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Samsung 4K and 8K TV choices for 2021: Pick the best TV for you

(Pocket-lint) – If you’re looking for a new television and want one of the finest pictures on the market, then Samsung’s range is sure to be on your list.

There are QLED TVs from the past few years, and in 2021, Samsung introduced the next-gen Neo QLED, powered by Mini LED tech, as well as MicroLED, albeit limited to 110 inch size only.

The latest range of QLED models all offer connectivity through common voice assistants, the latest streaming services from Apple and Disney – including AirPlay 2 – as well as a lot of technology to boost the picture performance.

Understanding Samsung TV names

If you’re wondering about model codes in Samsung designations: ‘R’ is 2019, ‘T’ is 2020 – but Samsung seems to have moved back to ‘A’ for 2021, with a reshuffling of the technologies on offer.

You’ll also notice that triple digits is 8K – QN900A – and double digits is 4K – QN90A, for example, which helps you see what you’re getting at a glance.

Worth noting is that QN (QLED Neo) seems to be the designation for the new display tech; Q is the incumbent QLED tech; and U is LCD – or Crystal UHD as Samsung calls it.

There are also named TVs: Serif, Sero, Frame and Terrace, all with specific design features. We’re not covering those in this list.

Samsung 2021 TV choices

Here’s the latest Samsung 4K and 8K QLED TV line-up and how each model differs from the next, covering the last couple of years. This isn’t an exhaustive list of all Samsung models in all regions, but is designed to give you an idea of where your choices lie when it comes to buying a new Samsung TV.

Note that not all 2021 models have been announced, but we’ll update when as they appear.

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QN900A

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  • Screen sizes: 65in, 75in, 85in
  • Neo QLED, 8K resolution, Quantum HDR 48X, Infinity Screen, One Connect

The 2021 Samsung flagship comes in popular sizes from 65-85 inches and features an Infinity Screen, offering edge-to-edge viewing with a practically invisible bezel. It’s a more advanced panel than previous QLED models, using the new Mini LED backlighting system, promising less bleed, more precise blacks and greater brightness for an even better HDR10+ Adaptive experience. The HDR will adapt to the room to give the best performance, while the panel supports 120Hz and is an 8K model.

There’s a slim One Connect box which can be attached to the TV stand to hide it out of the way, while sound is boosted by Object Tracking Sound Pro, designed to more accurately match the sound location to the action on the screen.

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QN800A

  • Screen sizes: 65in, 75in, 85in
  • Neo QLED, 8K resolution, Quantum HDR 32X, Infinity One Design, One Connect

The step-down model from the 2021 flagship is the QN800A. This again comes in popular sizes and retains the 8K screen with 120Hz and all the upscaling technology, but there’s a slight step down in HDR performance, saying that this features Quantum HDR 32X rather than the 48X on the QN900A.

There’s object tracking sound again, but there’s a simpler arrangement of speakers, with a lower overall output – while the design of the TV sticks to Infinity One Design, rather than the full Infinity Screen of the model above – so there’s a little more bezel here. Otherwise, these models are pretty similar.

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Q950TS

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  • Screen sizes: 65in, 75in, 85in
  • QLED, 8K resolution, Quantum HDR 4000, One Connect

The 2020 QLED 8K flagship, this TV offers near-complete edge-to-edge viewing and a smart, premium design. We think it’s a sophisticated package that’s sure to appeal to many after a premium set but who have so far resisted the leap to 8K.

The enhanced image processing borders on magic, too, while the beefed-up audio system benefits from additional processing and object tracking sound.

Samsung’s smart TV platform is superb here and we think it’s one of the best TVs currently on the market for HDR, too. Of course, it’s just about to be replaced with the updated QN900A.  

  • Samsung Q950TS review: 8K is simply incredible
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QN90A

  • Screen sizes: 55in, 65in, 75in, 85in
  • Neo QLED, 4K resolution, Quantum HDR 32X, NeoSlim Design

Samsung’s flagship 4K TV for 2021 is the QN90A. It offers many of the same benefits as the top 8K televisions, in that it still supports HDR10+ Adaptive and 120Hz, but here with a 4K resolution instead. It also comes in a smaller size, starting at 55-inches, adding appeal for those with smaller rooms.

