Samsung S90DD Qn77s90ddfxza 77" 2024 Review
The Samsung S90D offers a gorgeous 77-inch OLED display perfect for gamers, but it's held back by a clunky smart TV system and surprisingly middling picture quality scores.
The 30-Second Version
The Samsung S90D has a stunning 77-inch OLED display that's great for gaming, but its clunky smart TV system and average picture quality scores hold it back. It's a good TV, but not a great value at $3,698. Consider an LG OLED or a streaming box add-on.
Overview
The Samsung S90D is a 77-inch OLED that's built to impress. It's got that classic OLED look with perfect blacks and rich colors, and it's a big, beautiful screen for movies and games.
But there's a catch. Our data shows its picture quality scores are surprisingly middle-of-the-pack for an OLED, and its smart TV system is one of the worst we've tested. You're buying this for the panel, not the brains.
Performance
The display is the star here, ranking in the top 5% of all TVs we've tested. That means deep blacks and vibrant colors that pop. Gaming is solid with a 120Hz panel and low input lag, landing it in the 'well above average' tier. Audio and connectivity are also decent, but the HDR performance and overall picture quality scores are just average. The real letdown is the smart platform, which feels clunky and slow compared to the competition.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong gaming (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong audio (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average smart (13th percentile) 13th
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 77" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED TV |
| Year | 2024 |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Audio
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 |
Value & Pricing
At $3,698, it's a lot of money. You're paying for a huge, high-end OLED screen, and you get that. But when the smart system scores in the bottom 15% and key picture metrics are just average, it makes you wonder if you're getting the full premium experience. For this price, we expect every part of the TV to feel top-tier.
Price History
vs Competition
The LG OLED evo C5 is the direct rival, and it typically has better smart TV software and more consistent picture quality out of the box. If you want a giant screen, the Sony Bravia 98" LED or TCL QM7K are brighter and often smarter, but they're not OLED. The S90D sits in a weird spot: it has the OLED advantage over the big LEDs, but it's not as polished as the LG for everyday use.
| Spec | Samsung S90DD Qn77s90ddfxza 77" | Sony Bravia Sony BRAVIA 5 98" 4K HDR Smart Mini-LED TV | LG OLED evo - C5 series LG - 77" Class C5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart | Hisense U65QF Mini-LED Hisense - 55" Class U6 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K | Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro Roku - 65" Class Pro Series 4K QLED Mini-LED Smart | TCL QD Mini LED - QM7K TCL - 98" Class QM7K Series 4K UHD HDR QD Mini LED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 77 | 98 | 77 | 55 | 65 | 98 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K (2160p) |
| Panel Type | OLED | MiniLED | OLED | MiniLED | MiniLED | MiniLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 120 | 144 |
| Hdr | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG |
| Smart Platform | - | Google TV | webOS | Fire TV | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung S90DD Qn77s90ddfxza 77" | 50.8 | 70.4 | 12.7 | 72 | 95.6 | 69.2 | 57.4 | 43 |
| Sony Bravia K98XR50 98" LED Compare | 92.9 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 94.9 | 75.4 | 97.2 | 99.5 | 86.1 |
| LG OLED evo - C5 series 77" Class C5 Series Compare | 92.9 | 90.4 | 95.3 | 99.9 | 95.6 | 98.6 | 99.5 | 43 |
| Hisense U65QF Mini-LED 55" Class U6 Series MiniLED Compare | 98.8 | 90.4 | 93.8 | 96.5 | 56.8 | 97.2 | 94.3 | 97.1 |
| Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro 65" Class Pro Series Compare | 96.5 | 90.4 | 92.5 | 97.4 | 62.4 | 99 | 98.8 | 86.1 |
| TCL QD Mini LED - QM7K 98" Class QM7K Series Compare | 98.8 | 90.4 | 98.6 | 98.4 | 37.3 | 96 | 97.6 | 99 |
Common Questions
Q: Does this TV have HDMI 2.1 for 4K 120Hz gaming?
No, it only has HDMI 2.0 ports. It can still do 120Hz gaming, but you won't get the full bandwidth for features like 4K at 120Hz with HDR, which is a notable omission at this price.
Q: Is the Dolby Atmos sound good enough without a soundbar?
The audio scores are solid, but it's still TV speakers. For a true Atmos experience with height effects, you'll definitely want to pair it with a Samsung soundbar or a dedicated home theater system.
Q: How does the S90D compare to last year's model?
The main upgrade is the new anti-glare coating on the screen, which helps in bright rooms. The core panel performance and the problematic smart system are largely the same.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you hate ads and slow menus. The smart TV experience is a real drag. Also, videophiles seeking the absolute best, most accurate picture quality for movies should look at LG or Sony OLEDs, which consistently score higher in our picture quality tests.
Verdict
Buy this if you want a massive OLED screen primarily for gaming and sports in a bright room, and you don't mind using an external streaming stick. It's a fantastic panel wrapped in a mediocre TV.