Samsung TV models number 2002-2024 lookup, decode explained LED, QLED, OLED, LifeStyle

Model Number QLED Samsung 2019-2023

In this article, we will explore the variety of TV lines Samsung offers, each with its model numbering system. Over the years, Samsung has introduced several key lines, each featuring TVs with something special in terms of display type or design.

  • QLED: Released in 2017, this lineup brought quantum dot technology to the masses, changing how LED TVs are viewed.
  • Neo QLED: An improved sequel to QLED, introduced in 2019, adding more advanced displays with 10-bit color depth to the Quantum Dot lineup.
  • Crystal UHD: In 2017, this lineup replaced traditional LED TVs, introducing a new viewing standard, acceptable quality, and a low price.
  • Lifestyle TV: Introduced in 2018, these TVs combine technology and unique design elements.
  • OLED: Introduced in 2022, this lineup features QD-OLED screens for a superior viewing experience.
  • LED (older generation): This lineup includes all TV models released from 2008 through 2016.
  • Plasma and Kinetoscope (obsolete): These ranges predate LED TVs and were discontinued over 20 years ago. They were the predecessors to the LED and QLED technologies we see today, paving the way for Samsung’s current TV offerings.

You should know that Samsung TV model numbers contain important information such as region, year of manufacture, screen type, resolution, series, and digital tuners. This system varies across series, including QLED, OLED, Crystal UHD, and specialized Lifestyle models such as The Frame and The Serif. This article details the model number structure of Samsung TV models over the past two decades.

Decoding Samsung LED and Plasma TV Model Numbers: Crystal Series

Let’s explore the two types of model numbers for Samsung’s classic LED TVs: the Crystal series, which has been in production since 2017, and the older model number format used before 2017.

New Model Numbers: Samsung TVs 2017-2024 – Full HD, UHD in the Crystal Series

In 2017, Samsung introduced a slightly revised model number for LED TVs. This new format was unified to align with the structure of other TV lineups. Samsung now equips its TVs with a complete set of tuners based on the standards adopted in each country, making it unnecessary to specify the exact number of tuners installed.

Model number Crystal Series TV Samsung 2017-2024

Decoding the Samsung TV Model Number: UN65CU8000FXZA

The model number of a Samsung TV provides key information about the TV, including the region it was made for, the screen size, the year of production, and various technical specifications. Let’s break down the model number UN65CU8000FXZA to understand what each part signifies.

The first letters in the model number indicate the region for which the TV was manufactured, not the country where it was assembled. The assembly location can be determined from the serial number, and is often noted on the information sheet or packaging box.

  • U: Indicates the product is a TV. Each Samsung product has a specific letter. For example, TVs made for Germany use the letter G.
  • N: Represents the region where the TV is intended to be sold.
    • E: Europe
    • N: America, Korea (changed to Q for Korea in 2018)
    • A: Australia, Oceania, Asia, Africa, Middle East, China
  • 65: This indicates a 65-inch screen size, measured diagonally.
  • C: Indicates the TV is a 2023 model. Samsung typically starts producing new TV models in the first quarter of each year, meaning this model will be assembled from early 2023 through early 2024.

Here’s a quick reference for other years:

YearModel Code
2024: 2011D
2023: 2010C
2022: 2009B
2021: 2008A
2020T
2019R
2018N
2017M
2016K
2015J
2014H
2013F
2012E
  • U: Indicates the TV has UHD resolution.
  • 8: Represents the series number. Higher numbers generally indicate more advanced features.
  • 00: Refers to the specific design or variant of the TV model.
  • F: Denotes the type of digital tuner, depending on the standards adopted in the target country.
    • F: ATSC/QAM standard for the US, Canada, and Mexico.
    • U, K, T: DVB standard for Europe.
    • G: Latin America.
    • D: Indicates that the TV is manufactured for sale through a major retailer. For example, CU7000D is a model produced for Costco.
  • X: Design identifier.
  • ZA: Indicates the region for which the TV was made, with ZA signifying the United States.

Old Model Number LED Samsung TVs 2008 – 2016 Full HD, UHD

Until 2017, LED TVs (Full HD and UHD) were labeled with the number of digital tuners installed in the TV and their purpose (terrestrial, cable, satellite TV). There was also a division by display type and screen resolution. At that time, Samsung used both Full HD and UHD displays, and in 2016 the Super series appeared, which, in fact, became the predecessor of QLED TVs.

In the image below, you can see an example of the old number structure for LED TVs manufactured up to and including 2016.

