Why I Like Samsung TVs and Which Models to Buy

[@carlcat]

I think Samsung got it reputation from how it looks in the store compared to the other TV's. Samsung pushes the darks more than Sony and at the same time pushes color saturation so when someone walks into the showroom the Samsung will stand out. This impresses your average buy who just goes by first impressions. My main concern about buying a Samsung is I hate SOA (except in sports and reality TV) and I hear you cannot completely turn off SOA on Samsung TV's. Which is why I'm waiting for 2023 TV's to come out so I can buy a 77" Sony QD-OLED. Happy Holidays!!!

[@rogerbussiii]

I have the Q90a and hate the soap opera effect. The filmmaker mode has none of it. It's an amazing TV and everything looks exactly like it should

[@carlcat]

@@rogerbussiii Thanks for the info, I'll keep that in mind when choose between the Sony and Samsung. If the Sony is over 5,500 then I'll most likely go with the Samsung since I now know I can completely get rid of SOA.

[@MrGstar89]

SOA can indeed be fixed using the picture clarity settings, do NOT use auto mode! Either have it off to give a similar feel to FMM or use custom to tune to your liking, I find having judder off and motion to 4 is about perfect on everything I watch. 😉

[@carlcat]

@@MrGstar89 Thanks for info, nice to know before buying!

[@sarahholding1315]

Totally true. Their demo videos are on point

[@Displays.1234.]

What you mean is marketing bullshit, they have the worst OS on the market, and completely unrealistic colours........

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

Entirely correct. What I don't understand is how so many millions of consumers STILL haven't managed to figure that out yet? How are they SO easily fooled by Samsung's marketing machine?

[@Soclean07]

Samsung Tvs are garbage since day 1

[@tufanoncel4680]

I 've watched many sites. I like the way you explain things about tv s. You are sincere. Thank you. Learned a lot. 👏

[@anthonyxuereb792]

I found an LG tv with stand on the nature strip in unmarked condition (minus the remote) , took it home, and it works perfectly with a lovely picture and sound.

[@mass-1128]

Not just should Samsung improve their firmware issues, but actually state on their firmware updates what they have improved. Tizen also needs better apps and Samsung should implement Dolby Vision ASAP.

[@jubayerwasidraiyan5874]

They probably won't, I mean they went and made the HDR 10+ standard with Amazon just to not have Dolby Vision. If Samsung TVs had Dolby Vision at the same price they'd be no brainers imo

[@90lancaster]

They may like running their TV's in over bright mode to pick up the purchases from the under informed consumers. The reasons I discount Samsung partly is a lot of issue not mentioned to do with the sound, also I think their picture algorithm has some issues with some things like Trees and rocks that make some outputs look super weird with processed even a little bit, and there is lots of tone mapping stuff you can't turn off that causes feature clash. I do like their picture in picture modes though (when they work) I'd consider a Samsung as a 3rd TV but not a 1st choice. Even the frame though disappoints as it doesn't work very well with retro bullet hell shooters despite having a vertical screen option. So basically it's only for a video call really or watching Vertical Twitch Videos.

[@carlcameron3524]

When I purchased my KS8000, Samsung was supposed to release HDR 10 plus for my tv. But that didn’t happen and it pissed me off.

[@carlcameron3524]

@@jubayerwasidraiyan5874 Facts

[@Dblock00]

Or get rid of tizen in general and run android tv

[@TetsujinWave]

Thanks to you, I just had my 75" QN90B delivered, upgrading from a six year old 65" Vizio.

[@dennisestabrooks4821]

My 85 " QN90B arrives tomorrow!! I'm going to set it up with a 990b sound bar !

[@neomage2021]

Just picked up a qn85b 85". Love it. Now need to climb into the attic this weekend to run speaker cable in the walls and install in ceiling speakers for a 5.2.2 ATMOS system

[@MikefromLI]

Great analysis FOMO, I ended up deciding this year on the 50inch QN90C, and I'm very happy. 50inch has VA panel, and the 2023 picture quality improvements. Love the brightness and the image quality.

[@keithzastrow]

Thinking about getting this in the 85" size.

[@marksalamon619]

Well, I loved my expensive flagship Samsung TVs until they started to malfunction and needed repairs. Now I'm very reticent about investing in another Samsung product.

[@warpathh]

Sony and done.

