The S90F can be a compact 42-inch desk screen or an 83-inch centerpiece. There's an important break in between. The 65-inch version often seen in reviews uses different display hardware from the largest model.
In depth
Samsung S90F OLED review
Published
Best forA household that wants a 4K OLED for films and a high-refresh gaming PC.
At a glance
- Display technology
- OLED
- Available sizes
- 42 inches48 inches55 inches65 inches77 inches83 inches
- Native resolution
- 3840 × 2160
- Native refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- HDR formats
- HDR10+HDR10HLG
Pros
- OLED pixels can show a bright object against an unlit background.
- Four HDMI inputs support a flexible console and PC setup.
Cons
- US panel type changes across the range.
- Dolby Vision films use a compatible fallback HDR format.
Display
- 4K OLED
- HDR10+
The 55-, 65- and 77-inch US FXZA models use QD-OLED. RTINGS saw vivid HDR color and a wide viewing angle on its 65-inch sample, but also saw blacks lift in strong ambient light. The 42-, 48- and 83-inch EXZA sets use WOLED. An 83-inch buyer should leave the smaller panel's color and brightness results out of the calculation. 1
Gaming
- Up to 4K at 144 Hz
- VRR
The S90F offers enough high-bandwidth inputs to keep two consoles and a PC connected even if a soundbar takes the fourth connection. A 144 Hz PC signal can show more frequent frame updates than a 120 Hz signal. Console owners benefit primarily from the 120 Hz modes their games actually offer.
Design and Care
- Six US screen sizes
- Size-specific VESA mounting
For a desk, the 42-inch version solves the width problem that rules out many living-room OLEDs. Keep an eye on how many hours it will spend showing the same toolbars or scoreboards. Mixed viewing is an easier fit for an emissive screen than a permanently fixed desktop.
Alternatives
If an S90D already serves as your gaming display, check the panel in the intended replacement before expecting a different picture. The newer S90H is more interesting if reflections are what you want to address, because Samsung added a matte surface.
Verdict
The S90F suits someone buying for a particular room and an exact size. I would choose the tested 65-inch model for evening films. The 83-inch needs its own assessment.
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 S90F OLED review (opens in a new tab)https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/s90f-oled
65-inch QD-OLED room-light behavior and exact US QD-OLED/WOLED split.