 Old Model Number Samsung TVs 2008 - 2016
Old Model Number Samsung TVs 2008 – 2016

To make it clearer, here are the differences in LED model numbers before 2017:
After the model year, the TV model was followed by a letter, which could have two meanings display type or resolution
S – Super UHD displays (enhanced displays)
U – UHD display resolution
P – plasma panel
For Full HD TVs, there is no letter.

Digital tuner type: the last character indicates the type and number of digital tuners.
AW (W) – DVB T/C
AK (K) – DVB T2/C
AB (B): AU (U) – DVB T2/C/S2
AT (T) – 2xDVB T2/C/S2
G – SBTVD
No -ATSC for USA and Canada

For several years, Europe used a slightly different designation for the type of built-in tuners, so if you come across a model with an S on the end, that is the tuner type.

  • SZ indicates a DVB-T2 / C / S2 x 2 tuner
  • SD indicates a DVB-T2 / C / S2 tuner
  • SS – DVB-T / C / S2
  • SL – Indicates a 2 x DVB-T / C / S2 tuner

Samsung TV model number decode QLED and NEO QLED

The Neo QLED and QLED TV model numbers are the same, the only difference is one letter that stands for QLED or NEO QLED TV. It is worth noting that the first models of such TVs released in 2017-2018 had a slightly different model number structure, which I will discuss in detail below.

Model Number Explanation for Samsung QLED TVs (2019-2024)

In 2019, Samsung standardized the labeling of its QLED TVs to align with the model numbers of LED TVs. This change introduced a TV generation identifier in the model number, which is sometimes used, particularly in transitional models. Additionally, an identifier for 8K TVs was added. Below is a detailed explanation of how to decode the model number of a Samsung QLED TV.

Example: Decoding the Model Number QN65Q900RBFXZA and QN65QN95BAFXZA

  • QN65Q: Indicates a quantum dot TV with a 65-inch screen.
    • Q: Quantum dot technology.
    • N: Designed for the US, Canada.
    • 65: Screen size in inches.
    • Q: Reiterates the use of quantum dot technology.
  • 900: Refers to the series and model number.
    • 9: Series number.
    • 00 (0): Model number (three digits are used for 8K TVs, distinguishing them from 4K models).
    Note: The designation for screen type (curved or flat) has been removed as Samsung is phasing out curved TVs, which are not ideal for wall mounting due to gaps around the edges.
  • R: Indicates the year of development.
    • R: 2019
    • T: 2020
    • A: 2021
    • B: 2022
    • C: 2023
    • D: 2024
    Special Identifiers:
    • A, B: Generation identifiers for certain series. For instance, in the 900 series:
      • A: The first generation without HDMI 2.1 ports.
      • B: HDMI 2.1 ports added, with an updated remote control.
    • S: Special TV series.
    • D: Special models made for Costco in the United States.
  • F: Indicates the type of digital tuner.
    • F: ATSC/QAM (USA, Canada)
    • U: DVB (Europe)
    • G: ISDB-T (Latin America)
    • T: 2x DVB
  • X: Represents a design change.
  • ZA: Denotes the country for which the TV is manufactured.

The decoding of the Neo QLED model number is similar, except that there will be two characters QN after the screen size.

Model number old TV QLED Samsung 2017-2018

In the early days of QLED TVs, the model number designation was slightly different. These model numbers were used for 2 years in 2017 and 2018. They were abbreviated as Q7F or Q7C, and the model number was decoded as follows

Decoder model number QLED TV Samsung

  • Q – TV series
  • N – Region for which the TV is produced
  • 65-screen size inches
  • Q7 – repetition of the series designation solely for marketing reasons
  • C (F) -type TV curved or flat
  • N – The year of manufacture of this TV model
  • A – type of backlight used
  • FX – digital tuner type and design
  • ZA – what country the TV is made for

Samsung TV Model Number The Frame, The Serif, The Terrace, The Sero Series 2018-2024

Samsung has created a separate category for LifeStyle TVs with unusual designs or features. This series includes TVs in the form of a painting, on high legs, TVs with a rotating screen and TVs for terraces.

Model number LifeStyle TV Samsung 2018-2024

Decoding the Model Number of Samsung LifeStyle TVs

Samsung LifeStyle TVs have a unique model number system that has evolved over time. Initially, the model numbers had a slightly different format, such as the 2017 model UE65LS003AUXRU. However, in 2018, Samsung updated the format by adding a letter to indicate the design year, resulting in model numbers like UE65LS03NAUXXU. The LifeStyle model numbers follow the same structure as the LED and QLED TVs, with the addition of the “LS” code to denote the LifeStyle series and a specific identifier for the type of LifeStyle TV. Below is a guide to decoding your LifeStyle TV model number.

