Samsung Series 8 QN50Q8FAAF 50"
Quantum Dot technology delivers rich color volume on this 50-inch 4K panel, while Vision AI upscaling sharpens lower-resolution content. HDMI 2.1 with VRR support at 60Hz provides smooth console gaming, and the Tizen smart platform offers broad app compatibility. This refurbished model is best for budget-conscious streamers and casual gamers who prioritize color accuracy over high refresh rates.
About This TV
Quantum Dot technology delivers rich color volume on this 50-inch 4K panel, while Vision AI upscaling sharpens lower-resolution content. HDMI 2.1 with VRR support at 60Hz provides smooth console gaming, and the Tizen smart platform offers broad app compatibility. This refurbished model is best for budget-conscious streamers and casual gamers who prioritize color accuracy over high refresh rates.
- Screen size 50
- Resolution 3840x2160
- Panel type QLED
- Refresh rate 60
- Smart platform Tizen
- Dolby atmos
- HDMI version 2.1
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong audio (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average hdr (13th percentile) 13th
- Below average social proof (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile) 35th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Picture Quality
| Processor | Vision AI |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Series 8 QN50Q8FAAF 50" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 | LG OLED evo AI 4K G5 Series OLED97G5WUA | Hisense U8 Series 75U8QG | TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K | Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 50 | 55 | 97 | 75 | 97.5 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | MiniLED | OLED | QLED | QLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 144 | 120 |
| Hdr | - | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | webOS | Google TV | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Dolby Vision | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | 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 Series 8 QN50Q8FAAF 50" | 13 | 70.2 | 45.4 | 51.9 | 74.3 | 34.8 | 29.1 | 36.3 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 Compare | 97.2 | 92.2 | 91 | 79 | 66.7 | 93.3 | 88.9 | 93.7 |
| LG OLED evo AI 4K G5 Series OLED97G5WUA Compare | 97.2 | 99.9 | 80.4 | 88.5 | 98.7 | 84 | 73.6 | 96.3 |
| Hisense U8 Series 75U8QG Compare | 91.5 | 98.1 | 96 | 95.4 | 87.6 | 86.5 | 88.9 | 98.6 |
| TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K Compare | 91.5 | 81.6 | 97.5 | 93.9 | 52.6 | 84 | 98 | 97.7 |
| Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP Compare | 98.9 | 89.3 | 50 | 84.9 | 52.6 | 81.5 | 98 | 36.3 |
Usage Scores
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