Samsung Electronics, a global leader in technology, announced today that 43 of its new product and service innovations received CES^® 2022 Innovation Awards honors, including four Best of Innovations accolades, from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The annual awards program spotlights standout design and engineering across multiple consumer technology product categories.

Samsung’s presence across multiple categories exemplifies its deep heritage developing cross-category innovations that propel the industry and society forward. This year, CTA recognized Samsung Honorees in a range of categories, including Computer Peripherals & Accessories, Computer Hardware & Components, Digital Imaging/Photography, Embedded Technologies, Gaming, Headphones & Personal Audio, Health & Wellness, Home Appliances, Home AV Components & Accessories, Mobile Devices and Accessories, Smart Home, Software and Mobile Apps, Sustainability, Wearable Technologies and Video Displays.

The CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the CTA, the owner and organizer of CES – the world’s largest and most influential technology event. CES 2022 returns to Las Vegas next year, after a digital-only version of the event in 2021. Jong-Hee (JH) Han, President and Head of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, will deliver the pre-show keynote address on Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 6:30 PM PST in the Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom in Las Vegas, NV.

Some of Samsung’s award-winning products that earned accolades this year include the following:

Best of Innovation Award winner:

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition – The Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition empowers people to express themselves by creating a device that’s truly their own. Choose the Galaxy Z Flip3’s frame options of Black or Silver, and front and back colors of Blue, Yellow, Pink, White or Black to build a phone to your style. With over 49 possible styles, Samsung brings the ultimate in customization. And it can go anywhere thanks to groundbreaking durability improvements, like IPX8 water resistance — the highest water resistance standard on any foldable phone — and its new Armor Aluminum frame, the strongest aluminum ever used on a Galaxy smartphone.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G also secured honoree wins in the Digital Imaging/Photography and Mobile Devices & Accessories categories.

Innovation Honorees:

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G – The Galaxy Z Fold3 brings Samsung’s leading smartphone camera technology to the groundbreaking foldable form factor — gaining recognition in both the Digital Imaging/Photography and Mobile Devices & Accessories categories. The Galaxy Z Fold3 continues Samsung’s pioneering legacy in foldable smartphones. It brings together innovations like IPX8 water resistance, and the first ever Under Display Camera and S Pen support on a foldable, all on a 7.6” screen that folds to fit in your pocket. With its impeccable craftsmanship and groundbreaking form factor, the Z Fold3 creates truly unique experiences — the ideal combination of productivity, performance and portability.

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 – Recognized in the categories of Health & Fitness and Wearable Technologies, the Galaxy Watch4 series is Samsung’s most innovative smartwatches yet, with a reimagined OS and UX, sophisticated design, and cutting-edge fitness features. The new BioActive Sensor — Samsung’s most advanced to date — empowers you to calculate your blood oxygen levels,¹ or track your heart rate. In fifteen seconds, the new Body Composition tool² offers insights to key measurements like skeletal muscle and body fat percentage. Plus, an all-new OS and UX make Watch4 act provide the most intuitive experience yet. The Watch4 series marks a new era of smartwatch innovation.

Samsung Galaxy A Series – Also winning in Mobile Devices & Accessories category is the Galaxy A series, a family of five smartphone devices packed with impressive features at a price that works for everyone. You can take stunning shots with powerful multi-camera systems, see immersive content on vivid displays and enjoy peace of mind with long-lasting, fast-charging batteries. Galaxy A series devices are versatile and accessible with leading features, from the A52 5G’s 120Hz refresh rate and IP67 dust and water resistance, to Samsung’s first-ever 5G device under $300: the A32 5G. No matter what you’re looking for, the Galaxy A series makes some of the most popular Galaxy innovations available to all.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 – In the category of Headphones & Personal Audio, Galaxy Buds2 are recognized for continuing Samsung’s audio legacy with an innovative, ultra-comfortable fit and the essential features consumers love most — at the most accessible price in our Buds line-up. With an updated design that’s our smallest and lightest yet, Galaxy Buds2 provide all-day comfort. Plus, they deliver stunning sound and immersive audio with Active Noise Cancellation, dynamic two-way speakers and an enhanced Ambient sound mode. Buds2 deliver premium but accessible earbuds — bringing you an advanced sound experience wherever you are, while still looking stylish.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 – Samsung’s Galaxy Book Pro 360 reimagines the PC to meet the needs of mobile-first users, scoring it a win in the category of Computer Hardware & Components. Embedded with the mobile DNA of a Galaxy smartphone, it was designed to make your day-to-day experience more intuitive than ever. Enjoy powerful performance and smartphone-like connectivity — because the Book Pro 360 is our first 5G PC offered in the U.S. The Book Pro 360 also comes with an upgraded S Pen, so you can use your PC as a creative canvas. With a Super AMOLED display and fast charging all-day battery, this PC will help you conquer your day, at home and on-the-go.

