OLED TVs are known for two things: fantastic picture quality and steep price tags. They’re more affordable than ever, but you still have to shell out a significant chunk of change for the privilege of owning one.
This is why, when I come across an OLED TV for less than a thousand bucks, it feels like a victory for the masses. Right now, the 55-inch Samsung S85F is just $897 at Amazon. It’s a full $500 off its usual price, and cheaper than most 55-inch OLED TVs from any brand.
My colleague who recently reviewed the S85F was a self-proclaimed Samsung skeptic — that is, until the S85F rolled into town. Here’s why Dylan (and I) love this set.
In our Samsung S85F review, Dylan describes being ‘blown away by the TV’s picture quality,’ and the reason for this is simple: Instead of relying on a backlight like LED TVs, the S85F’s OLED display features millions of self-illuminating pixels. This results in a deep, detail-rich picture (and those perfect black levels you’ve been hearing all about).
So while the S85F isn’t as bright or as colorful as higher-end OLED TVs (like the mid-range Samsung S90F and the flagship-level S95F OLED), you’re still getting the key benefits of OLED display technology, which is well worth the money.
It’s worth noting, too, that despite its relatively modest brightness, the S85F TV is nevertheless brighter than LG’s entry-level OLED, the LG B5. If you’re shopping for an affordable OLED, the S85F is likely a better fit for bright-room duty.
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The S85F offers many of the same enhancements as Samsung’s higher-end OLED TVs.
There’s a ton of value to be found in the S85F’s surprisingly thorough selection of features. It offers more than what you might expect given its lower price tag.
This OLED supports 4K gaming at 120Hz across four HDMI 2.1 inputs, something my colleague Dylan calls ‘a huge highlight for gamers’, I’m inclined to agree, because with four high-bandwidth inputs on hand, the S85F supports the highest 4K spec offered by current-gen consoles across every single HDMI port.
I’ve got to be honest: I don’t find Samsung’s Tizen-based smart platform to be as breezy to work with as Roku or Google TV, but it’ll get the job done for most people. Most importantly, the software supports a ton of downloadable streaming apps, which is essential if you decide that you’d rather not plug in an external streaming device.
This week is a great time to pounce on the S85F, as Samsung’s 2026 TV lineup is currently hitting shelves and there’s no telling how long the S85F’s stock will last. It’s in the process of being replaced by the Samsung S85H, whose 55-inch version costs $1,499. I highly recommend saving six hundred bucks on the discounted model.
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