Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 43"
Quantum Dot technology delivers 100% color volume for accurate hues in bright scenes, while the Q4 AI Processor optimizes picture and sound on this 43-inch 4K panel. The AirSlim design keeps a low profile, and Tizen provides endless free content without a subscription. This TV is best for casual viewers wanting a vibrant, compact smart display for mixed-use spaces where gaming performance is not a priority.
Screen 43"
Resolution 4K
Panel QLED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR Quantum HDR+
smart platform Tizen
38 Overall Score
Price $548
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED |
| Backlight | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Quantum HDR+ |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | ✓ |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Surround Sound | Q-Symphony |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 8.2 kg / 18.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 43" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 | Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG | TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K | LG OLED evo - C6 series OLED55C6PUA | Roku Pro Series 65R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 43 | 55 | 75 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | Quantum HDR+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Q8F QN43Q8FAAFXZA 43" | 34.1 | 56 | 35.7 | 49 | 25.3 | 59.7 | 54.7 | 62.9 | 36 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 Compare | 97 | 91.8 | 90.3 | 78.6 | 79.1 | 0 | 93 | 87.9 | 93.6 |
| Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG Compare | 91.3 | 93.4 | 95.8 | 94.9 | 49 | 93.5 | 96.7 | 87.9 | 97.8 |
| TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K Compare | 91.3 | 68.9 | 97.5 | 93.3 | 79.1 | 93.5 | 89 | 87.9 | 98.1 |
| LG OLED evo - C6 series OLED55C6PUA Compare | 76.1 | 84.7 | 79.5 | 99.2 | 87.7 | 0 | 89 | 98.3 | 70.5 |
| Roku Pro Series 65R8C5 Compare | 76.1 | 84.7 | 85.2 | 88.1 | 84.1 | 0 | 93 | 94.5 | 36 |
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