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Samsung OLED Wins Best TV Under $1,000 Story flow and key facts
Consumer Reports has named Samsung’s QN65S84FA the top 65-inch TV under $1,000, beating models from Sony and LG in overall performance. This 2025 OLED model, sold at Best Buy for around $900, delivers true black levels and cinematic contrast thanks to its self-emissive pixel technology. It earned high marks for color accuracy, HDR10+ support, and even built-in sound quality — a rare plus for slim TVs.
The win is notable because OLEDs typically cost more, with most under this price line being LED or QLED. Samsung’s model includes a 120Hz refresh rate and AI upscaling, making it suitable for movies, sports, and gaming. However, it lacks Dolby Vision support, relying instead on HDR10+, and uses Samsung’s Tizen OS, which some users find sluggish.
Consumer Reports’ evaluation combines lab testing with reliability data from over 120,000 real-world TV surveys. While the QN65S84FA excels in dark-room viewing, its lower peak brightness makes it less ideal for sunlit rooms. For casual viewers, an OLED may be overkill — but for those prioritizing picture depth, this model offers flagship quality at a budget price.
Facts
- Samsung's QN65S84FA OLED was ranked #1 65-inch TV under $1,000 by Consumer Reports in 2026.
- The TV sells for around $900 at Best Buy and is a 2025 model with 4K OLED, HDR10+, and 120Hz refresh rate.
- Consumer Reports praised its picture quality, color accuracy, viewing angles, and built-in sound.
- It lacks Dolby Vision support but supports HDR10+; it uses Samsung's Tizen operating system.
- Over 850 Best Buy reviewers gave it a 4.8-star average rating.
- CR notes it’s less ideal for bright rooms due to OLED’s lower peak brightness compared to Mini-LED or QLED.
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