Samsung Q8F

The Q8F is Samsung's strongest model below the Neo-QLED line: a Quantum Dot panel without mini-LED backlight. The specialist magazine connect rates it 1.4 and 863 out of 1000 points, while netzwelt awards it 1.9 and measures a peak brightness of 503 nits. The recommended retail price was 1099 euros for 55 inches, and the street price is now around 480 euros.

Classification and Target Audience

The Q8F is intended for viewers who want vibrant images and a tidy control system, but who are not reliant on gaming or home cinema contrast. It is not the right choice for gamers.

Picture and Panel

503 nits are well above the threshold at which HDR becomes visible at all – compared to entry-level devices with around 240 nits, this is a noticeable difference. netzwelt measures color accuracy with a Delta-E of 2.8, which is a good value. However, what is missing is crucial: The Q8F has **no local dimming**. The backlight is edge-mounted and is always controlled as a whole, making dark scenes appear brightened.

Gaming and Connections

• Only 3 HDMI ports
• 4K at 60 Hz – the panel cannot do more
• No VRR
• 2 USB ports, triple tuner, CI+

For PS5 and Xbox Series X, this is insufficient: Both consoles output 120 Hz, which the Q8F does not accept.

Sound and Operating System

20 watts with Dolby Atmos support provide average sound quality, sufficient for news and series. Tizen offers the full app selection, the remote control charges via solar cells and operates without batteries. Setup and even picture calibration are done via smartphone.

What’s Missing

No Dolby Vision, no local dimming, no 120 Hz panel. Three HDMI ports are barely sufficient once a console, soundbar, and source device are to be connected simultaneously.

Conclusion and Price-Performance Ratio

Around 480 euros for 55 inches (as of August 2026), Amazon customers give an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 95 reviews. The Q8F is a good television for watching and streaming – bright enough for HDR, vibrant, and easy to use. For those who game or place value on deep blacks, the TCL Q6C, which offers local dimming and 144 Hz for less money, is a better option.