Samsung's 2019 QLED TVs are now on sale, offering FreeSync, iTunes, and AirPlay 2

[midian182]

Something to look forward to: Are you considering a new TV? Then you might want to take a look at Samsung’s 2019 QLED line. Not only do they consist of 8K and 4K options, but they also come with features such as support for Radeon FreeSync and the iTunes Movies and Video app.

Samsung previewed this year’s QLED sets at CES last month, where they generated a lot of excitement at the prospect of being able to watch iTunes content in the living room without requiring an Apple TV.

The 4K-capable Q90, Q80, Q70, and Q60 series range in size from 43 inches to 82 inches. Samsung hasn’t revealed the full pricing yet, but it does list some prices on its website:

• Q90R 4K 65-inch: $3,500
• Q70R 4K 65-inch: $2,200
• Q60R 4K 65-inch $1,800; 55-inch: $1,200

While you’ll struggle to find native content, Samsung’s Q900 line offers users with deep pockets the chance to experience 8K. A 65-inch model costs $5000, while the 85-inch version comes in at a massive $15,000. No word on how much the 98-inch monster will cost.

Samsung's 2019 TVs come with a slew of features. The Q90, Q80, and Q70-series have full-array local dimming, which involves the rear LEDs adjusting their brightness on a scene-by-scene basis. The high-end Q90 and Q80 series, meanwhile, boast ‘Ultra Viewing Angle’ tech, which “restructures the TV’s panels so the backlight passes through the panel with lights evenly onto the screen.” This ensures reduced glare, enhanced color, and a great picture no matter where in front the TV you’re placed.

The televisions support the updated version of Bixby and will soon recognize voice commands from Alexa and Google Assistant. They will also receive AirPlay 2 casting support “soon,” as will the 2018 models via firmware updates. Additionally, gaming fans will no doubt appreciate the Auto Game Mode, Game Motion Plus, and FreeSync support for optimizing image quality and reducing lag and screen tearing.

Some of the sets are due to ship next month and, you can preorder them now.

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[Uncle Al]

Well, I suppose if you're really into all those "extra features" it's a fine thing but I'd be happy with a simple, high quality flat screen that I can stream on ......

 

[Danster1616]

Does this mean Apple will be killing off Apple TV?

 

[J2018]

Does this mean Apple will be killing off Apple TV?

I wouldn’t think so, at least not for a while. I think this is a move to create additional revenue by reaching more customers. The “core” Apple customer will likely still prefer to use the AppleTV for privacy reasons. But in the end it’ll probably depend on if producing/selling the AppleTV box is profitable or not.

 

[netman]

Still cannot beat LG OLED televisions....

 

[ZackL04]

Still cannot beat LG OLED televisions....

LG is the only company making the OLED panels in the size needed. Sonys current OLED’s are made from a LG panel. Sony is wrapping up their own OLED manufacturing facility as we speak with plans to release their own panels next year. I assume Samsung is doing the same or skipping right into their very own micro led technology for “smaller” high end TV’s.

Point is, no they cannot compete with LG on the OLED front, but also an OLED isnt an ideal HDR panel as the LED’s can hit higher max brightness or nits to capture that slap in the face HDR was meant to provide.

Rule of thumb;

OLED for dedicated light controlled theater (also not great for gaming because of IR risk)

LED for anywhere else (great for any media type too)

 

[DetailObsessor]

Still cannot beat LG OLED televisions....

Yes, they beat OLED in 2 categories:
1) No burn in (most important to me concerning my viewing habits)
2) larger sizes are cheaper than OLED

 

[MRogo]

Still cannot beat LG OLED televisions....

Yes, they beat OLED in 2 categories:
1) No burn in (most important to me concerning my viewing habits)
2) larger sizes are cheaper than OLED

Not to mention that the new qled TVs are getting very close in picture quality to oleds! And yes burn-in on qled TVs is a huge problem!