TV Buying Guide

Here’s what to look for when buying a TV

Looking to buy a new TV, but unsure where to start? Our TV Buying Guide is here to help. Continue below to explore the latest articles on TV technology, compare Samsung TVs by type, or get recommendations based on your needs with Help Me Choose.

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5 key TV factors to consider

01
Picture quality
Picture quality matters. From color expression to resolution to HDR, make your viewing experience a brilliant one.
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02
TV size
TVs come in a wide range of sizes for rooms of all sizes, but a rule of thumb is to go bigger for the best viewing experience.
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03
TV design
From statement centerpieces that frame your living room to unobtrusive and nearly invisible, we have a TV that fits your style.
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04
Smart TV
With Smart TVs you can access your favorite apps and streaming content, browse the internet and connect to your smart devices.
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05
Sound quality
Follow the action with your eyes and your ears with surround sound and object-tracking audio that complements what you’re seeing on screen.
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Latest innovations

 

The all-new Neo QLED 8K

With a billion shades of color and jaw-dropping 8K resolution, the new era of streaming is here.
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See the big picture

Expand your entertainment landscape and improve your viewing experience with an even bigger TV.
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Keep up with the
latest TV technology

Familiarize yourself with all the latest advancements in screen technology, smart features, sizing guides and more.

What are QLED TVs?

QLED TVs contain a layer of Quantum Dots over the LED panel, delivering an extra jolt of brightness and color as you’ve never seen it.

What are QLED TVs What are QLED TVs
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What are 4K TVs?

4K TVs have four times more pixels than traditional Full HD TVs, with exceptional vividness and detail due to their greater pixel density.

What are 4K TVs What are 4K TVs
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What are 8K TVs?

Our Samsung Neo 8K TV contains 33 million pixels powered by Quantum Mini LEDs, delivering four times more pixels than 4K TVs.

What are 8K TVs What are 8K TVs
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What are OLED TVs?

OLED pixels produce their own light, with no separate backlight. OLED TVs have the power to control the colors of each self-lix pixel for infinite color and contrast.

What are OLED TVs What are OLED TVs
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What are HDR TVs?

TVs with High Dynamic Range (HDR) express a wide range of contrast and detail, letting you see on-screen content how it was intended—with true colors, highlights and shadows.

What are HDR TVs What are HDR TVs
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What size TV should I get?

Learn how to choose the right screen size and dimensions for your next TV.

What size TV should I get What size TV should I get
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Less than 50-inch TVs

Ideal for 4.5 ft to 5.5 ft viewing distance.

Less than 50-inch TVs Less than 50-inch TVs
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55-inch TVs

Ideal for 5.5 ft viewing distance.

55-inch TVs 55-inch TVs
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65-inch TVs

Ideal for 6.5 ft viewing distance.

65-inch TVs 65-inch TVs
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75-inch TVs

Ideal for 7.5 ft viewing distance.

75-inch TVs 75-inch TVs
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85-inch TVs

Ideal for 8.5 ft viewing distance.

85-inch TVs 85-inch TVs
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Samsung Lifestyle TVs

Find a TV that’s as adaptive as you are, whether you’re watching from home or streaming on the go.

Samsung Lifestyle TVs Samsung Lifestyle TVs
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The Frame

Make an impact with a TV that’s also a work of art.

The Frame The Frame
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The Serif

Designed by a renowned French design team, The Serif is the ultimate pairing of form and function.

The Serif The Serif
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The Freestyle

Watch your favorite shows and movies anywhere with this smart portable projector.

The Freestyle The Freestyle
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The Premiere

Bring the big screen experience home with this 4K triple laser projector.

The Premiere The Premiere
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The Terrace

Take your viewing outside and enjoy an ultra-bright QLED 4K picture that stands up to the sunlight.**

The Terrace The Terrace
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What is a Smart TV?

Smart TVs let you stream videos and music, browse the internet, access connected devices and more.

What is a Smart TV What is a Smart TV
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Go green with SolarCell Remote

Our SolarCell Remote is powered by the sun and indoor lighting instead of disposable batteries.

Go green with SolarCell Remote Go green with SolarCell Remote
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Work from home with a Smart TV

PC on TV1 gives you the flexibility to access your files, connect to your network, and use your TV to work remotely.

Work from home with a Smart TV Work from home with a Smart TV
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Great TVs for gaming

Get a TV that can handle the most rigorous gaming demands, with lightning-fast refresh rates and smooth gaming performance.

Great TVs for gaming Great TVs for gaming
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Great TVs for sports

From extra-wide viewing angles to anti-reflective screens, these are our best TVs for watching the big game with your crew.

Great TVs for sports Great TVs for sports
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Our best TVs for sound quality

Treat yourself to an intensely cinematic experience with audio that’s as rich and immersive as the picture.

Our best TVs for sound quality Our best TVs for sound quality
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Find your ideal soundbar

Take the quiz and answer a few simple questions to find the right soundbar for you.

Find your ideal soundbar Find your ideal soundbar
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Samsung Q Series soundbars

Hear the difference between our Q Series soundbars and traditional TV sound—your ears will astonish you.

Samsung Q Series soundbars Samsung Q Series soundbars
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Save on soundbar & TV bundles

Choose from our curated soundbar & TV bundles or build your own bundle to save.

Save on soundbar and TV bundles Save on soundbar and TV bundles
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What are QLED TVs?

QLED TVs contain a layer of Quantum Dots over the LED panel, delivering an extra jolt of brightness and color as you’ve never seen it.

What are QLED TVs What are QLED TVs
Learn more
What are 4K TVs?

