An Xbox or PlayStation does not need a 165 Hz television to display a 120 fps game. The S85F gives those systems a useful match and reserves some of the more expensive Samsung models' extras for buyers with a different need.
In depth
Samsung S85F OLED review
Published
Best forConsole owners looking for a straightforward 120 Hz OLED.
At a glance
- Display technology
- OLED
- Available sizes
- 55 inches65 inches77 inches83 inches
- Native resolution
- 3840 × 2160
- Native refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- HDR formats
- HDR10+HDR10HLG
Pros
- Four high-bandwidth HDMI ports make console placement flexible.
- The US 55- and 65-inch FXZA versions offer QD-OLED.
Cons
- The 77- and 83-inch versions use a different panel from the tested 65-inch set.
- The display stops at 120 Hz, including with a gaming PC.
Display
- 4K OLED
- HDR10+
- 120 Hz
RTINGS' 65-inch US sample showed rich color in a dark room and retained a consistent image from the side. Its dark tones looked grayer as room lighting increased. The 77- and 83-inch EXZA sets use WOLED, so an expectation about the smaller screen's color should stay with that screen. 1
Gaming
- 4K at 120 Hz
- Variable refresh rate
Four capable inputs make the S85F easier to wire if you alternate between a console and a computer. Connect the soundbar to the return-audio port and keep three source sockets available. A PC that regularly runs games well above 120 fps is the clearest reason to look at the S90F instead.
Smart TV
- Tizen
- HDR10+
Samsung's apps can deliver HDR10+ from a compatible service. If much of your collection is mastered for Dolby Vision, the set uses an available base HDR version. A player that reads Dolby Vision discs cannot add display support the screen lacks.
Alternatives
The S85D was already a 120 Hz OLED. A smaller S85F with a confirmed QD-OLED code gives an existing owner something specific to compare. Moving between larger sizes solely for the new model name is a weaker case. 1
Verdict
The S85F fits a console-focused movie room well. Check the suffix and size before using a test report to decide how much extra screen area is worth.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- RTINGSSamsung S85F OLED review (opens in a new tab)https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/s85f-oled
65-inch QD-OLED and US size-specific differences from S85D.