New TV, new you — that’s the phrase, right? The best Samsung TVs offer awesome sound, excellent picture clarity, and top refresh rates. Plus, we break down OLED vs. QLED.
There is a whole new line of Samsung TVs on the market, including the company’s very first OLED model. Each new model is packed full of high-end features that make a pretty compelling case to upgrade your home theater, especially ahead of February’s Super Bowl Sunday. Looking for the best options around? Check out our extensive research on other premium TVs.
Brands like Samsung, LG, and TCL have models at different price points to meet your entertainment needs.
If you’re working with a smaller budget, you can still find affordable options like the AU8000 so you can enjoy your favorite shows and movies without draining your bank account. Samsung has also updated its 8K TV offerings with the QN900B, which (while still very expensive) is a bit more affordable than its predecessors and offers more ways to get the most out of it even though native 8K content is still a few years away.
If you’re searching for a new TV for the new year, I’ve gathered a list of the best Samsung TVs available, and I’ve broken down their features to help you find the best fit for your budget, space, and entertainment needs.
Samsung QN90B Best Samsung TV overall
You can quickly recalibrate the screen in under ten minutes for professional-quality, top-tier color volume, and accuracy. The panel offers Object Tracking Sound+ as well as Dolby Atmos to enhance its virtual surround sound, and built-in ambient sound sensors. This combination results in boosted dialogue while leveling other sounds.
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Samsung AU8000 Best value Samsung TV
Samsung QN85B 85-inch 4K smart TV Best big screen Samsung TV
To back up the great picture quality, the integrated speakers work with both Samsung’s object tracking sound and Dolby Atmos technology to follow the on-screen action for virtual 3D surround sound that provides a more immersive experience. You can also connect compatible smart speakers to the TV for whole-home sound while streaming music, shows, and movies so you never miss a second of dialogue and can blast your favorite Spotify playlist while you do chores. The QN85B has another trick up its sleeve: you can connect a compatible webcam to the TV and use it with the Google Duo app to have video calls with friends and family right in your living room.
Samsung QN900C 8K QLED smart TV Best 8K Samsung TV
Since native 8K resolution hasn’t yet hit streaming services, broadcast TV, or even video games, the best way to get the most out of Samsung’s signature 8K QN800C TV is to take advantage of the updated processor’s upscaling capabilities. The TV uses 33 million pixels and an upgraded Neural Quantum Processor 8K to bring shows and movies to life scene-by-scene and provide the cleanest, clearest picture possible. It also has a max refresh rate of 144Hz, putting it on par with high-end gaming PC monitors. During my hands-on look at the 8K panel, it made animals and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild look like they were about to jump off the screen into my testing area.
If you worry about keeping your home theater or living room organized, you can use a single cord to connect all of your playback devices and game consoles via Samsung’s Slim One Connect. This is a small device that is similar to an HDMI switch, allowing you to plug in all of your playback devices into a single unit that tucks out of the way for a cleaner-looking entertainment center. Set it behind the TV or on a console while you mount the TV.
Samsung’s The Frame TV Best for design enthusiasts
It’s hard to overlook Samsung’s most popular TV, The Frame. Because of its popularity, it features the widest size range available for ultimate customizability, as well as specialized clip-on bezels to ensure the flat-wall TV matches your space. Its other design claim to fame? The matte finish on the screen prevents glare and makes the dedicated Ambient Mode look like a true work of art hanging on your wall, thanks in part to that Neo QLED picture.
The Frame offers HDR10+ and the signature Samsung Neo QLED screen, making it a great panel for bright spaces. The wide viewing angle means that it can work in larger spaces too. A 120Hz variable refresh rate makes this a great TV for gaming, and when it’s not in use, you can choose from thousands of artworks to display on the screen (note: some of these will require a subscription, but there are free options too). You can also opt to display personal photos during Ambient Mode, and it will automatically shut off when the motion sensor doesn’t detect any person in the room, while returning to the mode when triggered.