  • UE: LED screen, Europe
  • QF: QLED screen, Europe
  • UN: LED screen, North America
  • QN: QLED screen, North America
  • UA: LED screen, Australia, Oceania, Asia
  • QA: QLED screen, Australia, Oceania, Asia
  • GQ: QLED screen, Germany
  • KQ: QLED screen, Korea
  • 65: Screen diagonal in inches
  • LS: LifeStyle TV series
    • 03: The Frame series
    • 01: The Serif series
    • 05: The Sero series
    • T7, T9: The Terrace series
  • D: 2024
    • C: 2023
    • B: 2022
    • A: 2021
    • T: 2020
    • R: 2019
    • N: 2018
  • A: 1st generation
    • B: 2nd generation
    • C: 3rd generation
    • D: TVs made for sale through the Costco retail network (e.g., QN85LS03BDFXZA for Costco).
  • XU: Country for which the TV is made
  • UX: Type of digital tuners and design

Samsung OLED TV Model Number 2022-2024

Samsung began production of OLED TVs in 2022, this is not Samsung’s first OLED TV, but after a long break in 2022, production was resumed. Samsung OLED TVs are equipped with displays made by Samsung; in 2022, TVs were introduced in two sizes, 55 and 65 inches, and in 2023, there was a TV with a 77-inch screen. The model number of Samsung OLED TVs has two kinds, slightly different for Korea and China.

Samsung OLED TV model number decoding example

For example, I will tell you how to decipher the model number of the OLED TV 2023 QN65S95CAFXZA. Also, for the example, I showed the model number of the Samsung OLED TV used in Korea, KQ65SC95AFXKR. In Korea, the model number is slightly different, and the letter indicating the year has been moved to a different place.

  • QN – QD-OLED TV for North America
    • QE – QD-OLED screen Europe
    • QA – QD-OLED screen Australia,
      Oceania, Asia, China
    • GQ – QD-OLED screen Germany
    • KQ – QD-OLED screen Korea
  • 65 – screen size
  • S – OLED
  • 9 – series
  • 5 – model
  • С – 2023
    • B – 2022
    • Z – 2023 for China
  • A – generation,
    • A – first generation
    • B – second generation
    • D – is used in North America to refer to televisions produced for Costco stores.
  • F – ATSC tuner (USA, Canada)
    • U – DVB (Europe)
    • G – ISDB-T (Latin America)
    • T – 2 x DVB
    • J – DTMB
  • X – design
  • ZA – the country for which the TV is made, in this case the USA and Canada.

Old Samsung TV Model Numbers Before 2008

Before 2008, Samsung used a different model number structure for its televisions. This system was a logical extension of the model numbers used for earlier CRT and plasma TVs. The structure was more aligned with analog television, which was becoming obsolete and being phased out at that time. Below is an example of how Samsung TV model numbers were structured and decoded during that period.

LN -T4671FX / XA

  • LN – Type designation of the TV.
    • FP or HP  – plazma
    • LN – LCD
    • HL – DLP
    • TX  – CRT
  • T – TV model year
    • T = 2007
    • S = 2006
    • R = 2005
    • P = 2004
    • N = 2003
    • М = 2002
  • 46 – TV screen size in inches diagonally.
  • 71 – tv series
  • F – resolution of the TV screen A – (Full HD, H -HD)
  • X – design
  • XA – sales region

110 COMMENTS

  1. Looking for the model year of my Serif TV and Tizen version:

    Model code: UE40LS001CSXXN Version No: 03

  2. Could you please tell me what the year is for samsung plasma display model PS-42Q91HD is?
    Thank you.

  3. i have a tv with code ua60h7000awxxy version hh01. s/n 02nl3czf400528d. Can you please tell me what it is. the remote was dropped and in a hundred pieces regards, Peter J.

    • ua60h7000awxxy – model TV 2014
      02nl3czf400528d – Date of TV assembly April 2014
      The TV works with the TM1490 remote control (If your TV has a bluetooth module) or standard remote

    • Hi, QN75Q60BDFXZA
      BD – B model 2022, D – a special delivery TV from Samsung.
      Now I will try to explain, large retail chains order and immediately buy a large batch of TVs from Samsung. Since it is a bulk order, for example, 100,000 TVs, Samsung does not incur the logistics costs of delivering the TVs to small retail chains, the cost of such a TV is somewhat lower ($50-200$), depending on the size. Retail chains, in turn, negotiate certain preferences to attract customers.
      For example, the QN75Q60BDFXZA has a 5-year warranty from Samsung. https://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/warranty/QN75Q60BDFXZA.
      And the regular QN75Q60BAFXZA model has just a one-year warranty. https://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/warranty/QN75Q60BAFXZA.

      Technically, these are the same TVs, only the QN75Q60BDFXZA is purchased in bulk by the Costco retail chain.

      The TV features a 60Hz display with 8-bit (8-bit +FRC) color depth has a fast flicker backlight to create more tones. This is the budget model in the QLED TV lineup.

  4. I seem to be a bit lost. I can’t decide what year this TV is. Model Code is LA40R81BX/RAD. Is anybody able to help please?

    • This is a 2014 model, produced from Q2 2014 to Q2 2015. The exact production date can be found on the serial number.

      • I’m considering getting between UA50TU8000 and UA50TU8000, which do you think offers better functionalities and also considering me residing in Africa.

  5. I have the UA43NU7100. Followed all the instructions to turn or enable the bluetooth for sound. Tried to pair it with MX-T50 via bluetooth. Tv won’t recognize the speaker. Please help.

  6. I am looking at a TV and can’t tell the year. There’s a zero where I expected a letter.
    It’s QA75AV8000WXXY.

  7. Hi I bought Samsung UA40ES6200 LED TV in Dubai couple of year back… currently the TV bottom LED light got fuse …how to find the right Backlight Strips ? currently away from home to open TV and see. i approached may online show they asking strip light model number which i cant tell now

    • No, Samsung installs many third-party screens in its TVs. Compare the year of the screen and the models of TVs released by Samsung in that year, and you’ll get a rough idea of which TVs you can use this screen for.

  8. I have a Samsung ue50f667058 model that has just been written off by curry’s does anyone know what the equivalent model today is

    • This is the TV model of 2013.
      The analog of this TV in 2021 is the AU series TV (UE50AU7000). The lowest class of televisions currently produced by samsung.

  9. I have a 32” Samsung tv. I bought this in Thailand and my nephew accidentally press the factory reset button and now every time we turn on the tv, the whole screen is just pure white and there some blurry Thailand words that you can’t hardly read. I unplug it for couple of hours and still the same. Is there any reset or reboot to this tv.

    • If you reset to factory settings, through the service menu, you must set the correct screen type.

  10. I have a used UN40B6000VF and a used LN40D550K1F. Please tell me a little about them- they will be for a bedroom – my wife had serious surgery and maay be bedridden for a whle. We have Dish – basic stuff.

    • UN40B6000VF – 2009, Full HD, no Smart
      LN40D550K1F – 2011 Full HD, no Smart
      These are, of course, outdated televisions.

  11. I have a TV that was given to me, can anyone help me with the year. Serial # 39A 39A83CFXA04048K, Model SP-P4251, Type MZ42S4, Plasma.

  12. I want a Samsung that gets Discovery plus with adding anything to it. I am interested in 42 to 50”. Any ideas

  13. Hi, i have i big doubt about a TV. On two different stores there are two different model codes:

    QE55Q80TATXZT
    QE55Q80TCTXZT

    one different letter, “C” instead of “A”. Samsung said that C means 3rd generation hardware, but what it exactly means?

    • Yes this is the generation of your TV A, C. Means the following, for example the company still has parts from the previous model of TV. In the new year, first generation (A) TVs will be produced first. Then new components will come to the assembly lines, the televisions assembled with the new components will have the letter C.

      • Thkanks for your answer! But both have sames features and specs right? Cause I could buy the “C” one but i would be sure that that’s exactly the same of the “A” one

  14. I have just ordered a UE32T5300AKXXU in the from a UK supplier but UE32T5300CKXXU is what was actually delivered and is working fine. Please can you decode the numbers, as they do not quite fit your sections above, and give me your views on the difference between A and C after 5300 (Samsung support have just said it is the year of manufacture).
    Thank you

    • UE – TV for Europe
      32 – screen size inch
      T – model 2020
      5 – series
      3 – model
      00 – design
      A or С – generation revision A-first generation, С-third generation
      KX – tuner C/T2
      XU – for UK

      • Thank you. So combining what you have said above with Samsung’s comments the 3rd generation of this TV started being manufactured in 2021. Just checked the box and it is made in Hungary if your interested.

      • samsung tv model “la32d403e25ga

        I think this tv is samsung but how can I connect tv to my hand phone please help me
        Thank you

  15. I have a UN50NU6900FX2A says made in 2019 is this a smart TV & I assume it’s a 50 “ ? Any help would be appreciated! I bought it for my son & his new wife & my (so called buddy)& I was told it was a 55” smart TV. Thank you! Sam from Ohio!