[@dennisblake3707]

I absolutely LOVE my 75 inch QN90B!!!! 😍😍🥰🥰🥰💖💟🤗,......... FOR NOW, because, as a happy customer, I haven't been a victim of this model's "Local Dimming FAILURE",...!!! 😬😓😓😖

[@FunFunFun8888]

I bought a 65" QN90B and using it as a PC monitor for work and gaming in 4K. I LOVE IT Blows my mind every time I turn it on as the picture is so beautiful. Still learning all the different features like gaming mode and film-maker mode etc. KZbin looks amazing on it in 4K using Smart TV App and the KZbin Shorts are massive on the big screen and the way you control everything with your Samsung phone SmartThings remote and the keyboard pops up when you want to type in to search. Perfect blacks plus brighter than any other TV. I have played the LG OLED: DAYDREAMS 4K HDR 60fps demo videos and it looks so much better on the QN90B with the bright sun piercing at you as they skydive makes you want to put sunglasses on while the same sun is dim and dull on LG OLED and the 2020 LG OLED: The Black 4K HDR 60fps demo looks way better on QN90B than LG OLED like the black cast-iron kettle just looks so much better and no blooming. The speakers on the QN90B are amazing so I don't need to buy a soundbar because the high-quality 4.2.2 built-in Dolby Atmos speakers sound so good. I have the QN90B TV speakers setup using the old Sound Speaker Icon shortcut on my desktop on Windows 11 and you then configure it to the "Dolby Atmos for Home Theater" which requires an install from the Microsoft Store of Dolby Access which is free as the TV is already licenced to Dolby. Now you can test each of the 5.1 speakers built-in in the 65" QN90B TV. It shows you the two front two rear and centre speakers and subwoofer and you can test each one by clicking on the icons. Also, no chance of burn-in with QN90B so I can leave static work on screen all day every day and not worry. Using a wireless gaming keyboard and mouse on a round glass table at the perfect height sitting on my leather couch while working and playing games. My previous TV / PC monitor was a 10-year-old 3D Samsung 8 series TV which still works perfectly to this day and has no input lag. Check the input lag on the QN90B and it is as good if not better in gaming mode than the LG C2 OLED. Buy yourself a proper luxury Samsung QN90B TV and set it up using the Samsung SmartThings app which connects WiFi and does the TV setup, then you can calibrate your QN90B picture using your phone and then use your phone as your TV remote from now on. I will only be looking to buy another Samsung TV again in 10 years time as Samsung QN90B is by far the best quality.

[@rodrigocruz360]

Have you ever noticed any dse while using it as a monitor like browsing, reading emails or something like that? I'm considering buying a qn90b for daily use as a monitor and this is my only concern at the moment, everything else looks great to me.

[@jarekzahary]

Fanboy talk 🤣

[@FunFunFun8888]

@@rodrigocruz360 What is dse? The Samsung QN90B is a fantastic PC monitor. It displays most chroma 4:4:4 signals properly, which is essential for good text clarity. It has a good viewing angle, ensuring the sides of the screen remain uniform when sitting close to the TV. It also has a very low input lag of 5.9ms, so it feels responsive when you're moving your mouse, and it has a quick pixel response time, so there's very little blur behind fast-moving objects. Finally, it has fantastic peak brightness and superb reflection handling, so you don't have to worry about glare in a bright room.

[@FunFunFun8888]

@@jarekzahary I would have bought LG if it was better. I have been hunting for the best TV/monitor for years and I chose the best and was able to buy the 65" QN90B at a great special discounted price that made it better value than any other TV on the market for the specs.

[@jarekzahary]

@@FunFunFun8888 how much?

[@jonainsworth1020]

I went from a Toshiba 1080p 23" to a Samsung Q60C 43".... the qualty difference blew my mind. Anything above that would be a complete waste on me so I'm more than happy with my choice. Also Dolby Vision or HDR means nothing to me at all although my new set does support HDR10+ so I will probably check it out but as it stands SDR content is good enough.

[@xm3405]

Bro I never realised that was a frame behind you, that's nuts it looked like an actual painting.

[@slimits83]

I love my Samsung TV. I love color pop and brightness. I tried to calibrate my TV a little. I set it on Filmaker Mode and messed around with the colors, but when I did, my wife noticed after we watched a whole movie, lol. She does not care about accuracy at all she likes Brightness and honestly me too.

[@MirelRC]

You can put it on Filmmaker and set backlight brightness to the max.

[@slimits83]

@MirelRc Thanks. I'll try it.

