For one reason or another, Samsung TVs have never quite been my cup of tea. I was always either annoyed by Samsung’s Tizen OS, or unimpressed by their performance compared to their high price tags. They always came across to me as overpriced for what you end up getting; a superfluous expense.
But the Samsung S85F OLED finally changed my mind. It was the first time in a long time that I’d spent an extended period of time with a Samsung TV, and by the end of it, I was blown away by the TV’s picture quality, performance, breadth of screening modes, and more.
If you’re shopping for a new TV and are looking to invest in one of the best OLED TVs, I think the S85F needs to be on your shortlist.
Samsung S85F OLED TV review: Price and release date
The Samsung S85F is part of Samsung’s 2025 OLED lineup. It launched in Feb. 2025 for $2,000 (although I have seen it recently discounted to as low as $1,199). We reviewed the 65-inch model, but it comes in three other sizes for you to choose from:
- Samsung QN55S85FAFXZA (55-inch): $1,499.99 | Sale: $999.99
- Samsung QN55S85FAFXZA (65-inch): $1,999.99 | Sale: $1,199.99
- Samsung QN55S85FAFXZA (77-inch): $2,999.99 | Sale: $1,599.99
- Samsung QN55S85FAFXZA (83-inch): $4,499.99 | Sale: $2,299.99
The S85F comes in a little bit cheaper than Samsung’s more premium OLED models like the Samsung S90F and flagship Samsung S95F, but still packs in a ton of great features that are comparable to other TVs in its price range, like the LG B5 OLED, which goes for $1,999.99 for the 65-inch model.
No matter the size you want to go for, expect to see similar performance across the board.
Samsung S85F OLED TV review: Design
The S85F makes a strong first impression with its ultra-thin profile, which comes out to just 1.3 inches deep. The downside to its slim profile, however, is that it did feel a bit flimsy during the setup process, so it’s important to…