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Samsung QE55Q8C

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
15
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4.2 out of 5
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Pros

  • great sharpness and fine details
  • extremely bright
  • colorful

Cons

  • TV's horizontal viewing angles are not great
  • center brightens shadows and begins to wash out parts of the screen
  • No screws are required for assembly

Key specs

  • Curved
  • 55 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • QLED
  • 100 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes

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Samsung QE55Q8C - Pros & Cons

Samsung QE55Q8C

Pros

  • great sharpness and fine details
  • extremely bright
  • colorful
  • and highly polished TV
  • smoothly Samsung's HDMI identification works
  • compact and highly polished
  • upscaling is handled intelligently
  • lightweight and compact
  • delivers excellent picture quality thanks to its sheer brightness and color volume
  • pictures are also exceptionally crisp and detailed
  • an impressively precise and intelligent 4K upscaling engine

Cons

  • TV's horizontal viewing angles are not great
  • center brightens shadows and begins to wash out parts of the screen
  • No screws are required for assembly
  • black-and-silver frame is less in your face
  • causes dark parts of the picture to look hollow and empty
  • Exaggerated backlight striping issues may be a distraction for dedicated home cinema
  • s screen mounted onto its stand is complicated and fiddly
  • very occasionally suffers from banding over expanses of similar colour
  • user reviews Sorry - reviews and comments on this page are now closed
  • Its Android TV smart interface is a pain
  • somewhat esoteric categorisation system

Samsung QE55Q8C - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
55 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconBrightness
1500 cd/m²
Best:
Samsung QE75Q900RAT
Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
IconRefresh rate
100 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

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Samsung QE55Q8C - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designCurved
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyQLED
LCD BacklightingLED
Diode placingBacklight
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate100.0 Hz
HDRyes
HDR Format
  • HDR 10
  • HDR 1500
Brightness1500.0 cd/m²
Number of colors1.07 billion
Screen width47.63 in
Screen height26.79 in
Panel Type
  • SVA
  • PVA
Panel Bit Depth10 bits
Pixel Pitch0.01 in
Pixel Density81.0 ppi
Display Area95.2 %
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Quantum dot displayyes
Frame Rate Controlno
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)yes
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Features
Operating SystemTizen OS
Internet features
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Web Browser
  • Netflix
  • Spotify
  • YouTube
  • Browser
  • TV4 Play
  • Viaplay
Ultra HD FeaturesUHD Upscaling
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
Video camerano
USB recording featureyes
Local dimmingyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Peak Illuminatoryes
Peak Illuminator typePeak Illuminator Pro
Precision blackyes
Precision black typePrecision Black Pro
Time-shiftyes
HbbTVyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included WiFi adapterBuilt-in
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
DLNAyes
Streaming standardsMiracast
NFCno
Ethernetyes
USByes
Bluetoothyes
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)yes
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Body with stand
Height31.11 in
Width48.24 in
Weight51.15 lb
Depth11.84 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classB
Annual Energy Use194.0 kWH/year
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Power
Voltage 220Vyes
Voltage 110Vno
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.5 W
Power Consumption Average140.0 W
Power Consumption Eco0.5 W
Power Consumption Max190.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
File formats supported
  • DivX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • H.265
  • M-JPEG
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
  • MPEG4-ASP
  • MPEG4-SP
  • MVC
  • RV
  • VC-1
  • VP6
  • VP8
  • VP9
  • WMV7
  • WMV8
  • WMV9
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
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Cpu
CPU Cores4
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decoders
  • DTS
  • Dolby Digital
Speaker SystemMulti channel
File formats supported
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • APE
  • FLAC
  • MIDI
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
Headphone outputno
Voice controlyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type400x400mm
Removable standyes
Height adjustmentno
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
HDMI version2.0a
USByes
Number of USB ports3
USB 2.0 ports3
USB 3.0 ports1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inno
VGA portno
S-video portno
DVI portno
DisplayPortno
Digital Audio Ports1
Analogue 3.5mm portno
Analogue RCA stereo inputno
Analogue RCA stereo outputno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
Digital coaxial portno
Digital optical portyes
HDCP-version2.2
SCARTno
MHLyes
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Body without stand
Height27.78 in
Width48.24 in
Weight44.09 lb
Depth3.57 in
Colour of productSilver
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Shipping
Height32.8 in
Width54.33 in
Weight67.24 lb
Depth7.28 in
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Frame interpolation
Technology
PQI 3200
Interpolation Value3200
Measurement UnitPQI
Type of index/Measurement method
Samsung Picture Quality Index 3200
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Image
File formats supported
  • JPEG/JPG
  • GIF
  • PNG
  • MPO
  • BMP
  • JPEG/JPG
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes
CI+ version1.3
Dual tuneryes
Support for CI/CA moduleyes
Analogue TV tuner yes
Digital TV tuner yes
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Accessories
Accessories
  • One connect Box
  • One connect cable
  • Smart remote controller

Samsung QE55Q8C - Q&A (4)

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    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Q symphony work with any TV?
    kenia_trantow
    over 1 year ago
    With Q-Symphony, suitable Samsung QLED TVs and soundbars work together to create spatial audio. This way, the sound comes from the speakers of the TV and from the soundbar. You can easily connect some Samsung TVs and Samsung soundbars wirelessly.
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    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is input signal plus on my Samsung TV?
    jack
    over 1 year ago
    Your Samsung TV already has good picture quality, but Input Signal Plus makes it even better. It expands the input signal range for HDMI connections. You'll be able to see the graphics much clearer, so that it feels like you're really in the game.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do you like Samsung TVs?
    roberto
    over 1 year ago
    I believe that Samsung makes the best TVs on the market. I think this is because their television sets are of the highest quality and their prices are reasonable compared to other brands.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Which HDMI port is best for gaming Samsung TV?
    venus_abernathy
    over 1 year ago
    HDMI 2.1 is the latest version to be created and supports a number of new and future standards, which is ideal for gaming consoles.
    Helpful?
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Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung - Editorial Reviews (15)

4.2
Based on 15 reviews
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  • 2
  • 1
Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung Q8 / Q8F TV Review
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Published: 25.05.2018
Samsung Q8 / Q8F TV Review

Samsung's Q8 QLED TV is a beautiful product that boasts a powerful HDR experience. It's a bit pricy.

