Pure colour and exceptional design with our 2018 Q8C QLED TV. See nothing else. The Q8C combines HDR 1500 and Ultra Black technology to deliver exceptional picture quality, a high accolade from the most awarded brand for picture quality 4 years running*. Redesign your living space and see nothing else than a TV with a stunning curved metallic and minimalist design that blends into your home. Only Samsung QLED technology delivers Certified Ultra HD Premium picture quality with 100% colour volume** displaying over a billion colours that are true-to-life. The Q8C is the ultimate immersive movie screen illuminated with exceptional HDR brightness levels contrasted with seriously deep blacks. With QLED you can place your TV anywhere in the room, and replace the messy cables with just the One Near-Invisible Cable. It also features our best Smart platform yet, another great achievement from the most awarded brand for Smart capabilities 4 years running***. And the Premium One Remote Control, a single Smart remote, is powerful enough to control all your compatible devices.
*Source: Cision (most awards received from a set list of TV/AV media titles between January 2014 and December 2017)
**100% colour volume measured to DCI-P3 standard, certified by VDE
***Source: Cision (most awards received from a set list of TV/AV media titles between January 2014 and December 2017)
Features
Q Colour
See full colour in the latest movies. Only Samsung QLED is certified to deliver 100% colour volume*, making movie nights spectacular and enabling you to experience the sport as if you’re in the stadium. See over a billion colours and shades brought to life. Samsung's QLED technology, unlike other technologies, is able to transform light into breath-taking colour without degradation over time.
* 100% colour volume measured to DCI-P3 standard, certified by VDE.
Q Contrast
Finally a TV that delivers bold contrast night and day, with extremely low light reflectivity for exceptional viewing in all conditions. Clever analysis and management of bright spots allows the precise amount of light to be output ensuring that blacks are deeper and whites are brighter. With almost no light reflectivity, QLED TVs deliver an incredible picture and impeccable contrast. Never miss a moment of your favourite sport, even with the sunlight streaming through the window. Brighter whites and deeper darker blacks make every colour pop on screen.
Q HDR 1500 powered by HDR 10+
Only Samsung delivers exceptional detail as the creators intended with HDR 1500. Never miss the detail in the dark shadows of a horror movie, or the bright sun filled scenes of the latest sci-fi. QLED technology delivers the highest brightness levels from any TV to date. With HDR 10+ each frame of your movie or show is optimised to ensure the picture delivered to your screen is as detailed as in the real world.
Ambient Mode
Finally a TV that removes the big black screen, seamlessly blending into the room with Ambient Mode. Ambient Mode elevates your living room with decorative content, useful information, your own photos and can mimic the texture of the wall behind it. It can even play a bit of light background music if you want it to.
One Near-Invisible Cable
Only Samsung allows you to design your space free from clutter with one near-invisible optical cable for all your connections, so you place your TV anywhere you want it in your room. QLED TVs make wall mounting a breeze with just the Near-Invisible Cable connected, there's no longer a mess of wires to hide. You can even plug all your multimedia devices into the One Connect Box shut in a cupboard, leaving you with a stylish, minimalistic living space to enjoy.
One Connect Box
Hide all your devices out of sight with the One Connect Box and enter the minimalist living space of tomorrow. Say goodbye to messy cables and the clutter caused by multiple devices. Hide the box from view, connect all your devices and inputs then control them via Bluetooth even when they're shut away in a cupboard.
360° Metallic Design
Stylish minimalistic design from every angle. Discover a boundless 360° metallic design with our most impressive TV yet. Experience minimalistic style from every angle with a stunning clean, metal back and a near bezel-less design that pushes your picture to the limit. Every inch has been thoughtfully crafted from premium materials.
Premium One Remote Control
Control all of your compatible devices and content with the Premium One Remote Control in a metallic finish. You no longer need multiple remotes lined up on your coffee table. Your One Remote allows you to multi-task with simplicity, changing channels on your set-top box, playing the latest blockbuster on your Ultra HD Blu-ray player, ramping up the volume on your Soundbar or simply surfing 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 2018 Smart Hub. From late-night Netflix marathons to bingeing on UHD box sets, you’re only ever 3 clicks from your favourite content. Experience Samsung Smart TV, the most awarded TV brand for user-friendly in 2017**.
*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.
**Source: Cision (most awards received from a set list of TV/AV media titles between January and December 2017)
Universal Guide
Finally a TV with everything in one place. With Smart TVs, there’s just so many shows to choose from. But don't waste time surfing through everything. Our Universal Guide recommends popular shows and content tailored just for you, meaning you can watch more of what you love. Spend less time searching, more time viewing.
