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Release date: 9 Apr 2017
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Samsung 55IN Q8 CURVED TV1 review

Samsung 55IN Q8 CURVED TV1. Display diagonal: 139.7 cm (55"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: QLED, Screen shape: Curved. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: PQI (Picture Quality Index) 3200. Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S2. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Silver

QLED. The Next Innovation in TV.

Experience the next innovation in TV and see colour in a whole new light with our Q8C Curved QLED TV. Ground-breaking Quantum Dot technology delivers Certified Ultra HD Premium picture quality and a world's first 100% colour volume*.

Q Colour

See all shades of colour brought to life in a whole new light. QLED delivers a world 1st in TV picture quality, achieving 100% colour volume*. Utilising ground-breaking Quantum dot technology, QLED takes light and turns it into breath-taking colour. Make nights in spectacular and experience sport as if you’re in the stadium.

Q Contrast

Discover bold contrast, night and day. With extremely low light reflectivity, QLED TVs deliver an incredible picture and impeccable contrast across a wider variety of lighting environments than any other. Experience a picture that’s perfect in all conditions.

Q HDR 1500

Discover ultimate detail as the creators intended. QLED TVs will enable you to experience the full potential of the latest open HDR standards. New Quantum dot technology delivers exceptional brightness levels. Enjoy the latest Ultra HD Blu-ray movie, stream your favourite box set or play the biggest titles in incredible HDR.

Q Viewing Angle

Make every seat a great seat with stunningly wide viewing angles. There's no more fighting with the rest of the family over the prime viewing spot. From the middle of the sofa to the corner armchair, Q Viewing Angle places everyone in the best seat in the house.

Design your space

With a stunning full metal rear design and a near-invisible optical cable that removes clutter, this isn’t just a TV - the Q8C is a statement piece that adds an effortless touch of minimalist style and elegance to any living space.

Near-invisible connection

Design your space with a single, near-invisible optical cable for all your connections - hidden from view in a slim, sleek stand. Gone is the frustrating clutter of multimedia devices and unsightly leads, leaving a stylish, minimalistic living space. Create the living room of tomorrow – a clean, minimal and frustration-free haven.

Clean Back

A beautiful TV deserves a better way to manage cables. QLED TVs hide the wires in the stand so you can sit back and enjoy the view.

No Gap Wall-Mount

Close is never enough. QLED TVs* mount flat against the wall in no time at all, leaving virtually no space. Get the perfect view that fits flawlessly in your home. *No Gap Wall-Mount sold separately

Boundless 360° Design

Gorgeous minimalistic design from every angle. Discover a boundless 360 design with our most breath-taking TV yet. Experience gorgeous minimalistic style from every angle with a stunning full metal back and a practically bezel-less design that pushes your picture to the limit. Every inch has been thoughtfully crafted from premium metals.

Practically Bezel-less Design

Watch action spring to life. With almost no bezel around the screen, you’ll feel as if you are part of the movie.

Full Metal Design

Never compromise on design. QLED TVs offer prestigious craftsmanship, with a modern and sleek all metal design that fits perfectly in any setting.

Curved Screen

Immerse yourself in the action and feel as if you're at the heart of every moment, with a curved screen that surrounds you with a world-class viewing experience. Discover a deeper, wider and larger perceived picture that captivates you from every angle. Be drawn into the scene and discover state-of-the-art technology that's improving how we view TV.

Smarter than ever

Discover the new Smart era with unlimited potential. Take back control of your world and experience the Smartest TVs on the planet .

One Remote Control

Control all of your compatible devices and content with the Premium One Remote. Experience complete control, seamless multi-tasking and laid-back viewing as you change channels on your set-top box, play the latest blockbuster on your Ultra HD Blu-ray player, ramp up the audio on your soundbar or simply surf the web on the big screen.

Smart Hub

Easy access to all your content and connected devices from one place. Discover must-have entertainment through Samsung's intuitive 2017 Smart Hub. From late night Netflix marathons to bingeing on UHD box sets, you’re only ever 3 clicks from your favourite content. Use S Voice on your remote to talk to your TV. *The Samsung Smart TV platform is used by Content Providers to make apps available. Content Providers may remove apps from the Smart TV platform or stop supporting them at any time. When new Samsung Smart TV products are launched, there may be a delay before the apps become available on those products.

Smart View

Easily browse content and control your TV from your mobile.* Effortlessly connect your compatible mobile device with your TV to stream the latest viral sensation. You'll never miss a moment as you make a cup of tea. Challenge your friends and play games, using your mobile device as a controller. You can even search for your favourite content without disturbing what you're watching.

