People look to buy the best Samsung TVs because the brand carries a lot of clout. Samsung is the best-selling TV manufacturer on the planet and makes some of the best QLED and best OLED TVs.
Its OLED TVs like the Samsung S95F also tend to push out some of the best metrics in our testing, usually straddling the line against Sony and LG sets. Meanwhile, on the Neo QLED front, the Samsung QN90D offers incredible brightness metrics and contrast. And don't even get me started on the new Samsung QN990F, one of the highest-rated TVs in our testing last year. It's a true stunner.
Below you'll find a comprehensive list steering you in the right direction when it comes to finding the best Samsung TV. With our years of TV testing and hundreds of TV reviews, we know just how to pick them. Whether it's multiple HDMI 2.1 ports for hardcore gamers or an ATSC 3.0 tuner for NextGen TV and 4K broadcasts, we've underscored the best Samsung TVs for every type of buyer.
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Samsung's at the top of its game delivering incredible displays built on a slew of special features. A premium is certainly there, but for something like the Samsung S95F OLED TV, it's totally worth it.
What stands out most on the 2025 flagship is a new and improved anti-glare coating, which makes movie nights and even day-time viewing all the more pleasurable. The big kicker is the loss of Dolby Vision, but Samsung's S95F does come equipped with HDR10+, which is adequate enough for most heightened HDR moviegoing.
Hate wires and gaudy connectors? Say less, as the S95F does away with all of this through its One Connect Box, which strips away cables for a more pristine feel. This should do nicely with added benefit of having Art Store connectivity across the lineup, which will make the S95F look like a museum piece in your living room.
And if limited brightness is a concern, what with the Samsung S95 being an OLED after all, you're in luck. This premium display boasts a 30% brightness boost over its predecessor, ensuring you get crisp visuals no matter the time of day.
Read our full Samsung S95F OLED review.
The Samsung S90D is a super thin display with incredible brightness. It doesn't quite match the S95F, as to be expected, but it still delivers a walloping. Picture performance is also stellar due to rich black levels and off-axis viewing. You won't have to fear about placing it a little off-angle in your living room as you'll get gorgeous views no matter which way you look at it.
As for its gaming chops, the S90D does light work with a 9.2ms input latency on a panel that supports 144Hz in VRR. The range of HDMI 2.1 ports also means you won't have to sacrifice one of the ports in favor of a well-rounded sound system, connecting all of your gaming consoles with ease.
And, even if you don't have any gaming consoles, the Samsung S90D still proves just as glorious for the pastime thanks to its cloud gaming ecosystem. The built-in gaming hub has a slew of options to choose from that let you nose dive into action RPGs, first person shooters, and the like across Xbox Game Pass, Nvidia GeForce Now, and more.
Read our full Samsung S90D OLED review
If you're on the hunt for a valiant display with quantum dots, the 65-inch Samsung QN90D Neo QLED is the Mini-LED TV king thanks to best-in-class brightness and impressive performance in almost every genre thrown its way. It's one of our favorite QLEDs from 2024, offering the range of ports needed for intense gaming in line with stellar color performance.
One thing that makes the the QN90D a frontrunner for best Samsung TV is its incredible contrast. And, unlike other Mini-LEDs in its range, the QN90D has terrific off-axis viewing. We also praised its high brightness, especially in HDR, which hits a peak of 2,024 nits. That's truly bonkers!
It doesn't stop at just picture performance as the QN90D has stellar audio, as well. It comes with built-in Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound+, which makes audio tuning all the more streamlined for everything from sports to general entertainment. And with its Gaming Hub, anyone can play games directly on the TV using popular cloud streaming services like Xbox Game Pass.
Tizen OS also sees a major revamping on the QN90D. It's a step in the right direction, proving much better than LG's webOS and Amazon's Fire TV. Samsung's dedicated to updating its TVs for the next five years, so the QN90D will be aptly upgraded for those hoping not to get left in the dust by 2025 displays.
Read our full Samsung QN90D Neo QLED TV review or browse our Samsung promo codes
Samsung's S95D put OLED brightness on the map and its anti-glare coating ensured this would be set as one of the best TVs of 2024. The standout for the S95D is ample color coverage, and Samsung went above and beyond in improving Tizen OS to make it much more fluid.
AI, of course, is at the forefront. The S95D handles upscaling with superb clarity and, although we noticed some overprocessing in certain scenarios, the display is still one of the most sophisticated on the block.
You can also easily customize the picture quality and clarity on the S95D to your liking, netting improved picture performance that stands out and pops. While the popular HDR certification in Dolby Vision is still missing on this display, both HDR10 and HDR10+ should be fine for most movies and shows.
The real kicker is the beefy audio on the S95D. There's an amplified speaker setting that boosts clarity and sound, rising the volume and pitch to give you crisp audio. It also makes dialogue much easier to understand in quieter scenes, which is a nice touch.
Read our full Samsung S95D OLED 4K TV review.
If you're only looking at a TV's overall performance (and not its sticker price), the Samsung QN990F 8K Neo QLED would be at the top of this list. It has objectively the crispest picture thanks to its 8K native resolution and top-tier processor.
