Samsung S85H QN55S85HAEXZA 55"

The Samsung S85H is a 55-inch OLED that's fantastic for gaming and dark rooms, with top-tier connectivity and a 120Hz panel. Picture quality is good but not class-leading for an OLED. At USD 853 from Newegg it's a steal, at USD 1,498 it's a harder sell.

The OLED panel delivers those inky blacks that make everything else look washed out by comparison. Motion Xcelerator 120Hz keeps fast scenes smooth, and the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor does a solid job upscaling older content. Gaming is a real strength here with FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC support, ALLM, and HDMI 2.1 across all four ports. The 20W 2.0 channel audio is fine for casual viewing but you'll want a soundbar for anything cinematic. Picture quality sits at the 36th percentile in our database, which is a bit surprising for an OLED, likely due to peak brightness limitations compared to QD-OLED and mini-LED rivals.

Against the LG C5 OLED, the S85H holds its own on gaming features but gives up some picture quality refinement. The Sony BRAVIA 8 is the better pick if you care about motion handling and upscaling for movies. The TCL QM8K and Hisense U8 are mini-LED sets that get significantly brighter, so they're better for bright rooms, but they can't match OLED's perfect blacks. The Roku Plus Series is cheaper but it's not in the same league. If you're a gamer who wants OLED on a budget, the S85H at its low price is hard to beat.

Pricing is all over the place right now. We're seeing USD 853 to USD 1,498 across eight US listings, which is a USD 645 spread. That's a huge gap, so shop around before you commit. Newegg has the best deal at the low end of that range. At USD 853 this is a fantastic OLED for the money. At USD 1,498 you're getting into territory where brighter, more capable sets start looking tempting.

The Samsung S85H is a 55-inch OLED that nails the basics and then some. You get perfect blacks, Pantone-validated color, and a 120Hz panel that gamers will appreciate. It's not the brightest OLED out there, but for a dark room it's a stunner.

Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen2 processor does the heavy lifting for upscaling and scene optimization. The smart home and gaming scores are both above 80 in our database, which tells you where this TV shines. Just don't expect it to fight off sunlight in a bright living room.

Skip this if you're putting it in a bright room with lots of windows. The outdoor score of 49.4/100 tells you everything you need to know. Also skip it if you're a Dolby Vision purist or you want built-in audio that can fill a large room without a soundbar. And if you're paying anywhere near USD 1,498, you should be looking at the Sony BRAVIA 8 instead.

Buy this if you want a gaming-focused OLED with excellent connectivity and you can find it near the USD 853 mark. It's a great fit for dark rooms, console gamers, and anyone deep in the Samsung ecosystem. If you need a bright living room TV or you're a cinephile who wants the absolute best picture processing, look at the Sony BRAVIA 8 or a mini-LED option instead.