  16. I have a Samsung T.V. (age unknown)..The Mod. # is LN46A650A1FX. The question I have is, Will it support ROKU ?

    • This is a 2008 model of TV, no Smart support. Roku is not supported, you have to buy a separate Roku device.

      • You always have to buy a device with Roku, UNLESS you purchase a Roku tv where its programmed into the TVs software already (and then your stuck pretty much with Roku, kinda dumb I think.) But as long as your TV has atlest 1 HDMI input then you’re okay, just buy a Roku device that hooks up with HDMI it doesn’t matter if your TVs smart or not the device just needs the HDMI input and doesn’t matter what resolution your TV is it can adjust to the crappiest TV. If your TV does not have an HDMI input you can always buy a HDMI to AV converter. But if you’re rolling with an old TV with only coaxial hookup in the still then you probably don’t understand technology and should give up or buy a new TV. Though I hear you can download the Roku app onto some smart TVs but you’re missing out doing it that way.

    • I have the same model Samsung as that and yes you can use a Roku with it. Just hook up the Roku device with the HDMI cable it comes with and plug the Roku into a wall outlet not the TV (because plugging it in the TV will end up messing your TV up that model has a problem with faulty capacitors and you will end up blowing your capacitors happen to me it can be fixed but don’t try unless you know what you’re doing.) But put your HDMI cable into source one or two and you’ll be golden then using mine for about 3 years now pretty good TV. FYI when you shut your TV off the Roku will stay on for a bit it will eventually turn itself off I have put mine on a plug switch so I can turn it off when I want I only say that because the roku’s tend to overheat I hooked a small cooling fan to mine to extend the life of it but they only give rokus lifespans of about 3 years. Then they quit wanting to update and start messing up freezing up and pissing you off but don’t get me wrong I like my Roku but sometimes I want to stomp on it.

    • Hi,
      What model of Samsung TV do you have?
      Fox Nation runs on TVs Samsung Smart TV (Models 2017 to 2020 sold in the US)

  17. Can anyone help me with finding out if the below mentioned model is VESA standard compatible ?
    I can not seem to be able to find a new wall or table mount.
    The TV is from 2013 and has model number: UE46F6745SB
    Type number: UE46F6745

    • In 2013, only some TV models had a built-in satellite receiver. Look on the back of the TV to see if there is a satellite TV port. Or tell me the model number of the TV.

  18. Where is the best/most accurate site to get all of samsungs model details and tv dimensions from the past 15 years?

    • There are a lot of TV models, some TV models are on displayspecifications.com
      But there are some inaccuracies

  19. There are TV models:
    UE55TU7072 and UE55TU7092

    What is difference between them?
    What exactly means 72, what means 92?

      • Thank you for trying to help.
        I knew that.

        I found until now that 92 has no Bluetooth, and there are more differences…

        It seems to be a top secret what means 7, what means 9, what means 2…

  20. my tv is not working and I need to know if it worth getting a repair or buy a new one and I don’t remember if its 55′ or 60’and the model code start with PN5Q843QP2DXZA

    • You need to know the full model number of the TV.
      If the TV has a faulty main board, it costs about $100. The screen is difficult to replace, there is no supply of components. And add the cost of work, a specialist.

  21. My model No. on my Sansung is – UNF5000AFXA. Would I be aable to get Fox Nation on this TV? I really want Fox Nation!!

    • Fox Nation supports TV 2017-2020 you have TV 2013. No does not support, buy a new TV or Roku TV for example

  22. A 75″ Samsung at BestBuy has a model number QN75Q70TAFXZA. Costco has a similar model number QN75Q7DTASXZA. What is the difference between series ’70’ and ‘7D'(if any)?

    • The Q70DT is only available with 55.65.75 inch screens. And it differs in that it is installed on the stand. The Q70T has two legs on the sides of the TV. Because of the better stability, there are televisions with a larger screen size of 82, 85 inches.

  23. According to what I’ve read, my 2019 Samsung smart TV ought to be able to find PBS Passport, but I can’t find it. My Model Code is: QN49Q7ORAFXZA. Please advise. I want PBS Passport app badly.

    • Fox is no better than CNN or any other MSM outlet. FOX, like the others, have been bought and are given a story line to push. Our government provides “the news” daily to our media just like Communist China and this has been testified to in front of Congress. The difference is most people in the U.S. are still under the illusion that they have options and that our media is trustworthy. We had lies crammed down our throats every single day and there’s nothing that can be done about it because of the Smith-Mundt act of 1948. The Smith-Mundt modernization act of 2012 is even worse. These make sure we never know the truth and that no one is ever held accountable.

      • If a viewer’s attitudes lean toward conservative views, there certainly is a big, big difference between Fox and the liberal CNN.

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