What do Samsung TV model number means and why they are long?

Last Update date : Sep 22. 2020

Samsung TV model numbers use codes to describe the TVs. Once familiar with the codes you can  learn a lot about a particular TV just from glancing at its model code.

Note that the below model codes refer to models sold in ASIA and Middle East.

Using model UA88KS9800KXZN as an example we can see that:

U = LED

= Produced for Asia and Middle East

88 = Screen size (in inches)

KS = Manufactured in 2016

9800 = Series. This will differ depending on the features for that individual model. You can find out the specifications for a particular model by entering the model code into the search area on the Samsung website.

K = Features or design

XZN = Manufacturing information

  
See the charts below to see what the other codes mean:

 

 

 

U

Q = QLED

 

U = LED

 

P = Plasma

 

L = LCD

 

H = DLP

 

K = OLED

 

A

N = North America

 

E = Europe

 

A = Asia and Middle East

 

88

Size in inches

 

KS

Model year

 

Q = 2017 QLED

 

MU = 2017 UHD

 

M = 2017 HD

 

KS = 2016 SUHD

 

KU =2016 UHD

 

L = 2015

Example:

H = 2014

UA88KS9800KXZN

HU = 2014 UHD

 

F = 2013

 

E = 2012

 

D = 2011

 

C = 2010

 

B = 2009

 

A = 2008

 

9800

This number designates the series. The exact specifications of each series will differ by model but generally the higher the series, the higher the specifications on that model.

 

K

Feature or Design.

 

XZN

Manufacturing information

A letter can be added after the model year to indicate a difference in the models.

 

 

Examples:

2012

EH Hybrid LED Model

UA40EH5300

ES Slim LED Model

UA46ES6500

2013

FH Hybrid LED Model

 

F Slim LED Model

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