There’s a slight step down in audio output compared to the QN800N, but it offers a similar speaker setup with object tracking. The connections for the TV don’t have a separate box, they are all on the rear of the TV itself – but all that comes with a more more approachable price.

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QN85A

  • Screen sizes: 55in, 65in, 75in, 85in
  • Neo QLED, 4K resolution, Quantum HDR 24X, NeoSlim Design

The 2021 QN85A steps down from the QN90A, again making a couple of changes to present a TV that hits many of the same spec points on the panel, but makes a few cuts elsewhere to make it more affordable. It keeps the 4K resolution, but here offers Quantum HDR 24X, so this is a couple of steps down in HDR performance from the top models. Importantly it still offers 120Hz, however. 

It also continues to reduce the audio performace. While it has a 2.2.2 configuration, the output for this model is 60W with a less sophisticated object tracking arrangement than the models above it in the range. Again, the connections are all on the TV itself, but there’a also a design change, with a less premium stand than the QN90A.

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Q95T

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  • Screen sizes: 55in, 65in, 75in, 85in
  • QLED, 4K resolution, Quantum HDR 2000, Direct back-light, One Connect

Samsung’s flagship 4K QLED TV for 2020 is a cracker, offering a wide range of premium features, such as the One Connect box for easy cable connectivity. It offers great pictures quality, as well as the latest gaming features, like 120Hz for those next-gen consoles. 

This is a different display technology to the Neo QLED, however, here using direct illumination rather than the new Mini LED, so it’s likely that it will be out performed by some of the newer models in the line-up. With that said, this is still an impressive TV, with plenty to offer.

  • Read our full Samsung Q95T review
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Q80T

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  • Screen sizes: 49in, 55in, 65in, 75in, 85in
  • QLED, 4K resolution, Quantum HDR 1500, Direct back-light

The 2020 Q80T is a mid-range QLED model, sitting under the likes of the Q95T. The design is less sophisticated and all connections go into the back of the TV rather than offering a One Connect box, so it’s a little less fancy overall. But you still get a great panel, with a 4K resolution and introducing a smaller size at 49 inches, making it even more appealing. Remember that this is a generation older than the 2021 QN85A, so although it has full array direct illumination, it’s not the Mini LED system of the latest models.

HDR steps down a little, but you still get 120Hz to support the latest gaming features. There’s object tracking audio from a similar speaker setup to the QN85A, aloing with all the normal Samsung functions.

  • Read the full Samsung Q80T review
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Q65T

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  • Screen sizes: 43in, 50in, 55in, 65in, 75in
  • QLED, 4K resolution, Quantum HDR, Edge illumination

The Q65T is closer to the entry-level for 2020 Samsung TVs. While still offering 4K resolution, it comes in a range of sizes right down to 43-inches. Again this is the older QLED tech, not the fancy new New QLED system, and here is uses edge illumination rather than the direct illumination found on other models. The HDR punch isn’t as potent as a result.

The panel also leaves out another desirable feature – it doesn’t support 120Hz, so it’s less attractive to gamers wanting the latest support for the newer consoles.

On top of a couple of sacrifices on the image side, the audio is weak overall. That’s not a problem if you’re connecting to a more advanced sound system. There’s still some merits, however. You get a lot of visuals for your money and if you only want to stream movies and have a separate soundbar, it could be the bargain you’ve been looking for.

  • Read our full Samsung Q65T review

Writing by Mike Lowe. Editing by Chris Hall.

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Samsung’s $549 Galaxy Chromebook 2 will be available on March 1st

Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook 2, previously stated to be coming in “Q1 2021,” finally has a release date. You can preorder it starting today through Samsung and Best Buy, and it’ll start shipping on March 1st. Models start at $549.99.

