Samsung Electronics Wins Most Awards with 16 Products Named “2026 Green Product of the Year”

14 Home Appliances and 2 Mobile Devices Awarded
Wall-Mounted Air Conditioner and Kimchi Refrigerator Win Double Honors, Including the Popularity Award

Samsung Electronics announced on July 28 that a total of 16 of its products—including home appliances and smartphones—were selected as winners of the “2026 Korea Green Product of the Year” award, organized by the non-profit civic group Green Purchasing Network.

The “Green Product of the Year” award is given annually based on a comprehensive evaluation of the environmental performance and market appeal of products by experts from 16 nationwide consumer and environmental organizations, along with a panel of more than 300 consumers.

Samsung Electronics home appliance products awarded '2026 Korea Green Product of the Year.' Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics led the industry with the most awards, receiving recognition for 14 home appliance products and 2 mobile products. Notably, the “Bespoke AI Wind-Free Combo Pro Wall-Mounted” air conditioner and the “Bespoke AI Kimchi Refrigerator” both excelled in the consumer evaluation and were double award winners, also receiving the Popularity Award.

In the home appliances category, a variety of high-efficiency products were recognized, including the “EHS Heat Pump Boiler,” which uses air heat and electricity to achieve energy efficiency about five times higher than conventional fossil fuel boilers. The “Bespoke AI Wind-Free Combo Gallery Pro” air conditioner features Comfortable Dehumidification technology, which reduces unnecessary cold air output and cuts energy consumption by up to 30% compared to standard dehumidification.

The all-in-one washer-dryer “Bespoke AI Combo” completes washing and drying in just 69 minutes thanks to its “Preheat” high-efficiency heat pump technology, and its AI Smart Saving Mode can reduce washing energy usage by up to 60% and drying energy by up to 30%. Other selected products include the “Bespoke AI Ice Water Purifier,” with a maximum ice-making capacity of 8 kg per day and support for AI-powered customized sterilization, and the energy consumption grade 1 “Inverter Dehumidifier.”

In the mobile category, the “Galaxy S26 Series” and the “Galaxy Book 6 Pro” received awards. The Galaxy S26 Series was recognized for its seventh-generation OS upgrade, seven years of guaranteed security updates, and the use of recycled tantalum and lithium to enhance its eco-friendliness. The Galaxy Book 6 Pro was acknowledged for lowering energy consumption through its variable refresh rate display (30Hz–120Hz) and automatic power control technology.

Samsung Electronics home appliance products awarded the '2026 Korea Green Product of the Year.' Samsung Electronics

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