SmartThings App
Watch your shows on the go and when you get home, pick up where you left off on your QLED TV. Effortlessly connect your compatible mobile device with your TV to stream the latest viral sensation*. Take your entertainment with you as you move around the house. Sync and share your content to your mobile, TV, and even your refrigerator and across all your Samsung Devices via Samsung Cloud. Control your home devices direct from your new QLED TV. Got laundry on the go? A pop up message on the corner of your TV screen can tell you when it’s done. You can even search for your favourite content without disturbing what you're watching. So relax and enjoy the show.
*Compatible phone and app required.
**Exact functionality may change at any time and be withdrawn from the product without notice.
Easy Set-up
Only Samsung can offer comprehensive set-up in just a few simple steps. Your TV and mobile* will automatically connect and your mobile will share your Wi-Fi link with the TV. If your mobile is linked to a Samsung Account, it will automatically be shared with your TV: no additional login required. On your mobile, choose the apps** you want to see on your TV's Smart Hub, share and you're done!
*Compatible phone and download required of SmartThings app
**Limited apps integration will be available from launch
Voice Assistant
Our intelligent voice assistant now enables you to interact with your TV. Holding the dedicated microphone button on your One Remote Control allows you to control a plethora of features on the new QLED TV. Simply ask it to change channel, volume or even search YouTube for the latest viral sensation.
Samsung TV Plus
Experience easy access to the latest UHD movies via your TV guide in addition to all your traditional TV channels. Now you have access to great UHD content right out of the box. Whether you’re searching for UHD content or browsing for the latest Hollywood blockbuster, expand your viewing options through a wealth of additional Smart channels with Samsung TV Plus.
Curved Screen
Immerse yourself in the action 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 changing how we view TV. And medical research has proven that curved screens can be enjoyed longer with less risk of eye fatigue - making your latest box set binge a more comfortable experience*.
*SID Symposium Digest of Technical Papers 47(1):903-906 · May 2016 Eyestrain Caused by Intensive Visual Search Task, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Q Style Accessories
Personalise your experience. Effortlessly mount your QLED TV flush to your living room wall using the No Gap Wall Mount in no time at all. Alternatively, use either of the uniquely iconic Samsung Tower or Studio stands to display your QLED TV proudly*. Design your space to suit your style and embrace entertainment like never before.
*Wall mounts and stands sold separately.
Supreme Motion
Samsung's Supreme Motion technology provides our best motion yet meaning there's no juddering of footballs, just beautiful goals. You will never miss the on screen action again.
Q Engine
Q Engine, brings you 100% colour volume and delivers it in the most accurate way possible for lifelike picture quality you have to see to believe.
UHD Upscaling
View content with unparalleled picture quality. UHD Upscaling is a unique four-step picture improvement process that enables the clarity and detail of standard and high definition content to be enhanced to the best it can possibly be. Experience premium picture quality, whatever you want to watch.
Ultra Black
See every detail with spectacular black levels. Ultra Black technology provides clever analysis and management of bright spots, which allows the precise amount of light to be output ensuring that blacks are deeper and whites are brighter. Experience incredible shadow detail when watching your favourite films or indulging yourself with the latest box sets.
10 Year Screen Burn Warranty
Screen burn is a permanent defect on the TV display that is caused by having static images on the screen over a period of time, sometimes even as little as one hour. Content that might cause this could be channel logos, news tickers, black bars from movies or head-up displays on games. Only Samsung can offer a 10 year screen burn warranty*. QLED TVs are composed of inorganic material that provide consistently bright and vivid image quality for years to come.
*Participants must register for the 10 year screen burn warranty within 90 days of purchase, Terms and conditions apply. See www.samsung.com/uk/screen-burn for details.
Q Viewing Angle
Make every seat a great seat with amazingly wide viewing angles. Enjoy watching the game, ensuring everyone gets a great seat. From the middle of the sofa to the armchair in the corner, everyone's seat delivers a great view.
Gaming
Stream and play world famous games in an instant on your TV with cloud gaming, Steam Link and with optimised game modes*. Access the latest titles and play old favourites through cloud gaming without the need for a console. Use Steam Link to take your PC gaming to the big screen and use gaming modes that have our lowest lag times to date. Turn your front room into your own personal arcade, and take gaming to the next level!
Music
Seamlessly recognise and listen to any background music. Whether it’s a catchy tune on an advert or a soundtrack in a movie, our QLED TV is smart enough to seamlessly find the name of a song and the music service where it's available from.
Twin Tuners and Pause Live TV functionality
Take control of how you watch TV with Samsung's Pause Live TV functionality*. And with twin-tuners, there's no more arguments over who watches what - simply watch one channel whilst you record another.
*To use Pause Live TV functionality additional purchase necessary of an external memory device is required.