Hardware

Published on March 9th, 2023 | by Adrian Gunning

WOW! Samsung Goes Big with 2023 Neo QLED TV Range Available Now

Samsung Electronics Australia today announced the availability of its 2023 Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV and Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV ultra-premium models that begins phased distribution at authorised retailers nationwide from this week. The next generation Neo QLED models kick-start the highly anticipated roll out of Samsung 2023 home entertainment portfolio which includes Samsung’s award-winning home audio soundbar solutions championed by the premium Q-Series range. With a focus on powerful performance, enhanced connectivity, and advanced personalisation; Samsung’s 2023 line-up provides screen options for any preference and lifestyle, all from the Global No.1 TV brand for 17 years running[4].

“We’re proud to deliver a range of Neo QLED TVs and Q-Series soundbars that Australians can count on to provide premium big screen home cinema experiences to suit every lifestyle,” said Jeremy Senior, Vice President- Consumer Electronics, Samsung Australia.

“Beyond making large screen sizes and premium picture quality more accessible than ever, openness and connectivity are what set’s our 2023 TV range apart. We see the role of TVs in 2023 as being a central hub for monitoring and controlling the multitude of digital devices in the home. Via the integrated Samsung Smart Hub feature, that dream is now a reality. The result is a personalised experience that can entertain while adding new levels of convenience from the leading TV brand that Australians can trust.”

Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs and Samsung Neo QLED 4K TVs combine brilliant picture and design with dynamic audio and seamless connectivity resulting in a versatile screen vivid enough for bright rooms. Images look incredible thanks to Samsung Quantum Mini LED technology that powers up to 33 million pixels[5] and delivers a billion colours. With an advanced Neural Quantum Processor, Samsung Neo QLED TVs upgrade content automatically to either 4K or 8K resolution based on the model[6] for improved detail using 14-bit processing and AI upscaling.

Both models deliver bright highlights and a wide range of colours that have been validated by the experts at Pantone®. High-resolution panels automatically apply real-time, scene-by-scene High Dynamic Range (HDR) effects with new Auto HDR Remastering to deliver extraordinary contrast[7]. Plus, there’s not a bad seat in the house with Anti-Glare and Ultra Viewing Angle technology that displays clear 8K or 4K quality content at virtually any angle or light, producing vivid colour across the screen.

More WOW than ever: Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV

Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K TV line includes incredible picture quality with an Infinity Display design making it virtually bezel and border-free for an edge-to-edge 8K picture. Experience 8K quality in a billion colours with intense contrast powered by a grid of Samsung Quantum Mini LEDs.

Its ultra-powerful Neural Quantum processor plays content at its full potential and uses AI-based processing to upscale the picture to 8K resolution – no matter how the content was created[8]. Plus, the viewing experience is complemented by life-like sound with Dolby Atmos®, Object Tracking Sound Pro, Adaptive sound, and Q-Symphony 3.0.

With exceptional motion up to 4K 144Hz, Samsung Neo QLED 8K levels up your gaming experience with consistently crisp visuals at incredibly high speeds. The TV virtually eliminates lag and motion blur via Real Game Enhancer[9], while the combination of built-in features such as Xbox Game Pass[10], Game Bar, Ultrawide Game View, and Freesync Premium Pro help gamers take control, take on the competition, and take their gaming performance to new heights. Plus, the redesigned Slim One Connect box helps keep messy cables out of sight.

The Samsung Neo QLED 8K Smart TV (QN900C) is available in 85-inches, 75-inches, and 65-inches.

Recommended retail price:

  • 85-inches RRP: $12,699.
  • 75-inches RRP: $9,879.
  • 65-inches RRP: $7,549.

Experience the difference: Neo QLED 4K TVs

The 2023 Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV line-up makes everything look better with 4K upscaling and offers clearer viewing from wide viewing angles even during the daytime[11]. Ultra-precise Quantum Mini LED technology controls the individual zones of light delivering incredible colour accuracy and light control, surreal life-like detail, deep blacks and brilliant contrast. Viewers can enjoy colour validated by the experts at Pantone®, while experiencing stellar brightness with Neo Quantum HDR+. Scenes take on new dimensions with HDR10+ mapping tones and shifting colour and contrast.

Whether streaming an HD movie, watching live sports or enjoying home videos, viewers can experience it all transformed into sharp 4K resolution with an AI-powered processor that upgrades content scene-by-scene to 4K. To add to the viewing experience, Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound+ track the scene and movement with pinpoint accuracy[12].

Two Neo QLED 4K TV series are rolling out now, including QN90C and QN85C.The line-up also includes the 4K QLED Q60C.

