{"id":1036,"date":"2023-03-14T00:20:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T00:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/engadget.vip\/?p=1036"},"modified":"2023-03-14T00:20:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T00:20:05","slug":"samsungs-2022-tv-lineup-has-something-for-everyone-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engadget.vip\/?p=1036","title":{"rendered":"Samsung’s 2022 TV lineup has something for everyone"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While Samsung announced all of its QN900B, the centerpiece of the company\u2019s Neo QLED 8K family. For 2022, Samsung has added 14-bit HDR mapping (up from 12-bit mapping on last year\u2019s models) to improve picture detail in both bright and dark scenes. When combined with that massive 7,680 x 4,320 resolution, the TV looks seriously sharp.<\/p>\n

The QN900B’s higher peak brightness and 8K resolution deliver super sharp details in practically any lighting conditions.<\/figcaption>Sam Rutherford\/Engadget<\/figure>\n

But the most promising upgrades might be the changes Samsung made behind the glass, including an updated Neural Quantum processor the company says can analyze the content being shown to further optimize image quality. As for audio, the QN900B also gets a new 90W 6.2.4 channel speaker setup featuring Dolby Atmos with Object Tracking Sound Pro. This allows the TV to tweak sounds and voices based on where they appear on screen, adding an extra level of immersion.<\/p>\n

As a gamer, I really like that in addition to improved support for game streaming services like Google Stadia and NVIDIA GeForce Now built into Samsung\u2019s Gaming Hub, the QN900B (along with the 4K QN90B) also gets one HDMI 2.1 port that supports refresh rates of up to 144Hz (up from 120Hz). Meanwhile, all of Samsung\u2019s new TVs from the Q80B and up will come standard with four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 120Hz inputs. That means you won\u2019t need to constantly mess with your cables to make sure you\u2019re getting the best possible image quality for your Xbox Series X, PS5, or any gaming PCs you might have connected to the TV. That\u2019s a big quality of life upgrade compared to my two-year-old TV that only has a single port that supports 120Hz inputs.<\/p>\n

I also want to mention the QN900B\u2019s design, which features practically non-existent bezels. Particularly with its slimmer base, the TV really gives the impression that the whole thing is floating in mid-air. Samsung even tweaked the sides of the TV\u2019s bezels with a brushed metal finish and patterned cut-outs, which looks slick but not distracting. Sadly, with the smallest 65-inch model starting at a whopping $5,000, Samsung\u2019s latest 8K TVs aren\u2019t cheap. Thankfully, if you don\u2019t care about 8K (which is very understandable), Samsung\u2019s Neo QLED 4K QN85B starts at just $1,500 for a 55-inch model.<\/p>\n

The S95B features Quantum Dot tech and is Samsung’s first new OLED TV in almost a decade. <\/figcaption>Sam Rutherford\/Engadget<\/figure>\n

However, I think the Frame TVs (which starts at $1,000 for a 43-inch model), the big change for 2022 is a new matte finish that reduces reflections and helps the set do an even better job of disguising itself as art when you\u2019re not watching it. To me, the matte finish gave things like brush strokes in paintings an extra level of texture, resulting in a more lifelike appearance. That said, there is a downside because the anti-reflective coating slightly reduces how much light gets through the TV\u2019s front glass. Thankfully, Samsung easily remedied that by increasing the 2022 Frame\u2019s overall brightness, both in art mode and when showing content.<\/p>\n

Here’s a comparison showing the effect the 2022 Frame’s (left) anti-reflective coating has when light is shined on it versus last year’s model (right). Note how the glare is much less harsh on the new Frame. <\/figcaption>Sam Rutherford\/Engadget<\/figure>\n

But perhaps my big takeaway after seeing Samsung\u2019s new TV lineup is that it feels like there\u2019s more choice than ever before when it comes to picking your perfect set. If you want a super high-res TV with excellent brightness that will look great even in bright rooms with lots of windows, there\u2019s the QN900B. Alternatively, if you want brilliant colors and deep inky blacks, the S95B represents a welcome return for Samsung to the OLED TV space, which is a market its cross-country rival LG has dominated in recent years. And if you prefer a TV with a more subdued design that might blend in better with your decor, there\u2019s the Frame and its updated matte finish.<\/p>\n

All of Samsung\u2019s new 2022 TVs are available for pre-order today, with devices expected to begin shipping out sometime later this month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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