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SAMSUNG TV Models
SAMSUNG TV Models - LED, OLED, Plasma and LCD

Samsung TV Models
Samsung model designations -

Find and decode Samsung TV model numbers
and serial numbers.

Samsung's TV model coding has changed over time and can be inconsistent across different models.

How to find Samsung TV Model Number
and Serial Number


Locate your information on the back of the TV.







Samsung TV rear label with model number and S/N



Samsung TV rear label:
Notice the model number and serial number on the far right in a vertical notation.

You could also find this information by looking in the TV on-screen menus under "Settings" > "Support" > "About TV".



Shows Model Number, Serial Number, Software Version and more information about the TV.

Decode the model number

1st letter in model - Product
P indicates Plasma
L is LCD
U is LED backlight LCD.

Later model designations:
Q is QLED
H is DLP
K is OLED (2013) 1st OLED models
S is OLED or QD-OLED (2022 and later)

2nd letter in model:
Region for which TV is made
N = North America
E = Europe
A = Asia, Africa, Australia

3rd and 4th letters in model:
Screen size: (55=55 inches)

The next five chars. (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) refer to the specific TV model

If letters 5 and 6 are LS, then the TV is a Life Style series where letters 7 and 8 are the type of TV, letter 9 is the year and letter 10 is the generation (A=1st, B=2nd, C=3rd):

Samsung LifeStyle TV Type:
01 = The Serif
03 = The Frame
05 = The Sero
T7 = The Terrace

5th letter: Year of manufacture:
T = 2020
R = 2019
N = 2018
M = 2017
K = 2016
J = 2015
H = 2014

Older models:
F = 2013
E = 2012
D = 2011
C = 2010
B = 2009
A = 2008

Samsung TVs (2021 and newer)
The year is denoted by a letter following the product series code.

A = 2021
B = 2022
C = 2023
D = 2024
F = 2025

Example:
In the model QN65QN90DAFXZA (a 2024 model), the letter 'D' indicates the year

6th letter: Screen type (720p, 1080p, 4K, 8K) or Series
M = High Definition (2017)
N = High Definition (2018 and later)
U = Ultra High Definition (4K)
S = Super Ultra High Definition (8K)

7th letter: Series number

8th letter: Series model

9th and 10th letters: Series code for the U Series LED TV models

11th letter: Tuner type:
F = ATSC / QAM (USA, Canada)
U = DVB (Europe)
G = ISDB-T (Latin America)
T = 2 x DVB
K = Asia
W = Australia

12th letter: Design code is usually X meaning flat screen

13 and 14th letters: Country code:
ZA = USA
ZC = Canada
ZG = Germany
RU = Russia
UA = Ukraine
ZC = Chile
XU = Europe/UK
XY = Australia
XL = India

Example:
LN37B550K1FXZA: A 37-inch LCD 1080P North American HDTV model.

QLED

Samsung TV QLED: Quantum Dot technology (2017 - 2025)
QLED TVs came with new model numbers with 13 or 14 characters (8K models)



Samsung TV Serial Number

Decoding the Serial Number rather than the model number to find the Year is a much more reliable method. Identify the Serial Number Length: Samsung serial numbers are typically 15 digits long.

Locate the Year Character:
If your serial number is 15 digits: The 8th character is the manufacturing year.
Check your serial number:
8th Character: Manufacturing Year
2001: R
2002: T
2003: W
2004: X
2005: Y
2006: A or L
2007: P
2008: Q
2009: S
2010: Z
2011: B
2012: C
2013: D
2014: F
2015: G
2016: H
2017: J
2018: K
2019: M
2020: N
2021: R
2022: T
2023: W
2024: X
2025: Y


9th Character: Manufacturing Month
JAN: 1
FEB: 2
MAR: 3
APR: 4
MAY: 5
JUN: 6
JUL: 7
AUG: 8
SEP: 9
OCT: A
NOV: B
DEC: C

The 6th letter is where the TV was manufactured:
C = Mexico
H = Hungary
L = Russia
M = Malaysia
W = China
1, 3 = Korea
S = Slovenia

If your serial number is 11 digits: The 4th character is the manufacturing year.



