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Samsung Series 8 QA65QN800AWXXY TV review

Samsung Series 8 QA65QN800AWXXY. Display diagonal: 165.1 cm (65"), Display resolution: 7680 x 4320 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: QLED, Screen shape: Flat. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: Motion Rate 200. Digital signal format system: DVB-T,DVB-T2. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black

Neo QLED 8K Smart TV - QN800A

Designed for the way you live

Greatness never ends, but evolves with 8K.
Get one step closer to reality

Real 8K Resolution & AI Upscaling

Movie nights are even better when the action feels like it’s jumping off the screen. In fact, the brilliantly clear and detailed picture will make you feel like you're part of the action. And thanks to next-generation 8K technology & AI upscaling, virtually anything you watch will look incredible - no matter how old your favourite film is.
Picture quality in a league of its own

Quantum Matrix Technology Pro

Quantum Matrix Technology Pro is one giant leap towards a truly epic viewing experience. By developing proprietary backlights shrunk to 1/40th of their size, and introducing a micro layer to focus light from each source, Samsung have taken picture quality to a whole new level.* You’ll experience exceptional blacks, next level detail and superior brightness and contrast, so colour that pops off the screen like never before
Impossibly slim profile

Infinity One Design

Samsung's incredible new backlighting technology is to thank for the impossibly thin design. At just 15mm in depth, this Neo QLED 8K knows how to draw your eye straight to the action. Its sleek and slim profile is the perfect complement to any room, and delivers a streamlined entertainment setup.
Unleash vivid colour and contrast

Quantum Dot

Samsung QLED TV's Quantum Dot technology delivers a world of immersive colours and contrast in a variety of lighting conditions - allowing you to discover details you haven’t before.
Experience superb detail

Quantum HDR 32x

Watch your favourite films and shows in extraordinary detail. Quantum HDR 32x is designed to bring to life what you might have missed in particularly dark or light scenes, and makes them pop in vivid, breath-taking colour.
Experience audio in action

Object Tracking Sound +

Experience Samsung's ground breaking sound technology that follows objects on screen. Dedicated up-firing and side-firing speakers are designed to create an immersive sound experience that puts you right in the middle of the action.
Free your TV from messy cables

Attachable Slim One Connect

No more wondering what goes where! Enjoy easy installation and reduce clutter with our Attachable Slim One Connect that links your TV to the One Connect Box using one single 2.5 metre cable to manage all your devices, including power. The slim new design allows you to easily attach the One Connect Box to the TV's stand and maintain its' beautiful Infinity design.
Enjoy TV without closing the blinds

Anti-Glare Technology

Samsung’s Anti-Glare Technology helps you enjoy your TV in a variety of conditions, day or night - meaning you can enjoy the show. Ideal for Aussie conditions.
Great view from virtually every seat

Wide Viewing Angle

Wide Viewing Angle means you've got virtually the best seat, no matter where you are in the room. Delivering vibrant colour while maintaining detail, we’ve optimised your viewing experience from a variety of angles.

The TV that adapts to its surrounds

Intelligent Mode

Turning blank into beautiful

Ambient Mode + Beautifully integrate your TV's screen to suit your tastes and interior décor with Samsung’s Ambient Mode +. Display art, photos, time and weather or take a picture of the wall and set it on-screen, so your TV seamlessly blends in.

Keep up with the action

Motion Rate 200 Keep up with fast-paced sports and action movies. Samsung’s Motion Rate 200 helps you experience smooth, clear motion through the most dynamic of scenes.

Control multiple devices with one remote control*

One Remote Control Easily control all of your compatible devices with Samsung’s One Remote Control and get quick access to things like Netflix, YouTube, gaming consoles or a Soundbar with Smart Hub.* And now, One Remote Control is partially made with recycled plastic** and is powered by indoor lights, so you'll never need disposable batteries again.
* Compatible only with selected devices. Please see samsung.com/au/oneremote Internet required. Data and subscription charges may apply. Apps may be subject to change. ** Our One Remote Control contains about 24% recycled content.

Smart made simple

Smart Connectivity

Control your TV with ease

Built-in Voice Assistant You can ask either Bixby, Alexa, or Google Assistant to play your favourite content, get answers, and even control your TV and other compatible connected devices - all by using nothing more than your voice.*
* Content services are subject to change without notice. Voice commands recognise English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese and Korean. Not all accents, dialects and expressions recognised. Supported languages may differ between Bixby, Alexa and Google Assistant. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Game ready

Advanced Game Mode

Synchronised sound from your TV and Soundbar*

Q-Symphony Experience ground breaking audio with Q-Symphony, which synchronises sound from both your TV with your compatible Samsung Q-Series Home Theatre Soundbar for a truly immersive surround sound experience that puts you right in the middle of the action.* Match your QN800A with the Q-Series Home Theatre Soundbar Q950A (coming soon).

