Samsung Electronics has announced that seven models in its 2024 Neo QLED and QLED lineup have received the True Cinema Black and HDR Brightness Accuracy certifications from Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE). VDE is a German electrical engineering certification institute.
The certification assures that these models accurately reproduce the brightness levels of HDR content, staying true to HDR standards and delivering picture quality that closely matches what the human eye perceives. HDR technology enhances both the bright and dark areas of an image, providing detailed and realistic visuals that bring films to life. Samsung’s Neo QLED and QLED TVs offer customers the opportunity to enjoy exceptional cinematic quality in any environment.
These seven models in Samsung’s 2024 Neo QLED and QLED lineup have set a new benchmark in home entertainment by becoming the first to earn the True Cinema Black certification. The TVs are capable of transforming wide aspect ratio films into a 4:3 format, fitting the screen precisely without any light blooming, thus preserving the cinematic integrity.
The certification is based on evaluations of black levels in the Letterbox area of the screen, ensuring that these areas remain deep and immersive when viewing official footage from the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). The local dimming performance eliminates unwanted light interference, allowing viewers to experience movies as they were intended, with deep blacks and vivid details, akin to a theater experience.
With the True Cinema Black and HDR Brightness Accuracy certifications, the 2024 Neo QLED lineup are poised to deliver an unparalleled home viewing experience so users can enjoy world-class picture quality in any setting.
“Technology continues to advance, enabling us to deliver an unmatched cinematic experience right in our customers’ homes. We are committed to setting the highest standards for picture quality in both high-resolution and big-screen TVs, and we are proud that our Neo QLED TVs have earned these industry-first certifications from VDE,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President and Deputy Head of R&D Team, Visual Display Business.