Samsung S90FA QN83S90FAEXZA 83 Inch 83" 2025 Review

This 83-inch OLED has one of the best displays and the best built-in audio we've tested. It's a huge, immersive TV that sounds amazing on its own. Just don't expect class-leading HDR performance, and be ready for the nearly $5k price tag.

The Samsung S90FA is an 83-inch OLED that's built to be a centerpiece. With a display ranking in the 95th percentile, you're getting one of the best screens on the market right out of the box. It's paired with a 120Hz panel for smooth gaming and a built-in 2.1-channel Dolby Atmos audio system that lands in the 90th percentile, which is rare for a TV's internal speakers.

At $4,900, this is a serious investment. It scores best for sports (72.2/100) and gaming (70.6/100), making it a strong candidate for a living room that doubles as an entertainment hub. Just know that its picture quality score is middle of the pack, which is a bit of a surprise for an OLED at this price.

Let's start with the good stuff. That 95th percentile display score isn't just a number. It means this TV's overall screen performance is among the absolute best right now. The 120Hz refresh rate and OLED tech deliver incredibly deep blacks and fast response, which is why it lands a solid 74th percentile for gaming. It's not the absolute top gaming TV, but it's well above average and will handle your PS5 or Xbox Series X without breaking a sweat.

The audio is a real standout. Most TVs have speakers that sound tinny, but the S90FA's 2.1-channel system with Dolby Atmos support is in the 90th percentile. You get clear dialogue and decent bass without needing a soundbar immediately. On the flip side, the HDR performance is just about average (58th percentile), and the overall picture quality score is a bit underwhelming at the 43rd percentile. For an OLED, we expected a bit more punch here.

At $4,900, the value proposition is a bit of a mixed bag. You're paying a premium for that massive 83-inch OLED screen and the fantastic built-in audio. If you were going to buy a high-end soundbar anyway, the included audio quality here could save you $500-$1000 right off the bat. However, the middling picture and HDR scores give us pause. You can find other large-format TVs, including some high-end Mini-LEDs, that might deliver more consistent picture performance for the same money or less.

Compared directly to its peers, the S90FA's strengths and weaknesses become clear. The Sony BRAVIA 5 85" Mini-LED will likely beat it in peak brightness and HDR impact, which matters for sunny rooms. The Samsung QN800D 75" 8K Neo QLED offers insane detail (it's 8K) and typically brighter highlights, but it's a smaller screen and you lose the perfect blacks of OLED. Against an LG OLED evo C5, you're trading the S90FA's superior audio and larger size for LG's typically stronger picture processing and gaming features like Dolby Vision gaming. The Hisense and Roku options are budget-friendly Mini-LEDs that will get brighter but can't match the S90FA's contrast or audio. It's a trade-off between screen tech, size, and built-in sound.

Skip this TV if you're a videophile chasing the absolute best HDR performance. Its HDR score is about average, and the overall picture quality ranking is mediocre for the price. Also, if your room is very bright with lots of windows, a high-end Mini-LED that gets brighter might be a better fit. Finally, if you already own a premium soundbar or home theater system, you're paying for audio tech you won't use, and your money might be better spent on a TV with a stronger picture-focused spec sheet.

The Samsung S90FA is a fantastic TV for someone who wants a massive, beautiful OLED screen and doesn't want to fuss with external speakers right away. Its best-in-class display and standout audio make it a compelling all-in-one package. However, the average picture quality and HDR scores are hard to ignore at this price. We recommend it if your top priorities are size, deep blacks, and great built-in sound, but you should definitely demo it against a bright Mini-LED if HDR pop is your main goal.