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65" S90C OLED TV QA65S90CAWXXY
65" S90C OLED TV QA65S90CAWXXY
65" S90C OLED TV QA65S90CAWXXY
65" S90C OLED TV QA65S90CAWXXY
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Samsung QA55S90C 55-inch S90C OLED 4K Smart TV - Factory Seconds
SAMSUNG 55 Class S90C OLED 4K Smart TV QN55S90CAFXZA 2023
Delivery between 6–10 July $15.52
Samsung 55" S90C OLED 4K Smart TV
originally posted on samsung.com
I purchased this TV on Feb. 4, 2024. Thus far Samsung certified technicians have been to my home on 3 occasions. I am now awaiting a 4th visit from technicians. The motherboard has been replaced twice and the power board has been replaced once. Today I once again have a black screen with only a clicking noise. I have purchased Samsung TV’s and sound systems for many years and this has been the only problematic purchase. While I believe this is probably a decent TV if it works, I feel I happened to purchase a lemon. I had so much faith in this brand, close friends bought the identical TV and Samsung soundbar with wireless subwoofer as mine. They haven’t experienced any problems. A technician on the 2nd visit asked why I didn’t just purchase another TV. Perhaps ... MoreI purchased this TV on Feb. 4, 2024. Thus far Samsung certified technicians have been to my home on 3 occasions. I am now awaiting a 4th visit from technicians. The motherboard has been replaced twice and the power board has been replaced once. Today I once again have a black screen with only a clicking noise. I have purchased Samsung TV’s and sound systems for many years and this has been the only problematic purchase. While I believe this is probably a decent TV if it works, I feel I happened to purchase a lemon. I had so much faith in this brand, close friends bought the identical TV and Samsung soundbar with wireless subwoofer as mine. They haven’t experienced any problems. A technician on the 2nd visit asked why I didn’t just purchase another TV. Perhaps spending $1,600 before tax on a TV that only worked for a few months is acceptable to him but I expect more out of Samsung based on the quality of all my other Samsung TV’s I own. I asked the Samsung technician if Samsung ever replaces a bad TV when there are recurrent problems but was informed it would be highly unlikely. In addition, I contacted Best Buy where I purchased extended protection but was told this is a Samsung problem and Best Buy is unable to help me. What happens with the 4th visit by Samsung technicians remains unknown but for the first time, I am extremely disappointed in the customer service Samsung has offered to what I believe is a loyal customer
originally posted on samsung.com
This is by far the nicest picture quality I have ever seen on an HDTV. The options here for adjusting picture to your liking are very robust. From true VRR support on Playstation 5 to the pure black levels, this TV takes the cake for picture.The interface is decent, with the ability to get to where you need to go, although I prefer the previous generation layout. I like the Game Mode menu with picture information so you know you are in that mode specifically.Unfortunately, this TV suffers with audio support on external output devices. If you want to enjoy the benefits of VRR and 120hz, you will want to hook your Xbox or PS5 direct into the Samsung One Box HDMI input. Unfortunately, when you do this, you are forced to use optical or eARC audio output connections ... MoreThis is by far the nicest picture quality I have ever seen on an HDTV. The options here for adjusting picture to your liking are very robust. From true VRR support on Playstation 5 to the pure black levels, this TV takes the cake for picture.The interface is decent, with the ability to get to where you need to go, although I prefer the previous generation layout. I like the Game Mode menu with picture information so you know you are in that mode specifically.Unfortunately, this TV suffers with audio support on external output devices. If you want to enjoy the benefits of VRR and 120hz, you will want to hook your Xbox or PS5 direct into the Samsung One Box HDMI input. Unfortunately, when you do this, you are forced to use optical or eARC audio output connections to a soundbar or stereo receiver. No matter which format you choose, there will be an audio delay. There is simply no way around the audio delay, even if you set the audio delay to zero in the advanced sound menu. You can set your console to PCM or Dolby, still delay. You can set your S95C to eARC "passthrough" and still a delay on the game devices. I really hope Samsung is able to fix this glaring issue, which should not be present on premium HDTVs.
