1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU
Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) QLED Display
- HDR10, HDR10+, HLG support
- Full Array Local Dimming
- Quantum Dot Color
- Q Viewing Angle
- Q Engine Processor
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) QLED Display
- HDR10, HLG support
- Quantum Dot Color
4K Color Drive Elite - Q Viewing Angle
- Q Engine Processor
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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Content
Overview
Here we are comparing Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU to Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both models have the same 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and they both support HDR.
We have evaluated the TVs from available features and specifications. Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU
Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU
Advantage of Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU over Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU.
Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | vs | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU | |
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LED Type | Direct LED | vs | Edge LED |
Backlight Dimming | Full Array Local Dimming | vs | Frame Dimming |
Higher Contrast | Q Contrast Plus | vs | Q Contrast |
Higher Picture Quality Index | 3600 | vs | 3100 |
HDR10+ | vs | ||
AMD Freesync™ | vs | ||
RS-232C Remote | vs | ||
USB HID Support | vs |
Advantage of Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU over Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU.
Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | vs | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU | |
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Higher Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | vs | 1500 nits |
More Speaker Channels | 4.1 | vs | 4.2 |
DTS Digital Surround | vs | ||
Teletext | vs | ||
DivX | vs | ||
RealVideo | vs |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
STRENGTHS |
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High Resolution |
High Refresh Rate: 100 Hz/120 Hz |
Q Viewing Angle |
Color Depth |
HDR10 |
HLG |
Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth |
WEAKNESSES |
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No Dolby Vision |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No NVidia G-Sync |
No 4K HFR |
No 2K HFR |
No VRR |
No Dolby Atmos |
Selected Features
QLED backlight
Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU and Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU are Quantum dot LED (QLED) TVs which have LED backlight LCD displays with additional semiconductor nanocrystal layer that produces different colors of light depending on the size of the particle. Quantum dots are able to emit precise colored light because particle sizes adjust at quantum-level velocities, resulting in accurate and efficient light emissions. This results in more accurate color reproduction and can even achieve a full coverage of BT.2020 color gamut. besides color Quantum dots also offer high brightness which results in high contrast ratio. This is especially important when displaying HDR content.
VA Panels
Both TVs have vertical alignment (VA) panels. Such panels are most commonly used in LCD TVs as they provide deeper blacks compared to the IPS panels. However, they are still limited with the viewing angles compared to the IPS panels or OLED displays.
Full-Array Local Dimming on Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU
Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU has Full-Array Local Dimming technology with multiple zones throughout the display. Individual zones of LEDs can light up independently which enhances black levels, shadow details and decreases level of light bleed in dark parts of the image. This gives higher contrast with increased picture quality which is very important for HDR reproduction. Higher number of zones gives better control over local dimming and less blooming around the bright objects and subtitles. Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU has 40 zones.
HDR10
Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU and Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU support HDR10 which was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It is not backward compatible with SDR. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits of brightness and uses 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.
HDR10+ on Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU
Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU also supports HRD10+ which is an update to HDR10 by adding dynamic metadata that can be used to more accurately adjust brightness levels up to 10,000 nits on a scene-by-scene or frame-by-frame basis and supports up to 12-bit color depth (4096 shades of RGB) and 8K resolution.
Specifications
And in the end we display all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU and here - Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU.
BASICS | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Series | Q8DN | Q8F |
Model | QE55Q8DNATXXU | QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
Size | 55" | 55" |
Country | UK | UK |
Release Year | 2018 | 2017 |
Smart TV |
DISPLAY | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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Display Type | QLED | QLED |
Design | Q Style - Solid | ZERO (Simple Edge) |
Actual Size (Diagonal) | 54.6" | 54.6" |
Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
Refresh Rate | 100 Hz/120 Hz | 100 Hz/120 Hz |
Screen Design | Flat | Flat |
Panel Type | VA | SVA |
