In an advertisement for Samsung’s conceptually new TV from Samsung The Sero 2020, the main focus is on the fact that the TV can rotate by itself 90 degrees. And to accept the standard position as we used to or vertical, which is more typical for modern smartphones.

What is The Sero TV

Did you know that this TV comes only in size of 43 inches and in fact is a simplified version of a standard TV with a minimum set of features. The main task of The Sero TV is to duplicate the screen of your smartphone on the big TV screen, The Sero works with mobile devices iPhone, iPad and with devices with Android OS.

The built-in electric motor can rotate the TV 90 degrees. Additionally, you can buy wheels and make your The Sero TV easy to move.

Features Samsung The Sero

The Sero TV does not have a LAN port (Ethernet), it can only connect to the Internet via WiFi. Therefore, if you decide to buy such a TV, you should have a good WiFi router. For North America, the TV has an antenna port, 3 HDMI ports, one of the ports supports eARC and two USB ports. USB ports are one standard at 0.5A, the second 1A supports more energy-intensive devices, such as external hard drives. No more ports are provided on the TV. In some countries, such as Europe, the TV has 4 HDMI ports. If you plan to output sound to external speakers, then for this you can use only the HDMI port with eARC. Some users report incorrect operation with some smartphone models. But Samsung honestly warns about this on the site.

The Sero TV screen supports 60 frames per second, has EDGE backlight and local dimming Supreme UHD Dimming (dimming most of the screen, the initial level). Judging by the lack of dual LED backlighting, the screen is of the previous generation, but as many users note in 2020, cheap QLED TVs with dual LEDs are worse than old screens. The technical specifications of the TV correspond to the Q60T.

How much is The Sero and what do we pay for

The cost of the TV The Sero 1999 $ in the USA, Europe 1599 Euro. In Europe, a TV is cheaper by $ 200. A similar 43Q60T TV costs $ 530. The result is we pay $ 1,400 for a plastic stand, speakers and an engine that turns the TV. How much is it, of course yes it is a lot, the cost of the TV is overpriced by at least $ 1000. This is the price buyers pay for owning a new product. The cost of the TV by the end of the year will decrease by $ 500-700. And we can assume that the price of the TV will be about $ 1000.

How The Sero Works

After turning on the TV, if you have chosen the display mode of the smartphone. You will be prompted to download the program from the Android app store or the App Store. Scan the QR code and install the SmartThing application. After this, you can try how the TV responds to the position of the smartphone.

Why Samsung offered The Sero only 43 inches

The Sero is an experimental TV form factor. Samsung decided to see how the market will react to the appearance of such a TV. In case of successful sales, an extension of offers is possible. But we must also take into account the fact that the larger the TV, the more massive the stand must be made. This may cause some difficulties.

Comparison of The Sero technical specifications with other Samsung QLED TVs

Q90TQ80TQ70TQ60TThe Sero
screen
Screen Size55, 65, 75, 8549, 55, 65, 75, 8555, 65, 75, 8543, 50, 55, 58, 65, 75, 8543
StyleFlat PanelFlat PanelFlat PanelFlat PanelFlat Panel
Resolution3,840 x 2,1603,840 x 2,1603,840 x 2,1603,840 x 2,1603,840 x 2,160
screen bit

10bit

10bit (8 bit+FRC)10bit (8 bit + FRC)10bit (8bit+FRC)10bit (8bit+FRC)
type scrennQuantum DotQuantum Dot Dual LEDQuantum DotQuantum DotQuantum Dot
screen technologyVAVAVAVAVA
BacklightingDirect Full Array 16X

Direct Full Array 8x

Dual LED Edge LEDEDGE Led (Dual LED)EDGE Led
Dimming TechnologyUltimate UHD Dimming proSupreme UHD DimmingSupreme UHD DimmingSupreme UHD DimmingSupreme UHD Dimming
Stand Type (Color)Bending Plate (Titan Black)TITAN BLACKSlim Feet (Black)Titan GrayPLATE STAND
Bezel WidthSlim3 Bezel-lessSlimSlim
Video
Motion Rate240240 (49' 120)