[@starshipfpv]

I've only have samsung tvs since led tv came out. Have a 65" S95B now😜

[@blank71]

Look... I have the c1 and the qn90b b... They are both great tvs... But the Samsung just have that wow factor to it because of the brightness and colors... Oled is great but the can't hold a match to a qled hdr picture... It just doesn't... I was missing the brightness of a qled... So I went and got the 85inch qn90b and I can't be no happier.

[@roger4880]

QN95A owner and very happy with the image quality and the sound, both excellent. Used to own a Panasonic plasma and no issues switching in terms of image or sound. The Tizen is a mixed bag, the silly bar pops up when I don't want it, e.g. go into the TV guide, come out and the home bar pops up, why? No way to us Android apps so you are stuck with ad laden youTube. The ads and tracking on the Samsung TVs is shocking, but I get round this by blocking all Samsung domains via DNS filtering, works great. Remote is ok, it needs a backlight or at least glow keys, please Samsung don't give us two remotes, give us one high quality metal body remote. One Connect box is also excellent, no issues with it. Oh and bring back DTS support. Dolby Vision, don't care, the TV easily hits 1500 nits and the majority of content does not even get to 1000 so why do I care about bringing down the nits? Set it to Filmaker mode and a few other changes, then enjoy.

[@getoveryourself2212]

I got a samsung 6 series UHD 4k 55” TV & it’s been one purchase I never regretted

[@sasukeshenron]

FOMO can you make a video on how much tv you get for the price range? for example if the s95b is 100%, is a tcl 5 series 70% as good? how do diminishing returns work in terms of picture quality as you go up in price? would be helpful to know

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Great topic!! Great video bro!

[@johnr7456]

All but 1 of my tvs are samsung. I have perfect black color on all of them. No halo around screen edges. My 1 vizio has been a trooper...great picture and a little halo on edges. I have streaming devices to connect to them. I do not need all the apps.

[@jenerics]

I've been using my 65 inch curved samsung ks9000 for 6 yrs now. Should I go for thr 85inch crystal tv route or still go for a 65 inch qled/mini led?

[@Bobby-ih6xt]

Note on the Samsung 8000 series: I purchased Jan 2021. It has worked fine, while supplementing it with a Roku stick for streaming. Starting Oct 2022 it randomly doesn't work when turned on. You can see the screen blinking in between black (off) and dark grayish. The red light will blink but can take anywhere between 5 seconds to lately up to 5 minutes before it will come on. The Smart things app says the tv is offline even though my phone and ipad are on wifi and working. I googled issue and it called the Samsung black screen of death, so it is a known problem.

[@RizzyWow]

I recently bought a S95B - upgrading from the AU9007. It’s such an incredible TV although the auto-dimming drives me insane a little. I was going to get G2 but I was watching KZbin videos and found that the S95B has the ability to render more of the colours from the source than the G2. I also found a store where they had both tvs side by side and confirmed the S95B renders a better image. The OS is slow and the build quality isn’t great. I’m not too fussed about Dolby Vision as it’s a technology that’s built for 12-bit panels. Overall super happy.

[@trumpameri1638]

Samsung AU9000 crystal TV outstanding picture quality for PS5 and Xbox X

[@90lancaster]

@@trumpameri1638 That doesn't have VRR though does it ?

[@trumpameri1638]

@@90lancaster AU9000 crystal TV European model has everything for TOP gaming... freeSync VRR and ALLM.. Also GAME BAR which is great for gaming

[@trumpameri1638]

@@90lancaster also you can choose different sizes from 43" up to 75" and price is great

[@trumpameri1638]

@@PedroMartins-yv1lv ABL OLED automatic brightness limiter is not good for gaming i don't like that at all

[@lovmn38]

I love my Samsung 4K 32” plays nice on video games and cable and streaming video shows and movies looks beautiful

[@Akas1001]

I LIKE sony colors and XR chip set, but in the end i decided to GO with A Samsung. LOVE IT!

[@GBRC-EFC-125]

You say all these good things about samsung i just bought the QN90B and come to find a firmware update has ruined the HDR10+ feature for gaming with no word from samsung if they going to fix it now the screen is way to bright and bleeds colours.

[@kev3226]

Sony is still the brand for me in terms of the natural look. There is something about the Samsung don’t look right.

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

This is something that comes up all the time. Unfortunately for many consumers, they don't figure that part out until after they are well past their return policy window. Samsungs are well-known for substantially over-boosting and over saturating their colors - and they do this on EVERY single model they release to market. That then leaves the consumer tasked with having to dig down into the Tizen OS to try and figure out how to adjust their settings to make the colors on their Samsung look natural, real and authentic. Good luck. Have fun with that. This is a perfect example of why consumers need to SLOW DOWN when purchasing a new TV and actually do their HOMEWORK first. If you just go on the marketing hype and automatically buy a Samsung because that's what everyone ELSE is doing, you're likely going to be in for a very big disappointment - at a variety of different levels.

