Samsung S90FA QN83S90FAEXZA 83"

The S90's gaming score of 66.3 puts it in the 84th percentile, making it one of the better gaming TVs on the market, with a 144Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports. But the picture quality and HDR scores both land in the 36th percentile, which is disappointing for an OLED. It's a gamer's dream and a cinephile's compromise.

The gaming numbers are the headline here. A 66.3 gaming score puts this panel in the 84th percentile, which translates to "one of the better gaming TVs on the market." The Motion Xcelerator 144Hz feature is the star, but there's a catch: 4K 144Hz only works with a PC connected and a graphics card that can push those frames. On console, you're looking at 120Hz, which is still plenty for a PS5 or Xbox Series X. FreeSync Premium and ALLM mean you won't be digging through menus to reduce input lag or screen tearing. The 48Gbps HDMI bandwidth on the bundled cable is legit, and it's what you need for uncompressed 4K at high refresh rates.

But the picture quality score of 36th percentile is a real head-scratcher for an OLED. The display score sits at the 59th percentile, which is solid but not spectacular for a panel this size. The HDR score also lands at the 36th percentile, so the OLED HDR+ branding isn't translating into top-tier brightness or tone mapping. You'll get deep blacks, sure, but the peak brightness and HDR punch don't match what LG's C5 or Sony's A95L are doing. The NQ4 AI Gen3 processor does a decent job with 4K upscaling, but it's not going to turn a muddy 1080p stream into something that looks native.

Against the LG C5, the Samsung S90 wins on gaming features but loses on picture quality. The C5's OLED panel typically scores higher on HDR and overall image processing, and LG's webOS smart platform is more polished than Tizen, which sits in the 30th percentile here. The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L is in a different league for picture quality, with Sony's processing and QD-OLED brightness that this Samsung can't match, though the S90's 144Hz support gives it an edge for PC gamers. The Hisense U8 and TCL QM8K are LCDs, but they're bright, aggressive panels that beat this OLED on HDR scores and cost less per inch. The Roku Pro Series is the budget pick, and while it can't touch the S90's gaming chops, its smart platform is far more user-friendly. If you're buying this for gaming, the Samsung makes sense. If you're buying it for movies, the LG or Sony are better calls.

There's no price listed for this bundle, so we can't run the usual price-per-performance math. That's frustrating, because value is where this TV could either shine or stumble. An 83-inch OLED is never cheap, and the bundled AudioQuest Vodka HDMI cable adds cost that some buyers won't need. If you're already running a high-end PC with a 4K 144Hz monitor, the cable is a nice bonus. If you're a console gamer, it's overkill. The gaming performance is strong, but the mediocre picture quality score means you're paying OLED prices for a panel that doesn't beat the best LCDs on brightness or HDR punch. Without a price, we can't say if this is a deal or a dodge.

The Samsung S90 QN83S90FAEXZA is an 83-inch OLED that swings hard at gamers and mostly connects. Our database puts its gaming score at 66.3 out of 100, good for the 84th percentile among all TVs we track. That's a strong showing, and it's backed by a 144Hz panel, FreeSync Premium, ALLM, and four HDMI 2.1 ports. But the picture quality score lands at the 36th percentile, which is a weird spot for an OLED. You're getting that perfect black level and per-pixel contrast, but the overall image processing and HDR performance don't keep pace with the best panels out there.

The bundle here includes an AudioQuest Vodka 48 HDMI cable, which is a nice touch if you're running a PC at 4K 144Hz. The TV itself weighs in at just under 40 kilograms, so you'll want a second pair of hands for the wall mount. The 400x300 VESA pattern is standard for this size, but the weight means a cheap mount is a bad idea. The NQ4 AI Gen3 processor handles upscaling, and while Samsung's marketing loves the word "AI," the real-world results depend heavily on your source content.

Skip this one if you're buying a TV for movies and streaming first. The picture quality and HDR scores both land in the 36th percentile, which is a weak spot for a TV this expensive. The smart platform score of 30th percentile means Tizen feels clunky compared to LG's webOS or Roku's interface. And if you don't have a PC that can push 4K 144Hz, you're paying for a feature you'll never use. The 39,417 gram weight also means you need a serious wall mount and probably a professional install. If you want the best OLED picture for your money, look at the LG C5 or Sony A95L instead.

The Samsung S90 QN83S90FAEXZA is a gaming TV first and a home theater TV second. The 84th percentile gaming score, 144Hz panel, and four HDMI 2.1 ports make it a legit choice for PC and console players who want a massive OLED. But the 36th percentile picture quality and HDR scores are hard to ignore at this size and price class. You're paying for an 83-inch OLED and getting contrast that's great but brightness and processing that are just okay. If your primary use is gaming, especially with a PC, this is a strong pick. If you're mostly watching movies and streaming, the LG C5 or Sony A95L will serve you better.