Samsung QE55Q8C [Review] Samsung QLED Q8C 4K HDR TV - Samsung’s curvy 65-inch QLED beauty struts its stuff | Hitech Century
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Hitech Century
Published: 26.05.2017
[Review] Samsung QLED Q8C 4K HDR TV - Samsung’s curvy 65-inch QLED beauty struts its stuff | Hitech Century
4.3

The midrange sibling of Samsung’s QLED launch line-up in Malaysia that is a step down from their mammoth 88-inch Q9C QLED panel and a step up from the smaller 55-inch Q7C QLED TVs, the Q8C TV is a 65-inch curved TV panel that comes with their all the trimmings that both its larger and smaller…

Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung Q8C 55-Inch 4K HDR QLED TV 2017 Review
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NDTV Gadgets 360
Published: 03.08.2017
Samsung Q8C 55-Inch 4K HDR QLED TV 2017 Review
4.0

Samsung's new QLED TV does an amazing job at HDR and is one of the best examples of a curved TV done right.

Samsung QE55Q8C Sleek looks and superb picture quality
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The Straits Times
Published: 25.10.2017
Sleek looks and superb picture quality

The Q8C is the mid-range model of Samsung's premium Qled 4K TV range, which was launched this year. It sits between the flagship Q9F and entry-level Q7F.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung Q8C Curved QLED 4K TV review: Samsung can't have this back
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Techaeris
Published: 25.09.2017
Samsung Q8C Curved QLED 4K TV review: Samsung can't have this back
4.8

While not everyone is going to be ready to plop down a major chunk of change on a TV, those who are should consider the Q8C from Samsung.

Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung Q8 QLED TV: Australian Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 20.03.2017
Samsung Q8 QLED TV: Australian Review

QLED is Samsung’s name for its latest quantum dot LED-backlit TVs, and QLED means business. Samsung is promising black levels that you’d only otherwise expect to see on a top-of-the-line OLED TV, and colours that are not only incredibly vibrant and bright, but also accurate. The Q8 is a $4500-plus...

Samsung QE55Q8C channelnews : REVIEW: Samsung Q8 TV, Where Can Samsung Go From Here?
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channelnews : REVIEW: Samsung Q8 TV, Where Can Samsung Go From Here?

You must give it to Samsung, they are a powerhouse when it comes to consumer electronics innovation and this is no more evident than with their new QLED TV range. Australia’s #1 TV supplier has not invested in OLED TV’s for the simple reason they believe that their QLED TV technology is as good “if... Read More

Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung Q8C Curved QLED TV (65-inch) Review: Behold television
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BGR India
Published: 12.07.2017
Samsung Q8C Curved QLED TV (65-inch) Review: Behold television
4.5

Samsung Q8C Curved QLED TV (65-inch) Review: Behold, television tech news at BGR India

Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung QLED Q8C (65-inch) TV review: Picture-perfect, if you can afford | Gadgets Now
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Samsung QLED Q8C (65-inch) TV review: Picture-perfect, if you can afford | Gadgets Now
Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung Q8C QLED TV (QE55Q8CAMT) review
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TechRadar
Published: 23.11.2017
Samsung Q8C QLED TV (QE55Q8CAMT) review
4.0

Samsung’s QLED goes curved with intriguing results

Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung Q8C/Q8 QLED 2017 Review (QN55Q8C, QN65Q8C, QN75Q8C)
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RTINGS.com
Published: 18.09.2017
Samsung Q8C/Q8 QLED 2017 Review (QN55Q8C, QN65Q8C, QN75Q8C)
4.0

The Samsung Q8C is a versatile curved 4k LED TV with a great design and good build quality thanks to its brushed metal finish. It gets decently bright, and it ca...

Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung Q8C 4K TV review: Spectacular QLED quality on a curve - Pocket-lint
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Pocket-lint
Published: 08.08.2017
Samsung Q8C 4K TV review: Spectacular QLED quality on a curve - Pocket-lint
4.0

There are times where the Samsung Q8C's pictures look genuinely spectacular, leaving you in no doubt as to QLED's potential as a TV technology. The

Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung QE55Q8C QLED
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 22.11.2017
Samsung QE55Q8C QLED
4.0

Samsung Q8C QLED review: Samsung's QLED technology meets a curved screen – with intriguing results.

Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung QE65Q8C
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AVForums
Published: 26.04.2017
Samsung QE65Q8C
4.0

Can the Q8C QLED Ultra HD 4K TV deliver the full potential of HDR

Samsung QE55Q8C Samsung Q8C review: 4K HDR QLED 55-incher is the best choice for those who still hanker for a curved TV
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T3
Published: 26.05.2018
Samsung Q8C review: 4K HDR QLED 55-incher is the best choice for those who still hanker for a curved TV
4.0

Samsung QE55Q8C is the best curved TV you can buy but it's far more than just an offbeat shape

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