Samsung QN77S85FAEXZA BNDL_QN77S85FA-WRTY2-AMBER-SC 77"

Gorgeous 77-inch OLED with near-3D picture and killer gaming specs. Just don't expect to wall-mount it without a trip to the hardware store.

Gaming is where this thing flexes. 120Hz, FreeSync Premium, ALLM, and HDMI 2.1 put it in the top tier for consoles and PCs. Our database ranks it in the 84th percentile for gaming, which is impressive for a TV this size. The 2.1 channel audio with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X also punches above its weight, landing in the 86th percentile. But here's the surprise: picture quality and HDR only sit around the 36th percentile. That sounds bad until you read the actual reviews. Owners are blown away by the depth and color. The percentile ranking likely reflects a crowded OLED field, not a bad panel. Still, if you're expecting class-leading HDR brightness, this isn't the brightest OLED on the block.

The LG C5 Series is the obvious rival. LG includes wall-mount hardware and has a more refined smart platform. The Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L is the picture quality king, but you'll pay a lot more for it. The Hisense U8 and TCL QM8K are brighter and cheaper, but they're not OLED. If you want the deepest blacks and most natural color, the Samsung and LG are your real choices. Between those two, the LG is the safer bet for most people. The Samsung wins on gaming features and that Pantone-validated color accuracy, but loses on out-of-box mounting and support.

This is a bundle with a screen cleaner kit and an extra year of Amber Protection, so value depends on what you actually pay. The TV itself is a strong OLED, but it's not the best value in the category. If you can get it at a discount, it's worth it. At full retail, you're paying a premium for the Samsung name and that gorgeous panel. The missing wall-mount hardware is a real cost you'll have to eat.

The Samsung QN77S85FAEXZA is a 77-inch OLED that nails the basics and then some. The one thing to know? The picture is stunning. Owners keep saying it looks almost 3D, and that's not hyperbole. The NQ4 AI Gen2 processor and Pantone validation deliver colors that pop without looking fake. It's a big, beautiful panel that's surprisingly easy to set up and live with. But there's a catch. Samsung doesn't include the wall-mount sleeves in the box, and their support team won't help you find them. For a TV this size, that's a frustrating oversight.

If you're planning to wall-mount this TV and don't want to hunt down proprietary sleeves, skip it. Get the LG C5 instead. It includes the hardware and has a better smart platform. Also skip if you need the brightest HDR possible. The Sony A95L or a high-end QD-OLED will outshine it.

Buy it if you want a big, beautiful OLED for gaming and movies and you're okay with a little DIY wall-mount hassle. The picture is genuinely stunning, and the gaming features are top-notch. But if you want a TV that's ready to hang on day one, get the LG C5 instead. Samsung's refusal to include mounting sleeves is a baffling cost-cutting move on a premium TV.