Tailored sound to fit your space

SpaceFit Sound Tailors your TV sound to help ensure the audio is always optimised for the room it's in. By testing room reverberations, you can be sure your TV is always delivering an immersive performance.*
* Audio quality varies based on source content, installation and environmental characteristics (e.g. ceiling). Screen image simulated for illustrative purposes.

Brilliant picture. Incredible technology

Neo Quantum Processor 8K The powerful Neo Quantum Processor 8K with deep learning is the brains behind your awesome viewing experience. Frame-by-frame, the processor helps optimise and upscale the content to your TV and viewing conditions so your movies and shows are delivered in brilliant colour and detail. *

Freeview

Never miss a thing Find out what’s on now, next or over the next 7 days with the easy to use TV guide. Looking for your favourite show? Use Search for quick access to all your favourite on demand from ABC iview, SBS On Demand, 7+, 9Now and 10 Play. All in one place, all for free.*
* Freeview uses HbbTV technology which combines broadcast and broadband. Internet connection is required. Data usage charges and conditions apply. Screen images simulated for illustration purposes only.

Free TV, no strings attached*

Samsung TV Plus Enjoy free live streaming TV with Samsung TV Plus. With a variety of channels to choose from including news, sports, entertainment and more. It's 100% free and is ready to use without additional setup. All you need is an Internet connection.*
* Internet connection required. Add Data charges may apply. Apps or content may be subject to change.

We care so you're carefree

Samsung Care Premium If you need help or advice, our expert tech team are on hand on demand at a time that suits you to give you all the answers you need to keep you up and running.*
* T&Cs apply. Metro areas only. Please see samsung.com/au/samsung-care for detail. Screen image simulated for illustrative purposes. Cable not shown.

Hangs beautifully on the wall, with virtually no gap.

Slim Fit Wall Mount (Sold Separately) Slim Fit Wall-Mount accessory (sold separately) helps your QLED TV to hang beautifully on the wall, leaving minimal space between.* Gorgeous from all angles, your TV can fit elegantly into your living room.
* Measured from rear end of the TV, the gap may differ based on the installation and wall type. Compatible with 2021 Crystal UHD, QLED & Neo QLED TVs .

Eco-Packaging

Out of the box thinking Samsung Eco packaging is not like usual packaging. It comes with easy-to-follow DIY instructions on how to transform the cardboard into a standalone shelf, a table or even a cat house.

  • Purchase with a Soundbar and save.T&C’s apply
  • Get one step closer to reality with Real 8K Resolution & AI Upscaling
  • Picture quality in a league of its own with Quantum Matrix Technology Pro
  • Impossibly slim profile with Infinity One Design
  • Unleash vivid colour with Quantum Dot

Samsung Series 8 QA65QN800AWXXY TV specs

Special Features

Q-Symphony: True

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 43.4 kg
Package height: 947 mm
Package depth: 195 mm
Package width: 1625 mm
E-manual: yes
Remote control type: TM2180E
Remote control included: yes
Cables included: AC
Desktop stand: yes

Ports & Interfaces

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): Anynet+
RF ports quantity: 1
Digital audio optical out: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI Quick Switch: True
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Stand depth: 30.1 cm
Stand width: 36 cm
Weight (without stand): 22.7 kg
Height (without stand): 82.8 cm
Depth (without stand): 1.69 cm
Width (without stand): 144.4 cm
Weight (with stand): 30.8 kg
Height (with stand): 897.4 mm
Depth (with stand): 300.6 mm
Width (with stand): 1443.7 mm

Management Features

Works with Amazon Alexa: yes
Works with Samsung Bixby: yes
Works with the Google Assistant: yes
Auto power off: yes
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Voice guide: yes

Network

Web browser: yes
Bluetooth: True
Bluetooth version: 4.2
Wi-Fi Direct: True
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

ConnectShare (HDD): True
ConnectShare (USB): True
MBR support: yes
360 camera support: yes
360 video player support: yes
Adaptive picture: yes
Digital butler: yes
Tap view: yes
Time shift: yes
IPv6 support: yes
Digital Clean View: True
Noise reduction: yes
Brightness detection: yes
Ambient mode: Ambient Mode+
Subtitles function: yes
Teletext function: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: Filmmaker Mode,High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus),Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Auto channel search: yes
Digital signal format system: DVB-T,DVB-T2
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (max): 370 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 297 W

Design

Bezel type: 4 Bezel-less
Stand colour: Black
Product colour: Black

Smart TV

Smart modes: Movie, Natural
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) version: 2.0.2
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV): True
Sound mirroring: yes
Operating system installed: Tizen
Internet TV: True
Smart TV: True

Audio

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC): yes
Multiroom: True
Multiroom audio technology: Samsung Multiroom Link
Active voice amplifier (AVA): yes
Object Tracking Sound+ (OTS+): yes
Audio decoders: Dolby Digital
Audio decoding technologies: Dolby Digital Plus
RMS rated power: 70 W
Number of speakers: 4

Display

Motion interpolation technology: Motion Rate 200
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: QLED
Display technology: QLED
Display resolution: 7680 x 4320 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 165.1 cm (65")