Recommended retail price:

Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV QN90C (43-inches, 50-inches, 55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 85-inches)

  • 85-inches RRP: $7,899
  • 75-inches RRP: $6,159
  • 65-inches RRP: $4,649
  • 55-inches RRP: $3,489
  • 50-inches RRP: $2,899
  • 43-inches RRP: $2,319

Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV QN85C (55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 85-inches)

  • 85-inches RRP: $6,999
  • 75-inches RRP: $5,199
  • 65-inches RRP: $4,079
  • 55-inches RRP: $3,149

Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV Q60C (55-inches, 65-inches, 75-inches, 85-inches)

  • 85-inches RRP: $4,619
  • 75-inches RRP: $2,889
  • 65-inches RRP: $2,189
  • 55-inches RRP: $1,729

Better Together with Premium Q-Series Soundbars

A premium big screen experience is only complete with an ultra-immersive big sound audio experience to match. While Samsung TVs come with impressive built-in speakers, when paired with a Samsung Soundbar, these devices can offer a truly powerful, immersive, and personalised home cinema experience.

Designed for a premium audio experience, Samsung Neo QLED TVs pair effortlessly with Samsung soundbars, with the latest Q-Series Q990C soundbar sitting at the pinnacle of the range. Wireless True Dolby Atmos & DTS:X with 11.1.4ch Surround Sound, optimised with Samsung Q-Symphony enables the Q990C to deliver our most captivating cinematic sound experience yet. The new iteration of Q-Symphony provides an evolved paired sound between the TV and soundbar, by way of the soundbar tapping into the TV’s Neural Processing Unit to analyse audio signals and process each sound for more detail.

Samsung’s 2023 Q-Series lineup is rolling out now and includes Q990C, Q930C, Q800C, Q700C and Q600C.

Recommended retail price:

  • Q990C RRP: $2,099
  • Q930C RRP: $1,599
  • Q800C RRP: $1,099
  • Q700C RRP: $899
  • Q600C RRP: $799

Connectivity Features for a Better Experience

Samsung Neo QLED TVs feature Smart Hub – the centrepiece of the connected home experience that brings together Entertainment, Gaming, Ambient options, and SmartThings all in one place[13]. The Tizen OS-powered entertainment hub delivers access to Samsung TV Plus, the brand’s free ad-supported TV (FAST) and video-on-demand service that offers 91+ channels in Australia and thousands of shows and movies on-demand.

Committed to the need to make smart device connectivity easier and more intuitive, SmartThings users can connect to and control various smart devices and appliances across the home from their 2023 Neo QLED TV. With the SmartThings Zigbee & Matter Thread One-Chip Module built directly into the TVs, there is no need to purchase a separate SmartThings dongle. SmartThings also seamlessly syncs and offers easier control of compatible Samsung and third-party appliances and IoT devices[14], enhancing convenience and personalisation through connectivity.

“Getting all of your smart home devices to work together has been an industry challenge for years. Samsung is working with leading brands, from appliances to HVAC systems, to make your home not just smarter, but simpler too,” says Mr. Senior. “The TV set has always been a central meeting point for the family, and now it’s the central place to manage all of your smart home experiences, helping you to live a more personalised, convenient, and connected lifestyle.”

Buy with Confidence

Australians can buy with confidence from Samsung, the Global No.1 TV brand for 17 years running[15]. In 2022, Samsung Electronics Australia was awarded Mozo’s Outstanding Customer Satisfaction Award for TV in addition to Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customer Award for TVs and Home Theatre for the second consecutive year. With the Samsung Solar Cell remote also receiving a Canstar Blue 2022 Innovation Excellence Award due to its “remarkable breakthrough in sustainability and convenience”, Samsung is Canstar Blue’s most celebrated AV brand of the decade[16].

For more information on Samsung’s range of TVs and soundbars, visit our website here: samsung.com/au/tvs/qled-tv/highlights

[4] Source – Omdia, TV Sets Intelligence Service, Feb-2023. Ranking in terms of unit shipments for 17 consecutive years ending 2022. Results are not an endorsement of Samsung. Any reliance on these results is at the third-party’s own risk.

[5] Applies to Neo QLED 8K TV models

[6] Utilises AI-Based formulas to upscale. Native 8K content availability is limited. Picture quality of upscaled content will vary depending on the quality and resolution of source content.

[7] The Range of Quantum HDR claims luminance based on internal testing standards and is subject to change according to viewing environment or specific conditions.

[8] Utilises AI-Based formulas to upscale. Native 8K content availability is limited. Picture quality of upscaled content will vary depending on the quality and resolution of source content.

[9] Compared to Samsung CU8000 TV. Low input lag is measured based on internal testing conditions and is subject to change according to game setting or specific conditions.

[10] Available on 2021 Samsung Smart TVs and onwards. Internet connection, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required. Fees apply.

[11] Wide Angle Viewing is available on 55-inch models and above only.

[12] Source content must be Dolby Atmos® enabled for Dolby Atmos® playback. Samsung define ‘True Dolby Atmos’ as featuring an upwards-firing directional speaker for three dimensional sound.

[13] Internet connection required. Visit Samsung’s SmartThings page for a list of compatible devices: https://www.samsung.com/au/apps/smartthings/

[14] For a list of current compatible devices visit https://www.samsung.com/au/apps/smartthings/

[15] Source: Omdia, Jan-2023. Based on overall TV market share by manufacturer on an annual unit & revenue basis.

[16] Canstar research, conducted by Qualtrics December 2021, n=1,075.


About the Author

agun@impulsegamer.com'

Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.



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