There isn’t an industry-wide or government-enforced standardized model number structure.
Still, in most cases, model numbers within specific brand product categories are usually consistent.
Here is an example: UN55Q7F vs. UN55Q7C.
Samsung
LG TV Model Numbers
LG provides the following model number structure for its TVs.
D55-E0:
The exceptions that Vizio makes to the above structure are in its smaller 720p and 1080p TVs.
Here are two examples.
Denon / Sound United
However, just as with TVs, there is a logic.
Here are some examples.
Here are four examples.
Vizio
Vizio
For example,Sonoslabels its soundbar products as the PlayBar and PlayBase.
However, Vizio provides informative soundbar model numbers.
Here are four examples.
OPPO Digital
OPPO Digital
Blu-ray Disc player model numbers usually start with the letter B.
For example, Samsung uses BD, Sony starts with BDP-S, and LG uses BP.
One of the few exceptions is Magnavox, which uses MBP (the M stands for Magnavox).
Model numbers for Ultra HD Blu-ray players start with the letter U which stands for 4K Ultra HD.
However, product model numbers can provide useful information.
Product model numbers are an important identifier when seeking follow-up service.
ensure you note the model number, as well as your product’s specific serial number for future reference.
Model numbers are printed on both the box and in user guides.
Sometimes the model number is shown in several spots on the TV’s product label.
Should the model number structure for the brands discussed above change, this article will be updated accordingly.
