CES 2023 is officially underway and Samsung is one of the first brands to shed some light on the future of its TV lineup.
As is often the case, product names, prices and specifications have only been partially revealed. But here’s a quick rundown of what we know so far.
MicroLED CX
Last year at CES, Samsung unveiled a room-dominating 89-inch version of this TV that will exist alongside its 99-inch and 110-inch MicroLED offerings. This week, Samsung officially announced a smaller, more consumer-friendly 76-inch option: the MicroLED CX.
But the CX is only “consumer-friendly” in the sense that it’s under 89 inches in size. In the past, these ultra-premium TVs cost more than $100,000 and required professional installation. The 76-inch CX will likely be more affordable, but it’s still prohibitive for most buyers.
So why all the fuss? Well, MicroLED has long been seen as the next big “thing” in the LED TV space. They feature modular blocks of tiny LEDs, even smaller than those found in a mini-LED TV. With millions of LEDs at play, black levels on these TVs rival OLEDs, while being as bright as some of the best LED TVs on the market.
A mind-bogglingly expensive 76-inch TV might not seem like much to celebrate, but the CX is an engineering marvel; it is incredibly difficult to scale this technology down to commercial sizes such as 55 or even 65 inches. The CX is the next step towards a possible future where MicroLED technology reigns supreme.
A new QD-OLED TV
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The next generation of Samsung QD-OLED will be available in a 77-inch model.
Last year, the Samsung S95B surprised us by combining the benefits of a traditional OLED screen with quantum dot technology. Its perfect black levels, dazzling color and class-leading brightness were some of the best images we’ve ever seen on a TV. This year, Samsung is bringing back QD-OLED technology with the S95C, and according to Samsung, it’s even brighter than last year’s QD-OLED TV.
Also, while last year’s model was limited to just two size options (55 and 65 inches), the S95C will be available in an additional 77-inch model. It will offer a 144Hz gaming refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certification, building on the gaming strengths of its predecessor.
Neo QLED TVs
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The Samsung QN95C is the company’s 4K Neo QLED flagship for 2023.
Samsung described the 4K Neo QLED family of TVs as the backbone of its TV lineup this year, as their performance makes them suitable for all lighting conditions. Samsung’s Neo QLED TVs have historically delivered a tremendously bright color picture capable of cutting through sunlight or strong ambient light. At CES, Samsung unveiled the next generation of Neo QLED offerings, including the QN95C, QN800C and QN900C (the latter two are 8K sets).
Neo QLED combines mini-LED backlighting with quantum dots that increase brightness and color. The result is a very bright picture with excellent contrast control – two things we expect to see from these new TVs.
Samsung Health Monitor
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With Samsung Health Monitor, a thin camera connected to a compatible TV will track various aspects of your health in real time.
One of Samsung’s most surprising announcements this year wasn’t a TV. Samsung’s health monitor is heading to a selection of Samsung smart TVs in 2023, including the QN95C.
Health Monitor is an easy-to-use home health management app that uses a webcam connected to your TV to track your heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and more, all while watching the television According to Samsung, the system uses something called remote photoplethysmography (rPPG), an “intelligent camera/computer vision technology that estimates vital signs by detecting changes in facial skin color caused by heartbeats.” It’s described as an easy and hassle-free way to monitor your health from home, and it’s completely optional.
Samsung already confirmed that its flagship 4K Neo QLED, the QN95C, will ship with the tweaked camera needed to take advantage of Health Monitor. It’s not yet clear if any additional models will ship with a camera.
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