originally posted on bestbuy.ca
First off, this isn't a paid promo type of review. I purchased this TV on my own.Let's get the good stuff out of the way. The picture quality is very good. Details are crisp, colors are sharp & brightness is impressive for an OLED TV. The four HDMI 2.1 inputs (with one supporting eARC) will give you plenty of options to plug in your gaming console(s), sound system, cable TV etc.Watching 4K movies is a great experience & gaming gets even better with game mode & gaming HDR (picture just POPS while gaming). Combine this with a very low input lag & this makes for a beast of a gaming TVThe sound coming out of the TV is also surprisingly good.For the price, it is hard to beat this TVNow for the not so good stuff. If you are a movie buff (4K physical media & 4K ... MoreFirst off, this isn't a paid promo type of review. I purchased this TV on my own.Let's get the good stuff out of the way. The picture quality is very good. Details are crisp, colors are sharp & brightness is impressive for an OLED TV. The four HDMI 2.1 inputs (with one supporting eARC) will give you plenty of options to plug in your gaming console(s), sound system, cable TV etc.Watching 4K movies is a great experience & gaming gets even better with game mode & gaming HDR (picture just POPS while gaming). Combine this with a very low input lag & this makes for a beast of a gaming TVThe sound coming out of the TV is also surprisingly good.For the price, it is hard to beat this TVNow for the not so good stuff. If you are a movie buff (4K physical media & 4K streaming) the lack of Dolby Vision support might be a dealbreaker for you. You won't be getting the best experience for anything that has DV HDR. HDR10+ support is great but the. HDR10+ catalogue is rather limited & most streaming services support DV.Second, the HDMI ports aren't easily accessible. 2 of them are on the right side of the TV while the other 2 are at the bottom. That doesn't sound so bad but the included backside panel only allows you to route the cables from the side. This means that the 2 bottom ports require you to plug in your HDMI cable, then bend them back up so that they can come out from the side of the TV. This can be an issue if you have high quality braided cables.The Tizen interface, while visually pleasing, isn't the most intuitive to use. Basic functions take a few more clicks than other interfaces to access & there isn't an input/component manager (switching between components is done through the main menu, gaming consoles is accessible through the gaming menu).The remote is easy to use but somewhat simplistic. It will allow you to control a wide variety of components (game consoles included) which is very nice but the lack of buttons means that it won't let you access popular functions. Basically, you will still need to use your cable TV's remote or get a universal remote to efficiently browse through the guide and all. The solar charging is nice but a gimmick considering how often you change the batteries in your TV remote.Overall this is a very good TV for the price & it is hard to recommend something like an LG C3 pricewise. The S90C is loaded with features g and a great picture.
Samsung QA55S90C 55-inch S90C OLED 4K Smart TV - Factory Seconds
SAMSUNG 55 Class S90C OLED 4K Smart TV QN55S90CAFXZA 2023
Delivery between 6–10 July $15.52
Samsung 55" S90C OLED 4K Smart TV
I purchased this TV on Feb. 4, 2024. Thus far Samsung certified technicians have been to my home on 3 occasions. I am now awaiting a 4th visit from technicians. The motherboard has been replaced twice and the power board has been replaced once. Today I once again have a black screen with only a clicking noise. I have purchased Samsung TV’s and sound systems for many years and this has been the only problematic purchase. While I believe this is probably a decent TV if it works, I feel I happened to purchase a lemon. I had so much faith in this brand, close friends bought the identical TV and Samsung soundbar with wireless subwoofer as mine. They haven’t experienced any problems. A technician on the 2nd visit asked why I didn’t just purchase another TV. Perhaps ... MoreI purchased this TV on Feb. 4, 2024. Thus far Samsung certified technicians have been to my home on 3 occasions. I am now awaiting a 4th visit from technicians. The motherboard has been replaced twice and the power board has been replaced once. Today I once again have a black screen with only a clicking noise. I have purchased Samsung TV’s and sound systems for many years and this has been the only problematic purchase. While I believe this is probably a decent TV if it works, I feel I happened to purchase a lemon. I had so much faith in this brand, close friends bought the identical TV and Samsung soundbar with wireless subwoofer as mine. They haven’t experienced any problems. A technician on the 2nd visit asked why I didn’t just purchase another TV. Perhaps spending $1,600 before tax on a TV that only worked for a few months is acceptable to him but I expect more out of Samsung based on the quality of all my other Samsung TV’s I own. I asked the Samsung technician if Samsung ever replaces a bad TV when there are recurrent problems but was informed it would be highly unlikely. In addition, I contacted Best Buy where I purchased extended protection but was told this is a Samsung problem and Best Buy is unable to help me. What happens with the 4th visit by Samsung technicians remains unknown but for the first time, I am extremely disappointed in the customer service Samsung has offered to what I believe is a loyal customer
