Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - 83 Class S85F Series OLED 4K UHD SamsungVision AI Smart Tizen TV (2025)
Average customer rating
4.9
(114 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 114 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - 83 Class S85F Series OLED 4K UHD SamsungVision AI Smart Tizen TV (2025)
Customer Rating
5
Samsung S85F Raises the Bar for Entry-level OLEDs
on April 2, 2025
Posted by: hrahim1
from Brooklyn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Was looking to upgrade the bedroom/gaming TV from an 40" LCD to a 55" OLED and was blown away by the S85F.
As the entry level model of Samsung's 2025 line-up I wasn't sure what tradeoffs I would have to make but this TV is a no compromise OLED. Samsung's entry level OLED is better than the mid-tier models from just a few years back.
The brightness is great on HDR content and the contrast and deep blacks you get with an OLED make gaming even better. Very happy to not have to deal with the blooming effect of my LCD TV.
The Q-Symphony works seamlessly with my Samsung soundbar and Frame speaker, adding an extra depth to surround sound movies as well as enhancing the dialogue.
The 120hz HDMI support makes this an ideal gaming TV and the Samsung TV Plus channels offer a good change of pace from the streaming services when you're looking for something to watch.
And with the recent HDR10+ support added to Netflix, this TV is now able to get the best HDR quality from the leading streaming service.
While the solar charging is amazing, I really hope Samsung brings back the dedicated HDMI input button on their remotes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Upgrade your TV game!
on April 3, 2025
Posted by: tyleranthony
from Oakland
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I never knew what I was missing until I got this TV. I knew I needed to upgrade my TV to a faster processor to watch all my apps, and this did not disappoint. The operating system is fast and responsive, the remote (which can charge itself with light!) is simple and intuitive, and I haven't even gotten to the picture yet. It takes a little time to set up the picture the first time for the best visuals depending on what you're watching (movies, sports, video games, reality TV). The Motion Xcelerator 120Hz really helped me understand why everyone says you need 120Hz, it makes gaming motion looks crystal clear and helps you see the puck in a hockey game like you were there in person. But once you know what you need to set it to it often feels like I am in the show not watching it. Yet sometimes I still have some trouble finding the right settings for a certain show I am watching, but just by turning on AI mode I can solve that issue immediately. It takes advantage of the NQ4 AI Gen 2 Processor that automatically detects what is on the screen and optimizes settings based on the genre! I can have perfection without having to tinker. If you can add on a Samsung soundbar that syncs with the TV speakers it really feels like a bougie setup with a small spatial footprint, perfect for smaller spaces.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Bright colors and Inky blacks!
on April 3, 2025
Posted by: whitgoss
from Sandy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was ready to swap out my old 40-inch LCD for something nicer, and decided on the Samsung S85F OLED—and wow, it’s honestly insane. Setup was a breeze; had it up and running in like 10 minutes tops. It’s ridiculously thin, too—probably the slimmest TV I’ve ever owned. Still need to figure out a wall mount since it’s so slim, but totally worth it.
The picture quality genuinely blew me away. Colors pop, blacks are actually deep black—not that weird gray I got used to on my old TV. Gaming is a huge step up thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate, making fast action look silky smooth. No more blooming issues either, which was always annoying on the LCD.
I love how the built-in apps make everything easy, and the Samsung TV Plus channels are a cool bonus when I get bored of Netflix. Plus, watching HDR content now looks ridiculously good, especially since Netflix added HDR10+ support. It almost feels 3D at times; stuff on screen looks like I could just reach out and grab it.
Sound-wise, it syncs perfectly with my Samsung soundbar—way more immersive than I expected. Also, props to the solar-powered remote—no more hunting for batteries, thank God. I just wish they’d bring back the dedicated HDMI input button on the remote; that’s honestly my only complaint.
I seriously can’t imagine going back to a regular TV after this. If you’re on the fence, just go for it—you definitely won’t regret it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Samsung OLED S85F TV Delivers!!!
on April 4, 2025
Posted by: gigastorm1
from Manchester
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung S85F OLED TV is the television upgrade I been waiting for. The S85F delivers stunning picture depth and color, excellent sound, and cool software features. I have AI mode turned on to control both the picture and sound. All the colors pop on the screen and no adjustments are needed.
The unboxing was easy and the TV was light enough to lift out on your own. The instant I turned on my Samsung TV, it detected Samsung SmartThings on my Samsung phone and paired it with ease. After a quick software update and my S85F TV was ready to go. While it did come with a solar remote, I find using my phone as the remote as it offers a lot of choice at my fingertips. I find myself intuitively using the mouse pad and point and click throughout the TV.
