The Samsung S90D OLED TV knocks it right out of the park.
It offers exceptional black levels and stunning, vibrant colors on a platform thats rich with unending content.
Its also home to some of the highest brightness weve ever tested in an OLED TV.
So why not a perfect 5-star score?
One of its biggest drags is thevariations in panel throw in across sizes.
I dont think this is an outright deal-breaker, but it is something that needs to be considered.
For this review, we tested the Samsung S90D in its 65-inch configuration.
For North American shoppers, only the 55-, 65- and 77-inch models feature Samsung’s QD-OLED panel.
If youd prefer to wall-mount, its VESA compatible at 300 x 200mm, however.
Of course, one of its four HDMI 2.1 ports is eARC.
Content with darker scenes, like The Penguin and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, proved major highlights.
I also threw onUzumakito check the S90Ds performance during black and white content.
It looked crisp thanks largely to the S90Ds anti-reflective coating.
One of the major downsides to the S90D is no Dolby Vision support.
All told, the S90D looks incredible, thanks in part to its perfect black levels and anti-glare capabilities.
Our benchmarks include a series of technical and subject tests designed to rate the sets performance.
We also use a Leo Bodnar 4K Input Lag Tester for determining the TVs gaming prowess.
Samsung S90D OLED TV review: Test results
How does it stand against the competition?
When it comes to color accuracy, we again see the Samsung S90D at the top of the pack.
Here lower is better, and the Samsung S90D hits an almost all-time low of 1.26.
To measure how futureproof this TV is, you want to look at the Rec.2020 color metric.
Given the price difference, the lower brightness S90D still feels like a better deal.
Samsung S90D OLED TV review: Audio
I was pleasantly surprised by the Samsung S90Ds audio performance.
Its 40W output can really be felt even in a much larger room.
To that end, you probably want to do some tweaking to the sound right out of the box.
Theres also a Game Mode that boosts audio when playing PS5 orXbox Game Passthats good, too.
Tizen OS, on the other hand, has a bit of a learning curve.
Finding and downloading apps can take longer than expected, and the experience often feels tedious.
Even so, I wish it were a bit more user-friendly.
Samsung S90D OLED TV review: Verdict
I enjoyed my time with the Samsung S90D OLED TV.
It offers a lot of value for the price and pushes out some serious luminance for its design.
But its got competition, and that competition has Dolby Vision.
If thats a must-have feature, consider the LG C4 OLED, which is just as remarkable.
Its a surefire hit thats made all the better thanks to new price slashings.