[@Sec0ndCumming]

Most casual viewers don’t like the natural look. Its all about the brightness and color pop

[@Balaji_G]

Yeah i thought that also at first tv,ps5,home theatre,headphones etc..everything else is good but in the tv space samsung is way better may be sony has natural colors but everything else its shite i first bought sony x90k,too much blooming,not 4 hdmi 2.1 ports, way way way less brighter and contrast ratio then i bought samsung qn90b thats the real deal.every comparison ive made is between x90k and qn90b. If ieven have to get close with the qn90b ive to buy x95k which is costlier than qn90b in my region and still shite when compared to qn90b😂,yeah as i said a little bitmore true to the life colors, wtf me or you gonna do with insignificant amount of color difference that i can also get more close to the sony tvs by calibrating it myself,like seriously wtf im gonnna do color grade hdr footage in my 65inch tv for avengers next movie which i can also do better in an monitor like wtf i cant get enough of this sony is better than samsung tv BS it has to stop.and the dolby vision thing, samsung with hdr10plus is has better brightness better highlights better color than the netflix with dolby vision on sony tv😂

[@Maxaker]

@Michael Beckerman I agree, but I am not sure If I want to pay 1K more for an A95K. Also, no Freesync.

[@ktms1188]

Once you get 3 different sets with “red flashes of death” you will lose your faith in Sony like I did. They were the 900E and 900F. All companies have issues just depends which brand you have IMHO.

[@Guiltless765]

I have a Samsung 7 55" and it's been great.

[@khurram88]

IMHO, Samsung built momentum with the brightest display on the floor, thinnest models and pricing cheaper than Sony. They have perfected a TV which looks great to the untrained eye.

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

Right, but once someone points out to them the entirely unnatural, oversaturated over-boosted colors on every Samsung model, they can never un-see it - and they are usually done with Samsung at that point. Who can blame them? Who wants to spend $2K to $3K on a TV that they immediately have to try and fix the colors on to make them look anything close to authentic? Untrained certainly being the operative term there, for sure!

[@khurram88]

Oh I have brought it up only to be ignored. A lot of people just don’t care. Saving a couple hundred over Sony is a higher priority for most.

[@Danzig420]

I love my Samsung from 2016 so much that I push off upgrading every year cuz there’s nothing wrong with it 😂

[@ЮрийМороз-й4щ]

Hello, I have been admiring my Samsung ue40es8000 TV since I bought it in 2012, it looks quite chic when it is turned off, but time goes by and the technology market does not stand still, which pushed me to buy a newer TV with a larger diagonal. From the above, it is very I would like to hear your opinion - what can be considered today from models with a diagonal of 65 inches, since the distance from the viewing place to the TV is 240 cm, from which model can you start making a choice without losing image quality? If it’s not difficult, please tell me a few options in ascending order (from less expensive and higher)

[@michaelwyckoff8121]

I'm still loving my Samsung from a few years back. I refuse to let go because it was my first real 4K HDR TV. Plus to be honest I haven't even used the TV that much.

[@Slazbob]

Loved my Samsung QLED until it got a horizontal line through it after 6 years. Paid $1500 for it and the repair could be between $400- $700 so very weary of Samsung now.

[@rodhester2166]

I am coming from the samsung ln55c630k1f , looking to go up to 65in and I dont care for the oled burn in . I watch streaming, dvd, blue ray , games and antenna tv sometimes.. around 1500 is budget. ?? My old samsung finally died.. and will be missed, the picture was awesome. This is in a living room that does have natural light come in sometimes.

[@briankrasne3518]

I don't need an 85 inch samsung. I'm really happy with my qn85 be. Costco gave me the 5 year warranty on it. 65 inches is the biggest I'm willing to go. Also I want that 120fps refresh rate.

[@xellaz]

My 70" Sharp Aquos 3D TV from more than 10 years ago still looks and runs pretty good to this day. I remember I paid $3400+ USD for it on a Black Friday sale back then. Fast-forward to today, I was initially set on the 77" Sony A80K but they're not competitive enough with the pricing and didn't go down much at all in price this past Black Friday sale. I ended up with the 77" LG C2 OLED and have no regrets! Better features and lower price! I have it paired with Polk Audio Signa S4 soundbar. I do own a Samsung phone (S22) and monitor (Odyssey Neo G8) and I luv both of these gadgets.. ❤ I wish they make a 32" 4K 240Hz 1000+ nits OLED monitor though... 😩

[@Fren33]

I'm looking at a TV for PC use, and in my price range, Rtings gives the Samsung QN85C a top rating as a PC Monitor. So when Fomo says, not good for gaming, does that include as a PC Monitor?