This is by far the nicest picture quality I have ever seen on an HDTV. The options here for adjusting picture to your liking are very robust. From true VRR support on Playstation 5 to the pure black levels, this TV takes the cake for picture.The interface is decent, with the ability to get to where you need to go, although I prefer the previous generation layout. I like the Game Mode menu with picture information so you know you are in that mode specifically.Unfortunately, this TV suffers with audio support on external output devices. If you want to enjoy the benefits of VRR and 120hz, you will want to hook your Xbox or PS5 direct into the Samsung One Box HDMI input. Unfortunately, when you do this, you are forced to use optical or eARC audio output connections ... MoreThis is by far the nicest picture quality I have ever seen on an HDTV. The options here for adjusting picture to your liking are very robust. From true VRR support on Playstation 5 to the pure black levels, this TV takes the cake for picture.The interface is decent, with the ability to get to where you need to go, although I prefer the previous generation layout. I like the Game Mode menu with picture information so you know you are in that mode specifically.Unfortunately, this TV suffers with audio support on external output devices. If you want to enjoy the benefits of VRR and 120hz, you will want to hook your Xbox or PS5 direct into the Samsung One Box HDMI input. Unfortunately, when you do this, you are forced to use optical or eARC audio output connections to a soundbar or stereo receiver. No matter which format you choose, there will be an audio delay. There is simply no way around the audio delay, even if you set the audio delay to zero in the advanced sound menu. You can set your console to PCM or Dolby, still delay. You can set your S95C to eARC "passthrough" and still a delay on the game devices. I really hope Samsung is able to fix this glaring issue, which should not be present on premium HDTVs.
First off, this isn't a paid promo type of review. I purchased this TV on my own.Let's get the good stuff out of the way. The picture quality is very good. Details are crisp, colors are sharp & brightness is impressive for an OLED TV. The four HDMI 2.1 inputs (with one supporting eARC) will give you plenty of options to plug in your gaming console(s), sound system, cable TV etc.Watching 4K movies is a great experience & gaming gets even better with game mode & gaming HDR (picture just POPS while gaming). Combine this with a very low input lag & this makes for a beast of a gaming TVThe sound coming out of the TV is also surprisingly good.For the price, it is hard to beat this TVNow for the not so good stuff. If you are a movie buff (4K physical media & 4K ... MoreFirst off, this isn't a paid promo type of review. I purchased this TV on my own.Let's get the good stuff out of the way. The picture quality is very good. Details are crisp, colors are sharp & brightness is impressive for an OLED TV. The four HDMI 2.1 inputs (with one supporting eARC) will give you plenty of options to plug in your gaming console(s), sound system, cable TV etc.Watching 4K movies is a great experience & gaming gets even better with game mode & gaming HDR (picture just POPS while gaming). Combine this with a very low input lag & this makes for a beast of a gaming TVThe sound coming out of the TV is also surprisingly good.For the price, it is hard to beat this TVNow for the not so good stuff. If you are a movie buff (4K physical media & 4K streaming) the lack of Dolby Vision support might be a dealbreaker for you. You won't be getting the best experience for anything that has DV HDR. HDR10+ support is great but the. HDR10+ catalogue is rather limited & most streaming services support DV.Second, the HDMI ports aren't easily accessible. 2 of them are on the right side of the TV while the other 2 are at the bottom. That doesn't sound so bad but the included backside panel only allows you to route the cables from the side. This means that the 2 bottom ports require you to plug in your HDMI cable, then bend them back up so that they can come out from the side of the TV. This can be an issue if you have high quality braided cables.The Tizen interface, while visually pleasing, isn't the most intuitive to use. Basic functions take a few more clicks than other interfaces to access & there isn't an input/component manager (switching between components is done through the main menu, gaming consoles is accessible through the gaming menu).The remote is easy to use but somewhat simplistic. It will allow you to control a wide variety of components (game consoles included) which is very nice but the lack of buttons means that it won't let you access popular functions. Basically, you will still need to use your cable TV's remote or get a universal remote to efficiently browse through the guide and all. The solar charging is nice but a gimmick considering how often you change the batteries in your TV remote.Overall this is a very good TV for the price & it is hard to recommend something like an LG C3 pricewise. The S90C is loaded with features g and a great picture.
