Understanding models numbers on a Samsung TV

Two different Samsung TV models next to each other

To the average person, a TV’s model number probably looks like gibberish. However, all of the numbers and letters in the model code have a special meaning that helps manufacturers and retail stores identify exactly what model TV you have. Understanding how Samsung TV model numbers work can help you learn more about your own TV or other models you may be interested in. If you’re looking for the newest Samsung TV check out our website.

Find your TV's model number

Example TV model number breakdown

Decipher your TV’s model number (2008 and later)

We already gave an example of one TV model code, but we know there are all kinds of different TVs out there with various model numbers. Please use this guide to help figure out what your TV’s specific model number stands for.

The first letter's meaning: The type of TV.
Example: QN65Q800TAFXZA
Q = QLED

U = LED

P = Plasma

L = LCD

H = DLP

K = OLED
The second letter's meaning: Where the TV will be sold.
Example: QN65Q800TAFXZA
N = North America

E = Europe

A = Asia
The first number listed: The size of the TV in inches. For example, a screen may be 55 inches or 65 inches.

Example: QN65Q800TAFXZA
The next part refers to the specific model.
Example: QN65Q800TAFXZA
LS (Lifestyle TV)

LS03C = The Frame 2023

LS03B = The Frame 2022

LS03A = The Frame 2021

LST9T = The Terrace 2021

LST7T = The Terrace 2020

LS05T = The Sero 2020

LS03T = The Frame 2020

LS01T = The Serif 2020

LS01R = Serif TV 2019

LS03R = The Frame 2019

LS03N = The Frame 2018

LS003 = The Frame 2017

LS001 = Serif TV 2015

OLED

S**B = 2022 4K OLED
Q (QLED)

QN***C = 2023 8k Neo QLED

QN***B = 2022 8K Neo QLED

QN**B = 2022 4K Neo QLED

Q**B = 2022 4K QLED

QN***A = 2021 8K Neo QLED

QN**A = 2021 4K Neo QLED

Q**A = 2021 4K QLED

Q***T = 2020 8K QLED

Q**T = 2020 UHD QLED

Q950R = 2019 8K QLED

Q**R = 2019 UHD QLED

Q900R = 2018 8K QLED

Q9FN = 2018 Back Lit UHD QLED

Q8DN = 2018 Back Lit Flat UHD QLED

Q*CN = 2018 Edge Lit Curved UHD QLED

Q*FN = 2018 Edge Lit Flat UHD QLED

Q*CAM = 2017 Curved QLED

Q*FAM = 2017 Flat QLED

* numerical value
Full HD, UHD & S-UHD

AU = 2021 UHD

TU = 2020 UHD

T = 2020 FHD

RU = 2019 UHD

R = 2019 FHD

NU = 2018 UHD

N = 2018 FHD

MU = 2017 UHD

M = 2017 HD

KS = 2016 SUHD

KU = 2016 UHD

K = 2016 FHD
Full HD, UHD & S-UHD (Cont.)

JS = 2015 SUHD

JU = 2015 UHD

J = 2015 FHD

H = 2014 FHD

HU = 2014 UHD

KE = 2013 OLED

F = 2013

E = 2012

D = 2011

C = 2010

B = 2009

A = 2008
The next letter in the sequence: The release code or generation of the TV.
Example: QN65Q800TAFXZA
A = First generation

B = Second generation
The next letter in the sequence after the release code: The type of tuner on the TV.
Example: QN65Q800TAFXZA
F = ATSC / QAM (USA, Canada)

U = DVB (Europe)

G = ISDB-T (Latin America)

T = 2 x DVB
The next letter in the sequence after the tuner type: The design code, which is usually X.
Example: QN65Q800TAFXZA
The final set of letters in the sequence: The country code for the TV.
Example: QN65Q800TAFXZA
ZA = USA

RU = Russia

UA = Ukraine

ZC = Chile

XU = Europe/UK

XY = Australia

Decipher your TV’s model number (2007 and earlier)

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