Samsung has
officially announced its flagship Q950TS QLED 8K TV which features Infinity Screen that eliminates the bezel
around the display to create a screen-to-body ratio of nearly 99%, and the
first to feature 5.1 channel surround-sound in a 15mm ultra-thin form factor
that is completely flat black panel. Powered by Tizen, it takes voice commands
and lets you access new features like Tap View, Digital Butler and Samsung
Health. It features enhanced AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology to improve
audio, video and smart capabilities.
Every model in the lineup will
meet the requirements of the 8K Association’s Certified Test Specifications as
well as the CTA 8K Ultra HD Display Definition, said the company. It’s 8K
lineup is the first to support native 8K playback so it can play AV1 codec
videos filmed in 8K.
Samsung also introduced new
88- and 150-inch MicroLED models with ultra-slim infinity designs, virtually
removing all four sides of the bezels for a finish that blends right into any
wall. Consumers can also connect multiple MicroLED panels together to create
new combinations and adapt their TV for their specific space. These join the
75-,88-, 93- and 110-inch MicroLED models that offer peak brightness of 5,000
nits, upscaling abilities based on deep learning to deliver the highest-quality
content, regardless of the source.
Samsung also said that it will
expand ‘The Sero’ availability to several global markets in 2020. It will
showcase all these models at the CES 2020 this week in Las Vegas. However, it
did not reveal the pricing or availability yet.
