Samsung Announces New 2018 Home Entertainment Lineup

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled its 2018 home entertainment lineup at the company’s First Look in New York event. Samsung highlighted details about its flagship QLED TV models and its expanded lineup of UHD, Premium UHD and Ultra-Large Screen TVs. 

With groundbreaking design elements, enhanced picture quality, and intuitive smart capabilities, Samsung’s 2018 QLED line empowers consumers to enjoy content without distractions – even when viewers are not actively watching.

“Our 2018 lineup of televisions are truly our most innovative and sophisticated yet, designed for today’s consumer who is mindful of the aesthetics of their space,” said Jonghee Han, President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are excited for consumers to experience our new TV lineup and features that offer more freedom to decide where and how the TV can be best enjoyed within the home.”

Samsung’s 2018 line features new innovations that enrich the lives of consumers by reimagining how TV integrates into the living room, how consumers enjoy their content, and how they interact with their devices.

Highlights of the 2018 lineup include:

Ambient Mode

Ambient mode provides useful information throughout the day – even when consumers aren’t actively watching movies and TV. It can play music as well as display news headlines, traffic reports, and weather updates. For wall-mounted TVs, Ambient Mode can mimic the pattern on the wall behind the TV to create an astonishing visual effect in which the TV blends seamlessly into the wall.

One Invisible Connection

The new One Invisible Connection is one slim cable that combines both consumer’s power and AV data to the TV. Available up to 15 meters, it frees consumers from having to place their TV near data or power outlets.

Smart TV

The QLED line’s smart capabilities offer revolutionary ways to set up the TV and find content. Effortless Login uses the new SmartThings app** to drastically reduce the time it takes to set up a new TV. The new Universal Guide enables consumers to navigate across supporting streaming services and live TV through one intuitive menu.

Direct Full Array

The Q8C and Q9F QLED TVs deliver stunning images with pristine contrast through Direct Full Array (DFA) technology. Direct Full Array uses a panel with zones of smartly controlled backlighting that adjusts automatically to deliver deep blacks and pure whites. 

Soundbar Lineup

Samsung introduces two new soundbars that offer clear and immersive sound to amplify one’s home entertainment experience.

• HW-N950: With front-firing, up-firing and new side-firing speakers, the HW-N950 Soundbar with Dolby AtmosÒ audio technology creates an extraordinary cinematic experience that delivers true 7.1.4 multi-dimensional sound.
• HW-N650: Designed for gamers, the HW-N650 Soundbar features the Samsung Acoustic Beam Technology for a surround sound experience that puts consumers at the center of the action.

Samsung 2018 TV Line Details***

In response to rising consumer demand, Samsung is reinforcing its commitment to ultra-large screen televisions. The 2018 Samsung TV line features 8 series across the QLED TV, Premium UHD, UHD and Ultra-Large Screen display range, available in a variety of sizes. Models in the 2018 lineup feature both flat and curved display options.

• QLED TV: Models in the 2018 QLED TV lineup include –Q8C (55”, 65”), Q7F (55”, 65”, 75”) and Q6F (55”, 65”). The QLED TVs feature enhanced color and contrast, HDR10+ compatibility, Ambient Mode, Smart TV enhancements with One Remote Control and the One Invisible Connection.***
• Premium UHD: Models in the 2018 Premium UHD TV lineup include NU8500 and NU8000. The Premium UHD TVs include features such as dynamic crystal color, HDR10+ compatibility, clean cable solutions, and Smart TV enhancements with One Remote Control.
• UHD: Models in the 2018 UHD TV lineup include NU7100 (43”, 49”, 55”, 65”, 75 and NU7300 (49”, 55”, 65”). These UHD TVs include features such as Real 4K UHD and HDR picture capabilities, clean cable solutions, slim design and Smart TV capabilities.

Samsung’s 2018 home entertainment line will be available in stores beginning April 2018. For more information and pricing on Samsung’s TV and Audio products, please visit www.samsung.com.

*One Invisible Connection applies to Q7 and higher models. One Remote Control applies to NU8000 and higher models.

**SmartThings is available on iOS and Android-powered devices.

***The product line, details and availability vary depending on the region.