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Samsung S85H vs Samsung S90H: which should you buy?

Samsung S85H 65-inch OLED television, front viewSamsung S85H (65-inch)
£2,06965 inches, price recorded 24 Sept 2026
Samsung S90H (65-inch) — manufacturer product photographSamsung S90H (65-inch)
£1,99965 inches, price recorded 24 Sept 2026

The short answer

Buy the S90H while the two cost about the same. Choose the S85H only if it is clearly cheaper and your room does not get strong daylight.

The differences that matter

Samsung S85H (65-inch)Samsung S90H (65-inch)
Bright roomLower light output; no Glare-Free screenGlare-Free screen reduces mirror-like reflections
Speakers20W, 2-channel40W, 2.1-channel with a bass speaker
GamesFour HDMI ports at 4K 120HzFour HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 165Hz
Best useEvening films, wide seating, only at a meaningful discountBright rooms, several consoles and stronger sound
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+ and HLG; no Dolby VisionHDR10, HDR10+ and HLG; no Dolby Vision

Which one fits you?

Choose the Samsung S90H (65-inch)

Reflections make your current screen hard to watch.

Choose the Samsung S90H (65-inch)

The prices are close when you check.

Choose the Samsung S85H (65-inch)

You mainly watch in the evening and find the S85H meaningfully cheaper.

Samsung S85H (65-inch)An enjoyable first OLED, but wait for a wider price gap to the S90H before buying
£2,06965 inches, price recorded 24 Sept 2026
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Samsung S90H (65-inch)An excellent all-round OLED TV for bright rooms and gaming, and an easy choice while it costs about the same as the S85H
£1,99965 inches, price recorded 24 Sept 2026
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