[@MrPopo-bd1ix]

7:10 Um, have you forgetten about the LG G2? Samsung's bread-&-butter is their OLED's, i'm glad they're finally bringing back their OLED game with the S90b.

[@nickforeman7058]

Bought a 85” QN90B and it had no sound out the box , as well as color uniformity and backlighting issues. Still no resolution after a week of dealing with customer service

[@MrlspPrt]

Question: which model do you recommend to replace a 55MU9000? Due to space, I want a new one of the same size, mine still works well, but I'll probably lend it to my mother, whose TV is already dying.

[@mattgiunt]

Only tv that ever broke on me was a Samsung

[@Sammy_X7]

Sponsored by Samsung :)

[@drjhyde1]

FOMO help samsung 75 900b or 900c whats your thoughts?

[@jamesduncanearthling]

What if you want to upgrade from a Samsung plasma? Do you have to go with an OLED to be happy with the picture? Are the OLED's as bright?

[@paulcox2447]

OLED are much brighter than plasma. Plasmas are very dim by modern tv standards.

[@90lancaster]

His closing comments about the Crystal series made me think..... there is a gap in the market here for a 4K 120 TV with VRR that pushes screen size over everything else besides those basic 4K 120 & VRR features. Considering the media Tech chipset can "Just" manage to do that I think it's feasible to make a big TV with gamer appeal that doesn't have to cost $3000

[@dperr338]

My parents bought the Nu8000 Samsung and I’m really not a fan. My next tv purchase will probably be a Sony. Ill gladly pay extra for image quality and brand recognition. Things I don’t like about Samsung: No Dolby Vision, overly saturated image, motion “smoothing” is a joke, S95B reports of screen bending. Their motion I cannot stand. On action scenes its a sloppy mess but turn it off the judder is so distracting it’s ridiculous. My Vizio, something I bought for the price being that I was first moving out of my parents, performs better with motion with everything shut off.

[@OulyHussain]

Samsung q80 or Hisense U7K?

[@SaltyPenguin255]

No Dolby vision means no Samsung for me

[@marymargaretpitt6701]

I am looking to get another tv. I currently have a 65" Q6DR in Canada. I have recently seen countless reviews talking about "broken" Sansung updates. I have been looking at the Sony A80K or the LG C2, both at 65". But I do love my current Samsung. I just want a less muted picture. What would you recommend. I also am in a bright windowed room but can control with curtains.

[@markozitkovic8628]

"C2"

[@simonkaraoglanof1146]

any news about a S95B in a 50 in ?? maybe next year ??

[@Pokingclams]

What is up with samsung doing firmware updates and breaking tv. Image and colors never being the same.

[@Accuaro]

I absolutely detest TizenOS, but they they're great displays

[@ashishvishwas9952]

HELP , I am upgrading from a 6 year old budget 32 inch samsung led , My Two choices are The frame 2022 65'' or the samsung 8000 series 75" TV . The 75 '' is 200 dollar more expensive . Which should i buy .

[@stopthefomo]

Larger 75” is worth the increased immersion! Frame is if you really want to use it to frame digital wall art

[@ashishvishwas9952]

@@stopthefomo But i am installing it in my bedroom and my bedroom is 12×13 feet would 75" inch look good . Btw i would be sitting 3 meters away from tv . My usecase's are KZbin , Streaming services , PS5 gaming . Now what would you recommend .

[@willempuin3078]

I see firmware 1420 problems

[@nightlore000]

Why have most 50" TV's any make got a VA pane? .. I know IPS cost more to make ..

[@blazetownsend8785]

I got a Q90T and it was a good TV, but it did not wow me when I got it, instead I loved our Sony A8H OLED. I opened up the Q90T again two months ago and updated the firmware/software, and I am more impressed with speed, function, and even dimming was improved substantially but the wifi now cuts out requiring a power cycle to fix it each time. Resetting the network and signing back in also fixes it. I have it installed as a second TV for my kids, but hearing, "DAD! The internet isn't working again!" Is a different kind of annoying. Seriously, the TV has close to 4 months of on service and this is happening.

