What do Samsung TV model numbers actually mean? Why are they so long?
Samsung TV model numbers are made from a string of codes that describe the TVs. These codes provide more information about the series of the TV, the manufacture year, the screen size, and more.
If you're looking for more information around the specifications of your TV or want to download the user manual, please visit our support page and enter the model number of your TV. Find out where to locate the model number of your TV.
Use the tables below to find out what the model number for your TV means. To see an example of how to decode your model number, click here.
Please note: the below codes refer only to models sold in the UK. Please refer to your local Samsung website for more information on models sold outside of the UK
Newer models (2008 and later)
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Example: UE55TU8510UXXU
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Meaning:
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U of UE55TU8510UXXU |
Q = QLED U = LED P = Plasma L = LCD H = DLP K = OLED
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E of UE55TU8510UXXU |
N = North America E = Europe A = Asia |
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55 of UE55TU8510UXXU |
Size in inches |
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TU of UE55TU8510UXXU |
T (2020) U(UHD)
LS = Lifestyle TV
LST7T = The Terrace 2020 LS05T = The Sero 2020 LS03T = The Frame 2020 LS01T = The Serif 2020 LS01R = Serif TV 2019 LS03R = The frame 2019 LS03N = The Frame 2018 LS003 = The Frame 2017 LS001 = Serif TV 2015
Q = QLED
Q***T = 2020 8K QLED Q**T = 2020 UHD QLED Q950R = 2019 8K QLED Q**R = 2019 UHD QLED Q900R = 2018 8K QLED Q9FN = 2018 Back Lit UHD QLED Q8DN = 2018 Back Lit Flat UHD QLED Q*CN = 2018 Edge Lit Curved UHD QLED Q*FN = 2018 Edge Lit Flat UHD QLED Q*CAM = 2017 Curved QLED Q*FAM = 2017 Flat QLED
* Numerical value
Full HD, UHD & S-UHD
TU = 2020 UHD T = 2020 FHD RU = 2019 UHD R = 2019 FHD NU = 2018 UHD N = 2018 FHD MU = 2017 UHD M = 2017 HD KS = 2016 SUHD KU = 2016 UHD K = 2016 FHD JS = 2015 SUHD JU = 2015 UHD J = 2015 FHD H = 2014 FHD HU = 2014 UHD KE = 2013 OLED F = 2013 E = 2012 D = 2011 C = 2010 B = 2009 A = 2008
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85 of UE55TU8510UXXU |
This number designates the series (8) & the Sub Series (5). 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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10 of UE55TU8510UXXU |
Feature or Design, in this case “10” denotes White Bezel. Please visit our support page and enter the model number of your TV for more information around features and design.
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U of UE55TU8510UXXU |
Tuner Option, in this case U means a Single DVB-T2 & Single DVB-S2 tuner is fitted. Please visit our support page and enter the model number for your TV for more information around specifications.
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X of UE55TU8510UXXU |
Specific buyer (X = None)
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XU of UE55TU8510UXXU |
Country destination (XU = UK) |
Older models (2007 and earlier)
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Example: LN-T4681FX/XA
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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 |
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/XA of LN-T4681FX/XA |
Manufacturing information |
Example: what does UE55F8000STXXU mean?
Using model UE55F8000STXXU as an example we can see that:
U = LED
E = Produced for Europe
55 = Screen size (in inches)
F = Manufactured in 2013
80** = 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.
**00 = Design option e.g: 10 = White bezel
S – Twin Satellite Tuner fitted
T - DVB-T/T2 Tuner fitted (UK HD channels compatible)
X = Manufacturing information
XU = Destination Country UK
If you have a UE55F8000STXXC instead of the UE55F8000STXXU used in the example, the difference between the two models would be the first is designed for sale in Spain & may not be completely compatible with UK Broadcasting & Smart Applications.
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