I originally purchased the 65” LG C3 OLED and was floored by the unit. Sound and picture were extraordinary. Unfortunately, it died after about 4 weeks of use so I returned it to Costco. Concerned about LG quality (the reason I gave the TV a 1-star rating on Costco’s site), I decided to replace it with the 65” Samsung S90CD. After using the Samsung for about 4 weeks, I believe I can make a rudimentary side-by-side comparison of the 2 models. This is one of those long reviews but I hope that those who are weighing either or both of these TVs will get something out of my assessments.PictureWhile the picture on the Samsung is certainly great, the LG blew it out of the water to my eyes (and my wife’s.) The LG, almost out of the box, rendered stunning images of ... MoreI originally purchased the 65” LG C3 OLED and was floored by the unit. Sound and picture were extraordinary. Unfortunately, it died after about 4 weeks of use so I returned it to Costco. Concerned about LG quality (the reason I gave the TV a 1-star rating on Costco’s site), I decided to replace it with the 65” Samsung S90CD. After using the Samsung for about 4 weeks, I believe I can make a rudimentary side-by-side comparison of the 2 models. This is one of those long reviews but I hope that those who are weighing either or both of these TVs will get something out of my assessments.PictureWhile the picture on the Samsung is certainly great, the LG blew it out of the water to my eyes (and my wife’s.) The LG, almost out of the box, rendered stunning images of everything including Blu-Rays, DVDs, various streaming channels, and cable. The Samsung took quite a bit of tweaking (even in Filmmaker Mode) to get it to my satisfaction, but is still less “wowing” than the LG. The Samsung blacks are not as black (though very improved compared to my 15-year-old plasma and current LEDs), resulting in dark scenes less crisp and contrasted than the LG.UpscalingThe LG did a far better job than the Samsung on upscaling less detailed images such as the compressed content prevalent on Netflix. For instance, while the Samsung definitely improves the look of “Seinfeld” episodes, they are not as clear as on the LG.SoundEven though the LG speakers are rated at 40 watts and the Samsung at 60 watts, the LG sound was clearer while maintaining a reasonable bass undertone, and sounded brighter and louder at lower volumes. The Samsung, even with its “Amplify” option, sounds somewhat muted through the TV speakers.When sound was output to my 5.1 audio system through the Optical Digital Audio Out (S/PDIF), the LG was truly amazing, with incredible spatial separation and clean audio for vocals, background sound, and music. Again, the Samsung performs respectably but lacks that “knock your socks off” factor.What I find most unforgivable with the Samsung is that you have to manually select which sound output device you want (TV, external audio, headphones, etc.) and only that device receives the sound. If you select TV, you won’t hear any sound going through an external S/PDIF-connected system or through the headphone jack. If you select either of those, the sound won’t be heard through the TV speakers. For the LG, you could select a “TV and optical” option so that the sound would go to both systems. I really don’t get Samsung’s design choice here. It bests the LG by having a headphone jack (though on either set, you could use HDMI headphones if a port is available), but unless you use headphones to keep others from hearing the TV, it has no other purpose. For example, my wife prefers headphones for better hearing but we can’t watch together if the headphone option is selected. I would get no sound through either the TV or the audio receiver.RemoteI was not in love with the LG remote with respect to it “magicness,” but it was a good remote with many options. It was also easily learned by my universal remote. The Samsung remote is minimal which some will love and others, like myself, not warm up to, but my real gripe is that it’s rechargeable by solar. My viewing room is purposefully devoid of natural light, so either the remote has to be brought somewhere else to be charged or use the option to plug it in to a USB charger (I’m not sure if you can use the TV’s own USB ports to charge it.) I get the ecological aspect of this and I’m always for not creating e-waste but we all know what happens with rechargeable, non-replaceable batteries over time. At some point, I will likely have to buy another remote from Samsung (assuming they can provide one at a future date) and having to throw this one away. Not very ecological. Or maybe they’ll replace the battery for a price and I’ll be without a remote during that time. If it could be learned by my universal remote as easily and fully as the LG, it won’t be a