For those with pockets deep enough, Samsung has launched an astonishing new TV in Korea that redefines the concept of an “ultra-premium” home viewing experience.
Measuring an incredible 114 inches diagonally, this behemoth of a TV packs cutting-edge Micro LED technology and comes with an eye-watering price tag of around $132,630 (KES 17,374,530) before shipping and taxes.
To put that staggering cost into perspective, you could purchase a new 2019 Mercedes GLE 450H luxury SUV from benzliving in Kenya for around KES 14,000,000 and still have well over KES 3 million left over!
The TV is so outrageously expensive that Samsung is throwing in an 8K TV worth $8,000 (over KES 1 million) as an added incentive for prospective buyers with money to burn.
What Makes Micro LED So Special?
Micro LED represents the latest breakthrough in display technologies, utilizing microscopic LED lights that each act as an individual pixel. Unlike traditional LED TVs that use backlighting, these minuscule inorganic LEDs can completely turn off just like OLED pixels, achieving perfect black levels and unmatched contrast ratios.
This allows for dark scenes to appear stunningly inky with deeper blacks, while highlights shine through with incredible brightness – far exceeding the capabilities of both LCD and OLED displays. Colors are extremely vibrant and images have a level of “pop” unlike anything seen before on a consumer TV.
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The magic behind Micro LED lies in its modular, seamless design composed of clustered LED modules that can be assembled into massive screen sizes over 100 inches. This modularity opens the door for future customization, where wealthy consumers could potentially design their dream TV with tailored dimensions and aspect ratios to perfectly fit their luxury home theater or viewing space.
However, such cutting-edge display technology currently comes at a severe premium, with Micro LED TVs costing tens of thousands of dollars and making them an ultra-niche product for the foreseeable future.
Samsung’s Legacy of Massive Micro LED TVs
Samsung has been pioneering and evolving this nascent Micro LED display technology for years. It first unveiled “The Wall” at CES 2018 – an eye-popping 146-inch modular Micro LED TV demonstrating the technology’s massive scale potential.
The company followed with more living room-friendly 75-inch and 110-inch Micro LED models in 2019 and 2020. It has also released 89-inch and 110-inch Micro LED models aimed at the high-end home theater market segment willing to pay a premium for uncompromised picture quality.
While the astronomical $132,630 price tag will relegate this 114-inch monster to the uber-wealthy and perhaps some commercial venues for now, Micro LED represents the future of premium home entertainment and viewing experiences.
As the technology matures and costs inevitably come down over time, more consumers may one day be able to craft their dream displays tailored to their specific size, resolution and aspect ratio needs for the ultimate in immersive big-screen entertainment.
For those with the means today, Samsung’s latest 114-inch 8K Micro LED flagship provides a level of picture quality, brightness, contrast, and pure screen size that is quite literally second to none in the consumer TV market.
It’s the kind of product that makes a $20,000 OLED look like child’s play. But then again, a good Mercedes SUV won’t set you back nearly as much!
