Samsung Series 8 QN50Q8FAAF 50"
Quantum Dot technology delivers rich color volume on this 50-inch 4K panel, while Vision AI upscaling sharpens lower-resolution content. HDMI 2.1 with VRR support at 60Hz provides smooth console gaming, and the Tizen smart platform offers broad app compatibility. This refurbished model is best for budget-conscious streamers and casual gamers who prioritize color accuracy over high refresh rates.
Screen 50"
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel QLED
Refresh 60 Hz
smart platform Tizen
dolby atmos Yes
hdmi version 2.1
44 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong audio (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average hdr (14th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Picture Quality
| Processor | Vision AI |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | ✓ |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 11.2 kg / 24.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Series 8 QN50Q8FAAF 50" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | LG OLED evo AI 4K G5 Series OLED97G5WUA | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 50 | 85 | 99.5 | 97 | 55 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | QLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 144 | 60 |
| Hdr | - | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Series 8 QN50Q8FAAF 50" | 14.3 | 72.3 | 46.2 | 54.2 | 73.7 | 37.2 | 36 | 36.5 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 77.4 | 97.1 | 91.8 | 80.3 | 94.8 | 93.1 | 82.4 | 79.2 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.9 | 98.3 | 95.9 | 95.3 | 94.8 | 86.7 | 77.5 | 98.8 |
| LG OLED evo AI 4K G5 Series OLED97G5WUA Compare | 97.3 | 99.9 | 78.2 | 88.9 | 98.9 | 84.6 | 77.5 | 96.2 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.9 | 88.6 | 97.6 | 93.8 | 77.3 | 89.5 | 88.3 | 98.8 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 77.4 | 83.1 | 99.8 | 59 | 84.6 | 89.5 | 94.6 | 36.5 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