Samsung TV Model information

SAMSUNG TV FALL 2009

Samsung appears to have been concentrating their efforts on the LED backlighting on many of their new 2009 models (6000, 7000 ,8000) called Samsung Luxia LED.

An interesting new feature is the Internet@TV function which is an improved version of InfoLive, which uses an Ethernet port for connectivity. Samsung screen sizes range from 19 inch to 65 inch.

SAMSUNG TV Models

USA 2009 Samsung TVs

Samsung 9 Series | UN46B9000, UN55B9000

The Samsung B9000 series is the very top of the range, flagship LED LCD HDTV from Samsung. Consisting of the 46-inch Samsung UN46B9000, and the huge 55-inch Samsung UN55B9000. Unlike the other LED HDTVs from Samsung, the Samsung 9000 series uses LED backlighting with local dimming, rather than edge lit LED. This enables even higher contrast ratios, for deeper colors, and more impressive black levels. Both sets also feature a wireless connection to a media unit, and Medi@2.0 support.

Samsung 8 Series | UN46B8000, UN55B8000

The Samsung 8000 Series is an Ultra-Slim LED HDTV with Auto Motion Plus 240Hz. Available in 46-inch (Samsung UN46B8000) , and 55-inch (Samsung UN55B8000) sizes. Featuring an Ultra Slim Design with chrome styling, and 240Hz Auto Motion Plus, twice as fast as others for enhanced picture quality during fast motion scenes. The Samsung Series 8 8000 features Internet@TV technology.

Samsung 7 Series | UN40B7000, UN46B7000, UN55B7000

If the ruby red coloring is not to your liking. Samsung also offer the 7000 series with a clear blue / grey bezel finish.

Samsung 6 Series | UN40B6000, UN46B6000, UN55B6000

Samsung Series 7 750 Series | LN40750, LN46750, LN52750

The Samsung Series 7 750 / Samsung 750 Series is a range of LCD HDTVs with Auto Motion Plus 240Hz. Available in 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch sizes. ToC design in semi-transparent ruby finish. Fast Motion Picture Response Time, matching that of traditional CRT displays. Internet@TV functionality is also featured.

Samsung Series 6 650



The Samsung Series 6 650 ranges from 19- to 55-inches. With the 32-inch model and larger featuring 120Hz Auto Motion Plus technology, while the 40-inch model and larger features the new Internet@TV functionality.

Samsung LN22650 | 22-Inch
Samsung LN32650 | 32-Inch
Samsung LN37650 | 37-Inch
Samsung LN40650 | 40-Inch
Samsung LN46650 | 46-Inch
Samsung LN55650 | 55-Inch