problem, but my universal can’t fully capture it.Final thoughtsI’m on the fence about whether I’ll stay with the Samsung. With Costco’s return policy, I have a couple of more months to decide but the fact that I’m even thinking about returning it means something. Indeed, one of the things that stops me from returning it now is these TVs are bears to re-pack and return. The Samsung is very respectable but just doesn’t blow me away either in sound or picture, and the select-your-sound-output-device necessity is a real pain. If the LG hadn’t died (and that may mean something too), I wouldn’t have returned it. It truly impressed me in almost every way and I have some regret not giving LG another try. The Samsung is a solid choice but I’m not sure at this point if it’s the best choice.
This TV has one of the best looking picture quality you will see. Its very thin, very bright and has a depth and sharpness that makes you think you are looking at beautifully printed photos.The sound is fairly good too although I use it with a AV amp and lots of speakers. It integrates really well with the AV amp switching between internal sound and the amp when the amp is turned on or off.Supplied with 2 controllers you can control various external HDMI connected devices as well as the TV and this works very well.The operating system is a bit quirky and it takes some investment in time to figure out how to do things like connect a blu-ray or a Chrome cast and then find it. The built in apps work well and some including BBC Iplayer offer some titles in utterly ... MoreThis TV has one of the best looking picture quality you will see. Its very thin, very bright and has a depth and sharpness that makes you think you are looking at beautifully printed photos.The sound is fairly good too although I use it with a AV amp and lots of speakers. It integrates really well with the AV amp switching between internal sound and the amp when the amp is turned on or off.Supplied with 2 controllers you can control various external HDMI connected devices as well as the TV and this works very well.The operating system is a bit quirky and it takes some investment in time to figure out how to do things like connect a blu-ray or a Chrome cast and then find it. The built in apps work well and some including BBC Iplayer offer some titles in utterly stunning 4k.The PVR/pause/rewind function can be activated by plugging in a USB disk. After working out how to set this up it works OK but is no substitute for a proper PVR. For example, a PVR will put series link recordings in to a folder, this TV just splats them in a single level screen and I'm already struggling to find episodes in the right order etc.however the recordings are perfect and the pause rewind function works well on live TV.Overall I think this TV is throughly enjoyable and for the price is stunning value. The smart system does work OK but is a bit quirky and possibly tries to be a bit too clever! I would suggest there is money to be made by offering a training course to master it!Brilliant value top notch TV
This Is my first Oled TV, having had Panasonic TV's in CRT then LED form the last 20 years. After some extensive research I narrowed my choice down to 2, this Samung and the panasonic tx-55mz980b tv. Unfortunately I chose the former because it has a brighter screen and quantom dot tech, big mistake.I really like panasonic Tv's, straight out the box, the picture quality is very good with very natural colours which needs very little tweaking.This samsung on the other hand has very oversaturated colours, especially red, I'm quite good a manualy calibrating tv's to get the best picture quality out of the set, but after 2 weeks of trying various picture settings, smart calibrations, numerous respected tv review sites recommend settings for this tv, the colours are ... MoreThis Is my first Oled TV, having had Panasonic TV's in CRT then LED form the last 20 years. After some extensive research I narrowed my choice down to 2, this Samung and the panasonic tx-55mz980b tv. Unfortunately I chose the former because it has a brighter screen and quantom dot tech, big mistake.I really like panasonic Tv's, straight out the box, the picture quality is very good with very natural colours which needs very little tweaking.This samsung on the other hand has very oversaturated colours, especially red, I'm quite good a manualy calibrating tv's to get the best picture quality out of the set, but after 2 weeks of trying various picture settings, smart calibrations, numerous respected tv review sites recommend settings for this tv, the colours are still slightly unnatural and oversaturated (especially red) I've give up. The blacks are great but because other colours are not, it distracts you from enjoying what you are watching on screen.So if you like a natural colour tv get a panasonic tv, if you like overstated, unnatural colours get a samsung in my opinion.I guess I'll just have to live with my mistake now as there is no way after exchanging the set for my other choice the panasonic tx-55mz980b.Hope this review helps
