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Tom's Guide
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I test TVs for a living and I'd happily pay more for this one feature — but it isn't OLED
TVs have come so far in the last decade. These days, we've got OLED TVs with higher levels of brightness, Mini-LED backlights in budget LCD TVs, and companies like Samsung and Hisense pushing the boundaries with their new Micro RGB TVs. Unfortunately, despite all these advancements in display technology, TV makers are still skimping on internal speaker systems, leaving a lot to be desired in the audio department. It's one of the most common complaints we have in our TV reviews, even on some of the best TVs. It's a total shame. If you're already paying over $1,000 for a TV, audio performance should be just as important as picture performance. While some TV makers are putting in the effort, like Panasonic, Sony, and Hisense, more should follow suit. Before I complain too much, I want to at least acknowledge that there are some manufacturers who are upping the ante when it comes to their built-in speakers. Case in point is the brand new Panasonic Z95B OLED TV. Panasonic stripped away the internal design on its predecessor and reworked everything from heat ventilation to speaker placement so that the audio could truly perform at its peak. It's pretty ingenious when you look at its underlying design. The up-firing and side-firing speakers are positioned closer to the top of the frame and wider apart, allowing for a wider soundstage. It's also equipped with a 30W subwoofer, which isn't particularly common on most TVs, as they will usually add to the overall weight. While the Hisense U8QG is a definitive highlight for bombastic audio, last year's Hisense U9N Mini-LED TV is also a notable for its side-firing speakers built directly into the TV. Hisense also hasn't skimped on its audio design, adding punchy subwoofers to its displays. While the Hisense U8QG is a definitive highlight for bombastic audio, I think last year's Hisense U9N Mini-LED TV is also a notable entry here, not just for its subwoofer but also for its side-firing speakers built directly into the TV. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. These angled, side-mounted speakers not only look cool, but gives the TV punchy, realistic sound. The speakers are kitted with an aluminum bezel and positioned in such a way that allow sound to be emitted directly toward the viewer, showing that audio performance for Hisense is just as important as picture quality in the design of its displays. OK, now that we've talked about the innovators, let's talk about the problem with TV speakers: Most of the time, they're underpowered and sound awful. Manufacturers can do a lot with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and beam-forming, but when the whole system is powered by two-inch 10W drivers, there's just not enough power there to drive immersive-sounding audio. Sure, these TVs can technically decode Dolby Atmos, but there's no way you're going to hear nuanced spatial audio with a two-channel 10W speaker setup. What's particularly egregious is when you see manufacturers slapping Dolby Atmos stickers on the boxes of their TVs with the 10W speakers. Sure, these TVs can technically decode Dolby Atmos (and hopefully pass it to a soundbar or AV receiver), but there's no way you're going to hear nuanced spatial audio with a two-channel 10W speaker setup. I'm not calling out anyone in particular here, but most budget QLED and QNED TVs fall into this category. I know, it sounds crazy, but hear me out. Sony makes some of the best OLED TVs, so it should come as no surprise that Sony has some great-sounding TVs, too. And that's largely due to their design, which uses a special feature called Acoustic Surface Audio+. Sony TVs with this feature, like the Bravia 8 II OLED, have special actuators placed behind the screen that vibrate the panel for added effects that are dynamically connected with what's visualized on the screen. They also are equipped with two subwoofers for even punchier, grittier audio that you can literally feel. Acoustic Surface Audio+ is the beating heart of what makes Sony TVs some of the best in terms of audio functionality. You can even connect compatible speaker systems, like the Sony Bravia Theater Quad, and use the TV as a center speaker, which is pretty neat. Not everyone needs to follow suit (Acoustic Surface Audio actually requires an OLED display to function properly) but Sony's showing that it's possible to think outside of the box to deliver great sound. So what's the downside of better audio in TVs? Unfortunately, the reason most manufacturers opt for low-quality speakers is to save on cost. And I get that. Picture quality should be the top priority. There are ways of amplifying the TV audio but there's no way to significantly boost picture quality once you've purchased your TV. If you're buying a TV that costs several thousand dollars, chances are that you're also buying (or already bought) one of the best AV receivers and paired it with compatible speakers and a subwoofer. That's the end-goal for AV enthusiasts. Unfortunately, in this economy, not everyone wants to spend several thousand dollars on this kind of setup. Even full soundbar systems can be pretty expensive. Our top-rated soundbar, the Sonos Arc Ultra, costs $1,000. Add that with a Sonos subwoofer and two Era 100 speakers, and you're looking at spending over $2,000 just on your amplified speaker array — about as much as a 65-inch Samsung S90F OLED TV on Amazon. This is exactly why I'm loving how TV brands like Panasonic and Hisense are thinking outside of the box when it comes to TV audio. TV speaker systems should compliment the display. Sound is, after all, an important facet to our entertainment. The compromise? Better-sounding built-in speakers that add a nominal cost. If it saves me having to spend over $500 on a discrete system (and time setting it all up, too), I'm more than willing to spend that extra cash for better TV audio.
