After launching the bulk of its new 2024 range of smart TVs, Samsung is today officially expanding its ultra-wide range with a new 98-inch model. Known as the 98-inch Samsung Class Crystal UHD DU9000 and now available for purchase, it offers image quality specially optimized for the big screen, offering one of the brand’s cheapest models with this type of screen space – others can do this. sell for over $14,000. See below for more details.
Samsung 98 inch Class Crystal UHD DU9000
The 98-inch Samsung Class Crystal UHD DU9000 features the brand’s Supersize Picture Enhancer to optimize the visual quality of the oversized 98-inch screen. It is said to “increase sharpness and reduce visible noise” alongside 4K, PurColor and HDR upscaling as well as AI auto game mode, auto mini-map and focus detection virtual aiming from the built-in Game Bar options.
Highlight features at a glance:
- AI-enhanced picture quality optimized for a very large screen with Supersize Picture Enhancer.
- Experience a wider color spectrum than traditional RGB models with PurColor.
- Get a clear 4K picture even if your content wasn’t filmed in 4K.
- Experience smooth action with exceptional motion enhancements with Motion Xcelerator 120Hz.
The “bezel-less” display features a 120Hz refresh rate with VRR support as well as FreeSync Premium, Bluetooth audio options, built-in Alexa voice controls and three HDMI inputs.
It is now available to purchase directly from Samsung at $3,999.99.
Samsung has been delivering compelling smart TV experiences for years, which probably won’t surprise anyone, and this new 98-inch Class Crystal UHD DU9000 offers a full-size option at one of the most affordable prices in its lineup. Although it may struggle to attract customer attention until it starts seeing notable sales prices, likely much later in the year, the $3,999.99 the list is relatively on par with new 98-inch releases from other, arguably lesser, brands. It really depends on how fond people are of Samsung TVs or the all-new releases, but you can get a 2023 model of the TCL 98-inch Class S5 4K LED Smart TV with a 120Hz refresh rate at less than 120Hz . $2,800 right now and sometimes even less, for example.
Take a closer look at the new 98-inch Class Crystal UHD DU9000 here and you’ll find details on the rest of Samsung’s 2024 lineup in our previous article.
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