Samsung S90FA QN83S90FAEXZA 83 Inch 83" 2025 Review

The Samsung S90FA's 83-inch OLED screen is top of the charts, scoring in the 95th percentile for display quality. Its audio is nearly as good at the 90th percentile. Just know its HDR performance is only average, and at over $3,400, it's a big investment for a specific, contrast-focused experience.

The Samsung S90FA is an 83-inch OLED that's built to dominate a living room, and its display performance backs that up. It lands in the 95th percentile for display quality in our database, which means it's one of the absolute best screens you can buy right now. That massive OLED panel is paired with audio that's nearly as impressive, scoring in the 90th percentile, so you get a cinematic experience straight out of the box.

At a current price of $3,415, you're paying a premium for that huge, top-tier canvas. It's a TV that's best for sports and gaming according to our scoring, but its weakest area is portability—which, for an 83-inch TV, is a bit of an obvious joke. You're not moving this thing without a friend and a truck.

This is where the S90FA shines. That 95th percentile display ranking isn't just a number. It translates to the deep, perfect blacks and infinite contrast only OLED can deliver, with AI upscaling that makes lower-resolution content look sharp on the 4K panel. The audio is a standout too, with its 2.1-channel Dolby Atmos system landing in the 90th percentile. You won't necessarily need a soundbar.

For gamers, the 120Hz refresh rate and support for VRR and ALLM put it in the 74th percentile, which is well above average. It's a strong gaming TV, though not the absolute best. Its HDR performance, however, is more middle-of-the-pack at the 58th percentile. It's good, but don't expect the eye-searing brightness of some high-end Mini-LED competitors.

At $3,415, the S90FA asks a lot for an 83-inch OLED. You're paying for that colossal, best-in-class screen and excellent built-in sound. The value really depends on how much you prize OLED's perfect blacks over the brighter HDR you can get from similarly priced, large-format Mini-LED TVs from brands like Sony and Samsung's own Neo QLED line. If the OLED picture is your non-negotiable, this is a competitive price for this size. If peak brightness is king, you might find better value elsewhere.

Stacked up against the competition, the S90FA's OLED panel is its defining feature. The Sony BRAVIA 5 85" Mini-LED will likely beat it in HDR brightness and could have better processing, but it won't match the OLED's contrast. Samsung's own QN800D 75" 8K Neo QLED is a different beast—smaller but sharper, with potentially better brightness, though 8K content is still scarce. The LG C5 OLED will offer a very similar picture in a smaller 65-inch size for less money. For a pure, large-format OLED experience, the S90FA is a contender, but you're trading some HDR punch for those inky blacks.

Skip the S90FA if your living room is very bright. Its HDR performance is only in the 58th percentile, meaning it can't get as blindingly bright as high-end Mini-LED TVs to combat glare. Also, if you're on a strict budget or want the absolute best smart TV interface, look elsewhere. Its Tizen platform is just average (63rd percentile), and you can get a very good 75-77 inch OLED from other brands for less money if you don't need the full 83 inches.

The Samsung S90FA is a fantastic TV for the right buyer. If you want a massive, immersive screen with the best contrast on the market and don't want to fuss with a separate sound system, it's a compelling package. The data shows its display and audio are elite. But the numbers also show its HDR is just okay, and its smart features are nothing special. We'd recommend it primarily to dark-room movie purists and gamers who value response time and contrast over blistering HDR highlights. For a bright room or if you live for HDR spectacle, look at the high-end Mini-LED competition.