Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the Samsung S85F OLED worth it?
Yes — at its sale price, one of the cheapest good OLEDs.
Now that the S85H has replaced it, the S85F sells for much less, and it still gives you perfect blacks, rich colour and four HDMI 2.1 ports for 4K 120Hz gaming with VRR. The screen diffuses lamp and window reflections well. Brightness is middling for an OLED, the 20W speakers are average, and there's no Dolby Vision. The panel depends on the size and market: the US 55- and 65-inch use Samsung's QD-OLED, while the UK 65-inch uses an LG-made W-OLED panel.
93%of 91 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Perfect OLED blacks for a low price
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports for consoles
- Handles reflections well
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What owners say
Owners love the picture, and many are pleasantly surprised by the sound. The complaints are a few sets that failed or showed screen flaws.
Good to know
- Brightness is middling, so HDR has less punch than pricier OLEDs.
- No Dolby Vision, as on every Samsung TV.
- The 20W speakers are average; plan on a soundbar.
- The panel type varies by size and country, so sizes can look a little different.
- A few owners had sets that showed screen marks or failed within months; check yours when it arrives and keep the receipt.
From 91 buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), Costco (Canada) and Costco (US), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Great pictureMentioned a lot
- Easy to set upMentioned often
- Good valueAlso mentioned
- Better sound than expectedAlso mentioned
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 6 of 91 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You want OLED for as little as possible.
- You play on a PS5, Xbox or PC.
- You watch in the evening more than in bright sun.
Skip it if…
- You want punchy HDR in a bright room: a Mini LED is brighter.
- You watch a lot of Dolby Vision.
- You won't add a soundbar.
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How we reached this verdict
TechRadar (4.5/5) rates it great value, with four HDMI 2.1 ports and a good picture, but middling brightness, average 20W sound and no Dolby Vision, and notes the US 55- and 65-inch use QD-OLED while the UK 65-inch uses W-OLED. Tom's Guide (4/5) finds it a strong, affordable OLED. Empire (4/5) praises how well the screen diffuses reflections. Verified owners at Otto, Harvey Norman and Costco mostly love the picture, and several are surprised by the sound; the complaints are a few sets that failed or showed screen flaws within months, thin sound and poor motion handling.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Empire, Samsung (specs), RTINGS, TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide