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Samsung QLED Q8DN (2018) vs Samsung QLED Q8FN (2018)

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SamsungQLED Q8DN (2018)SamsungQLED Q8FN (2018)
Overview
Released20182018
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailQuantum-dot VA LCD with direct full-array local dimming on the UK Q8DN, confirmed by AVForums' exact UK 55-inch test; the UK Q8FN is a separate edge-lit series.Quantum-dot edge-lit LCD on the UK Q8FN. AVForums distinguishes this UK model from the full-array UK Q8DN and US Q8FN; Samsung's UK tables do not explicitly state backlight placement.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasSamsung's Q HDR 1500 is a product label, not a measured 1500-nit figure for every size. Dolby Vision is unsupported.Samsung's Q HDR 1500 is a product label, not a measured 1500-nit figure for every size. Dolby Vision is unsupported.
Screen finishUltra Black Elite Moth Eye antireflection treatment in all three UK maker tables.Ultra Black Moth Eye antireflection treatment in both UK maker tables.
Colour rangeSamsung Q Color and billion-colour support in all three UK maker tables.Q Color and billion-colour support in both UK maker tables.
Picture processingQ Engine, Q Contrast Plus, Supreme UHD Dimming, Auto Motion Plus and 3600 Picture Quality Index in each UK maker table. PQI is not a native refresh rate.Q Engine, Q Contrast, Supreme UHD Dimming, Contrast Enhancer and Picture Quality Index 3200 in both UK maker tables. PQI is not a native refresh rate.
Picture modesFilm Mode, Natural Mode, Auto Motion Plus and Contrast Enhancer in all three UK maker tables.Film Mode, Natural Mode and Auto Motion Plus in both UK maker tables.
Motion handlingAVForums noted occasional 50 Hz frame skipping on its UK 55-inch test unit; Samsung's UK tables do not publish native Hz.Samsung's UK tables do not publish native refresh Hz.
Viewing angleAVForums found strong straight-on contrast but reduced off-axis performance on its 55-inch unit.Q Viewing Angle in both UK maker tables; no quantified viewing angle is published.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 75″55, 65″
Largest size75″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs with ARC in the UK maker tables. AVForums found the UK 55-inch unit's inputs on the TV rather than a separate One Connect box.Four HDMI inputs with ARC and HDMI-CEC in both UK maker tables.
Game featuresAuto Game Mode and Game Motion Plus in the UK maker tables. Firmware-dependent VRR availability was not established for the UK series at launch.Auto Game Mode and Game Motion Plus in both UK maker tables. UK launch VRR availability was not established.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenTizen
ProcessorQ EngineQ Engine
Speakers40 W, 4.1 channels40 W, 4.1 channels
Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth audio and Bluetooth Low EnergyBluetooth audio and Bluetooth Low Energy
Speaker detailSamsung specifies 40 W, 4.1 channels and a woofer in all three UK maker tables.Samsung specifies 40 W, 4.1 channels and a woofer in both UK maker tables.
Audio featuresDolby Digital Plus, Bluetooth audio and Multiroom Link in the UK maker tables.Dolby Digital Plus, Bluetooth audio and Multiroom Link in both UK maker tables.
Voice assistantsSamsung voice interaction includes UK English in the 2018 maker tables; present-day service support can differ.Samsung voice interaction includes UK English in both 2018 maker tables; present-day service support can differ.
CastingSamsung SmartThings support, mobile mirroring, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK maker tables.SmartThings support, mobile mirroring, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in both UK maker tables.
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4, UK MHEG 5, programme guide, USB recording and time shift.Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 digital tuners, analogue tuner, CI+ 1.4, UK MHEG 5, programme guide, USB recording and time shift.
USBTwo USB inputs in all three UK maker tables.Three USB inputs in both UK maker tables.
EthernetEthernet LAN built in.Ethernet LAN built in.
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio output.One optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, width × height × depth from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 1231.2 × 706.8 × 58.7 mm; 65-inch 1450.1 × 829.9 × 58.7 mm; 75-inch 1675.8 × 961.4 × 59.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.Without stand, width × height × depth from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 1227.2 × 704.8 × 46.9 mm; 65-inch 1446.1 × 827.9 × 46.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
StandTwo widely spaced feet. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 20 kg; 65-inch 27.1 kg; 75-inch 39.6 kg.Central Tri Stand. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 20.8 kg; 65-inch 27.2 kg.
Power useMaximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 235 W; 65-inch 270 W; 75-inch 295 W.Maximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 170 W; 65-inch 215 W.
Energy classOld UK maker energy scale: B for 55 and 75-inch; A for 65-inch. Not today’s A–G scale.Old UK maker energy scale: B for 55-inch; A for 65-inch. Not today’s A–G scale.
ColoursCarbon Silver front in all three UK maker tables.Eclipse Silver front in both UK maker tables.
In the boxSamsung's UK tables list TM1890A Smart Control, power cable, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established.Samsung's UK tables list TM1890A Smart Control, power cable, manual and e-manual. A precise UK first-sale month was not established.

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