(Pocket-lint) - Samsung s Neo QLED TVs employ a revolutionary new LED backlight that s significantly smaller and more efficient than previous generations. This enables the manufacturer to squeeze extra LEDs behind the panel, allowing for increased dimmable zones and greater precision.
This approach is generally referred to as Mini LED, and should not be confused with Micro LED, which is a completely different self-emissive display technology. However, Mini LED does promise to significantly improve local dimming and reduce unwanted blooming - all at an affordable price.
The QN95A is the flagship 4K TV from Samsung for 2021, and not only incorporates this Mini LED backlight but, in a change from last year, also includes the majority of features found on the high-end 8K models. So you re not forced to buy the higher resolution TVs to get all the latest gizmos.
LG QNED vs Samsung Neo QLED next-gen display tech explained
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CES 2021 is just beginning, and LG and Samsung have already outlined their next-gen display technologies powering 2021’s high-end TVs. LG is backing its QNED technology, while Samsung is peddling Neo QLED as the next best thing. Both boast improved colors, peak brightness, and contrast ratios for HDR content, and will come in 4K and 8K resolutions. They should therefore look pretty great.
But what, if any, differences are there between these two technologies? Which should you have your eye on for your next TV? Let’s dive deeper to find out.