QLED and 350 nits: the key specifications of the S80 TVs
In summary, the Haier S80 TVs differ from the Haier S85 models by the absence of HDR Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Other notable features include the lack of voice control and a traditional remote control, rather than a solar-powered one.
For the rest, Haier announces for its S80 TVs a Direct LED Global Dimming backlighting system combined with QLED (Quantum Dot) technology. The peak brightness reaches 350 nits for the 50", 65", and 75" models, and 320 nits for the 55" model. The peak brightness for the 32" and 43" models is unknown. Regarding color accuracy, Haier announces 93% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, thanks to QLED technology. 60Hz panel, 120Hz DLG, and AiPQ chip: the key video specifications of the S80 TVs. The Haier S80 TVs are equipped with an Ultra HD 4K LCD panel with a native 60Hz refresh rate or 120Hz via DLG (Dual Line Gate) technology. Note that this latter feature is absent on the 32" and 43" models. Named AiPQ, the embedded processor ensures optimal management of Direct LED backlighting and MEMC motion compensation. Furthermore, ALLM and VRR functions are present via Game Mode 2.0. HDR10+ is also included, along with DVB-T, DVB-T2, and DVB-S tuners.
Haier S80 TVs: 2.0 Audio
In terms of audio, the Haier S80 TVs feature a 2.0 system delivering a total power of 20W (2 x 10W) on the 32" model, 24W (2 x 12W) on the 43" and 50" models, and 30W (2 x 15W) on the 55", 65", 75", and 85" models. Also noteworthy on the Haier S80 TVs is the dbx-tv functionality, which allows you to recreate a surround sound environment close to a cinematic experience.
Haier S80 TV: Google TV, Homey AI and Far-Field microphone, a complete connected environment
Structured from the Google TV interface (Android 14), the Haier S80 TVs are equipped with a Far-Field microphone for long-distance voice control via Google Assistant, the [abc]GoogleCast (integrated)[/abc] functionality, Google Assistant and a Homey AI artificial intelligence module.
Haier S80 TV, Connections and Connectivity
The Haier S80 screens feature two HDMI 2.1 ports compatible with 144 Hz (signal converted via VRR or 120 Hz DLG), one of which has eARC functionality, two HDMI 2.0 60 Hz ports, a 3.5 mm mini-jack shared audio/video input, two USB 2.0 ports, a composite input, a CI+ slot, and an Ethernet port. In terms of connectivity, the Haier S80 TVs include Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 5.
Expected availability in May. Suggested retail prices: • €249 for the Haier H32S80G • €419 for the Haier H43S80G • €479 for the Haier H50S80G • €549 for the Haier H55S80G • €779 for the Haier H65S80G • €999 for the Haier H75S80G • €1,399 for the Haier H85S80G Key features of the Haier S80G TVs: • LCD panel • Ultra HD/4K panel • 10-bit panel (8-bit + FRC) • 60 Hz panel • Quad-core Pentonic 700 processor • Wide Color Gamut function • UPnP (DLNA) media gateway function • DVR function • eARC function • VRR function • ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) function • HDR10 compatibility HDR HLG compatibility; HDR10+ compatibility; HDCP 2.2 compatibility; HEVC compatibility; HBBTV compatibility; Fransat compatibility; CEC compatibility; Canal Ready compatibility; AV1 compatibility; VP9 compatibility; Bluetooth 5.1 compatibility; Chromecast (built-in) compatibility • Wi-Fi 5 compatibility; • Outputs: 1 headphone output; • Inputs: 2 HDMI 2.1 inputs, 2 HDMI 2.0 inputs, 2 USB 2.0 Host ports, 1 composite input, 1 stereo/AV 3.5 mm mini-jack input, 1 optical output, 1 CI+ slot, and 1 Ethernet port; • Google TV multimedia; • Direct LED backlighting system with Global Dimming; • MEMC motion compensation; • Peak brightness: 280 nits on the 32"/43", 350 nits on the 50"/65"/75" and 85", 320 nits on the 55" model; • DVB-T2 tuner; • DVB-C tuner; • DVB-S2 tuner; • Sound section: 2.0; • Power: 30 W (2 x 15 W) on the 55"/65"/75" and 85", 24 W (2 x 12 W) on the 43"/50", 20 W (2 x 10 W) on the 32" model; • Energy label: E in SDR and HDR