Samsung ES8000, ES7500, ES7100, ES6500, ES6100, EH6000 3D LED Series
Samsung brings top notch displays every year and showcases them in January at the CES. This year was no different as the South Korean giant unveiled its Plasma TV series and 3D LED series at the Consumer Electronics Show.
If you were a visitor at the CES, it was almost impossible to miss these new LED displays featuring 3D capabilities and coming in a gorgeous design.
The display that attracted the most attention was the flagship ES8000 model, bringing top notch quality and an improved design in comparison to last year's models from the company.
The ES8000 is truly a quality 3D LED TV, but if you're looking for something more affordable this year, you can't go wrong with Samsung's ES7500, ES7100, ES6500, ES6100, EH6000 and EH5300 LED TV series for 2012.
Samsung ES8000 3D LED TV Series
The ES8000 is Samsung’s flagship series in 2012 and if you happened to pass by the company’s stand at the CES it was almost impossible to miss it. Samsung promises that the ES8000 models are more than just gorgeous design, but also bring with them top notch image quality and best of all, the possibility of an upgrade.
Probably the most appealing feature coming with the ES8000 series is that the models in this line can be upgraded next year and brought up-to-date with the latest technology on the market. This is possible due to Samsung’s Evolution Kit, a slot on the back of your ES8000 LED model that can be replaced and enabling you to own all the latest technology next year, without purchasing a new Samsung HDTV.
The Samsung ES8000 models are all Smart TVs bringing 3D capabilities and the latest technology for superior image quality.
The ES8000 models all come with Internet connectivity that enables users to access Internet Streaming Services such as Netflix, Pandora, HULU and many others or extend its functionality with the Samsung Apps.
You will be able to video conference with your friends and family through Skype as the ES8000 models all feature a built-in webcam.
Samsung’s ES8000 series comes with no more than five models, ranging from 46-inches to 60 inches in size.
| Screen Size | Model | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46-inch | Samsung UN46ES8000 | $2,197.99 |  |
| 55-inch | Samsung UN55ES8000 | $2,697.99 | |
| 60-inch | Samsung UN60ES8000 | $3,097.99 | |
You can read more about Samsung's ES8000 flagship LED TV series.
Samsung ES7500 3D LED TV Series
Further down the line there’s the ES7500 series which is not that different from the flagship ES8000. It comes with all the goodies brought by the flagship range in the first place, however what Samsung calls "Ultimate Micro Dimming" in the ES8000, in the ES7500 line is called simply "Micro Dimming". This technology is used by Samsung to dim and brighten certain areas of the screen and improve contrast and brightness levels.
The Samsung ES7500 series also features Smart TV capabilities and other great innovations for 2012 such as gesture and voice control, thanks to the built-in webcam. You will be able to interact with your HDTV like never before thanks to these features.
The ES7500 models are all 3D enabled, they feature a 960Hz refresh rate and built-in WiFi for connectivity to your home network. Upon purchase you’ll also get two pairs of shutter glasses and these models are about $300 cheaper than the ES8000 models.
The ES7500 design is slightly different as as you can see from the photos, these come with a more conventional stand and you’ll still be able to enjoy the 0.2-inch ultra slim bezel.
| Screen Size | Model | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46-inch | Samsung UN46ES7500 | $1,897.99 | |
| 55-inch | Samsung UN55ES7500 | $2,397.99 | |
| 60-inch | Samsung UN60ES7500 | $2,797.99 | |
Samsung ES7100 3D LED TV Series
This year’s line-up from Samsung also includes the ES7100 series of LED TVs.
The ES7100 series brings four new models, each featuring a dual core processor, Smart TV capabilities and Samsung Apps. The models are ranging from 46 to 60-inch in screen size and you’ll also be able to enjoy Samsung quality 3D images with these. Other features include Micro Dimming Plus, 720 CRM and a 240Hz refresh rate.
