If you can see a lamp reflected in the dark parts of a film, a brighter TV is only one possible fix. Samsung gives the S90H a matte surface. That change from the S90F is worth considering in a room where you control the seating more easily than the light.
In depth
Samsung S90H OLED review
Published
Best forMovie watchers who want OLED blacks and have a window facing the screen.
At a glance
- Display technology
- OLED
- Available sizes
- 42 inches48 inches55 inches65 inches77 inches83 inches
- Native resolution
- 3840 × 2160
- Native refresh rate
- Not documented
- HDR formats
- HDR10+HDR10HLG
Pros
- The matte finish cut direct reflections on the 65-inch test set. 1
- Four high-bandwidth HDMI inputs leave room for a gaming PC alongside consoles.
Cons
- Samsung omits Dolby Vision.
- The panel construction changes with screen size in the US.
Display
- 4K OLED
- Glare Free
- HDR10+
On its 65-inch unit, RTINGS found a window reflection substantially less distinct and dark scenes free of halos around bright objects. The image also held up when seen from the side. A broad sectional can benefit on both counts. A matte finish spreads reflected light across an area, so a light directly opposite the screen is still worth moving. 1
Gaming
- Up to 4K at 165 Hz on a compatible PC
- VRR
A console can use a 120 Hz game mode while a suitable PC can go higher. The four fast inputs also make the choice of socket straightforward. Even if a soundbar occupies the audio-return connection, three sources can stay plugged in.
Size and Installation
- 42 to 83 inches
- Size-specific mounts
The 48- and 77-inch US versions use a tandem OLED panel, while RTINGS identifies a conventional white OLED panel in the other four sizes. Only the 65-inch unit was measured. Decide first where the TV fits, then compare evidence for that particular panel if brightness is the reason for the purchase. 1
Alternatives
If your S90F already looks good with the curtains open, the faster PC ceiling is a narrow reason to replace it. A bright reflection that survives every furniture arrangement makes the S90H a more convincing upgrade.
Verdict
Choose the S90H for a light-controlled movie picture that can also cope with a shared living room. I'd give its screen treatment more weight than the last few frames per second.
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 S90H OLED review (opens in a new tab)https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/s90h-oled
65-inch WOLED, matte-surface reflection, viewing angle and US size matrix.