New Neo QLED TVs for Samsung at CES 2021 with Mini LED backlight
Source: HW Upgrade added 07th Jan 2021
Samsung makes its move too thank you to a new backlight source, called Quantum Mini LED. It is a matrix of LEDs in which the individual elements occupy 1 / 40 of a Conventional LED, with the possibility therefore of having a greater density of LEDs and to manage the backlight levels of its new QLED 8K TVs more precisely (QN 900 A) and 4K (QN 90 A )
by Roberto Colombo published 07 January 2021 , at 12: 34 in the Audio Video channel
Samsung QLED 8K 4K
MiniLED will certainly be one of the words that will accompany us in the coming months / years in the TV field. Following LG’s announcement, Samsung is also making its move thanks to a new source of backlight , named Quantum Mini LED . It is a matrix of LEDs in which the individual elements occupy 1 / 40 of a Conventional LED, with the possibility therefore of having a greater density of LED and to manage in a more precise and granular backlight levels of the different zones.
To manage the Mini LED matrix we find the technology Quantum Matrix driven by the processor Neo Quantum , optimized to manage the luminance scale at 12 bit with 4096 levels , in particular to improve the contrast rendering when playing HDR content. Samsung introduces its new Neo QLED display technology in its flagship models 8K (QN 900 A) and 4K ( QN 90 A).
On an aesthetic level, the televisions adopt the new Infinity One Design , which further reduces the frame, until it almost completely disappears and which also reduces the dimensions of the ‘black box’ for managing the TV, the Slim One Connect Box , which integrates much of the electronics of the TV, including inputs and outputs, and which now slims to find space more easily.
In the audio field, one of the trends to make the viewing experience more engaging is to use virtualization to better tune the sound to the movement of the images on the display: Object Tracking Sound (OTS) Pro uses AI-based software to match the sound with the movement of objects on the screen, while SpaceFit Sound analyzes the environment where the TV is installed to produce impactful sound tailored to the room where the TV is installed.
Televisions are increasingly the center of home entertainment, including videogames, and Samsung adds some functions dedicated to the gamer audience. The first is support FreeSync Premium Pro , the second is represented by the Super Ultrawide mode GameView , which offers the possibility to play both in 21: 9 both a 32 : 9 and get a wider field of view.
The Covid Pandemic – 19 has profoundly changed habits globally and TVs aim to play their role in the new normal as well. On the one hand, it is possible to use the large TV screen for video calls, including group calls: with Google Duo you can use your smartphone to start a video call on your TV. Just connect a webcam via USB or an even more advanced smart camera that follows your movements.
Not only video calls with friends and relatives, but also Smart Working : the PC on TV function of Samsung devices allows you to connect a PC to the TV, allowing you to work and study from home through the TV screen. Simply install the Easy Connection app on your computer and log into your Samsung account to automatically connect your TV to your PC and work directly from the living room. Just connect the PC, a mouse and a keyboard, with the possibility of accessing MS Office as well 365 via the TV’s web browser to view, create and edit documents.
Samsung has also found success in recent years with its designer TVs, designed to be objects as well. of furniture. Now Samsung The Frame 2021 doubles and is offered in two different customizable styles – Modern and Beveled – and in five color options, to match the different environments even better.
In his previews of the products that will be unveiled at CES 2021 and of which we will have more details in the coming days, Samsung also talked about the green goals for the future , with interesting news. The first is the disappearance of the polystyrene from the packaging of the televisions , which will be totally in cardboard (even inside ) and therefore more easily recyclable: in addition, customers can follow the instructions attached to give new life to cardboard inserts and packaging, creating furniture and toys .
News also for the remote control , which will integrate a solar cell and can be recharged also via USB , so saying goodbye to disposable batteries : Samsung estimates that this move could help eliminate the gap of 99 millions of AAA batteries in seven years.