[@Lakshyakapila]

Yes... I love it.... Frame tv... 😛😛

[@kmimiteh]

Which are the real differences between the qn90b and the qn95b?

[@kmimiteh]

there is also different name for the procesor, Neo Quantum for the qn95b and Neural Quantum for the qn90b. I am trying to ifnd out what that really means and if there is a big deal or deal at all here, but I can not find anything in KZbin parcial... anyone knows?

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

My love of Samsung comes from not using Android. Constant problems with family's Sonys

[@DrBrainSol]

Love my 43" QN90B in terms of image quality and features for the price. Absolutely hate how slow and laggy Tizen OS though. They should give up and ask LG for a license to use WebOS!

[@90lancaster]

It is Not wort buying an 8K set unless it is larger than 75" as the pixels are to close together forcing it to push more power into the screen to get it brighter and so use more energy than an 4K 85" TV often does, So yeah do not buy an 8K set with current tech under 75". As for Sony dropping 55" from the US, makes sense the average home size is way larger than say Japan and so they have the space for a Bigger TV they might not have in all cases in the home market. Also some would argue 65" is the new standard size for a TV over $1000 now anyway

[@thiagodelgado3128]

Folks that's have samsung do u feel missing dont have dolby vision?

[@born_to_play]

I'm a gamer but don't care about Dolby Vision, so i got a Q70A mostly for gaming.

[@bumpsy2358]

It was the energy requirements and plasma tech itself, that got Pioneer. And they cost even more than Sony.

[@SD71232]

It’s a love/hate for me. I love the signature raw picture that looks very unique. However I hate the damn updates that keep borking these TVs. The latest debacle…1420 update rendered game hdr completely useless.

[@martinkesson4443]

The best allrounder.

[@mhenrique4860]

I REALLY WOULD LIKE A 4:3 TV! IMAGINE THAT! IT WILL BE MASSIVE, BECAUSE A 16:9 TV IS JUST A 4:3 TV BUT SHORTER IN HEIGHT... I WANT A TALL TV!

[@mahdiyussuf9804]

However, will the crystal 8000 series blow me away if I'm coming from a 10 year old kuro plasma 😁😁

[@User9681e]

Nah plasma will look better in dark scenes Main advantage is energy and brightness black levels will be meh Depending on the budget get an oled or any lcd no matter the brand with local dimming instead (with enough zones it can compete with plasma black levels while being much brighter) Btw no worry spending a decent amount on a tv the overall cost of energy saving will probably actually turn a “profit “ when compared to still using a plasma but that depends on your regional energy costs

[@javiej]

The ONE thing I hate about my Samsung TV: The constant ads appearing in the GUI and menus, even auto-installing 3rd party apps without my approval and even putitng them in priority spots. This is a lack of respect and it is totally innaceptable for me. So even if the display quality is pretty good (once you deactivate all the image "enhancements" and all the "smart" functions, which are basically bs ) , but for that one reason my next TV will not be Samsung.

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

It rarely gets talked about, but that's just the very start of the list of reason why people that buy Samsung TVs are largely disappointed with them. Again, for the most part, Samsungs are FAR more hype/marketing than they are substance, unfortunately. That's something that is commonly overlooked in the TV space. For consumer's sake though, it shouldn't be.

[@GlassfilmWeddings]

55 s95b COMING IN SATURDAY! SHOULD I UPDATE IT?!

[@mythoti]

Take it offline and avoid updates! Even with auto update disabled it will force 1420 and will ruin much of the punch the panel had to offer

[@crosslynx1989]

FOMO, I’m not a TV expert by any stretch and really appreciate your content. This was well timed because I’m about to hit the buy button on a q90b 75in. My situation seems unusual but a few years ago I bought what I’d consider my first good tv, the 65in lg oled c6. I loved the tv, the ui, almost everything about it but my tv habits led to extreme burn in. I have a chess board burnt in the center, the hearts from Zelda, the hud from multiple cods, GoW HUD, most of my desktop from my computer, Netflix logos… Long story short that particular Samsung seemed to have what I wanted in an led, as unfortunately I don’t think oled is for me. Something’s that sold me were the 4 hdmi 2.1 (it’s only a matter of time before I own Xbox x & ps5; one exclusive I want to play away). Although I could get by with 2 but Sony dedicates one for there sound bar (that was the main competition x90j). It’ll be my first sound bar and I think I read Samsung could do their own sound bars wirelessly. Anyway I could ramble for a while but basically since I’ve been watching your videos trying to pick the best tv for me I was wondering if you’d weigh in on my decision; maybe give me some insight. Just bear in mind I hit 3 grand when I bought the c6 and swore I wouldn’t do that again and with the sound bar and the q90b I’m doing that again (I was looking at the 65 for the longest but recently leaning towards the 75 and this video locked it in). Anyway if you made it this far thanks.😂

