Samsung QLED Q8FN (2018) vs Samsung QLED Q9F (2017)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungQLED Q8FN (2018) | SamsungQLED Q9F (2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | 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. | Flat quantum-dot LED-backlit LCD. TechRadar and Les Numériques identify the reviewed 65-inch panel as side edge-lit; Samsung's UK tables do not publish a native refresh rate or backlight layout for every size. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Samsung's Q HDR 1500 is a product label, not a measured 1500-nit figure for every size. Dolby Vision is unsupported. | Samsung's UK 65-inch table says QHDR 2000 and the 88-inch table QHDR 1500; these are product labels, not measured peak brightness. TechRadar says HLG and HDR10+ were awaiting firmware at review time. Samsung later confirmed HDR10+ on its 2017 UHD TV range through Prime Video; support from other sources is not established here. |
| Screen finish | Ultra Black Moth Eye antireflection treatment in both UK maker tables. | Moth Eye anti-reflection treatment in both available UK maker tables. |
| Colour range | Q Color and billion-colour support in both UK maker tables. | Samsung's 2017 QLED launch claimed 100% colour volume. Les Numériques measured strong colour on its exact European 65-inch unit but found its Cinema-mode colour error above its preferred threshold; neither figure is assigned to other sizes. |
| Picture processing | 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. | Q Engine, Supreme UHD Dimming, Auto Motion Plus and Picture Quality Index 3400 appear in the separate 65 and 88-inch UK tables. PQI is Samsung's processing score, not native panel Hz. |
| Picture modes | Film Mode, Natural Mode and Auto Motion Plus in both UK maker tables. | Film Mode, Auto Motion Plus and Contrast Enhancer in the UK maker tables. Les Numériques preferred Cinema mode with reduced dynamic processing on its 65-inch unit. |
| Motion handling | Samsung's UK tables do not publish native refresh Hz. | Les Numériques finds Auto Motion Plus effective on its 65-inch unit but suggests a custom setting to avoid the video-like interpolation effect. Samsung does not publish native Hz for both sizes in the UK tables, so the main refresh row is omitted. |
| Viewing angle | Q Viewing Angle in both UK maker tables; no quantified viewing angle is published. | Both independent 65-inch reviews find visible loss of contrast and colour off-centre despite Samsung's Q Viewing Angle label. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65″ | 65, 88″ |
| Largest size | 65″ | 88″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | None |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI inputs with ARC and HDMI-CEC in both UK maker tables. | Four HDMI 2.0a inputs on the 65-inch One Connect box according to TechRadar and Les Numériques; both UK maker tables list four HDMI inputs with ARC. No 4K 120 Hz or eARC capability is claimed. |
| Input lag | – | 21 ms in Game Mode and 76 ms in Cinema mode on the European 65-inch Les Numériques review unit; these measurements are not assigned to other sizes. |
| Game features | Auto Game Mode and Game Motion Plus in both UK maker tables. UK launch VRR availability was not established. | Game Mode in both UK maker tables. No VRR or automatic low-latency mode is confirmed for this model. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Tizen | Tizen |
| Processor | Q Engine | Q Engine |
| Speakers | 40 W, 4.1 channels | 60 W, 4.2 channels (better) |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth audio and Bluetooth Low Energy | Bluetooth audio and Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Speaker detail | Samsung specifies 40 W, 4.1 channels and a woofer in both UK maker tables. | Samsung's UK 65 and 88-inch maker tables specify 60 W and 4.2 channels with a woofer. Les Numériques found the 65-inch sound clear for dialogue but still preferred external speakers for films. |
| Audio features | Dolby Digital Plus, Bluetooth audio and Multiroom Link in both UK maker tables. | Dolby Digital Plus, DTS codec, Multiroom Link and Bluetooth audio in both UK maker tables. |
| Voice assistants | Samsung voice interaction includes UK English in both 2018 maker tables; present-day service support can differ. | Voice interaction with UK English support in the 2017 UK maker tables; present-day service availability may differ. |
| Casting | SmartThings support, mobile mirroring, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in both UK maker tables. | Samsung Smart View, mobile mirroring, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth Low Energy in the UK maker tables. |
| TV tuners | Twin 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+ 1.3, UK MHEG 5, programme guide, PVR and time shift in both UK maker tables. |
| USB | Three USB inputs in both UK maker tables. | Three USB inputs in both UK maker tables. |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN built in. | Ethernet LAN built in. |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output. | One optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | 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. | Without stand, width × height × depth: 65-inch 1449.7 × 829.3 × 24.9 mm; 88-inch 1979 × 1131 × 30.4 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. Samsung UK also identifies 55 and 75-inch Q9F models; their UK model-specific spec tables were unavailable, so their figures are not inferred from the 65 or 88-inch tables. |
| Stand | Central Tri Stand. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 20.8 kg; 65-inch 27.2 kg. | Samsung's Simple Stand uses two feet on the 65-inch model. With-stand weight: 65-inch 30 kg; 88-inch 74.5 kg. The separate One Connect box holds inputs and has its own power cable; a thin optical lead joins it to the TV. |
| Power use | Maximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 170 W; 65-inch 215 W. | Maximum from each UK maker table: 65-inch 335 W; 88-inch 440 W. |
| Energy class | Old UK maker energy scale: B for 55-inch; A for 65-inch. Not today’s A–G scale. | B in the old UK energy-label scale for both verified sizes; not today's A–G scale. |
| Colours | Eclipse Silver front in both UK maker tables. | Charcoal Black front in both UK maker tables. |
| In the box | Samsung'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 maker tables list TM1790A Smart Control plus a TM1240A remote for UK/IE, power cable, manual and e-manual. No Gap wall mount is included with the 88-inch model but optional on the 65-inch. |
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