After the leak is before the official presentation: As reported shortly before the turn of the year, Samsung is presenting a new generation of televisions at the CES 2024 (Consumer Electronics Show), which will take place on January 9th. In an associated press release, the South Korean manufacturer provides information about all TV models that are scheduled to go on sale in the new year. The focus is on the QN900D, which, as a Neo-QLED television with 8K resolution, aims to offer improved image quality through a total of four upgrades.
As in previous years, the basis for this is once again a fresh processor; more precisely, the NQ8 AI Gen3, which the manufacturer naturally describes as “Samsung’s most powerful TV processor to date”. By increasing the number of NPUs (Neural Processing Units) eightfold from 64 to 512 units, content should be displayed much sharper. The four upgrades that were made possible with the QN900D as a result can be seen in “AI Upscaling Pro”, “AI Motion Enhancer Pro”, “Real Depth Enhancer Pro” and the “Infinity Air Design”, among others. This means improved upscaling up to 8K resolutions as well as optimized motion and depth of field. It is still unknown in which sizes the QN900D will come onto the market; Models between 65 and 85 inches are considered likely.
Samsung is also introducing new OLED TVs, which, according to the manufacturer, “build on the success of last year’s models”. The S95D is mentioned in particular, together with the versions S90D and S85D, which have fewer features, and will be released in sizes between 48 and 83 inches. The focus of the OLED flagship is on improvements in maximum brightness: the S95D is said to be around 20 percent brighter than its direct predecessor. In addition, the upcoming OLED models will receive a new “OLED Glare Free” technology, which is intended to reduce reflections while maintaining image sharpness. The usual 144 Hertz refresh rate is also explicitly mentioned.
On the software side, the operating system called Tizen OS is receiving an update, which is intended to focus on a “personalized home TV experience” in the upcoming Samsung TVs. This should be achieved via a new home screen, which should provide easier access to preferred channels and content. In addition, individual content suggestions are created that are displayed based on the user’s viewing habits.
Also interesting for gamers: Samsung wants to present its own controller in partnership with “Performance Designed Products” (PDP), which is specifically designed for the new gaming hub on the television. This should give users convenient access to streaming services such as Xbox Game Pass, Nvidia Geforce Now or Amazon Luna. However, Samsung is still leaving concrete release dates and prices open for all of the products mentioned.
Source: Samsung