This tv is a piece of absolute garbage. This is coming from someone who was using a 10 year old $500 TV and this one is absolutely inferior. It basically forces you to use premium services. If you try to screen mirror the aspect ratio is terrible, I've tried it on multiple devices (perfect screen mirroring on the old television.) When I turn my PS5 on it will switch to the ps5 as all tvs should but then it switches over the the completely and utterly useless gaming hub that I then have to go select my playstation 5 from the gaming hub to access it even though the source was just switched to it but the genius designed television switches you to the gaming hub directly afterwards. You cannot turn game mode auto off. I have turned auto off over and over and as soon as ... MoreThis tv is a piece of absolute garbage. This is coming from someone who was using a 10 year old $500 TV and this one is absolutely inferior. It basically forces you to use premium services. If you try to screen mirror the aspect ratio is terrible, I've tried it on multiple devices (perfect screen mirroring on the old television.) When I turn my PS5 on it will switch to the ps5 as all tvs should but then it switches over the the completely and utterly useless gaming hub that I then have to go select my playstation 5 from the gaming hub to access it even though the source was just switched to it but the genius designed television switches you to the gaming hub directly afterwards. You cannot turn game mode auto off. I have turned auto off over and over and as soon as I turn on my ps5 the game mode turns on. So even if you turn it off it will just auto back on literally everytime you turn on the ps5 which is why the completely garbage gaming hub pops up. The operating system of this television is so bad beyond anything I could possibly imagine. Every other time I've spent a lot of technology I've been blown away with the extra features that I didn't expect. This TV has exclusively useless features unless you want to spend $15 per premium streaming service or else the "hubs" are just giant advertisement pages. I literally have like 14 buttons on my remote and 3 of them take me to a page to download a subscription service. It's an absolute joke this TV ended my positive feelings towards Samsung and I will be looking for other options for phones, tablets and TV in the future that's how absolutely terrible this TV is. Forget the image quality if it's filled with bloatware that has no option to be removed or even managed at all the settings are abysmal. I hate this TV ruined my weekend instead of making it awesome.
I'm reviewing the 55" S90C but the review site only lets me select the 65".My older TV is a Samsung QLED which has been a very good TV and we are still using it, but the picture of the S90C is markedly better. Our TV room is normally dark which I understand helps with the overall picture, but even during the day with the curtains open the vibrancy of the colours and the contrast are stunning. The most noticeable difference between the QLED and the OLED is when viewing on an angle, the QLED starts to look faded the more of centre you look, but the OLED retains its vibrant colour when well off axis.Like all modern TVs the sound is pretty ordinary, and a sound bar is necessary, although we normally listen with headphones.I find the remote control exceptionally ... MoreI'm reviewing the 55" S90C but the review site only lets me select the 65".My older TV is a Samsung QLED which has been a very good TV and we are still using it, but the picture of the S90C is markedly better. Our TV room is normally dark which I understand helps with the overall picture, but even during the day with the curtains open the vibrancy of the colours and the contrast are stunning. The most noticeable difference between the QLED and the OLED is when viewing on an angle, the QLED starts to look faded the more of centre you look, but the OLED retains its vibrant colour when well off axis.Like all modern TVs the sound is pretty ordinary, and a sound bar is necessary, although we normally listen with headphones.I find the remote control exceptionally easy to use and is uncluttered and easily fits in your hand. On a few occasions we have accidentally turned on subtitles while pausing a streaming channel.This is simply an excellent television and if you want a beautiful picture then OLED is the way to go. My older QLED is still a very good TV but I wished I'd paid that little bit extra and got an OLED instead.