While it’s technically the second device to bear the name “Samsung Galaxy Chromebook,” this laptop is a step down from its $999 predecessor — an ultrathin premium OLED device — when it comes to hardware. It’s a bit thicker and heavier, at 2.71 pounds and 0.55 inches thick. And Samsung has replaced the Galaxy Chromebook’s high-end 4K OLED panel with a more standard QLED screen (which the company says can produce over a billion colors). The Chromebook 2 comes in the same colors as its predecessor (“mercury gray” and a bold “fiesta red”), and it includes a touchscreen with stylus support (though one is not included).

We spent some time with this device earlier this year, so take a look if you’d like more information.

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New Samsung laptops rumored to include OLED screens and S Pen support

Samsung has a pair of new laptops in development — the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 — which include OLED displays and will be compatible with the company’s S Pen stylus, SamMobile reports. The Galaxy Book Pro 360 is said to also be available with 5G connectivity. The laptops were first revealed in a Bluetooth certification filing that surfaced last month.

SamMobile’s report doesn’t go into details about the specs of the OLED displays such as what their resolution or refresh rates might be. However, given the laptops will reportedly be available with 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch screens, it seems unlikely that they’ll use the 14-inch 90Hz OLED displays that Samsung Display said it would be mass manufacturing starting next month.

These wouldn’t be the first of Samsung’s laptops to support the S Pen (last year’s Galaxy Book Flex 5G, the company’s first 5G laptop, had one built in for example), but it comes after the company announced a new pair of S Pen styluses alongside the Galaxy S21 Ultra. There’s a standard S Pen that’s sold separately from the phone, and later this year it’ll be joined by the S Pen Pro, an upgraded version that adds Bluetooth and air gesture support. Earlier this year Samsung said it’s planning to bring S Pen support to “additional device categories.”

Beyond their screens and S Pen support, the new Windows laptops are rumored to be powered by Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs. The Galaxy Pro 360 is thought to be a convertible 2-in-1 laptop, with a 360-hinge to allow its screen to be flipped around and used like a tablet.

If the reports about the upcoming devices are accurate, they’d join a host of other laptops announced by Samsung recently. These include the Galaxy Chromebook 2, an Intel-powered Chromebook with a QLED display (essentially an LCD display that uses Samsung’s quantum-dot technology) and stylus support, announced earlier this year.

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Best 65-inch 4K Smart TV 2021: Amazing large Ultra HD TVs

(Pocket-lint) – Welcome to our guide to the best 65-inch TVs. As manufacturers find new ways to harness their technology and take leaps forward technically, the sets that almost always get those innovations first are the bigger ones in their ranges.

  • Best 4K TV: Premium Ultra HD smart TVs to buy today

If you’re used to smaller TVs, the jump to a 65-inch television can feel like a really big one, but trust us that it’s worth it if you can fit one in. You’ll be transported into the content you’re watching or playing and will be able to plan movie nights that really are like going to the theatre. So, to that end, we’ve gathered some of the very best 65-inch TVs on the market right now for you to choose from.

Our pick of the best 65-inch 4K TVs to buy today

LG

LG OLED CX

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LG is sort of the kind of OLED TVs at the moment – it’s got the display tech down to a tee, and the CX is another in a long line of hits for the manufacturer.

It’s nicely designed with a stand that’s attractive without being too big, and bezels that are practically non-existant. On top of that you get stunning picture-quality on a really well-made OS, making it a joy to use. Of course, you’ll pay handsomely for the privilege. 

  • LG OLED CX 4K TV review: Superb picture quality
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Samsung Q80T

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Samsung’s Q80T is a real stormer of a release – it’s still pretty pricey, but by Samsung’s standards brings the pricing down nicely, and has a range of sizes to pick from.

The 65-inch version, like the others, is a really superb display that uses Samsung’s trademark QLED technology to get deep blacks and impressive colour range without using OLED tech. 

  • Samsung Q80T 4K QLED TV review: A 4K sensation
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LG NANO90 65-inch

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LG’s got another ace up its sleeve in the form of this NANO90 TV, which is perfect if you’re a big gamer and want to guarantee low lag to give you every possible advantage. 

