Samsung S90H OLED Series 65"

The S90H OLED hits the 92nd percentile for gaming with a 165Hz panel, VRR, ALLM, and four HDMI 2.1 ports. Smart features are top-tier at the 93rd percentile with Tizen and Wi-Fi 7. But picture quality sits at the 36th percentile, which is a letdown for an OLED at $1,400 USD.

The Motion Xcelerator 165Hz is the star of this show. That's a native 165Hz refresh rate on an OLED, which is rare and genuinely impressive for gaming. Combined with VRR and ALLM support, you're getting tear-free, low-latency gameplay that sits in the 92nd percentile for gaming. The four HDMI 2.1 ports mean you can plug in a PS5, Xbox Series X, gaming PC, and soundbar without swapping cables. That's a practical win most TVs at this price skip.

The HDR story is solid too. HDR10+ Adaptive and HDR10+ Gaming put it at the 92nd percentile for HDR, and the OLED HDR+ with Glare Free tech means bright rooms won't wash out the picture as much as typical OLEDs. The 4K AI Upscaling Pro helps older content look sharper, and Auto HDR Remastering Pro tries to add HDR punch to SDR sources. But the overall picture quality score of 36th percentile is hard to ignore. Something in the processing pipeline isn't keeping up with the panel's potential, and that's a gap worth knowing about before you buy.

Against the LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA, the S90H wins on gaming specs with its 165Hz panel versus LG's typical 120Hz, but LG's OLED evo panels generally deliver better overall picture quality. The Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 is a different beast entirely, bigger and brighter, but likely more expensive. The TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K and Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG both offer strong HDR performance at lower price points, though they're mini-LED rather than OLED, so you trade perfect blacks for brightness. The Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 is the budget alternative, but it can't touch the S90H's gaming features. The S90H carves out a niche as the gaming-focused OLED, but it's not the best all-rounder in this group.

At $1,400 USD, the S90H is priced like a premium OLED but delivers a mixed bag. You're getting top-tier gaming performance and excellent smart features, but the picture quality score doesn't justify the premium over some competitors. The bundle deal with the Allstate protection plan saves you $100, which helps a little, but the core value proposition is uneven. If gaming is your primary use case, the 165Hz panel and HDMI 2.1 ports earn their keep. If you're mostly watching movies and streaming, you might find better picture quality for less money elsewhere.

The Samsung S90H OLED lands in our database with a gaming score of 77.2 out of 100, which puts it in the 92nd percentile for gaming performance. That's the headline here. This is a TV built for people who care about frame rates and response times, and the Motion Xcelerator 165Hz panel backs that up with VRR, ALLM, and four HDMI 2.1 ports. The smart features are no slouch either, sitting at the 93rd percentile, so Tizen with Wi-Fi 7 keeps everything snappy.

But here's the thing. The picture quality score sits at the 36th percentile, which is a weird spot for an OLED. You'd expect an OLED to dominate there, but the numbers tell a different story. The HDR performance is strong at the 92nd percentile, so it's not all bad. It's just that the overall picture quality metric drags, and the audio is dead average at the 47th percentile. At $1,400 USD, you're paying for gaming chops and smart features, not necessarily the best picture in the room.

Skip the S90H if picture quality is your top priority. The 36th percentile picture quality score is a real weakness for an OLED, and at $1,400 USD, you're paying a premium for gaming features you might not use. If you mostly stream movies and shows, the TCL QM8K or Hisense U8 offer better picture quality for less money. Also skip it if you care about audio, the 40W speakers and 47th percentile audio score mean you'll want a soundbar anyway. And with only 15 customer reviews and a 3.9 rating, there's not much social proof to lean on if you're the type who likes to see widespread adoption before buying.

The Samsung S90H OLED is a gaming TV first and everything else second. The 165Hz refresh rate, VRR, ALLM, and four HDMI 2.1 ports make it a legitimate choice for console and PC gamers who want OLED contrast without sacrificing frame rates. The smart features are excellent, and the HDR performance is strong. But the picture quality score of 36th percentile is a real concern for an OLED at this price. If you're a gamer who occasionally streams, this is a solid buy. If you're a movie buff looking for the best picture quality, look elsewhere.