Samsung Q8C / Q8 2017 (2017) Series

Exceptionally bright, colourful HDR pictures ; Very watchable in ambient light ; Pretty design

It's rather expensive ; Backlight striping around stand-out bright HDR objects ; Banding with some HDR colour blends

Exaggerated backlight striping issues may be a distraction for dedicated home cinema fans. But for more casual users the Samsung QE55Q8C is a beautifully designed and uniquely talented TV that’s just about ‘out there’ enough to justify its £3000 price...

Dazzling 4K HDR performance ; High quality finish

No Freeview Play ; No Dolby Vision HDR support

Bright, colorful pictures ; Beautiful design ; Good smart system ; Resilient to ambient light

It’s relatively expensive ; Curved screen is divisive ; Some backlight banding ; Limited viewing angle

Thanks to the combination of Samsung’s new ultra-bright, ultra-colourful QLED technology and some remarkable screen filtering, the Q8C’s pictures look amazing, even in a typical bright living room environment. That being said, those looking for the...

Boasts a lovely cable free design ; Exceptionally bright and colour-rich HDR pictures that hold up unprecedentedly well to bright room conditions

Curved screen will be divisive ; Backlight flaws are apparent with HDR content ; It’s not cheap

There are times where the Samsung Q8C's pictures look genuinely spectacular, leaving you in no doubt as to QLED's potential as a TV technology. The way its pictures still standout in ambient light make this particular set uniquely well qualified for...

Very good color volume for HDR ; Low input lag for gaming ; Great handling of reflections

Picture quality degrades at an angle

The design and build quality is fantastic ; The built-in speakers are like nothing I've heard on a TV ; The display is amazing ; Initial setup is a breeze ; Built-in software options are great and intuitive ; 4K HDR looks AMAZING

May be too pricey for some, even with the current substantial discount

There is no doubt that the Samsung Q8C is a pricey television, even at its current discounted price. The number of people who are going to buy this high-end of a television is likely lower than a sub $1,000USD Samsung LED TV even with the added...

Nice design ; Amazing picture quality ; Tizen works well as a smart TV interface

The curved design didn’t help that much ; Slightly expensive

The Samsung Q8C QLED TV is a not only a well-designed TV but also one that can deliver amazing picture quality in 4K. The TV is a great choice for those looking to complement their Xbox One X purchase.

The Q8C is almost identical to the Q7F except that it's curved, with a premium all-metal build, and has a beefed-up audio system. We'd give it an easy 5 stars if it weren't for the vastly inflated price. You can buy last year's equivalent model, the...