Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"

Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"

Samsung
69 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"

TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"

TCL
92 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"

72 out of 100 high confidence 228 reviews

The Samsung 32" Q8F QLED TV receives largely positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good sound, especially for a small TV. Many users upgraded from older models and were very satisfied, praising the easy setup and smart features. However, a significant number of reviewers reported issues with the remote control, which is described as small, non-intuitive, and sometimes faulty. Other recurring complaints include a slow interface, poor viewing angles, and a few cases of serious screen failures and customer service problems.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Vibrant and accurate colors
  • Good sound for size
  • Easy setup
  • Smart features and apps
Cons
  • Small, non-intuitive remote
  • Remote reliability issues
  • Slow interface and response
  • Poor viewing angles
  • Weak built-in speakers
👍 Picture quality 35
👎 Remote control 12
👍 Sound quality 10
👍 Ease of setup 8
👎 Viewing angles 5
👎 Performance speed 4

TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"

88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews

The TCL QM8K is widely praised for its impressive brightness, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, rivaling OLED at a lower price point. While some users note minor issues with viewing angles, a glossy screen, and occasional dimming quirks, the overall sentiment is highly positive. A few users mention that the built-in speakers are surprisingly good, though the OS can be slow at times.

Pros
  • Impressive brightness and HDR
  • Vibrant colors near OLED quality
  • Excellent gaming performance at 144Hz
  • Good built-in sound quality
  • Snappy Google TV interface
Cons
  • Limited viewing angles off-center
  • Glossy screen causing reflections in bright rooms
  • Occasional dimming issues in games and movies
  • Bulky design from side/back
  • Slow operating system at times
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Picture quality 9
🤔 Build quality 3
🤔 Sound quality 7
🤔 Operating system 5
👍 Gaming performance 4

Scores

Smart Home
Samsung
84
TCL
95
Streaming
Samsung
76
TCL
95
Sports
Samsung
66
TCL
92
Budget
Samsung
81
TCL
90
Corporate
Samsung
57
TCL
89
Portable
Samsung
87
TCL
60
Gaming
Samsung
59
TCL
87
Movies
Samsung
56
TCL
85
Outdoor
Samsung
49
TCL
81

Specifications

Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
Display
Size32"75"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeQLEDMini-LED★
BacklightQLEDFull-Array LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Brightness—5000 nits★
Peak Brightness—5000 nits★
Contrast RatioMega Contrastinfinite
Color Gamut100% Color Volume with Quantum DotDCI-P3
Color Depth10-bit10-bit
Motion TechMotion XceleratorMotion Rate 480
ProcessorQ4 AI ProcessorTCL AIPQ PRO Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsQuantum HDRDolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Dolby Vision✗✓★
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✗✓★
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz144 Hz★
VRRVRRFreeSync Premium Pro
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformTizenGoogle TV
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa, BixbyGoogle Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Screen MirroringSmartThingsApple AirPlay 2, Chromecast
Works WithGoogle Home, SmartThingsAmazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home
Audio
Speaker Config22.1
Wattage20W60W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundSimulated SurroundDolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports34★
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports22
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 6★
BluetoothBluetooth5.4★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount100x100400x400
Power & Size
Power60W★450W
Energy Star✓★✗
Annual Energy138 kWh★450 kWh
Weight5.31 kg★28.39 kg

Pros & Cons

Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"

  • Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
  • Strong audio (74th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
  • Below average hdr (34th percentile)

TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"

  • Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"

Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.

Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32" Better at:

Portable

TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorCorporateStreamingSmart Home