Samsung 2022 TV range – so much choice (AV)

16/03/2022
By Ray Shaw
In Announcements Featured

There are 13 new models and 48 screen size variations from 32-85” in the Samsung 2022 TV range. These should be in retailers from the end of March.

Now the huge choice can lead to shopper confusion, so in true CyberShack tradition, we will attempt to demystify the cornucopia of TVs.

Samsung 2022 TV range

The letter B after the model number denotes 2022 (it was ‘A’ in 2021). Samsung has adopted HDR10+ (scene by scene) as its highest video codec. It does not decode Dolby Vision (frame by frame); instead, it downmixes it to HDR10 (static metadata – colours set once at the commencement of the content).

Samsung Australia TV website.

All TVs use the new Samsung Smart Hub User Interface over its Tizen OS. This includes ad-supported Samsung TV Plus, most popular streaming channels, multi-view (Neo x 4, QLED x 2), Game mode, Google Duo calls and voice assistants. Details here.

Neo QLED 8K

Let’s start at the top – these are Samsung’s ultimate 2022 TVs comprising two models.

900B	65 75 85”	$579 7999 11999	Mini-LED back-light 120Hz refresh QLED LCD 1 billion colours/tones HDR 64X	Dolby Atmos up-firing 6.2.4 90W RMS Object Tracking Pro
800B	65 75 85”	$4699 6199 8499	Mini-LED back-light 120Hz refresh QLED LCD 1 billion colours/tones HDR 32X	Dolby Atmos up-firing 4.2.2 70W RMS Object Tracking+

The basic differences are above. HDR 32X or 64X is a Samsung marketing term and refers to the absolute peak brightness (supposedly 3200 or 6400nits in 1% of the screen), although we are not entirely sure of how much a difference it makes. What we do know is that the panels are different.

Common to both

(and most of these are in the Neo QLED 4K as well)

Neural AI Quantum Processor 8K
AI 8K upscale from 1080p or UHD
Shape Adaptive Light and Real Depth Enhancer
Motion rate 240
One Connect Box*
Dolby Atmos decoder, DTS:X and up to 5.1 Dolby Digital/PCM sound
HDR10+ (scene by scene), 100% DCI-P3
Basic and Pro smartphone Calibration app
Q-Symphony soundbar support to use TV speakers as well (does not increase the number of audio channels) and Space Fit sound
Games mode and 21:9 to 32:9 adjustment (some PC games). Pre-sets for some game types. TVs support VRR, ALLM, HGiG
NFC connect to cast compatible smartphones
Google Duo and Google Assistant support, Samsung Smart Things support
Solar remote
Optional top mount USB-C tracking webcam
Variety of wall mounts including motorised landscape/portrait modes

* All the processing power is in a separate box that provides Ethernet/Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (capable of up to 144Hz but the screen is 120Hz, eARC on #3), 2 x USB 2.0 (5V/.5A/2.5W), RF Antenna and Digital Audio out. This attaches via a One Connect slim cable that carries power and data to the screen.

Neo QLED 4K

These are mini-LED back-lit

95B	55 65 75”	$3299 4299 5499	Series 9 Mini-LED back-light QLED LCD 1 billion colours Neo Quantum Processor HDR 32X Motion rate 200 (55″+) Ultra-viewing angle	Dolby Atmos Object Tracking Sound+ up-firing speakers 70W 4.2.2
90B	43 50 55 65 75 85”	$1899 2299 2999 3899 4999 6999	Series 9 Mini-LED back-light QLED LCD HDR 32X Wide-viewing angle	Dolby Atmos Object Tracking Sound+ up-firing speakers 60W 4.2.2
85B	55 65 75 85	$2699 3499 4499 6299	Mini-LED back-light QLED LCD HDR 24X Ultra-viewing angle	Dolby Atmos Object Tracking Sound 60W 2.2.2

All have

Neo Quantum Processor 4K
100% DCI-P3 colour gamut
1 billion colors HDR 10+
Real Depth Enhancer
Smartphone calibration
FreeSync Premium Pro
Game mode, ALLM
Ethernet/Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.2, USB
4 x HDMI 2.1, 144Hz (#3-eARC), 2 x USB 5V/.5A/2.5W, RF antenna, Digital Optical

QLED 4K

80B	55 65 75 85”	$2299 2999 3899 5599	Direct full array back-light 120Hz QLED LCD colour HDR12X, HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3 No detailed specs – update soon	Dolby Atmos 60W 2.2.2
70B	55 65 75 85”	$1999 2499 2999 4499	Series 7 QLED LCD colour Quantum Processor 4K Quantum HDR (not 12/32/64), HDR10+ Motion Smoothing Rate 200 FreeSync Premium Pro 4 HDMI (#3 eARC), Ethernet/Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.2	Object Tracking Sound Lite 20W 2.0 Active Voice Amp
60B	55 65 75 85	$1499 1899 2499 3999	Series 6 QLED LCD colour Quantum Processor Lite 4K Quantum HDR (not 12/32/64), HDR10+ Motion Smoothing Rate 100 3 HDMI (#2 eARC), Ethernet/Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.2	Object Tracking Sound Lite 20W 2.0

Crystal 4K (Edge-lit)

BU8000

43
50
55
65
75
85”

$899
999
1199
1499
1999
2999

Series 8
Edge-Lit LCD
Crystal Processor 4K
Motion Rate 100

3 HDMI (#2 eARC), Ethernet/Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.2

20W 2.0

The Frame

LS03B

32
43
50
55
65
75
85”

$799
1399
1699
1999
2499
3299
4999

Uses Q70B panel 1 billion colours
Quantum Processor 4K
Motion Smoothing 200
New low glare matte finish panel
100% DCI-P3
Quantum HDR (not 12/32/64), HDR10+
One connect box
Art mode
Slim wall mount included
Customisable frames
Art store – 1600+ subscription applies

Dolby Atmos
Object Tracking Sound
Active Voice Amp
40W, 2.0.2

Most of the features of the 4K QLED 70B

The Serif

LS01B

43
55
65

$1199
1699
2199

No detailed specs – update soon

The Sero

LS05B

$1499

No detailed specs – update soon

The Freestyle portable LED projector

CyberShack overview Samsung Freestyle 2022- The portable big-screen.

Samsung Australia Freestyle website

SP-LSP3BLAXXY

Up to 100” screen

$1299

FHD 1920 x 1080 LED Projector
DLP single chip
HDR10 static metadata
100,000:1 contrast
550 lumens (160nits)
180° use
Up to 100” screen (at 2.7metres) Autofocus and ToF auto-keystone correction 20,000-hour end-of-life
Remote control
USB-C and Micro-HDMI eARC
Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi direct and BT 5.2 (for casting)
Samsung TV User Interface Range of accessories
– Freestyle case
– Skins
– Coming 32000mAH battery base (it can work off a USB-C PD power bank)
– Coming ES Socket adapter

5W Mono 360° speaker

Having seen it close-up at the launch, it is essential that buyers understand the limits of a portable device – any single-chip LED projector.

It is great in darkened rooms (<100 lumens), but at 550 lumens, it is not quite enough to defeat office lighting. The 5W mono speaker is fine for small room use.