Sadly, at $8,499 / £9,499 / AU$13,799 for the 85-inch model, it's just not that affordable.
Our reviewer, Stephen Lambrechts, quite liked the TV overall, but had a few issues with its high input latency while using the new Wireless One Connect Box and noticed some light leakage. Even the best QLED TVs don't have the same pixel-perfect light control that OLED TVs have, and the QN990F is a great example of that.
Despite those minor issues, though, the QN990F boasts a number of advantages over last year's Samsung QN900D, and it comes with Samsung's anti-glare coating that you'll find on the OLED models.
If you can afford one and really want the best of what's out there, the QN990F is the Samsung TV you've been looking for.
Read our full Samsung QN990F Neo QLED 8K TV review.
How much do Samsung TVs cost?
With so many TVs to choose from, there's no single price point for Samsung TVs. But that also means that there's probably a great Samsung TV that fits your budget, so long as you're willing to be flexible on features and screen size.
Top end 8K and Micro-LED models can range from a few thousand dollars up to the tens of thousands. But Samsung's 4K offerings are far more reasonable. The Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV line ranges between $1,599 for the smallest QN85A Neo QLED model, up to $4,999 for the 85-inch Samsung QN90A, the largest in the Neo QLED family.
Less expensive models, like basic LCD sets and quantum-dot models without Neo QLED's mini-LED backlight start for as little as $549 for the smallest 43-inch model and up to $3,699 for the largest 85-inch QLED model.
Check out the full Samsung 2021 TV lineup for more models and details on pricing and size options.
Before you make a purchase, check our Samsung promo codes page for the latest offers and discounts.
What is QLED?
Samsung's QLED branding is well known in the TV world, but what does it really mean? QLED is shorthand for the combination of quantum dot and LED backlight, pairing LED backlight with nano-scale crystals called quantum dots that respond to light by producing additional light within a certain range of the color spectrum.
By combining these different hues of quantum dots with the triggering effect of the backlight, Samsung is able to boost the color gamut and brightness of the TVs, offering a major improvement over traditional LCD panels with LED backlight.
Samsung isn't the only manufacturer using quantum dots – these days, you can find some excellent QLED TVs from manufacturers like TCL, Vizio and Hisense. But Samsung has consistently offered the best implementation of QLED technology that we've seen, pairing it with refined backlighting control, filtering and other expert touches to deliver the best TV performance short of offering a more expensive OLED display.
Are Samsung 8K TVs worth buying?
Samsung's 8K TV selection is second to none, with multiple model lines delivering 8K picture quality at premium, mid-range and value priced tiers of affordability and features. While every 8K TV is more expensive than similarly-sized 4K models, Samsung's range of 8K QLED TVs offers choice premium features, a range of sizes and even some of the most affordable 8K options on the market.
But the bigger question is whether anyone should buy an 8K TV, and on that issue, we think the answer is no. Check out our article Should you buy an 8K TV in 2022? to learn more about the present state of 8K and why it's not worth buying yet.
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How to choose the best Samsung TV for you
When it comes to picking a smart TV, choosing the right brand is only part of the process. Once you've settled on getting a Samsung TV, you'll still need to find the model that's best for you, offering the performance, features and price that meets your needs.
Thankfully, Samsung's QLED TVs offer clearly defined differences between the different model lines.
Model | Features |
|---|---|
QN90A Neo QLED | Mini-LED backlight, Quantum HDR 32x dynamic tone mapping, Object Tracking Sound, |
QN85A Neo QLED | Mini-LED backlight, Quantum HDR 24x dynamic tone mapping, upfiring speakers |
Q80A QLED | Full array backlight, Local dimming, Quantum HDR 12x dynamic tone-mapping, 120Hz refresh rate |
Q70A QLED | Dual LED backlight, Edge lighting, Quantum HDR tone mapping, 120Hz refresh rate |
Q60A QLED | Dual LED backlight, Edge lighting, 60Hz refresh rate |
From smart functions to port selection, we offer plenty of advice in our TV buying guide, which explains the ins and outs of features like HDR, different types of display, and even extended warranties. And if you still have questions about smart TV features and capabilities, check out Smart TVs: Everything you need to know.
For the best picture, we recommend getting a set that offers high dynamic range (HDR) support. HDR10 is the base standard, while Dolby Vision is a higher-caliber format. Samsung TVs, however, use Samsung's competing HDR10+ format, instead of Dolby Vision. That's a bit of a shame, considering Dolby Vision is much more popular, but HDR10+ is playing catch up. Slowly.
Port selection is another chief concern. More HDMI ports will let you connect more devices, like game consoles and satellite boxes, and you'll want HDMI2.1 for the latest features. If you have a soundbar, look out for an HDMI port with eARC — it'll give you access to the most advanced audio formats.
According to our guide What size TV should you buy?, you'll want to position the TV roughly the same distance from the TV as the diagonal measurement of the screen size – 50 inches from a 50-inch TV, 65 inches from a 65-inch TV, and so on. So take the room and placement of the TV into account when settling on the best screen size.
If you've narrowed down your TV shopping by brand, price range or screen size, check out our picks for the best TVs in each.
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