Best Budget OLED

Samsung S85F OLED

Name: Samsung S85F OLED
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 4.2 (3 reviews)

The most affordable path into Samsung's QD-OLED lineup, regularly dropping under $900. Reviewers who were Samsung skeptics came away genuinely impressed by its picture quality and gaming performance.

$900–$1,500

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Pros

Frequently drops to $897 or less — exceptional value for a QD-OLED
Impressive picture quality with deep blacks and vivid color
Excellent Game Mode with low input lag for competitive gaming
Samsung's Tizen smart TV platform with broad app support
Slim, attractive design that looks premium at the price

Cons

Fewer size options than LG's C-series lineup
Not as bright as the S95F or LG G5 premium models
Samsung's Tizen OS includes ads on the home screen
Audio performance is average for the price tier
Some color fringing on bright white fine detail (QD-OLED trait)

Why we recommend it

At under $900, the S85F is the OLED you recommend to someone who thinks they can't afford one. The picture quality gap between this and a $500 LCD is enormous — it's a life-changing upgrade.

What the experts said

“My experience with Samsung's TVs has been hit-or-miss over the years, but the S85F OLED is an undeniable winner. The visuals and performance are genuinely impressive, and the Game Mode is a fantastic feature for an avid gamer like me.”
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