What do Samsung TV model numbers actually mean? Why are they so long?
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 the UK. Please refer to your Samsung local website for information on model codes sold outside the UK.
Using model UE55F8000AFXZ as an example we can see that:
U = LED
E = Produced for Europe
55 = Screen size (in inches)
F = Manufactured in 2013
8000 = 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.
A = Features or design
FXZ = Manufacturing information
If you have a UE55F8000BFXZ instead of the UE55F8000AFXZ used in the example the difference between the two models would be a design change, such as a different coloured bezel, but all the other specifications would be the same.
See the charts below to see what the other codes mean.
Newer models (2008 and later)
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Example: UE55F8000AFXZ |
Meaning: |
|---|---|
|
U of UE55F8000AFXZ |
Q = QLED U = LED P = Plasma L = LCD H = DLP K = OLED |
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E of UE55F8000AFXZ |
N = North America E = Europe A = Asia |
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55 of UE55F8000AFXZ |
Size in inches |
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F of UE55F8000AFXZ |
Q = QLED 2017 onwards RU = 2019 UHD LS = 2018 "The Frame" and "The Serif" NU = 2018 UHD N = 2018 MU = 2017 UHD M = 2017 HD KS = 2016 SUHD KU =2016 UHD K =2016 L = 2015 H = 2014 HU = 2014 UHD F = 2013 E = 2012 D = 2011 C = 2010 B = 2009 A = 2008 |
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8000 of UE55F8000AFXZ |
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. |
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A of UE55F8000AFXZ |
Feature or Design e.g. this might designate a different stand |
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FXZ of UE55F8000AFXZ |
Manufacturing information |
Older models (2007 and earlier)
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Example: LN-T4681FX/XA |
Meaning: |
|---|---|
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LN of LN-T4681FX/XA |
FP or HP = Plasma LN = LCD HL = DLP TX = CRT |
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T of LN-T4681FX/XA |
Model year T = 2007 S = 2006 R = 2005 P = 2004 N = 2003 M = 2002 |
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46 of LN-T4681FX/XA |
Size in inches |
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81 of LN-T4681FX/XA |
Series |
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F of LN-T4681FX/XA |
Resolution indicator (Full HD) |
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X of LN-T4681FX/XA |
Feature or design indicator |
|
/XA of LN-T4681FX/XA |
Manufacturing information |
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