[@iamdmc]

Samsung is expensive but affordable (when on sale). I bought my S95B 65" floor model with some damage to AR coating at 2 corners for $465USD a few weeks ago the caveat is the corners they cut: build quality issues/poor quality, poor aftersales support/warranty, NEVER ENDING firmware issues, no options to disable firmware update if you're internet connected, awful bloated unintuitive tizen software The remote is also horribly inefficient with a few dozen clicks before you get to the one menu item you need. LG's magic remote is better in every way and their software is better too. If LG made QD OLED I would have bought that. What Samsung has the best is newest tech and best image quality for lowest price (Sony image at Toshiba pricing)

[@johnnyquinn2625]

I understand but if Samsung is #1 in sales for 17 years in a row, that means people prefer peak brightness and color vibrancy. Sony defines themselves on accuracy but are stubborn on pricing . For example Samsung qn90b at 85” is $2,599 and sony x95k is $4,299. To top it off the picture quality is better on the Samsung qn90b . Which one do you think most consumers will buy. The answer is Samsung. When sony is being beaten for years against Samsung you would think you would make adjustments. Sony is repetitive on their approach that hasn’t worked for years. Sony still sells but will never top Samsung.

[@jienius]

Samsung having defective panels after couple of months/yrs

[@429ecs]

Samsung TV's now listen to the room and send targeted ads. Turning it off is a nightmare of going to the website and even then, it's almost not possible. Also, Samsung TV's (I was a fan and currently own 6) now have ads on the menu bar. I've called the company, you can't turn them off. I'm done with Samsung.

[@andrechen2617]

From a product level, that's a really good explanation. I've just upgraded from a rather old-ish Samsung LED to the Odyssey Ark. Samsung was the only brand I really considered. That's brand/product loyalty for you =)

[@cameron9643]

Fomo should be a narrator or ready for audible

[@FredT1988]

I see a video idea came of this 😝. I'm still holding out for Sony next year... For now. Mini led please. I wish they would wake up

[@Bhargava_T]

I am using Samsung tv since 2020 my first was Q60T50 inches and then I recently shifted to QN90B based on Fomo, Kg and classy tech recommendations. TV is great the only downside is TIZEN OS slowness and firmware updates!

[@ricardodelacruz7522]

After my screen went dark I decided to never buy another Samsung tv

[@supremetaaanxz2241]

Just personally, I dont like what samsung does with TVs. The image quality doesn’t cut it. QN90B is good but far too expensive for a TV that doesn’t isn’t self emissive yet the S95B has awful colour space handling and build quality, and the A95K is a far superior product. Samsung is brilliant for casuals, but once you’re a purest you never go out and buy a Samsung TV. But if you love pop and oversaturation, go right ahead

[@Logeekistics]

I guess I agree with that, since we are also acknowledging that most tvs with most media usage look about the same with some minor differences in performance that buying a larger tv should be the first priority. However for someone that uses the TV a lot, the cost per hour is not that much more, but the FOMO of over paying with new technology is real. Thats why its not an easy decision no matter what for those that enjoy tvs and dont want to miss out while trying to be wise in their spending. For example now the s95c sounds like a fleshed out tech, but what if they also add MLA tech in 2024, so that means each year a consumer would buy a tv that is better than the other in a significant way (2022 s95b 2023 s95c brighter, 's95d' brighter with MLA possibly and may be even better processing and may be even DV!!!!). If I know that information for example I would wait till 2024.

[@skankytrick]

LG makes the best remote, without question.

[@GeneralJameson]

I think another reason Samsung is my go to the integration between devices. My TV setup was super easy with a couple clicks on my phone, my watch connects to the TV for fitness, the sound bar integrates with my smart home, I simply just like how everything plays together.

[@erickthefantabulous1]

Thanks for the info. I'm pretty sure I'm about to get the 70 series 55-inch reduce $200 to 799. Because I have a Samsung Watch & . S 22 ultra Even though I have a 12 year old 44inch sony bravia, & 6 year old 48inch The reviews have been excellent for Samsung so i'm making the switch

[@dlburnside3408]

Samsung TVs often seem to be brighter and have more "pop" than, say, an LG or Sony. Some people are put off by that, preferring a more "natural" look, but to many, many others it's a major selling point.