240


120120
refresh rate120120 (49' 60)1206060
Color100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot
HDR (High-Dynamic Range)Quantum HDR 16xQuantum HDR 12XQuantum HDRQuantum HDRQuantum HDR
Picture EngineQuantum Processor 4KQuantum Processor 4KQuantum Processor 4KQuantum Processor 4K LiteQuantum Processor 4K Lite
Audio
DolbyYesYesYesYesYes
Sound Output60W

60W (49' 40W)


20W20W60W
WooferYesYesNoNoYes
Speaker Type

4.2.2 CH


2.2.2 CH (49' 2.2. CH)


2.0CH2.0CH4.1CH
Object Tracking SoundYes

Yes

NoNoNo
Q-SymphonyYes

Yes

NoNoNo
Active Voice AmplifierYesYesYesYesYes
Multiroom LinkYesYesYesYesYes
Features
OSTizen 5.5Tizen 5.5Tizen 5.5Tizen 5.5Tizen 5.5
Wi-FiYes WiFi 5Yes WiFi 5Yes WiFi 5Yes WiFi 5Yes WiFi 5
BluetoothYes (ver.4.2)Yes (ver.4.2)Yes (ver.4.2)Yes (ver.4.2)Yes (ver.4.2)
Smart HubYes (incl. Sports, Music and TV Plus)Yes (incl. Sports, Music and TV Plus)Yes (incl. Sports, Music and TV Plus)Yes (incl. Universal Guide and TV Plus)Yes (incl. Universal Guide and TV Plus)
BixbyYesYesYesYesYes
Digital Clean ViewYesYesYesYesYes
Ultra BlackNoNoNoNoNo
ConnectShareYesYesYesYesYes
Closed CaptioningYesYesYesYesYes
Game ModeYes (Real Game Enhancer+)Yes (Real Game Enhancer+)

Yes (Real Game Enhancer+)


YesYes
Eco SensorYesYesYesYesYes
Mobile to TV - Mirroring, DLNAYesYesYesYesYes
Google AssistantYesYesYesYesYes
AlexaYesYesYesYesYes
Auto Channel SearchYesYesYesYesYes
InstaPort S (HDMI Quick Switch)YesYesYesYesNo
Channel GuideYesYesYesYesYes
Ambient ModeYesYesYesYesYes
Auto Power OffYesYesYesYesYes
AI Technology?????
Apps PlatformSmart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web BrowserSmart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web BrowserSmart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web BrowserSmart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web BrowserSmart TV with Bixby Voice, Apps and Full Web Browser
Auto Motion PlusYesYesYesYesNo
Embedded POPYesYesYesYesNo
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)YesYesYesYesYes
V-ChipYes only USYes only USYes only USYes only USYes only US
TV to Mobile - MirroringYesYesYesYesYes
USB HID SupportYesYesYesYesYes
AI UpscaleYesYesNoNoNo
Easy PairingNoNoNoNoNo
Inputs & Outputs
HDMI4 (3 ver.2.0, 1 ver 2.1)4 (3 ver.2.0, 1 ver 2.1)

4 (3 ver.2.0, 1 ver 2.1)


3 ver.2.03 ver.2.0
USB2 (ver.2.0)2 (ver.2.0)2 (ver.2.0)2 (ver.2.0)2 (ver.2.0)
EthernetYesYesYesYesYes
RF In (Terrestrial/CableYesYesYesYesYes
RF In (Satellite Input)Yes Europe, No USNo US, Yes EuropeNo US, Yes EuropeNo US, Yes EuropeNo US, Yes Europe
Digital Audio Out (Optical)YesYesYesYesNo
Audio Return Channel SupportYesYesYesYesYes
eARCYesYesYesYesYes
One ConnectNoNoNoNoNo
Samsung OneRemoteYesYesYesYesYes
System
Digital BroadcastingATSC/ClearQAM US, DVB EuropeATSC/ClearQAM US, DVB EuropeATSC/ClearQAM US, DVB EuropeATSC/ClearQAM US, DVB EuropeATSC/ClearQAM US, DVB Europe
Analog TunerYesYesYesYesYes
Accessories
Remote controlTM2050CTM2050CTM2050CTM2050CTM2050A
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