LED Type | Direct LED | Edge LED |
Dual LED | ||
Backlight Dimming | Full Array Local Dimming | Frame Dimming |
Backlight Name | Direct Full Array | Precision Black Pro |
Dimming Name | Supreme UHD Dimming | Supreme UHD Dimming |
Contrast | Q Contrast Plus | Q Contrast |
Color | Quantum Dot Color | Quantum Dot Color 4K Color Drive Elite |
Viewing Angle | Q Viewing Angle | Q Viewing Angle |
Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits |
Color Depth | 1.07 Billion | 1.07 Billion |
DCI P3 Color Space Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1500 nits |
Picture Quality Index | 3600 | 3100 |
VIDEO | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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3D Capability | ||
HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG | ||
Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | ||
IMAX Enhanced | ||
High Dynamic Range | Quantum HDR Elite Quantum HDR 1500 | Quantum HDR 1500 |
AMD Freesync™ | ||
NVidia G-Sync | ||
4K HFR | ||
2K HFR | ||
VRR | ||
HGIG Compatibility | ||
Picture Processor | Q Engine | Q Engine |
Blacks | Ultra Black Elite | 4K Elite Black |
Frame Interploation Technique | Auto Motion Plus | Auto Motion Plus |
Frame Interpolation Frequency | 200 Hz | 200 Hz |
Black Frame Insertion | ||
Filmmaker Mode | ||
Contrast Enhancement | Contrast Enhancer | Auto Depth Enhancer |
Auto Low Latency Mode | ||
Adaptive Picture |
AUDIO | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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Speaker Channels | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Speaker Power Rating | 4 x 5 W + 1 x 20 W | 4 x 5 W + 2 x 10 W |
Multiroom Link | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dolby Digital | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
DTS Digital Surround | ||
Object Tracking Sound | ||
Q-Symphony | ||
Dialog Enhancement | ||
Audio Pre-selection Descriptor | ||
Active Voice Amplifier | ||
WiSA Ready |
CONNECTIVITY | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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Ethernet Input | ||
Wi-Fi | ||
Wi-Fi Direct | ||
Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Wi-Fi Protocol | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | ||
Chromecast | ||
Works with Alexa | ||
HDMI Inputs | 4 | 4 |
HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | ||
HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.2 |
HDMI-CEC | Anynet+ | Anynet+ |
InstaPort S (HDMI Quick Switch) | ||
USB Inputs | 3 | 3 |
USB 3.0 Ports | ||
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 3 | 3 |
Component Inputs | ||
Composite Inputs | ||
RCA Audio Outputs | ||
3.5mm headphone Audio Output | ||
Optical Audio Output | ||
RS-232C Remote | ||
DLNA |
OTHER | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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CPU Cores | 4 | 4 |
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen |
Internet Browser | ||
Voice Command | ||
Light Sensor | ||
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) | ||
Parental Control (V-Chip) | ||
Far-Field Interaction | ||
Teletext | ||
Picture-In-Picture | ||
Closed Captions | ||
PVR Function | Extended | Extended |
USB Drive Format Support | FAT / exFAT / NTFS | FAT / exFAT / NTFS |
Digital Clean View | ||
Ambient Mode | Ambient Mode | Ambient Mode |
Décor Mode | ||
Motion Detection | ||
ConnectShare™ | ||
Embedded POP | ||
Real Game Enhancer+ | ||
Game Mode | ||
Art Mode | ||
USB HID Support |
VIDEO FORMATS | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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3GPP | ||
AV1 | ||
AVI | ||
ASF | ||
DivX | ||
Flash Video | ||
H.263 | ||
H.264 | ||
H.265 | ||
MKV | ||
M2TS | ||
MP4 | ||
MPEG-4 | ||
QuickTime | ||
RealVideo | ||
TS | ||
VC-1 | ||
VP7 | ||
VP8 | ||
VP9 | ||
VOB | ||
VRO | ||
WebM | ||
WMV | ||
Xvid |
AUDIO FORMATS | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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AAC | ||
AC4 | ||
AIFF | ||
ALAC | ||
APE | ||
aptX | ||
eAAC+ | ||
EAC3 | ||
FLAC | ||
HE-AAC | ||
LPCM | ||
M4A | ||
MIDI | ||
MP2 | ||
MP3 | ||
OGG | ||
RealAudio | ||
WMA | ||
WAV |
IMAGE FORMATS | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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BMP | ||
GIF | ||
JPEG | ||
JPS | ||
MPO | ||
PNG |
TUNER | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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Digital Tuner | 2 | 2 |
SAT Tuner | ||
Analog Tuner | ||
Digital Terrestrial TV System | DVB-T/T2 | DVB-T/T2 |
Digital Cable TV System | DVB-C | DVB-C |
Digital SAT TV System | DVB-S/S2 | DVB-S/S2 |
Color system | PAL / SECAM / NTSC | PAL / SECAM / NTSC |
CI+ | Version 1.4 | Version 1.3 |
FM Radio |
GENERAL | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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Energy Efficiency | B | B |
Power Supply | AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumption (In Standby) | 0.4 W | 0.5 W |
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D) | 1231.2 mm x 706.8 mm x 58.7 mm | 1225.2 mm x 703.6 mm x 44.7 mm |
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 1231.2 mm x 779.5 mm x 247.7 mm | 1225.2 mm x 788.4 mm x 285.6 mm |
Dimension of Package (W x H x D) | 1408 mm x 844 mm x 192 mm | 1420.0 mm x 819.0 mm x 170.0 mm |
One Connect Box | Optical | |
No Gap Wall-Mount | ||
VESA Wall Mount | ||
VESA Hole Pitch (W x H) | 200 mm x 200 mm | 400 mm x 400 mm |
Weight Without Stand | 19.6 kg | 18.0 kg |
Weight With Stand | 20.0 kg | 21.6 kg |
Weight of Package (Gross) | 25.6 kg | 28.5 kg |
ACCESSORIES | Samsung QE55Q8DNATXXU | Samsung QE55Q8FAMTXXU |
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Remote | TM1890A | TM1790A |