Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
Samsung
67 Overall Score
vs
Hisense U6 Series 65U6N 64.5"
Hisense
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
78 out of 100 high confidence 221 reviews
The Samsung 43" Q8F QLED TV generally receives praise for its sharp, colorful picture quality and easy setup, with many users noting it's a great value for the price. However, recurring complaints include a poorly designed remote (too small, flimsy, lacking numeric keys), limited viewing angles, and some smart TV interface quirks. A few users reported more serious issues like a vertical shadow appearing after six months, and some were disappointed by the lack of certain apps or the auto-playing content. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by these usability and reliability concerns.
Pros
- Sharp and colorful picture
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
- Good for gaming
- Sleek design
Cons
- Poor remote design
- Limited viewing angles
- Smart TV interface quirks
- Auto-playing content
- Lack of certain apps
Picture quality 45
Remote control 12
Ease of setup 15
Value for money 10
Smart tv interface 8
Viewing angle 5
Hisense U6 Series 65U6N 64.5"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Smart Home
Budget
Portable
Streaming
Corporate
Sports
Gaming
Movies
Outdoor
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5" | Hisense U6 Series 65U6N 64.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Hi-View Engine |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Quantum HDR+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Simulated Surround | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 182 kWh★ | 283 kWh |
| Weight | 17.40 kg★ | 19.28 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Hisense U6 Series 65U6N 64.5"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
- Strong hdr (76th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
Scores 67 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 37 specs.