We’re getting closer to seeing all of the new televisions introduced at CES make their way to consumers. Samsung stated today that it is now accepting preorders for its extensive 2022 lineup. And, for the first time, the company is disclosing full details and price on its long-rumored, semi-announced QD-OLED consumer TV, now officially known as the S95B.
The S95B is a 4K QD-OLED set that will be available in two sizes: 55-inch for $2,199.99 and 65-inch for $2,999.99. (Amazon is already discounting both sizes.) These are much higher prices than a conventional LG OLED, but Samsung Display’s QD-OLED screen could provide improved color accuracy at high brightness levels, even better viewing angles than regular OLED, and wider color reproduction. Sony has also launched its own televisions that include the Samsung QD-OLED display.
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Samsung’s OLED has the same Neural Quantum Processor 4K as the company’s other 2022 flagships, as well as the same Tizen software and high-end Q-Symphony sound with Dolby Atmos. « an OLED brightness booster and perceptional color mapping to produce brighter, more accurate highlights and the most realistic, lifelike colors, » according to the manufacturer.
In terms of the remainder of its lineup, Samsung is updating its Neo QLED 8K and 4K Mini LED TVs this year with software upgrades and support for variable refresh rates up to 144Hz, 14-bit processing, and an enhanced anti-reflective layer. I’d definitely recommend the 4K Mini LED sets to most individuals looking for a Samsung TV. If there is one drawback, it is that Samsung continues to disregard Dolby Vision.
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The latest Samsung TV that has piqued my interest is the 2022 edition of The Frame. The new Frame features a matte screen finish, with Samsung boasting « almost no reflections » as a result. That should make a visible difference when the TV is idle, and perhaps, The Frame will look even more like art decor when you’re not streaming anything. My primary concern is whether the matte coating will degrade the video quality of the TV. The 2022 Frame is available in widths ranging from 43 to 75 inches and costs $999.99. Samsung promises that 32-, 55-, and 85-inch models will be available « soon. »
With the exception of the QN95B, which will be available for preorder on May 23rd, the most of Samsung’s 2022 TV lineup will begin shipping in April.
Here’s a complete list of sizes and prices:
Neo QLED 8K
QN800B – available for pre-order now
· 65” QN800B – $3,499.99
· 75” QN800B – $4,699.99
· 85” QN800B – $6,499.99
QN900B – available for pre-order on 3/21
· 65” QN900B
· 75” QN900B
· 85” QN900B
Neo QLED 4K
QN85B – available now
· 55” QN85B – $1,499.99
· 65” QN85B – $1,999.99
· 75” QN85B – $2,799.99
· 85” QN85B – $3,999.99
QN90B – available now
· 50” QN90B – $1,599.99
· 55” QN90B – $1,899.99
· 65” QN90B – $2,599.99
· 75” QN90B – $3,499.99
· 85” QN90B – $4,999.99
QN95B – available for pre-order on 5/23
· Size and price – TBD
OLED
Available for pre-order now
· 55” S95B OLED – $2,199.99
· 65” S95B OLED – $2,999.99
The Frame (2022)
Available for pre-order now (32”, 55” and 85” sizes available soon)
· 43” The Frame – $999.99
· 50” The Frame – $1,299.99
· 65” The Frame – $1,999.99
· 75” The Frame – $2,999.99
Correction, March 18th 9:45AM ET: Samsung has notified us that the pricing for the OLED devices it initially published was inaccurate. Our article has been updated to reflect this, with the 55-inch S95B being priced at $2,199.99 rather than $2,399.99, and the 65-inch priced at $2,999.99 rather than $3,499.99.
