Samsung · QLED

QLED Q8FN (2018)

Released 2018

A 2018 UK 4K QLED LCD series with edge lighting, a central tripod stand and 55 and 65-inch sizes.

Specifications

Panel: 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.
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formats: 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.
Screen finish: Ultra Black Moth Eye antireflection treatment in both UK maker tables.
Colour range: Q Color and billion-colour support in both UK maker tables.
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.
Picture modes: Film Mode, Natural Mode and Auto Motion Plus in both UK maker tables.
Motion handling: Samsung's UK tables do not publish native refresh Hz.
Viewing angle: Q Viewing Angle in both UK maker tables; no quantified viewing angle is published.

HDMI ports: 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: None
HDMI detail: Four HDMI inputs with ARC and HDMI-CEC in both UK maker tables.
Game features: Auto Game Mode and Game Motion Plus in both UK maker tables. UK launch VRR availability was not established.

Smart TV platform: Tizen
Processor: Q Engine
Speakers: 40 W, 4.1 channels
Wi-Fi: Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth: Bluetooth audio and Bluetooth Low Energy
Speaker detail: Samsung specifies 40 W, 4.1 channels and a woofer in both UK maker tables.
Audio features: Dolby Digital Plus, Bluetooth audio and Multiroom Link in both UK maker tables.
Voice assistants: Samsung voice interaction includes UK English in both 2018 maker tables; present-day service support can differ.
Casting: SmartThings support, mobile mirroring, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct in both 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.
USB: Three USB inputs in both UK maker tables.
Ethernet: Ethernet LAN built in.
Optical audio out: One optical digital audio output.

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.
Stand: Central Tri Stand. With-stand weights from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 20.8 kg; 65-inch 27.2 kg.
Power use: Maximum from separate UK maker tables: 55-inch 170 W; 65-inch 215 W.
Energy class: Old UK maker energy scale: B for 55-inch; A for 65-inch. Not today’s A–G scale.
Colours: Eclipse Silver 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.

Size	Model	Weight without stand
55″	QE55Q8FNATXXU	17.1 kg
65″	QE65Q8FNATXXU	23.1 kg

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
HisenseA7S	43–65″	LED LCD	60 Hz	Dolby Vision, HDR10+	0 of 3	VIDAA	Jan 2026
PanasonicVIERA AX902	55–65″	LED LCD	–	None	0 of 4	my Home Screen	2014
PanasonicVIERA CX802	40–65″	LED LCD	–	HDR10	0 of 3	my Home Screen	2015