Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the Samsung Q8F QLED worth it?
Only if you get it cheap and don't game.
Colour is good, the design is slim, and Samsung's Tizen software is easy to use with plenty of apps. Its dimming is crude, so blacks look grey with some clouding, HDR is dim, and the screen is reflective. The UK model runs at 60Hz with no VRR and three HDMI 2.0 ports, and the 20W speakers sound thin. Cheaper Mini LEDs like the TCL C6K beat it on picture and gaming. Only one full independent test has been published, so this verdict also leans on Samsung's specs and owner reports.
90%of 160 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Good colour
- Slim design
- Easy Tizen smart TV with plenty of apps
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What owners say
Owners love the picture and sound for the price. The main complaints are a fiddly setup and pictures that disappointed.
Good to know
- Blacks look grey and the backlight clouds in dark scenes.
- In the UK it's 60Hz with no VRR, through three HDMI 2.0 ports.
- The screen reflects lamps and windows.
- Thin 20W sound with little bass.
From 160 buyer ratings at Currys, Costco (Canada) and Elgiganten (Nordics), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Great, clear pictureMentioned a lot
- Good valueAlso mentioned
- Good sound for a TVAlso mentioned
- Easy to set up and useAlso mentioned
- Plenty of appsMentioned by some
What they complain about
- Complicated setup, Samsung account or warranty sign-upRare
- Picture not as good as expectedRare
Get it if…
- You want a slim Samsung for TV and streaming.
- You like Samsung's Tizen and SmartThings.
- You'll add a soundbar.
Skip it if…
- You want the best picture for the money: a cheap Mini LED.
- You game and want 120Hz in the UK.
- You watch in a sunny room.
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How we reached this verdict
TechRadar tested the 65-inch and calls it an average QLED: good colour, a slim design and the Tizen platform, but inconsistent black levels with clouding, a reflective screen, no 120Hz or VRR on the UK model, three HDMI 2.0 ports and weak sound, while the cheaper TCL C6K is brighter and better for gaming. It is the only full independent test we could read. Currys and Costco Canada owners mostly love the picture and the price; the complaints are hard setup with a Samsung account, pictures that disappointed and a few faulty sets.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Samsung (specs), RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide