Million-Dollar Entertainment: The 10 Most Expensive TVs In The World
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TVs are among the most important entertainment devices in a home, due to their multifunctional utility. This was not the case when the first low-quality TVs hit the market in the 1920s. In addition to being beyond the reach of the average earner, the quality of these products was not impressive. The technology of this regular visual device has evolved over the years from tubes to monochrome to color, and now it exists in digital form. It is for this reason that there is an affordable and high-quality TV set for every income level today, despite the disparity in cost. In this article, we will examine the ten most expensive TVs in the world.
Beovision 4-103 Inch TV ($140,000)
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When Danish electronics company- Bang & Olufsen launched the Beovision 4 in May 2009, it was one of the biggest and most sophisticated TVs in the market at the time. The 103-inch beauty features an elegant design with a screen resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels and somehow manages to harmonize pictures and sound to bewilder its users. At product launch, it cost $111,000, but to purchase this beauty today, one would need to fork out a whopping $140,000.
Samsung UN110S9VFXZA ($150,000)
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Samsung is one of the technology giants known for releasing masterpiece appliances and gadgets to delight customers. Like every of their product, the Samsung UN110S9VFXZA 4K UHD 3840X2160 pixel resolution TV did not disappoint. The 110-inch technological masterpiece also features multiple USB and HDMI ports while supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Today, acquiring this TV set would cost a staggering $150,000.
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Samsung UA11059 ($152,000)
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Another Samsung beauty makes it into this elusive list, as the 3840X2160 resolution 4K UHD Tv is one of the technological inventions of the technological giant. The technology giant launched the TV in 2014 to complement the brilliance of the Samsung UN110S9VFXZA, with both TVs similar in features and specifications. However, for users to acquire it, they'd need to pay an extra $2,000, as it is priced at $152,000.
Sharp LB-1085 ($160,000)
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When Sharp released this 108-inch beauty to the market in 2008, many believed it would be hard to see a television design that would topple it. Its Full HD screen, 176-degree viewing angle, picture-perfect image delivery, and lightning caps make its display as top-notch as possible. Another essential feature of this TV is its durability, as it can work 24 hours non-stop. The cost of this TV today is a whopping $160,000.
Samsung UN105S9B ($260,000)
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This 105-inch TV is another technological masterclass from Samsung, offering users one of the best real-life visuals experiences. The UHD 4K Tv displays offer UHD upscaling & dimming, auto depth enhancer, exceptional color, and panoramic effect. Its sound is also top-notch, offering users the perfect cinema experience. Another exciting thing about this TV is that it can easily be switched from a curve TV to a Flat one, depending on the user. It is no wonder it's Samsung's most expensive television, costing $160,000.
Panasonic TH-152UX1 ($500,000)
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This 4K 3D 152-inch screen beauty is Panasonic's most expensive TV, offering users a mesmerizing experience better than many cinemas. Like many TVs in its category, its visual experience is unrivaled, as its plasma display offers soft, smooth, and vibrant colors across the entire viewing experience. Its audio and video support allows 4 HD-SDI inputs, 4 DVI inputs, 2 HDMI terminals, and a SLOT 2.0 function. This fantastic set currently costs $500,000 today.
C SEED 201 ($680,000)
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The C SEED 201 is not your regular TV, as it weighs almost 1,500kg in size while offering a high-resolution Retina LED 201-inch display. Its original design is for an outdoor cinema experience, as it comes with 12 broadband speakers, and 3 subwoofers, giving viewers the perfect audio experience. It also has a storage station, which can unfold into seven massive led panels. It does not come cheap, as one must fork out around $680,000 to coup it.
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Stuart Hughes Prestige HD Supreme Edition ($1.5 Million)
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This 55-inch TV is not expensive because of its technological design or specs but because of its exterior design. Its designer, Stuart Hughes, covers its external body with gold, diamonds, gemstones, and alligator skin. However, to acquire the third most expensive TV in the world today, one would be willing to spend a whopping $1.5 million.
The Titan Zeus ($1.6 million)
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Like the C SEED 201, this 370-inch beauty is the best fit for an outdoor cinematic experience and is the world's largest television. However, to use it indoors, one would need to stay around 50 feet away to enjoy its viewing experience, allowing users to watch up to 20 channels simultaneously. It also comes with motion tracking, touch technology, and a dynamic CGI aquarium convertible to a fish tank. Another unique thing about it is that it is water resistant and can work under the harshest outdoor weather experience. Today, the cost of this technological masterpiece is around $1.6 million.
Stuart Hughes Prestige HD Supreme Rose Edition ($2.26 Million)
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The most expensive TV in the world today is the Stuart Hughes Prestige HD Supreme Rose Edition set covered in 28kg gold, and 18k rose gold. This does not surprise many who admire Stuart Hughes and love their luxurious product finishings. The exterior of this TV set is also designed with 72-cut diamonds and hand-sewn alligator skin. Today, one would fork out a whopping $2.26 million to coup this luxury television.
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Sources: Luxatic, Wealthy Gorilla.