It might look like any old TV nowadays, but the picture quality is great and by cutting on the cost of OLED, using standard LED, LG’s been able to make sure the TV is super-fast, perfect for games. 

  • LG NANO90 4K NanoCell TV review: Can it outshine OLED?
TCL

TCL 5-Series S535

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This is a high-quality 4K QLED TV but it isn’t outrageously expensive. TCL’s Natural Motion 240 tech is designed to reduce motion blur, especially when watching sports or other fast-moving scenes. 

As you’d expect the TV is HDR compatible (HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision) while there are all the smart TV apps you’ll need, four HDMI ports and Google Assistant/Alexa integration. 

TCL’s 5-Series is also available in 55, 75 and 50-inch sizes. 

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Samsung Q65T

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If you like the look of Samsung’s televisions, but don’t want to fork out the money needed for the Q80T, the Q65T is a fabulous compromise. 

You still get a brilliant QLED panel that’s gorgeous to watch 4K content on, and it’s a dab hand at upscaling, too. Sound quality could be better, we feel, but that’s not exactly the top concern when you buy a TV.

  • Samsung Q65T 4K QLED TV review: Punchy picture at an attractive price
Insignia

Insignia NS-65DF710NA21

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This is a stunningly good value 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV that’s based around Amazon’s Fire TV interface. if you’ve used an Amazon Fire TV Stick or similar you’ll know that it’s easy to use. 

Fire TVs have an Alexa remote, so there’s full voice control, too. 

And you can be safe in the knowledge that your TV will support all the latest streaming apps and services, too. 

There’s full HDR support, too.

This model is also available in 43, 50, 55 and 70-inch sizes. 

Sony

Sony XH95

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Sony comes in swinging with this huge TV that specialises in colour – its HDR is as good as you’ll find out there, making for amazing contrast and depths. 

This isn’t an OLED or QLED display, instead representing the best of what an LCD display can offer with a bunch of refinements and improvements, and we’re suitably impressed. At this price, though, we wonder if OLED would be a better investment. 

  • Sony XH95 4K TV review: Punchy pictures

Writing by Max Freeman-Mills. Editing by Dan Grabham.

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Samsung Neo QLED TV prices start at $1600, US pre-orders open now

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Samsung has opened pre-orders in the US for its Neo QLED TVs, revealing prices at the same time.

If you missed the previous news, Samsung’s range-topping QLEDs for 2021 have MiniLED backlights, supposedly boosting contrast while reducing thickness. The good news is that these ‘Neo QLEDs’ don’t appear to be more expensive than their standard QLED predecessors, with the top 4K model, the QN90A, coming in at $1800 for a 55-inch model, just like 2020’s Q90T at launch.

Here’s the full pricing along with pre-order links:

Samsung QN900A Neo QLED 8K TV:


65-inch (QN65QN900A) – $5000


75-inch (QN75QN900A) – $7000


85-inch (QN85QN900A) – $9000

Samsung QN800A Neo QLED 8K TV:


65-inch (QN65QN800A) – $3500


75-inch (QN75QN800A) – $4800


85-inch (QN85QN800A) – $6500

Samsung QN90A Neo QLED 4K TV:


55-inch (QN55QN90A) – $1800


65-inch (QN65QN90A) – $2600


75-inch (QN75QN90A) – $3500


85-inch (QN85QN90A) – $5000

Samsung QN85A Neo QLED 4K TV:


55-inch (QN55QN85A) – $1600


65-inch (QN65QN85A) – $2200


75-inch (QN75QN85A) – $3000


85-inch (QN85QN85A) – $4500

If you’re wondering what the differences are between the various models, do check out our full Samsung 2021 TV lineup breakdown.

Shipping for pre-orders of all of the above models takes place in March, with the specific delivery date depending on the model and size you choose. Pricing and pre-order information for the rest of the world, including the UK, is yet to be revealed. We’ll report back with that information as soon as we have it.