Samsung QLED Q8FN (2018) vs Samsung QLED Q9FN (2018)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SamsungQLED Q8FN (2018) | SamsungQLED Q9FN (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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. | Quantum-dot LED-backlit LCD with direct full-array local dimming. The UK maker tables do not publish native refresh or a dimming-zone count; AVForums counted just under 500 zones on its 65-inch unit. |
| 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 QHDR 2000 is a product label, not a measured 2000-nit result. AVForums measured 1,833 nits in Movie mode on a 10% window on its UK 65-inch test unit; this is not assigned to the other sizes. Dolby Vision is unsupported. |
| Screen finish | Ultra Black Moth Eye antireflection treatment in both UK maker tables. | Ultra Black Elite Moth Eye anti-reflection treatment in all three UK maker tables. |
| Colour range | Q Color and billion-colour support in both UK maker tables. | Samsung's Q Color and billion colours appear in all three UK maker tables. AVForums measured 95% DCI-P3 xy on its 65-inch unit, short of Samsung's 100% colour-volume claim; that measurement is not 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. | Samsung's Q Engine, Q Contrast Elite, Supreme UHD Dimming, Auto Motion Plus and 3700 Picture Quality Index appear in each UK maker table. PQI is a processing score, not native refresh rate. |
| Picture modes | Film Mode, Natural Mode and Auto Motion Plus in both UK maker tables. | Film Mode, Natural Mode, Auto Motion Plus and Contrast Enhancer in each UK maker table. AVForums found the 65-inch Movie mode accurate without extensive calibration. |
| Motion handling | Samsung's UK tables do not publish native refresh Hz. | AVForums finds good 24p, 50p and 60p motion on its 65-inch test and suggests disabling the default Auto Motion Plus interpolation if the soap-opera effect is distracting. Samsung's UK tables do not state native Hz across sizes. |
| Viewing angle | Q Viewing Angle in both UK maker tables; no quantified viewing angle is published. | Both independent 65-inch reviews note reduced contrast and colour off-axis compared with OLED despite Samsung's Q Viewing Angle feature. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65″ | 55, 65, 75″ |
| Largest size | 65″ | 75″ (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 2.0 inputs on the 65-inch review unit accept up to 4K 60p, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG (AVForums). Samsung's UK maker tables list four HDMI ports and ARC for every size. No 4K 120 Hz or eARC capability is claimed. |
| Input lag | – | AVForums measured 21 ms at 1080p and 4K SDR and 22 ms at HDR on its UK 65-inch unit in Game Mode; about 80 ms without it. These are reviewer measurements for that size. |
| Game features | Auto Game Mode and Game Motion Plus in both UK maker tables. UK launch VRR availability was not established. | Samsung's UK maker tables list Auto Game mode and Game Motion Plus. AVForums confirmed automatic Game Mode detection with a PS4 Pro on its 65-inch unit. At review time, VRR was planned in a firmware update, not yet available; VRR is therefore not listed as a confirmed feature here. |
| 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 separate UK maker tables specify 60 W, 4.2 channels and a woofer for all three sizes. AVForums found its 65-inch set adequate for ordinary TV but thin for films and sport. |
| Audio features | Dolby Digital Plus, Bluetooth audio and Multiroom Link in both UK maker tables. | Dolby Digital Plus, Bluetooth audio and Multiroom Link in the UK maker tables. No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X claim is made. |
| Voice assistants | Samsung voice interaction includes UK English in both 2018 maker tables; present-day service support can differ. | Samsung voice interaction includes UK English in the 2018 maker tables; today's service availability may differ. |
| Casting | SmartThings support, mobile mirroring, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in both UK maker tables. | Mobile-to-TV and TV-to-mobile mirroring, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct 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+ 1.4, UK MHEG 5, guide, PVR and time shift in the UK maker tables. |
| USB | Three USB inputs in both UK maker tables. | Three USB inputs on the One Connect box in all three 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: 55-inch 1231.2 × 707.1 × 38.9 mm; 65-inch 1450.1 × 830.4 × 38.9 mm; 75-inch 1675.8 × 961.9 × 39.4 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. Each size is from its own UK maker table. |
| Stand | Central Tri Stand. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 20.8 kg; 65-inch 27.2 kg. | Midnight Black T-Center stand. With-stand weights from the separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 23.2 kg; 65-inch 30.9 kg; 75-inch 46.3 kg. The One Connect box holds power and inputs and joins the screen by one cable. |
| Power use | Maximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 170 W; 65-inch 215 W. | Maximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 255 W; 65-inch 305 W; 75-inch 340 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 maker energy-label scale for all three sizes; not today's A–G scale. |
| Colours | Eclipse Silver front in both UK maker tables. | Midnight Black front in the 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. | TM1890A Smart Control, power cable, manual and e-manual in the UK maker tables. The maker lists No Gap wall-mount support; the wall mount is optional. |
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