Samsung UN32B6000 32" black 1080p LED HDTV $1,067.97

Samsung UN40B6000 40" black 1080p LED LCD HDTV $1,497.98

Samsung UN46B8000 46" black 1080p LED HDTV $2,197.98

Samsung UN46B8500 46" black 1080p LED LCD HDTV $2,737.98

Samsung UN55B6000 55" Black 1080p LED LCD HDTV $2,567.98

Samsung UN55B8000 55" black 1080p LED HDTV $3,017.98

Samsung UN55B8500 55" black 1080p LED LCD HDTV $4,047.99

Samsung UN46B6000 46" black 1080p LED LCD HDTV $1,847.97

Samsung UN46B7000 46" black 1080p LED HDTV $2,027.98

Samsung UN55B7000 55 Inch Black 1080p LED LCD HDTV $2,747.98

Samsung UN40B7000 40" black 1080p LED HDTV $1,677.97



Samsung PN63B590 63" 1080p Plasma HDTV $2,837.98

Samsung PN63B550 63" black 1080p Plasma HDTV $2,567.97

Samsung PN50B450 50" black 720p Plasma HDTV $847.98

Samsung PN58B560 58" black 1080p Plasma HDTV $1,857.98

Samsung PN58B650 58" black 1080p Plasma HDTV $2,037.98

Samsung PN42B450 42" black 720p Plasma HDTV $622.97

Samsung PN50B560 50" black 1080p Plasma HDTV $1,147.98



Samsung LN26B460 26" black 720p B460-Series LCD HDTV $397.97



This 26" digital TV is perfect for a bedroom & it's the perfect size. Setup is simple. From attaching the stand, hooking it up & setting up the menu options. The picture is amazing! The colors are wonderful, the blacks are not washed out at all but appear rich & dark.

There are a number of setting options to achieve the perfect picture for you, including adjusting the backlight. The sound is just as good, if not better, then any analog TV. There's also a sleep timer. There are tons of connections on this model too, including 3 HDMI (2 in the back & one on the side). There is a PC connection too for hooking up your computer.



* 26-inch high definition TV with 720p resolution
* Three HDMI, one component, and one composite video input
* Improved picture with 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8ms response time and Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology
* Two 5W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD for a rich surround-sound experience from two speakers
* One-year parts and labor warranty

* widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
* high-gloss black finish
* built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required)
* built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)
* 1366 x 768 pixels

Samsung LN46B650 46" black 1080p LCD HDTV $1,357.98

Samsung LN46B750 46" 1080p LCD HDTV $1,627.98

Samsung LN40B650 40" black 1080p LCD HDTV $1,097.98

Samsung LN40B550 40" black 1080p LCD HDTV $802.98

Samsung LN46B530 46" black 1080p LCD HDTV $939.97

Samsung LN32B650 32" black 1080p LCD HDTV $827.98

Samsung LN40B750 40" 1080p LCD HDTV $1,417.98

Samsung LN52B750 52" 1080p LCD HDTV $1,927.98

Samsung LN55B650 55" black 1080p LCD HDTV $1,797.98

Samsung LN19B360 19" black 720p LCD HDTV $249.97

Samsung LN19B361 19" white 720p LCD HDTV $249.97

Samsung LN19B650 19" black 720p LCD HDTV $264.97

Samsung LN37B650 37" black 1080p LCD HDTV $982.97

Samsung LN22B460 22" black 720p B460-series LCD HDTV $311.97

Samsung LN37B550 37" black 1080p LCD HDTV $712.97

Samsung LN46B550 46" black 1080p LCD HDTV $969.97

Samsung LN65B650 65" black Touch of Color 1080p LCD HDTV $5,399.97

Samsung LN22B360 22" black 720p LCD HDTV $278.97

Samsung LN22B650 22" black 720p LCD HDTV $363.97

Samsung LN32B530 32" 1080p LCD HDTV $627.97

Samsung LN32B550 32" black 1080p LCD HDTV $667.97

Samsung LN32B360 32" black 720p LCD HDTV $469.97

Samsung LN26B360 26" black 720p LCD HDTV $379.97

Samsung LN32B460 32" black 720p B460-Series LCD HDTV $532.98

Samsung LN40B530 40" 1080p LCD HDTV $749.97

Samsung LN46B500 46" black 1080p LCD HDTV $797.88

Samsung PN50B650 50" black 1080p Plasma HDTV $1,299.98

Samsung PN50B550 50" black 1080p Plasma HDTV $1,057.97



Samsung LN40B630 40" black 630-Series 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV $879.98

Samsung PN58B860 58" black 1080p Plasma HDTV $2,377.99

Samsung LN52B630 52" black 630-Series 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV $1,389.98

Samsung LN46B630 46" black 630-Series 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV $1,137.98

Samsung LN52B550 52" black 1080p LCD HDTV $1,117.98



Samsung PN50B860 50" black 1080p Plasma HDTV $1,777.98

Samsung PN58B550 58" black 1080p Plasma HDTV $1,767.98

Samsung PN42B400 42" black 720p Plasma HDTV $599.88

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