4K TVs have four times more pixels than traditional Full HD TVs, with exceptional vividness and detail due to their greater pixel density.

What are 4K TVs What are 4K TVs
Learn more
What are 8K TVs?

Our Samsung Neo 8K TV contains 33 million pixels powered by Quantum Mini LEDSs, delivering four times more pixels than 4K TVs.

What are 8K TVs What are 8K TVs
Learn more
What are OLED TVs?

OLED pixels produce their own light, with no separate backlight. OLED TVs have the power to control the colors of each self-lix pixel for infinite color and contrast.

What are OLED TVs What are OLED TVs
Learn more
What are HDR TVs?

TVs with High Dynamic Range (HDR) express a wide range of contrast and detail, letting you see on-screen content how it was intended—with true colors, highlights and shadows.

What are HDR TVs What are HDR TVs
Learn more
What size TV should I get?

Learn how to choose the right screen size and dimensions for your next TV.

What size TV should I get What size TV should I get
Learn more
Less than 50-inch TVs

Ideal for 4.5 ft to 5.5 ft viewing distance.

Less than 50-inch TVs Less than 50-inch TVs
Learn more
55-inch TVs

Ideal for 5.5 ft viewing distance.

55-inch TVs 55-inch TVs
Learn more
65-inch TVs

Ideal for 6.5ft viewing distance.

65-inch TVs 65-inch TVs
Learn more
75-inch TVs

Ideal for 7.5ft viewing distance.

75-inch TVs 75-inch TVs
Learn more
85-inch TVs

Ideal for 8.5ft viewing distance.

85-inch TVs 85-inch TVs
Learn more
Samsung Lifestyle TVs

Find a TV that’s as adaptive as you are, whether you’re watching from home or streaming on the go.

Samsung Lifestyle TVs Samsung Lifestyle TVs
Learn more
The Frame

Make an impact with a TV that’s also a work of art.

The Frame The Frame
Learn more
The Serif

Designed by a renowned French design team, The Serif is the ultimate pairing of form and function.

The Serif The Serif
Learn more
The Freestyle

Watch your favorite shows and movies anywhere with this smart portable projector.

The Freestyle The Freestyle
Learn more
The Premiere

Bring the big screen experience home with this 4K triple laser projector.

The Premiere The Premiere
Learn more
The Terrace

Take your viewing outside and enjoy an ultra-bright QLED 4K picture that stands up to the sunlight.**

The Terrace The Terrace
Learn more
What is a Smart TV?

Smart TVs let you stream videos and music, browse the internet, access connected devices and more.

What is a Smart TV? What is a Smart TV?
Learn more
Go green with SolarCell Remote

Our SolarCell Remote is powered by the sun and indoor lighting instead of disposable batteries.

Go green with SolarCell Remote Go green with SolarCell Remote
Learn more
Work from home with a Smart TV

PC on TV1 gives you the flexibility to access your files, connect to your network, and use your TV to work remotely.

Work from home with a Smart TV Work from home with a Smart TV
Learn more
Great TVs for gaming

Get a TV that can handle the most rigorous gaming demands, with lightning-fast refresh rates, zero lag, and even smoother gaming performance.

Great TVs for gaming Great TVs for gaming
Learn more
Great TVs for sports

From extra-wide viewing angles to anti-reflective screens, these are our best TVs for watching the big game with your crew.

Great TVs for sports Great TVs for sports
Learn more
Our best TVs for sound quality

Treat yourself to an intensely cinematic experience with audio that’s as rich and immersive as the picture.

Our best TVs for sound quality Our best TVs for sound quality
Learn more
Find your ideal soundbar

Take the quiz and answer a few simple questions to find the right soundbar for you.

Find your ideal soundbar Find your ideal soundbar
Learn more
Samsung Q Series soundbars

Hear the difference between our Q Series soundbars and traditional TV sound—your ears will astonish you.

Samsung Q Series soundbars Samsung Q Series soundbars
Learn more
Save on soundbar & TV bundles

Choose from our curated soundbar & TV bundles or build your own bundle to save.

Save on soundbar and TV bundles Save on soundbar and TV bundles
Learn more

Explore TVs by type

Check out the newest Samsung TVs or browse all of our TVs by type.

Samsung Neo QLED 8K & 4K TVs Samsung Neo QLED 8K & 4K TVs
Samsung Neo QLED 8K & 4K TVs
Samsung QLED 4K TVs Samsung QLED 4K TVs
Samsung QLED 4K TVs
The Frame The Frame
The Frame
Smart TVs Smart TVs
Smart TVs
Gaming TVs Gaming TVs
Gaming TVs
Lifestyle TVs Lifestyle TVs
Lifestyle TVs
The Freestyle The Freestyle
The Freestyle
Samsung OLED 4K TVs Samsung OLED 4K TVs
Samsung OLED 4K TVs
Crystal UHD TVs Crystal UHD TVs
Crystal UHD TVs

Transform your home into an art gallery

With The Frame and Samsung Neo QLED TVs you can upload and display your NFTs, personal artwork, family photos and more.*

Transform your home into an art gallery Transform your home into an art gallery

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1 PC on TV is available on 2021 Samsung Neo QLED 8K models only. TV and computer must be connected to a network. Available on PCs with Windows 10 OS or higher. And the operation system must be a Professional or higher edition. PC accessories such as mouse and keyboard are sold separately. PC must be set up to allow Remote Access to make remote connections. Auto-recognition of office PC requires valid Samsung account and Easy Connection to Screen app installation on PC (Mac OS not supported). "Advanced" PC on TV is available on 2021 Neo QLED 8K models.

*TV stand is sold separately.

**Applies to The Terrace Full Sun (LST9T) only.