Game

Play world-famous streaming & PC games on your TV. Access the latest titles, play old favourites and discover a whole world of entertainment through cloud gaming without the need for a console. Turn your front room into your own personal arcade, and take gaming to the next level!

Q Engine

Powerful processing for a spectacular entertainment experience. Samsung's Q Processing Engine elevates super-fast multi-tasking capabilities and fuels the effortless performance of Samsung's 2017 Smart Hub. It optimises ground-breaking picture quality on everything you watch and delivers significant advances in streaming capabilities.

Samsung 55IN Q8 CURVED TV1 specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 30.5 kg
E-manual: yes
Manual: True
Remote control type: TM1790A
Remote control included: yes
Cables included: AC
Mounting kit: yes
Desktop stand: yes

Ports & Interfaces

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): Anynet+
Common interface Plus (CI+) version: 1.3
Common interface Plus (CI+): yes
Common interface (CI): yes
RF ports quantity: 4
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
DVI port: no
Audio Return Channel (ARC): True
HDMI Quick Switch: True
PC in (D-Sub): no
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 20 kg
Height (without stand): 70.6 cm
Depth (without stand): 9.08 cm
Width (without stand): 122.5 cm
Weight (with stand): 23.2 kg
Height (with stand): 790.2 mm
Depth (with stand): 300.8 mm
Width (with stand): 1225.3 mm

Management Features

Auto power off: yes
ECO mode: yes
Picture-in-Picture: True
On Screen Display (OSD) languages: ALB, BOS, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, LAT, Lithuanian, MAC, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, SER, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish
Number of OSD languages: 27
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): True
Voice control: yes

Network

Browsing: True
Web browser: yes
Bluetooth profiles: HID
Bluetooth: True
Wi-Fi Direct: True
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

ConnectShare (HDD): True
ConnectShare (USB): True
USB recording: yes
Processor cores: 4
Dimming type: Supreme UHD
Digital Clean View: True
Picture processing technology: Samsung Q Colour, Samsung Q Contrast, Samsung Q Engine
Local dimming: yes
Audio formats supported: AAC, AIFF, ALAC, APE, FLAC, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV, WMA
Image formats supported: JPG
Video compression formats: 3GP,AVI,AVS,HEVC,MOV,MP4,MPEG,MPG,WMV
Video formats supported: 3GP,ASF,AVI,DIVX,FLV,H.263,H.264,H.265,M-JPEG,M2TS,MKV,MOV,MP4,MPEG,MPEG1,MPEG4-ASP,MPEG4-SP,MPG,MTS,RMVB,SVI,TP,TRP,TS,VOB,VP6,VP8,VP9,VRO,WEBM,WMV
Subtitles function: yes
Teletext function: yes
Game mode: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range (HDR) 1500
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Auto channel search: yes
Number of tuners: 2 tuner(s)
Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S2
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Certificates

Certification: CE

Power

Energy saving mode: yes
AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (max): 190 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 140 W

Design

VESA mounting: yes
On/off switch: yes
Product colour: Silver

Other Features

Energy efficiency class (old): B
Logical Channel Number (LCN): True
Satellite Channel Router (SatCR) compatible: yes
Instant On: True
Annual energy consumption: 194 kWh
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified: yes
Screen curvature: 4.2 m
One Connect port: yes
Twin tuner: yes
Invisible connection: yes
Built-in speaker(s): yes
Boundless 360° design: yes
No gap wall-mount: yes
Batteries included: yes
Motion control: yes
3D: False
Peak Illuminator Pro: yes
Auto Depth Enhancer: True
Quantum dot color technology: yes
PurColor: False

Smart TV

Lifestyle apps: Samsung Smart View
Smart modes: Game, Movie
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) version: 1.5
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV): True
Timeshift: True
Smart TV: True

Audio

Audio system: 4.2
Multiroom audio technology: Samsung Multiroom Link
Built-in subwoofer: yes
RMS rated power: 60 W
Number of speakers: 2

Display

Display diagonal (metric): 138 cm
Colour depth: 10 bit
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name: Mega Contrast
Motion interpolation technology: PQI (Picture Quality Index) 3200
Supported graphics resolutions: 3840 x 2160
Supported video modes: 2160p
Screen curvature rating: 4200R
Screen shape: Curved
Display technology: QLED
Display technology: QLED
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 139.7 cm (55")