The new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a whopping 200MP main camera, a switch to the same new processor across all territories and a best ever battery life. It's a flagship phone with a flagship price, so are these new improvements enough to warrant an upgrade?
Samsung reveals pricing for its 2023 QD OLED and NEO QLED TVs
by Ian Collen
With the 85-inch 8K QN900C topping the list at just over €10,000 and the 77-inch S95C coming in at €4,800, there are plenty of ups and downs over last year’s RRPs as the ‘pre-sale’ market gets ready for business…
We take a look at the lower-cost HW-Q800B, which drops the wireless rear speakers but retains many of the same features as its more expensive stablemates. Can the resulting front-heavy system make its mark in what’s arguably become the most fiercely competitive segment of the soundbar market?
Samsung unveils Galaxy S23 smartphones and Book3 Series of PCs
by Ian Collen
No big surprises, but the 200MP camera on the S23 Ultra, along with an upgraded Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor could yield some great results, while the new laptop line-up couples connectivity with performance.
Samsung QD-OLED TVs outsell those from Sony in 2022
by Andy Bassett
Released with barely a whisper in 2022, Samsung’s S95B QD-OLED TV made a quiet debut to the market before a price drop in the second half of the year accelerated sales. Now the company appears to be adopting a more conventional strategy for 2023.
VIDEO: Samsung Display launch the 2nd Generation of QD-OLED at CES 2023
by Phil Hinton
Samsung display launched the 2nd generation of QD-OLED at CES and we spoke at length with Chirag C Shah about what is new for 2023 and the performance improvements introduced.
Samsung expands QD-OLED, Neo QLED and Micro LED TV ranges for 2023
by Andy Bassett
CES 2023 has provided Samsung Electronics its first opportunity to display an updated portfolio of TVs across its OLED, Neo QLED and Micro LED technologies to provide a broad choice for TV consumers in the coming year.
VIDEO: Samsung S95C 77-inch QD-OLED and more Micro LED TVs
by Phil Hinton
We attend the Samsung First Look event held before CES 2023 to see what new TV technology they have on offer. Along with more Micro LED screen sizes and the continual push of Neo QLED 8K, we also had eyes-on with the S95C QD-OLED model in 65- and 77-inch screen sizes.
Samsung Display wants to have a say in the future of OLED display technology and will use CES 2023 as a showcase for some of its latest developments including ‘QD-OLED 2023’.
CES 2023: What AV can we expect at the world's premiere tech show?
by Ian Collen
The biggest event in the AV calendar is sure to get the New Year off to an exciting start, but just what’s in store at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show?
Seen by some as the epitome of 'home cinema', projectors appeal to many enthusiasts who want a genuine recreation of the cinema experience, and the reflected image in a dark room goes a long way towards scratching that itch. Here, we present the Editor's Choice Award winners for Best Projectors of 2022.
Best Home AV Products of 2022 - Editor's Choice Awards
by Phil Hinton
AV receivers, processors, soundbars, speaker packages and subwoofers - there are often a lot of moving parts to a home AV setup. So, to help you make your gear decisions a little easier, here are the highlights of the year's Home AV products presented in our 2022 Editor's Choice Awards.
Samsung steps into the software market, with Australian company Tempo looking to have a deal in place to launch Tizen-powered Smart TVs around the world within its Linsar, Bauhn, and Akai brands.
Samsung summons Amazon's LOTR: Rings of Power content in 8K
by Andy Bassett
Samsung is collaborating with Amazon Prime Video to bring owners of Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs exclusive 8K and early access content from the highly anticipated Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power TV show.
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Samsung announces new Odyssey gaming monitors
by Ian Collen
The G70B and G65B are the first to support Samsung’s Smart Platform and Gaming Hub, and join the 55-inch curved Ark display.
Samsung reckons folding phones are the future, so has it addressed some of the shortcomings in the first couple of Z Flip iterations such as under-powered cameras, processors and battery as it tempts users to binge the hinge? Let's take a look...
New consumer TV display technologies don’t come around very often, so the arrival of QD-OLED as the latest development in TV display technology - and with a price tag that is more within reach than expected - is potentially a big deal for home viewers.
We review the latest line of 8K Neo QLED TVs from Samsung with the QN800B, a second from the top model offering plenty of features. Is it any good? Let's find out...
Is there still a need or desire to go 8K in the current TV market or are we only just hitting peak 4K? And has QLED met its match with the current 2022 high peak brightness OLED TVs? Let's find out by testing Samsung's latest QN800B 8K Neo QLED TV...
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Video Review: Samsung QN95B 4K Neo QLED TV
by Phil Hinton
We review the flagship 4K QLED TV from Samsung in 2022, the QN95B. Packed full of the latest features, is this the LED LCD of the year? Let's find out...
Can the latest 4K QLED flagship TV from Samsung still offer image quality to please at a premium price point, now that QD-OLED offers the quantum dot goods, but with pixel-perfect black levels? Let's find out...
The Samsung HW-S800B is an ultra slim 3.1.2 channel soundbar and wireless subwoofer duo featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual: X support. Lets's see if its dietary dimensions also conceal a full fat audio performance.
We look at the first QD-OLED from Samsung, the S95B. Is this the new benchmark when it comes to OLED TV thanks to its quantum dot colour volume? Let's find out...
Samsung debuts its QD-OLED technology in the S95B and it's a stunner. With superb colour volume, panel uniformity and brightness, is this the TV to beat in 2022? Let's find out...
Certain TV brands have advantages over others in specific areas: e.g. LG TVs have plenty of gamer-friendly features and Panasonics lean towards creators' intent for movies but which manufacturer gives the best upscaling results for reality, soaps and news viewing? See what TV enthusiasts are recommending here:
Is a TV's energy consumption a purchase consideration?
by Andy Bassett
With TV screens using more power as they become larger and brighter, and with energy prices rocketing, does the power consumption of a TV affect your purchase decision? Are the manufacturer's numbers reliable and how can you effectively monitor your usage? See what others think in this discussion.
Sony’s flagship A95K QD OLED TV will start at £2,699 as the Japanese TV manufacturer goes toe to toe with Samsung in the battle to get ahead with the latest OLED TV display technology.
This one-step-down soundbar for 2022 features 9.1.4 channels, 17 drivers and a wireless subwoofer with, for the first time at this level, rear speakers included. Largely matching its flagship sibling in features, does the Q930B represent Samsung’s soundbar sweet spot?
8K TV growth slower than expected new research suggests
by Ian Collen
Predictions drop from 9 million household users in 2025 to 2.7 million by late 2026, as demand for 8K TVs isn't helped by a shortage of readily-available content.
Samsung's premium soundbar for 2022 features 11.1.4 channels, 22 drivers and a wireless subwoofer with rear speakers. While the specs remain largely the same as last year's flagship, there's a host of enhancements and refinements to consider before dismissing this as just another high end soundbar.