Samsung S85HA QN65S85HAEXZA 65"

The Samsung S85HA is a 65-inch 4K OLED with a 120Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and top-tier connectivity. Gaming is a strong point at the 84th percentile, but picture quality and HDR lag behind other OLEDs. At $1,498 from Newegg, it's a solid deal if you prioritize gaming and contrast over peak HDR brightness.

The S85HA runs a 120Hz OLED panel with Motion Xcelerator, so fast action stays smooth. The NQ4 AI Gen2 processor analyzes scenes in real time to boost brightness and sharpen details. Gaming gets FreeSync Premium, ALLM, and HDMI 2.1 across all four ports, which is a nice touch. Audio is a 2-channel setup with Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound Lite, and Q-Symphony. It's solid, landing in the 74th percentile for audio. But here's the weird part: picture quality and HDR both sit at the 36th percentile. For an OLED with infinite contrast, that's underwhelming. The panel has the hardware, but the processing seems to hold it back compared to pricier OLEDs.

Against the LG C5, the S85HA holds its own on connectivity and gaming features, but the C5 typically delivers better picture processing and HDR punch. The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L is in a different league for picture quality, though you'll pay a lot more for it. The Hisense U8 and TCL QM8K are Mini-LED alternatives that get brighter and cost less, but they can't match OLED's per-pixel contrast. If you want the best OLED picture, look at LG or Sony. If you want a solid OLED with great gaming chops and don't mind slightly weaker HDR, the Samsung makes sense.

Pricing is all over the place. US listings range from $1,498 to $1,725, a $227 spread. That's a meaningful gap, so shop around before you commit. Newegg has the lower end of that range, which is the better deal if you're buying in the US. For a 65-inch OLED with this feature set, the lower price feels fair. At the higher end, you're creeping into territory where the LG C5 or Sony A95L start looking tempting.

The Samsung S85HA is a 65-inch 4K OLED that gets the basics right and then some. You get infinite contrast, a 120Hz panel, and Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen2 processor doing the heavy lifting. It's not the flashiest OLED on the block, but it covers the essentials for movies and gaming without making your wallet weep.

Our database puts its connectivity at the 95th percentile, which is top of the charts. The display itself lands in the 92nd percentile, so the panel is a standout. Gaming sits at a strong 84th percentile. But picture quality and HDR both hover around the 36th percentile, which is a bit of a head-scratcher for an OLED. More on that below.

Skip this if you're a home theater enthusiast who wants the best possible HDR highlights and picture processing. The 36th percentile picture quality and HDR scores mean bright scenes won't pop like they do on the LG C5 or Sony A95L. Also skip it if you want a snappy smart TV experience, since Tizen here lands at the 40th percentile and feels a bit sluggish compared to Roku or Google TV.

Buy this if you want a 65-inch OLED for gaming and everyday viewing without paying flagship prices. The 120Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and FreeSync Premium make it a strong pick for console or PC gamers. Movie buffs who obsess over HDR highlights might feel let down by the middling picture quality scores. But for most people, the S85HA delivers a lot of OLED goodness for the money.