[@samuelrivera8046]

Yup. I will say that Pop and a brighter picture captures most people’s attention over a natural picture, which looks dull in comparison. While the picture may not be accurate or director’s intent, most people are wowed and want their tv to look like Samsung.

[@eltonmsn]

I have two samsung tvs, Serjes 6 6300ku curved 4k, and Qn800A 8k, despite one connect overheat im happy, both images are great with VA panels, also because i have most things i can on smarthings, from washers vacfum cleaner, to tablets and smartlocks, i can see that the washer finished the washing routine even while playing ps5 lol

[@brnmaull]

I been going nuts trying to figure out what tv to get. If I go with a 75 inch it's either going to be samsung qn85b or qn90b or the sony x90j. But if I go with a 85 inch I'm either going with samsung qn90b or qn85b. The reason is I need it thin if I go with 85 inch

[@mingomane1]

I think Samsungs are overrated. Most non educated tv buyers buy Samsung thinking they are the best. My brother in law is one of these people. I’ve tried to educate him even showing him my 2 oleds. He doesn’t see a difference. Can’t win them all. He’s rather spend his money on a mid level Samsung instead of buying a tcl or hisense.

[@CarnivoryHODL]

Call me an LG fanboy, but at least I don’t have to deal w/ flimsy panels, horrific UI & keeping offline to stay away from updates.

[@dielreis]

Samsung let me down. I have paid more for a samsung and it does not worth. Then I went to TCL and hisense. After that, samsung never more.

[@mythoti]

I love my S95B, Samsung on the other hand I want to strangle, they forced firmware 1420 on me with auto update disabled, 1304 was perfect, when I called, the Samsung rep apologized for the inconvenience and said he'd roll back my update, I freaked out asking him how that's even possible, he said they have that ability remotely and had me connect them to the remote manager in my settings, I watched this dude load a blue service menu screen with 1008 firmware information on it and my heart soared with happiness, 20 minutes in we disconnected, I called back and couldn't reach him again, every other Samsung rep I spoke to told me that's not possible except 1 that explained they are trained to only update and not roll back even if their system lets them, meaning Samsung invaded my personal property against my will, f*cked up my tv, and even though they can undo their illegal actions, absolutely refuse to, like I said I love my S95B, but I will NEVER support Samsung again after that 5 hour nightmare, I'll ride on my downgraded S95B till Sony comes out with some larger QD-OLEDs, you know I've been one of Samsung's most avid supporters since the S95B released FOMO, but this experience has put me through more anguish than anyone spending this much on a product should ever have to deal with

[@iamdmc]

yeah Samsung support is garbage Hope you can get 1304 file on a USB and install yourself My S95B came with 1304 but because I'm terrified of shitty forced updates to broken firmware, I've kept it disconnected from the internet... so my "smart" TV isn't smart at all haha

[@xsamitt]

Hi ...did you get your tv update rolled back after?

[@rkgsd]

Sony was king before Samsung emerged. Samsung is the king of marketing, but Sony has done a great job rolling with the punches. I'd always consider a Sony TV and their image processing is tops just as it was in the Trinitron picture tube days.

[@Soclean07]

Agreed 👍

[@TheLateral18]

I don't care what he says. I bought the Q90a cuz of the brightness I wanted to get an OLED but not Bright enough for the room. I don't like a TV on the bedroom The other features are good HDR Local dimming zones Gaming The firmware update should have released notes

[@damontroch4765]

Sorry but Samsung Tvs have been the most Unreliable tvs Ive ever had. They look flashy in the store and promoted so heavily. Yet their quality is questionable.

[@joelman1989]

I find Samsung to hit the sweet spot with value. They're rarely the absolute best TV. They are also not the budget TV. But they can get you close to the best at a great price. So they provide the best value for money if you want close to the best. Like this year the A95K was arguably better. But the Samsung delivered something almost as good but at a better price.

[@MichelleAlexandria-EM]

I got a great deal on my G2 and any improvement I may get on a 2023 model will be minimal at a much higher cost.

[@darmath2009]

imagine focusing on solar powered remote controls and bezels when selecting a tv. complete and utter wank

[@1966neal]

On Black Friday, I went to Best buy and saw people buying Samsung TU8000 TV’s Willing I was sitting curbside waiting to pick up my Samsung Q80a. I bought it for $ 430 55 inch tv in excellent condition. Very pleased with my purchase.

[@jameswiley2838]

This was horrible. You must have been the marketing director for Pioneer