Samsung Q8FN / Q8F 2018 (2018) Series

Extremely bright HDR pictures ; Exceptional contrast ; Good smart TV system ; Strong audio performance

Limited viewing angle ; Some mild backlight blooming ; No Dolby Vision ; Pricey in the UK

Inevitably, the Q8FN (Q8DN in the UK) is not as good as the Q9FN, as it only uses around a tenth as many backlight dimming zones as its illustrious sibling. Compared with pretty much all other LCD TVs, though, the Q8FN is still a fantastic TV that...

Excellent display brightness, Full-array LED backlighting with local dimming, High performance on contrast and black level, Incredibly good color performance, Great motion handling, Beautiful design, Decent price

Not nearly as high contrast as Q9FN, Poor native audio power, Weak on viewing angles, Local dimming could be better, Samsung won’t add Dolby Vision support

We really like the Samsung Q8FN and consider it to be a slightly better overall value than the Q9FN because it comes so close on important performance metrics while costing a fair bit less.

Excellent wide color gamut ; Feels responsive due to low input lag ; Great motion handling

Picture quality degrades at an angle

Excellent color ; Lots of peak brightness to make HDR pop ; Affordably priced for a quantum dot TV

Doesn't support Dolby Vision ; Doesn't include the One Connect breakout box

Of all the 65-inch TVs I’ve tested in the $2,000 to $2,500 price range, the Q8FN is easily the best. Actually, it can hold its own with the finest TVs at any price point. The HDR is vibrant, the colors true, and the blacks very dark. The only caveat is...

Stunning 4K UHD-HDR ; Deep blacks and rich whites ; Pretty great sound for a TV ; Wonderful smartTV interface ; Good build quality ; Solid performer and stands up to OLED easily ; Priced below $3,000 it may be steep but it is worth it

Price may be steep for some ; Samsung opted for a plastic back, would have liked to see a more premium material

Without a doubt, the Samsung Q8F QLED 4K UHD TV is pricey, even though it’s not their flagship. If you’ve reached the end of this review, then you’re probably the person who is considering dropping the cash for this type of investment. In the end, it...

Superb picture quality ; Impressive black levels ; Great 4.1 sound ; Full-array backlight

No OneConnect box ; No Dolby Vision support ; Minor light blooming

The Samsung 65-inch Q8FN QLED TV is a premium 4K TV that not only offers great picture quality and superb 4.1 sound, it can even compete with OLED displays, thanks to the best black levels we've seen on an LCD display.