Syyaha
7 hours ago
- Business
- Syyaha
Samsung Launches World First Micro RGB, Setting New Standard for Premium TV Technology
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the official launch of its Micro RGB, the world's first display to feature a micro-scale RGB LED backlight behind a large 115-inch screen. This breakthrough display establishes a new benchmark for color accuracy, contrast and immersive viewing in the ultra-premium TV segment. Samsung's Micro RGB is built on Samsung's proprietary Micro RGB Technology, which arranges individually controlled red, green and blue micro RGB LEDs — each less than 100µm in size — in an ultra-fine pattern behind the panel. Unlike conventional backlighting, the architecture enables precision control over each red, green and blue RGB LED. 'Micro RGB achieves unprecedented precision in the control of micrometer-sized RGB LEDs, raising the bar for color accuracy and contrast in consumer displays,' said Taeyong Son, Executive Vice President and Head of the R&D Team of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. 'With this launch, we're setting the standard in the large-sized, ultra-premium TV market and reinforcing our commitment to next-generation display innovation.' Micro RGB is powered by Samsung's Micro RGB AI engine, which uses AI processing to fully optimize both picture and sound. This advanced technology analyzes each frame in real time and automatically optimizes color output for a more lifelike and immersive picture. With this AI engine, Micro RGB Color Booster Pro recognizes scenes with dull color tones and intelligently enhances colors across all content for a more vivid and immersive viewing experience. Additionally, Samsung's Micro RGB features Micro RGB Precision Color, ensuring colors are delivered as intended for maximum accuracy and vividness, with precisely controlled colors that achieves 100% color coverage of BT.2020, an international standard for color accuracy established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The display also received 'Micro RGB Precision Color' certification from the Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE), a leading German electrical engineering certification institute. With Glare Free technology, Samsung's Micro RGB minimizes reflections, even in bright lighting conditions for a more comfortable and focused viewing experience. Apart from providing next-generation performance, Micro RGB's super slim metal design achieves a sleek, minimalistic profile to compliment any interior. With Samsung Vision AI integrated, Samsung's Micro RGB brings the latest state-of-the-art AI technologies including AI picture and sound, and a smarter Bixby voice assistant, powered by generative AI, which offers a more conversational and personalized experience for TV users to get more from what they're watching without leaving the screen. Samsung's Micro RGB is also secured by Samsung Knox, the industry-leading security solution designed to protect users' sensitive personal data, and Samsung's 7-year free Tizen OS Upgrade program, which ensures ongoing software enhancements and long-term support. After its debut in Korea, Samsung's Micro RGB is set to launch in the U.S., with plans for a global rollout featuring a variety of sizes to meet customer needs. To learn more about Micro RGB, visit,
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Samsung reveals 115-INCH mega TV with jaw-dropping price tag and ‘world first' new screen
It also has a special anti glare technology to stop reflections TELLY ME THE PRICE AGAIN?! TELLY ME THE PRICE AGAIN?! Samsung reveals 115-INCH mega TV with jaw-dropping price tag and 'world first' new screen Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SAMSUNG has unveiled a whooper new TV - but the size isn't the only shocker. The staggering 115-inch display has an eye-watering price tag. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 New TV is almost as tall as people Credit: Samsung 3 It's expected to go on sale in countries outside of South Korea soon Credit: Samsung 3 It has an anti glare technology to prevent reflections ruining the view Credit: Samsung In Samsung's home turf, South Korea, the new Micro RGB TV will set you back £24,000 (KRW 44.9 million). It's the world's first Micro RGB, a new premium TV technology that Samsung says brings "exceptional" colour accuracy. This is made possible thanks to a micro-scale RGB LED backlight with an ultra-fine pattern behind the panel. It also uses AI processing to boost both picture and sound. There's Glare Free technology too, designed to reduce reflections from bright light conditions that can sometimes make it hard to make out the picture. "Micro RGB achieves unprecedented precision in the control of micrometer-sized RGB LEDs, raising the bar for color accuracy and contrast in consumer displays," said Taeyong Son, Executive Vice President and Head of the R&D Team of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. "With this launch, we're setting the standard in the large-sized, ultra-premium TV market and reinforcing our commitment to next-generation display innovation." The TV isn't on sale beyond South Korea yet. But there are plans to release it in the US next. And there will be a global roll out with "a variety of sizes to meet customer needs", Samsung said.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Samsung reveals 115-INCH mega TV with jaw-dropping price tag and ‘world first' new screen
