low latency mode). However, the biggest surprise is something else. Even though we don't have a 4K@120Hz panel here, the television can accept and display a 120Hz signal at a lower resolution (Full HD). This is a very useful feature, allowing you to consciously switch the console to a lower resolution mode in exchange for significantly higher fluidity, which is a perfectly acceptable compromise in the gaming world.
We won't particularly complain about the lack of additions like the "Game Bar," as it's just a nice extra. However, the most concerning issues arise when we enter the world of HDR in gaming. Due to the fact that the television continuously adapts the signal "in its own way," setting the brightness on the console according to the HGIG standard is almost impossible to accomplish according to the instructions. Worse still, in Dolby Vision mode for gaming, the input lag increases to around 50 ms, which is a high enough value that essentially makes this mode unusable. Generally speaking, we still wouldn't recommend gaming on this television in HDR mode, so these aren't that serious shortcomings. What’s most pleasing is the presence of 120Hz in Full HD, making the Q80FUX quite a cool television for the occasional gamer.
HAIER Q80FUX - Input lag
9.4/10
If there is one category in which the Haier Q80FUX absolutely shines and shows its claws, it is input lag. In this respect, the TV presents downright outstanding results. In 120Hz mode (achieved, let's remember, at a lower resolution), input lag drops below 10 ms, which is an excellent value, worthy of top gaming monitors. Only slightly worse, but still at a very good level, is the classic 60Hz mode – here, measurements consistently indicated around 12-14 ms. These are results that much more expensive, dedicated gaming constructions would not be ashamed of. The only, but significant, stumbling block is the Dolby Vision mode. As we established earlier, its activation raises input lag to an unacceptable level, so we definitely advise against using it during any interactive gameplay.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 13 ms | 2160p60: 12 ms | 2160p60 DV: 46 ms |
| 1080p120: 8 ms | ||
| 2160p60: 13 ms |
HAIER Q80FUX - Compatibility with PC
6/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Very Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 13ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 60Hz
G-Sync: Yes
We also checked how the Q80FUX performs when connected to a computer. Here again, we were pleasantly surprised – it handles this really well. The most important thing is that the fonts are very readable, so nothing blurs and you can work normally on it. Additionally, just like with consoles: we can set a lower resolution here to achieve a high refresh rate of 120Hz in return. What’s crucial is that in this mode, G-Sync started correctly and functioned well. This just confirms that this television is truly a successful and efficient piece of gear for gaming, also on a PC.
HAIER Q80FUX - Viewing angles
3.3/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 75%
Anyone planning screenings with a wide family group must be aware of the fundamental compromise that Haier has decided upon by implementing a VA panel in this model. This technology has indeed provided us with deep blacks and high contrast, but an inherent characteristic is also a noticeable narrowing of viewing angles. It’s enough to sit a bit further to the side of the couch to immediately notice how the colours start to lose saturation and the image fades. It’s simply a classic trade-off – we gain something (contrast) at the expense of something else (angles) – and the Q80FUX fits perfectly into this scheme.
HAIER Q80FUX - TV efficiency during daytime
4.8/10
Matrix coating: Satin
Reflection suppression: Decent
Black levels during daytime: Good
The receiver's clash with the daily challenges posed by a bright lounge is quite decent with the Q80FUX, although it's certainly hard to talk about perfection here. The panel itself is equipped with a coating that effectively manages to suppress most reflections and glare from the surroundings. Equally important, even in more challenging lighting conditions, the screen can maintain pleasantly saturated colours. However, the weakness of this construction is revealed when backlight brightness comes into play. The previously mentioned, rather moderate maximum brightness (around 350 nits) means that in confrontation with intense natural light coming through the window, the screen often struggles to "break through." On a sunny day, the image might simply lack the necessary expressive strength.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
Haier Q80FUX: 317 cd/m2
HAIER Q80FUX - TV features
5.6/10
System: Google TV
System performance: Average
- HDMI inputs: 4 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
- Other inputs: RCA (Chinch)
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): No
- Recording programming: No
- Picture in Picture (PiP): No
- RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): RF
- Backlit remote control: No
- Teletext: No
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Bluetooth headphones support: Yes
- Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio: No
Smart features:
- AirPlay: No
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Voice search: Yes
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
SmartTV on Haier Q80FUX: GoogleTV
First up, let's take a look at the smart layer, which in the Q80FUX is managed by the Google TV system. This is theoretically a huge advantage, providing access to an incredible library of apps, making it easy to cast from mobile devices, and offering convenient voice search. Unfortunately, like in other models from this brand that we've tested, the implementation of this platform leaves much to be desired. It’s not even about drastic freezes or delays in navigation, but rather a festival of minor bugs, shortcomings, and terrible translations in the menu. Because of this, it's hard to consider "Google TV" in Haier's version on par with what we know from Sony or TCL receivers, even though the same, proudly sounding name is on the box.
Classic Features
Moving on to the classic, functional features of the TV, the device's performance does not improve at all. The only thing worth praising is the presence of Bluetooth connectivity and an unusual but handy relic of the past in the form of an analogue headphone jack output. Apart from that, it's hard to find anything that would excite us. Due to the problematic software, the receiver (like its predecessors in our tests) was unable to find any terrestrial TV channels, even though other TVs connected to the same installation had no such issues. The remote control is also strange – its design may appeal to some, but due to the lack of a numeric keypad and the absurd placement of some buttons on the side edge, it definitely cannot be called senior-friendly.
Sound connection options
HDMI audio:
Other audio outputs:
- Toslink: Yes
- Stereo (Mini-Jack): Yes
Wireless audio:
- Bluetooth: Yes
Obsługiwane formaty audio:
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
- Dolby True HD 7.1: Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: No
- DTS:X in DTS-HD MA: No
- DTS-HD Master Audio: No
Ułatwienia dla seniorów
- Numeric keyboard on TV: No
- Font size adjustment: No
- Audio description: Yes
HAIER Q80FUX - Apps
9.6/10
HAIER Q80FUX - Playing files from USB
9.6/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
We must admit that after a series of setbacks we faced in assessing the overall implementation of the Google TV system, we approached the media player test with a fair bit of caution. Meanwhile, in this one specific aspect, the Q80FUX served us a real surprise. The built-in app for handling files from USB drives works simply brilliantly. This software component seems to be completely immune to the issues plaguing the rest of the system, opening practically all the most important and popular video file formats that we threw at it.
HAIER Q80FUX - Sound
5.5/10
84dB
Maximum volume
Supported codecs
(TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
When it comes to "acoustic experiences," the Haier Q80FUX seems to adhere to the principle that sound is simply meant to be. And it is – that's about all that can be said for it. The built-in speakers produce sound in an extremely flat manner, lacking character, and most importantly, they are missing any clear bass foundation. A slight consolation is the fact that the television supports the Dolby Atmos format. However, let's be honest: to realistically take advantage of the benefits of this codec and hear the promised space, passive decoding capability is simply not enough. Connecting an external home theatre system or at least a decent soundbar is not just a recommendation in this case; it's an absolute necessity.
Acoustic Measurements
84dBC (Max)
75dBC
HAIER Q80FUX - Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: UKN2.24119.053
Image processor: MT5896 2GB RAM
Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:
Backlight Type: PFS LED
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