Samsung S90HA QN65S90HAEXZA 65"
The NQ4 AI Gen3 processor with 128 neural networks drives exceptional 4K upscaling and a 165Hz refresh rate with FreeSync Premium Pro and G-SYNC support for fluid gaming. Its OLED panel delivers infinite contrast and HDR10+ with Dolby Atmos, while the AI Motion Enhancer Pro effectively reduces blur in fast-moving sports content. This TV is best for console and PC gamers who demand high refresh rates and VRR, and for viewers who want AI-enhanced clarity from lower-resolution streaming sources.
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
The S90H is a gaming beast wrapped in a 65-inch OLED. Its 165Hz panel and full VRR support put it in the 95th percentile for gaming, and connectivity is nearly perfect. Picture quality is just average for an OLED, so movie buffs might want to look elsewhere, but gamers will be thrilled.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 165Hz OLED panel with G-SYNC and FreeSync makes this a top-tier gaming display. 98th
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports and Wi-Fi 6E give you best-in-class connectivity. 95th
- Infinite contrast delivers those perfect inky blacks OLED is known for. 92nd
- The NQ4 AI processor does impressive work cleaning up lower-res content. 83rd
Cons
- Picture quality scores are surprisingly average for an OLED at this price.
- Smart platform performance is middle of the pack and feels a bit sluggish.
- Sports handling is just okay, with motion not quite matching the best sets.
- Social proof is thin, so there's not much real-world feedback to lean on yet.
The proof
Performance
Gaming is where this set absolutely sings. A 95th percentile gaming score in our database means it's one of the best on the market right now, and the 165Hz refresh rate with VRR keeps everything buttery smooth. Connectivity is also top of the charts at the 98th percentile, so you won't run out of ports. The display itself lands in the 92nd percentile, and that infinite contrast you get from OLED is the real deal. Audio is well above average at the 84th percentile, but picture quality sits at a surprisingly mediocre 37th percentile, which tells us the out-of-box calibration or processing for standard content isn't quite keeping up with the best OLEDs. HDR performance is solid but not class-leading at the 72nd percentile.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Contrast Ratio | infinite |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 165 Hz |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, Dolby Atmos |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDA G-SYNC |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Built-in Smart Assistants |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2.1CH |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 |
Power & Size
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Weight | 42.1 kg / 92.8 lbs |
vs Competition
Stacked against the LG G5, the S90H holds its own on gaming specs but falls behind on overall picture processing and brightness. The Sony A95L will outclass it for movie watching and upscaling, no question, but you'll pay a premium for that. The TCL QM7K and Hisense U8 are the value plays here, offering mini-LED brightness that OLED can't match, but they give up those perfect blacks and viewing angles. If gaming is your priority, the S90H's 165Hz panel and full VRR support give it a real edge over most competitors at this size.
| Spec | Samsung S90HA QN65S90HAEXZA 65" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA | Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L | TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 65 | 55 | 77 | 98 | 99.5 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QLED | Mini-LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR10+, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | webOS | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung S90HA QN65S90HAEXZA 65" | 71.6 | 83.4 | 42.5 | 95.1 | 91.8 | 98 | 38.1 | 36.8 |
| LG C5 OLED55C5PUA Compare | 91.9 | 94.4 | 90.9 | 99.2 | 88.5 | 98.7 | 98.3 | 93.9 |
| Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L Compare | 91.9 | 95.5 | 90.9 | 87.4 | 98.6 | 84.9 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K Compare | 91.9 | 83.4 | 97.8 | 93.4 | 91.8 | 89.6 | 88.5 | 97.8 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.9 | 98.3 | 96.2 | 95.1 | 94.7 | 86.9 | 77.2 | 99 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 77.5 | 86.4 | 86.3 | 89 | 77.8 | 93.1 | 88.5 | 36.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Pricing is all over the place right now, with a $372 spread between vendors. At the low end around $1998, this is a compelling buy for a 65-inch OLED with this gaming chops. At $2370, you're creeping into territory where the LG G5 and Sony A95L start to look tempting. If you can snag it from the vendor offering the $1998 price, the value proposition gets a lot stronger.
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Overview
Samsung's S90H is basically a stealth gaming monitor that happens to be a gorgeous 65-inch OLED TV. It's packing a 165Hz panel, FreeSync Premium Pro, and G-SYNC support, which puts it in rare company for big-screen gaming. The NQ4 AI Gen3 processor does the heavy lifting for upscaling and motion, and you get four HDMI 2.1 ports to plug in every console and PC you own.
Common Questions
Q: Does this TV support 4K at 165Hz with G-SYNC?
Yes, the S90H supports 4K at up to 165Hz with both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, making it one of the few OLEDs that can push that refresh rate at full resolution.
Q: How many HDMI 2.1 ports does it have?
All four HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1, so you can connect a PS5, Xbox Series X, gaming PC, and soundbar all at once without swapping cables.
Q: Is the picture quality better than LG's OLEDs?
Not quite. While the contrast is excellent, the S90H's picture processing scores in the 37th percentile, so LG and Sony OLEDs generally deliver more accurate colors and better upscaling out of the box.
Who Should Skip This
If you're a cinephile who cares more about accurate picture quality and film grain than frame rates, skip this one. Sony's A95L processes motion and colors better for movies, and the LG G5 gets brighter for HDR highlights. This Samsung is built for gamers first.
Verdict
If your living room doubles as a gaming command center, this is your TV. The 165Hz OLED panel with full VRR support is a rare combo that PC and console gamers will appreciate. It's less compelling if you're mostly watching cable TV or sports, where the picture processing doesn't quite keep up with Sony or LG's best. But for the price, especially if you find it at the lower end of that range, it's a lot of gaming TV for the money.