Samsung SmartTag+ – Another Mobile Devices & Accessories winner, SmartTag+ helps you easily keep track of the important things in your life. Equipped with ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, SmartTag+ pinpoints the exact location of your misplaced items with best-in-class accuracy and range. Simply attach the Galaxy SmartTag+ to keys, purses, or even a pet’s collar, and you’ll never lose them again. Whether the item is in your room or across the neighborhood, just use your compatible Galaxy smartphone’s camera and AR arrows in the SmartThings Find service will point you to exactly where you left it. Turn anything into a trackable item with SmartTag+.

Samsung 30” Smart Induction Built-In Cooktop – Samsung’s Smart Induction Cooktop is recognized in the Home Appliance category. The Cooktop is first in the industry to be recognized for its ability to reduce energy use and lower emissions as you cook — all while maintaining outstanding performance. It’s received a 2021-2022 ENERGY STAR^® Emerging Technology Award in the Residential Induction Cooking Tops category. The Cooktop features four burners and innovative cooking modes, which offers precise temperature control, much like a gas burner.

Samsung Top Load Washer (WA7700A) – Samsung’s Top Load Washer with Auto Dispense also wins in the Home Appliance category. Samsung’s bringing its popular Auto Dispense feature to the top load category, making laundry more intuitive with premium features and design. The Washer includes other essential features to deliver an efficient and powerful clean, from a built-in water faucet to pretreat tough stains, to its Super Speed wash cycle that finishes a full load in as little as 28 minutes.

Samsung 512GB DDR5 RDIMM – The industry’s first 512GB DDR5 registered dual in-line memory module (RDIMM) for next-generation consumer electronics applications spanning artificial intelligence in high-performance computing, cloud and data center servers. The 512GB module features 40 integrated DRAM packages, each consisting of eight 16Gb DDR5 dies. The large-capacity, high-speed chips embrace a highly advanced low-voltage process, and use through-silicon via (TSV) technology to fully overcome substantial performance degradation in wire bonding connectivity. It is recognized in the Computer Hardware & Components category.

Samsung U.2 ZNS NVMe SSD (PM1731a 2/4TB) – The PM1731a is a state-of-the-art Solid State Drive (SSD) for enterprise and large data centers that supports long-awaited Zoned Namespace (ZNS) technology for the first time in the industry, earning another win in the category of Computer Hardware & Components. Extending the life of an SSD by three to four times compared to existing SSDs, and substantially increasing user storage space, the PM1731a will contribute greatly to the efficiency of large server/storage systems as the use of big data and AI in consumer electronics’ data applications continues to explode worldwide.

Samsung PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD PM1743 (2/4/8/16TB) – Another winner in the category of Computer Hardware & Components, PM1743 is the industry’s fastest, largest capacity and most reliable U.2 SSD. Based on the PCIe Gen5 interface, it’s aimed at supporting the enterprise-server requirements of multicore processing systems to access, manipulate and save data in the widest range of consumer-facing enterprise environments with incredible efficiency.

Samsung ISOCELL HP1 – The ISOCELL HP1 scores a win in the category of Embedded Technologies, as the industry’s first 200MP 0.64μm mobile image sensor. The HP1 provides 16,384 x 12,288 effective pixels that match a 1/1.22” optical format. With a 4×4 pixel-binning technology, the sensor can merge 16 pixels into one large 2.56μm-sized pixel to produce bright 12.5MP images with less noise in low-light environments. The sensor can also capture crystal-clear videos at ultra-high definition of up to 8K 30fps.

¹ The Blood Oxygen (SpO2) feature is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. It is currently not available in Algeria, Angola, Canada, France, Iran, Libya, Japan, South Africa and Thailand.

² Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition or disease. The measurements are for the user’s personal reference only. Do not measure your body composition if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant. Measurement results may not be accurate if you are under 20 years old. Availability of this feature may vary by country or region.

As we cook at home more and more, little kitchen-related inconveniences and chores are also increasing in frequency and breaking into everyday routines. For example, cleaning grease on a gas stove, once a task undertaken only occasionally, can become a burden when done too regularly – one that can even put you off from using the stove.

Samsung Electronics is committed to reducing such user inconveniences by considering right from the start of the design process which features are needed to answer consumer needs. For example, Samsung’s AddWash Front Load Washer lets you put extra items of clothing into the machine after a cycle has started, and Samsung’s Virtual Flame feature for its electric stovetop cookers glows just like a real flame to alert users to the heat of the cooker and prevent accidents.

In fact, many Samsung appliances feature all kinds of useful functions that have been specifically designed to maximize convenience for consumers. You may have been missing out on some of these handy features – so read on to learn about these multi-level functionalities available across Samsung’s extensive range of appliances.

Level 1: Features to Help You View Your Appliances at a Glance

#Keep Everyone Safe with Virtual Flame

Modern induction cooktops let you cook up delicious meals without the mess occasionally experienced when using gas cooktops. However, there is one potential inconvenience – without fire, it’s sometimes difficult to see whether the stovetop is burning hot or cold.

This is why Samsung developed the Virtual Flame functionality, which glows just as a real flame does to alert users to the heat of the cooker. LED surface lights illuminate pans placed on the stovetop to provide the visual of a gas cooker – still with all the precision of induction cooking. This innovative feature helps those cooking stay safe in a busy kitchen and also keeps children away from open flames.

#Manage Your Food Conveniently with Refrigerator Icons

As we pack our refrigerators with more and more groceries, keeping things organized can be difficult, and we can end up forgetting where we put what. Some food may even go to waste as it sits out of sight, packed away at the back of the bottom shelf. Keeping your fridge organized by food type is also a good idea because some types of foods keep better when stored together.

To make this process easier, drawers in Samsung refrigerators are marked with specific, intuitive icons. Users can find dedicated icons for meat, fish and frozen foods in the freezer compartment and icons for vegetables and fruits in the main refrigerator. With these icons, you can find the food you are looking for when you need it without wasting time.

#Angled Displays for Easy Inspection

In most homes, dishwashers are placed underneath a countertop to maximize space. One inconvenience from this low height placement is that users have to bend down every time they want to check the dishwasher clock. This is why Samsung designed its front-side time display¹ to be angled upwards just under the dishwasher’s handle – meaning that you can easily check on your dishwasher load’s progress quickly without straining your back.

#Dedicated Lights for Convenient Clothes Retrieval

Tired of having to deal with misplaced socks after every laundry load? Samsung’s washing machines feature a special light on the internal drum to let you see clearly what is inside and help you get every last piece of clothing out. Located on the upper right side of the drum, the light brightly illuminates the entire drum so that you can quickly and safely check the contents of the machine.

Level 2: Built-in Functionalities that Let You Do More

#Add to a Wash Even When the Cycle Has Started

We have all had moments where we have loaded up and started our washing machines – only to later find a sock or a T-shirt left behind on the bedroom floor.

With Samsung’s AddWash Front Load Washer, you no longer have to wait until the next round of laundry to wash everything you initially wanted to get clean. The washer comes with a dedicated door on the top of the machine that lets you insert extra socks or other items of clothing into the machine, even when a cycle has already started.

#Open Up your Bespoke Refrigerator Without Obstruction

Conventional freestanding refrigerators command a lot of space, especially because users have to make room for the doors to swing open – often, this means refrigerators have to be placed protruding from the rest of the kitchen.

To help users enjoy a refrigerator experience that can suit any space, Samsung’s Bespoke refrigerators feature a specific rotation axis and maximum opening angle of 90°. That means that the refrigerator can be installed like a built-in product without requiring extra room and will not crash into the other kitchen furniture around it when the doors are opened. The Bespoke’s inner drawers are also specially designed to slide smoothly out of the module without hitting the doors for utmost ease of use.

What’s more, if you need to change the location of your Bespoke refrigerator, you can reverse the way the door swings out² or move the handle to make accessing your food as easy as possible.

#Clean Easily with Magnetic Induction Control Knobs

With Samsung’s induction cooktop, you can enjoy cutting-edge digital technology without sacrificing the familiarity of analog. The cooktop is designed with digital touch controls but also comes with removable magnetic knobs for those who prefer old-school controls. When cleaning the cooktop, users can easily remove the knobs to wipe down the surface without obstruction.

Furthermore, these knobs can be used to tell if your pots and pans are magnetic-grade stainless steel so that you can make the most of your induction cooktop. Place a knob near the base of the pan to see if it sticks – if it does, your pan will work well on Samsung’s induction cooktops.

#Keep the Air Fresh with Auto Clean

Worried about keeping the air inside your air conditioner clean? Let your appliance do the work for you. The Auto Clean function on Samsung’s Wind-Free air conditioner automatically maintains air quality with a three-step process. First, the air conditioner will blow air for 10 minutes to remove any moisture, then check internal humidity using sensors, and continue drying for up to an additional 20 minutes to prevent the build-up of bacteria and odors. Thanks to this automatic and time-saving process, you can rest easy knowing that the air inside your home is hygienic and clean.

Level 3: Hidden Features that Add Convenience Without You Noticing

#Effortlessly Keep Your Samsung Jet Upright

Clutter is one of the things that make a house a home, and while stacks of books or beautiful plants might fill us with comfort when we walk through the door, they can stand in the way of thorough cleaning when vacuuming.

When taking the time to move them out of the way to get in all the nooks and crannies where dust might have settled, it can be a hassle to prop up your vacuum cleaner against a nearby wall or piece of furniture to stop it from falling. A small detail built into the Samsung Jet’s design can help make this easier.

The Samsung Jet features four rubber pads on its battery, strategically placed so that when you lean it against a vertical object such as a wall, it is able to rest securely without the risk of falling or the need for a stand.

#Prevent Water Leakage with the Samsung AirDresser

Samsung’s AirDresser effectively removes lingering dust and odor from your clothes by blasting powerful jets of steam from top to bottom. The steam comes from a water tank inside the wardrobe, and given that AirDressers are usually stored in bedrooms, closets or other rooms without drainage systems, a water leak can quickly become a serious problem.

This is why Samsung’s AirDresser has been designed with a three-stage safety system to block unwanted water flow and prevent leaks. The appliance’s door also features a durable rubber gasket to enhance its sealing capability, and the lower part of the AirDresser features a protruding design to keep all water inside the device.

Level 4: Functionalities Tailored to Suit Lifestyles Around the World

#Cook Indian Cuisine to Perfection

Fashioned specifically for Indian users, Samsung has designed a range of microwave ovens and refrigerators that can help with the preparation of over 250 Indian foods which can be operated by solar energy where required. The microwave ovens have been equipped with the ‘Masala & Sun Dry’ feature to help users easily and conveniently prepare the spices and dried fruits that are often used in Indian home cuisine.

Furthermore, the Curd Maestro Refrigerator is the world’s first fridge specially designed to help users make and store curd in just three easy steps, with dedicated compartments for culture mixing, fermentation and curd storage for the convenient preparation of curd in any weather or season.

#Keep Air Conditioners Working Effectively in Every Climate

In tropical regions like Southeast Asia, a common problem faced by users is having lizards and other small insects and pests crawl into air conditioning units to rest on the circuit board. These small animals can cause outsized damage by short-circuiting the unit. Samsung’s air conditioners have been designed to address this problem, with outdoor units adopting a ribbed, lizard-proof structure with gaps smaller than 1 millimeter to prevent any unwanted visitors infiltrating the unit.

Tropical regions are not the only areas that Samsung has developed specialized appliances for. In areas like the Middle East, where temperatures can soar during the summer months, Samsung air conditioners are equipped with durable compressors that can maintain performance even at 68°C (154°F)³. Users can stay comfortably cool with Samsung’s Wind-Free technology without having to worry about their air conditioner giving out in extreme heat.

¹ Available on the following models sold in the U.S.: DW80R9950US, DW80R9950UG, DW80R9950UT

² BESPOKE 1-door and BMF models only

³ Based on internal testing of compressor UG9TK3150F and UG91TK2150F