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Samsung Q8F QN65Q8FAAFXZA 64.5"
Quantum Dot technology delivers 100% color volume for accurate shades at any brightness, while the Q4 AI Processor upscales content and optimizes audio in real time. Its AirSlim design mounts nearly flush to the wall, and the Tizen platform provides access to 2,700+ free channels without a subscription. This set is best for console and PC gamers who need a 144Hz VRR panel with tear-free motion, though it’s not suited for bright outdoor viewing.
Screen 65"
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel QLED
Refresh 120 Hz
HDR HDR 10+
smart platform Tizen
hdmi version 2.1
76 Overall Score
Price $531
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong gaming (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong display (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
Based on 209 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 20 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | No |
| VESA Mount | 400x300 |
Power & Size
| Power | 1001 |
| Energy Star | No |
| Annual Energy | 324 |
| Weight | 20.7 kg / 45.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Q8F QN65Q8FAAFXZA 64.5" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | LG C5 Series OLED48C5PUA | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65 | 85 | 55 | 65 | 48 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED | QLED | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 120 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR 10+ | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, 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 | false | 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 Q8F QN65Q8FAAFXZA 64.5" | 36.7 | 48.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 82.8 | 83.9 | 81.9 | 71.6 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 76.8 | 96.9 | 91.6 | 79.3 | 94.5 | 92.7 | 88 | 79.7 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.7 | 88.1 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 77.8 | 88.9 | 88 | 98.7 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 91.5 | 97.2 | 95.7 | 96.3 | 85 | 86 | 77 | 99.5 |
| LG C5 Series OLED48C5PUA Compare | 76.8 | 85.2 | 89.9 | 99.2 | 79 | 98.6 | 94.6 | 36.7 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 76.8 | 82.3 | 99.8 | 58.9 | 85 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 36.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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