It also has a special anti glare technology to stop reflections TELLY ME THE PRICE AGAIN?! TELLY ME THE PRICE AGAIN?! Samsung reveals 115-INCH mega TV with jaw-dropping price tag and 'world first' new screen SAMSUNG has unveiled a whooper new TV - but the size isn't the only shocker. The staggering 115-inch display has an eye-watering price tag. 3 New TV is almost as tall as people Credit: Samsung 3 It's expected to go on sale in countries outside of South Korea soon Credit: Samsung 3 It has an anti glare technology to prevent reflections ruining the view Credit: Samsung In Samsung's home turf, South Korea, the new Micro RGB TV will set you back £24,000 (KRW 44.9 million). It's the world's first Micro RGB, a new premium TV technology that Samsung says brings "exceptional" colour accuracy. This is made possible thanks to a micro-scale RGB LED backlight with an ultra-fine pattern behind the panel. It also uses AI processing to boost both picture and sound. There's Glare Free technology too, designed to reduce reflections from bright light conditions that can sometimes make it hard to make out the picture. "Micro RGB achieves unprecedented precision in the control of micrometer-sized RGB LEDs, raising the bar for color accuracy and contrast in consumer displays," said Taeyong Son, Executive Vice President and Head of the R&D Team of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. "With this launch, we're setting the standard in the large-sized, ultra-premium TV market and reinforcing our commitment to next-generation display innovation." The TV isn't on sale beyond South Korea yet. But there are plans to release it in the US next. And there will be a global roll out with "a variety of sizes to meet customer needs", Samsung said.
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Tom's Guide
Samsung just dropped the first ever Micro RGB TV — and it's a total game changer
The future of TVs might be arriving ahead of schedule. Samsung just dropped one of its most anticipated TVs in years: an eye-popping 115-inch Micro RGB TV. It's the first TV of its type, and according to Samsung, it delivers some seriously impressive specs that rival (or exceed) what we've seen from the best TVs on shelves right now. To understand why this is an important moment for TVs, let's take a closer look at the underlying technology, Micro RGB. The primary advantage of Mini-LEDs over garden-variety LEDs is that they allow for better backlight control. The added precision amounts to brighter highlights, deeper black levels and better overall contrast. The advantages of Micro RGB LEDs over Mini-LEDs are potentially even greater. Within Samsung's Micro RGB display, red-, green- and blue-colored LEDs — each less than 1/10th of a millimeter — are arranged together in complex pattern. These micro-sized LEDs carry two main benefits. Naturally, their teeny-tiny size allows for even greater contrast control than what we've come to expect from Mini-LED TVs. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Samsung claims that its 115-inch Micro RGB TV is capable of covering 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut. Perhaps more importantly, Micro RGB could set a new bar for another key performance metric: color volume. Samsung claims that its 115-inch Micro RGB TV is capable of covering 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut, an international standard for color accuracy that folks like myself use to measure a display's color palette. Now, I've yet to see a commercial TV hit 100% of BT.2020, and I've been doing this for more than a decade. To put this into perspective, the recently released Samsung S95F OLED is our current leader in BT.2020 color volume at around 90.2%. In a nutshell, the microscopic size of Micro RGB LEDs combined with their red-, green- and blue-colored emissions allows for razor-sharp contrast control and unparalleled color volume. Having seen this TV in person at CES 2025, I can confirm that it's a remarkable sight to behold. At 115 inches, it becomes the centerpiece of whatever room it occupies. Samsung's latest TV also arrives with a native 144Hz refresh rate, built-in smart features and Samsung's Vision AI software suite. Similar to the brand's flagship OLED, the Micro RGB TV is dressed with a matte, glare-free finish. The Samsung Micro RGB LED TV is a lot of things. It is not, however, a true MicroLED TV. Like OLED TVs, proper MicroLED TVs feature self-emissive displays. This means that every single pixel is self-illuminating, which has a tremendous impact on performance. MicroLED TVs are capable of perfect black levels, much like their OLED counterparts. Unlike OLED TVs, MicroLEDs can get much, much brighter without risking burn-in. Unfortunately, proper MicroLED displays remain prohibitively expensive for most people. To date, Samsung's smallest MicroLED TV is 89 inches. It also debuted at $100,000. Still, the release of Samsung's Micro RGB TV could be the first step in a bridge between the best Mini-LED TVs of today and the attainable MicroLED TVs of tomorrow. Color me excited. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
