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Samsung finally put a bow on its 2026 TV lineup. Two all-new Mini-LED TVs — the MH80 and MH70 — sit below a pair of previously announced Neo QLED TVs, the QN80H and the QN70H. The brand will also release a 100-inch MH90 Mini-LED TV later in the year.
The Neo QLED models (which leverage quantum dots for enhanced color) were announced back at CES, but until today, the rest of Samsung’s primary TV lineup hadn’t come into focus. With the addition of the MH80 and MH70, it’s clear that the TV-maker’s catalogue is getting a shakeup this year.
The Samsung QN90F — the brand’s top Neo QLED for several years and one of the best TVs of 2025 — will not be returning in 2026. Instead, Samsung’s brand-new Micro RGB flagship will assume the role of the top non-OLED TV in Samsung’s portfolio. Here's a full breakdown.
Article continues belowSamsung's 2026 Mini-LED TVs
The M80H and M70H comprise Samsung's regular Mini-LED TV selection this year. Unlike the brand's higher-end Neo QLED lineup, the M80H and M70H are equipped with a more modest array of Mini-LED backlighting and do not come with quantum dot-enhanced color.
Nevertheless, the entry-level M70H and step-up M80H are competitively priced TVs that are seemingly replacing the brand's mid-range QLED series, which previously didn't feature Mini-LED backlighting. While it's a bummer to lose out on quantum dots, I'd rather have the contrast-related upside of Mini-LED backlighting than quantum-dot color at this price range.
Both of these TVs come with just three HDMI inputs instead of the industry-standard set of four. The higher-end M80H supports 4K content at up to 144Hz across all of its ports, while the entry-level M70H is limited to 4K/60Hz support.
In addition to its higher refresh rate, the M80H also supports AMD FreeSync Premium, so it's better suited for gaming than the step-down M70H. Both sets support heaps of AI-based features, including Samsung Gaming Hub (for cloud gaming services), and arrive with Samsung's built-in Tizen-based smart platform. Here's a look at pricing:
Size | Samsung M70H | Samsung M80H |
|---|---|---|
43-inch | $349 | N/A |
50-inch | $399 | N/A |
55-inch | $449 | $699 |
65-inch | $529 | $799 |
75-inch | $729 | $1,199 |
85-inch | $1,199 | $1,799 |
As mentioned, a 100-inch M90H is slated for release later this year. As of now, we don't have pricing information for the M90H, nor do we have information about its specifications.
If you're shopping for a Samsung TV with a little more oomph, a Neo QLED set might be better suited to your needs.
Samsung's 2026 Neo QLED TVs
Announced at CES, Samsung's newest Neo QLED TVs — the QN80H and QN70H — blend the brand's most advanced versions of Mini-LED backlighting with quantum-dot color for added brightness and color volume. If you're shopping for a Samsung TV this year and don't want an OLED TV or a Micro RGB TV, the QN80H and QN70H are your highest-end options.
Somewhat disappointingly, the QN70H mirrors the M70H in that it's limited to just three HDMI ports and a native refresh rate of just 60Hz. Like the M70H, the QN70H is also missing AMD FreeSync support for smoother, tear-free gaming. The QN70H is still a significant step up from the M70H, but it's not as rich with features as its predecessor, the Samsung QN70F.
The QN80H comes with four HDMI inputs, all of which support 4K gaming up to 144Hz. This added bandwidth — along with its AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support — makes it a more gaming-friendly TV than the QN70H.
The QN70H is available in two smaller-sized options (43 and 50 inches), while the QN80H is available in a room-dominating, 100-inch version.
Size | Samsung QN70H | Samsung QN80H |
|---|---|---|
43-inch | $599 | N/A |
50-inch | $749 | N/A |
55-inch | $899 | $1,299 |
65-inch | $1,199 | $1,599 |
75-inch | $1,499 | $1,999 |
85-inch | $2,299 | $3,299 |
100-inch | N/A | $5,499 |
Missing from this lineup is the fan-favorite QN90 Series, which seems to have been pushed out of Samsung's portfolio in favor of the brand's newest Micro RGB TVs. As of now, the Samsung R95H Micro RGB flagship is the next step up after the QN80H.
Samsung 2026 TVs: outlook
Samsung's TV lineup has been given a shake-up this year. Its Mini-LED TVs are no longer exclusively Neo QLED-branded sets, which is a move that has mixed implications for shoppers.
On one hand, entry-level and mid-range Samsung TVs that feature Mini-LED backlighting are cheaper now that they've been separated from the Neo QLED designation. This means that the M80H and M70H will compete more fiercely with entry-level and mid-range Mini-LED TVs from Hisense and TCL.
On the other hand, this year's most-affordable Neo QLED TV — the QN70H — is a considerable downgrade from last year's most-affordable Neo QLED TV. Plus, while it's nice that the M80H and M70H offer Mini-LED backlighting at a competitive price point, they're shedding quantum-dot color, a feature that was relatively easy to come by on affordable, Samsung-branded LED TVs in recent years.
All of these sets are rolling out to retailers as we speak, and many of them can be purchased right now via Samsung's website. We're eager to get our hands on them for testing in the coming weeks.
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