These models will connect to the Internet via WiFi and allow you to enjoy all those popular Streaming Services and upon purchase you’ll also get four Pairs of 3D glasses bundled.
| Screen Size | Model | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46-inch | Samsung UN46ES7100 | $1,697.99 | |
| 55-inch | Samsung UN55ES7100 | $2,197.99 | |
| 60-inch | Samsung UN60ES7100 | $2,597.99 | |
Samsung ES6500 3D LED TV Series
The Samsung ES6500 Series of 3D LED TVs comes in no more than six 3D-enabled models ranging from 40-inch to 65-inch in screen size.
There’s not much information about these, but from the photo below we can tell that it comes in an appealing design but with no voice or gesture control as the webcam has disappeared with these models.
| Screen Size | Model | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40-inch | Samsung UN40ES6500 | $897.99 | |
| 46-inch | Samsung UN46ES6500 | $1,097.99 | |
| 50-inch | Samsung UN50ES6500 | $1,298.00 | |
| 55-inch | Samsung UN55ES6500 | $1,597.99 | |
| 60-inch | Samsung UN60ES6500 | $2,097.99 | |
Samsung ES6100 3D LED TV Series
The Samsung ES6100 series comes in five new models with 3D capabilities. There isn’t much information about this series, all we know right now is that the ES6100 ranges from 40 to 60-inch screen sizes with Smart TV and 3D capabilities.
| Screen Size | Model | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40-inch | Samsung UN40ES6100 | $797.99 | |
| 46-inch | Samsung UN46ES6100 | $1,097.99 | |
| 50-inch | Samsung UN50ES6100 | $1,197.99 | |
| 55-inch | Samsung UN55ES6100 | $1,497.99 | |
| 60-inch | Samsung UN60ES6100 | $1,897.99 | |
Samsung EH6000 LED TV Series
The EH6000 series from Samsung does not feature 3D capabilities, however it is still a decent option for a non 3D display in 2012. There are six non-3D models in the EH6000 series available this Spring for affordable prices.
| Screen Size | Model | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40-inch | Samsung UN40EH6000 | $669.97 | |
| 46-inch | Samsung UN46EH6000 | $881.03 | |
| 50-inch | Samsung UN50EH6000 | $1,149.99 | |
| 55-inch | Samsung UN55EH6000 | $1,347.99 | |
| 60-inch | Samsung UN60EH6000 | $1,597.99 | |
Samsung EH5300 LED TV Series
In 2012, Samsung has decided to release a few affordable models that still bring all the high quality in a cheaper package.
The EH5300 series is the first out of four series dedicated to affordable LED TVs from Samsung this year. The EH5300 series comes in five new non-3D models and are around $50 cheaper than the EH6000 series.
| Screen Size | Model | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32-inch | Samsung UN32EH5300 | $527.99 | |
| 40-inch | Samsung UN40EH5300 | $647.99 | |
| 46-inch | Samsung UN46EH5300 | $1,019.00 | |
| 50-inch | Samsung UN50EH5300 | $1,189.00 | |
Samsung EH5000 LED HDTV Series
The EH5000 series of affordable LED displays brings two new models coming in 32 and 40 inches in screen size. These displays feature a 1080p Full HD panel, Wide Color Enhancer Plus, ConnectShare Movie and Dolby Digital Plus.
| Screen Size | Model | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32-inch | Samsung UN32EH5000 | $499.99 | |
| 40-inch | Samsung UN40EH5000 | $679.99 | |
| 46-inch | Samsung UN46EH5000 | $979.99 | |
| 50-inch | Samsung UN50EH5000 | $1,049.99 | |
Samsung EH4000 LED HDTV Series
The Samsung EH4000 series comes with a couple of new LED TVs, measuring 26 and 32 inches in screen size. These are barebones versions of the high-end series featuring 720p HD and none of the goodies. No WiFi, no Smart TV features and no 3D with these two. The UN26EH4000 and UN32EH4000 LED HDTVs are available right now.
| Screen Size | Model | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-inch | Samsung UN26EH4000 | $249.99 | |
| 32-inch | Samsung UN32EH4000 | $339.99 | |
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