For some background, this was the first tv I have purchased for myself. Beforehand, I was working with hand-me-downs at most probably 48" and outdated tech. Last year, I told my wife we were done with those tv's and set out to find our first one. We mainly use the tv for everyday shows, movie nights, occasionally YouTube, and I use it a lot for gaming.I'll always remember taking it out of the box and feeling my jaw drop at how thin the thing was. Couldn't wait to plug it in. I immediately looked up OLED test videos to show off its true power (and to justify the purchase with my wife). We were both blown away! We both knew we could never go back to a regular old screen again.We love showing this off to our guests as they are always blown away by the darkest ... MoreFor some background, this was the first tv I have purchased for myself. Beforehand, I was working with hand-me-downs at most probably 48" and outdated tech. Last year, I told my wife we were done with those tv's and set out to find our first one. We mainly use the tv for everyday shows, movie nights, occasionally YouTube, and I use it a lot for gaming.I'll always remember taking it out of the box and feeling my jaw drop at how thin the thing was. Couldn't wait to plug it in. I immediately looked up OLED test videos to show off its true power (and to justify the purchase with my wife). We were both blown away! We both knew we could never go back to a regular old screen again.We love showing this off to our guests as they are always blown away by the darkest blacks and vibrant colors. It truly makes every viewing experience feel like art. My personal favorite is the game mode. I always heard gaming on larger screens puts you at a disadvantage, but i do not see myself going back to a tiny monitor anytime soon. This tv really makes gaming that much more enjoyable and maximizes the performance of the game system.Our 65" Samsung Oled S90C is one of my favorite purchases in my life. My only regret is I didn't buy a bigger one! Can't wait to fill my home with OLEDs in the future.
As my first experience with an OLED TV, I am very impressed with the S90C. The colors are very vivid and there are true "infinite contrast" blacks since the pixels are individually illuminated. The panels fidelity is excellent, and it is amazingly bright for an OLED, brighter than some LCD panels. It is a glossy panel, though, and direct sunlight will reflect off the screen.In an attempt to wow the customer with the small size, the TV sacrifices durability. It is impressively thin, but it is scary setting it up. Make sure to have a second person with you or you could risk bending the display. I wish they made it a little thicker. I heard the S95C has uniform thickness if that is a deal breaker, but that is a higher tier model.The software on the TV, TizenOS, is ... MoreAs my first experience with an OLED TV, I am very impressed with the S90C. The colors are very vivid and there are true "infinite contrast" blacks since the pixels are individually illuminated. The panels fidelity is excellent, and it is amazingly bright for an OLED, brighter than some LCD panels. It is a glossy panel, though, and direct sunlight will reflect off the screen.In an attempt to wow the customer with the small size, the TV sacrifices durability. It is impressively thin, but it is scary setting it up. Make sure to have a second person with you or you could risk bending the display. I wish they made it a little thicker. I heard the S95C has uniform thickness if that is a deal breaker, but that is a higher tier model.The software on the TV, TizenOS, is not my favorite, but it gets the job done.PSA: I wanted to run my Linux PC on this TV; however due to the HDMI forum, AMD is not currently allowed to use HDMI 2.1 protocols in their open source drivers. You cannot get full 144Hz refresh in 4K through Linux with an AMD graphics card. Please be aware if you plan on using this for this purpose (I did not adjust my score based on this problem, as it is not the fault of the TV or Samsung.) No TVs include Displayport to my knowledge, so look into getting an OLED monitor instead for PC gaming if you plan on using Linux. You may need to bite the bullet and use Windows.
