Samsung goes head-to-head with TCL and Hisense with a surprisingly cheap 98-inch TV

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Samsung's new 98-inch Crystal UHD DU9000 TV
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Samsung has unveiled a new “super big” television that may be one of the best budget options.

The Korean tech giant said on Monday that it’s now selling the 98-inch Crystal 4K TV DU9000. The television, which is available now on the Samsung website and at a range of big box stores, retails for $4,000.

For its part, Samsung didn’t comment on why it decided to offer the DU9000 at a more affordable price point, and the company noted that some of its other ultra-large screens, like the Neo QLED 8K and Neo QLED 4K, are decidedly more expensive.  It did, however, say that consumers are increasingly turning to big screens, suggesting Samsung is firmly committed to that segment of the market.

“Just a few years ago, 65-inch TVs were considered ‘big,’” said Samsung Electronics America Senior Vice President of Home Entertainment James Fishler.  “Today, people want even bigger screens. In fact, the number of 98-inch TVs sold across the industry has grown nearly 15 times since last year.”

The market, in other words, wants super-sized televisions and not everyone wants to spend upwards of $10,00 to get one. In the coming months and years, don’t be surprised if even more hit store shelves at all kinds of price ranges.

98-inch Samsung Crystal 4K TV (DU9000): $4000 @ Samsung

98-inch Samsung Crystal 4K TV (DU9000): $4000 @ Samsung
Samsung's new 98-inch TV is around the same price as brands known for affordable models. That means buyers of this new TV can get the quality for which Samsung is known at a price that rivals just about any of the affordable brands. Between its 4K support, 120Hz, and other features, Samsung doesn't appear to have skimped on this TV.

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