There are a lot of software features. The Ambient mode turns my TV into a work of art when the TV is not in use. The built in light sensor adjust the brightness of the based on the room's lighting. While the sound sensor provides an alert on my phone if the TV picks up loud sounds. The Daily Board adds weather and the ability to record a memo on the TV. It can also turn my phone into a Karaoke Mic to sing Karaoke with the TV and provide screen mirroring with my phone. The S85F detects automatically whenever I play a game and switches to Game Mode automatically. The AI button provides additional information on the television shows that I am watching like who is the cast and suggests what to watch next.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Entry Level Perfection
on April 7, 2025
Posted by: lessthanzero26801
from Cleveland
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have the S95B, S95C, and S95D flagship Samsung OLED TV's, so my expectations were tempered for the entry level S85F OLED going into it. I can honestly say my expectations were set way too low. The S85F is full of premium features that even some of my previous years' flagship models didn't ship with.
The color is obviously rich and accurate, and the blacks are deep and inky, which you would expect from a Samsung OLED. But this TV includes a whole host of cutting edge smart features that it would take all day to list.
I love the new UI. My previous TV's got the One UI update, but they don't implement it the way this year's TV launch with it. I love the fact that Samsung is finally using the mobile UI we all know and love in a practical way on their TV lineup. One UI is so much better than the old Tizen OS. Everything is controlled, tweaked, and accessed through pop-up windows instead of the entire screen being populated. It allows you to tweak settings without missing part of a show.
I also like the integration of Samsung's Daily Board. This allows your TV to display useful info using voice commands, even when the TV is turned off. Samsung is always at the forefront of cutting edge but practical features.
I'm using the S85F with my new HW-Q990F Dolby Atmos surround soundbar. The Q-Symphony function allows you to incorporate the TV's speakers as additional satellites in the surround setup. The result is an even more atmospheric soundscape.
The S85F provides premium, flagship level features at the price on an entry level TV. You will not be disappointed when you put this TV in your home.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Amazin quality
on April 8, 2025
Posted by: Perry89
from Highland
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This TV is everything I wanted and more. I wanted a 55 inch, but my husband was worried it would be too small for gaming. He tried split screen on the TV to see if he could make it work, and he said the quality was so good he could actually see better on the split screen than he could with full screen on our old TV that was bigger. So that's a huge win. I love how easy it is to control individual apps on the TV, so we can install what we want and delete what we don't want. Plus I can parent protect every app I don't want my kids to get on individually which I love! My kids can't get on YouTube without permission anymore. The remote that controls the TV has a solar charger in it, so I don't have to change batteries anymore. The TV automatically changes brightness based on the brightness in the room and even updates the volume based on the room. I love everything about it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Smart TV
on April 11, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
from CHRISTIANSBURG
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this 55 OLED tv (S85F) to replace an older 55 LCD backlit tv and this was an excellent upgrade! To start off - the dark scenes are as every bit great as you can imagine. The darkness of the scenes blends in with the thin bevel and makes it virtually indistinguishable from each other. The bright scenes are just as good in both dim and bright lighting with minimal glare from surrounding light.
I paired it with a sound system (using HDMI arc), so didn't test the built in TV sound. The built in apps work well and I was able to hook up to the various services easily. I was also able to pair a controller and tried out some of the available simple games in the built in apps. Luna worked well, but there was some minor sound issues (most likely related to network). I don't have other cloud gaming accounts so was not able to test out the other services - however given the experience with Luna, I'm certain they will work just as well.
It does a decent job of upscaling content. I played a DVD on a PS3, then a blu-ray (still on a PS3), then using the native app on the TV. For the first two where the TV had to upscale, I tried various different settings but didn't notice too much a difference with finding an "optimum" one vs the default one. Of course, the native app quality blew the other two options out of the water (pausing at the same scene to compare), but it made a good attempt.
I did run into one minor annoyance in that the "Home" screen is not customizable in the sense that you cannot reorder or remove sections. For example, I don't really want to know what TV plus recommends and would just like to get to my apps and hide the other section. In order to add the app to the home screen, you must install the app (if it isn't one of the preloaded apps), then select "Add to Home" in its options. There are a fair number of apps available, but I did run into an issue where one of the more popular ones (that I would expect) didn't really work well with resuming after starting up the TV so I just changed my settings to load the home screen on start (as opposed to last used input).
Overall this is a great tv with excellent picture quality, a fast start time, and good app loading times.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from The InsidersBy Samsung Specialist, April 11, 2025
Hi Ikancu21,
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad OLED HDR is enhancing your viewing experience on the S85F OLED. With deep contrast, bright highlights, and hidden details brought to life, every scene feels more cinematic and immersive.
We also appreciate you bringing up the app concern. If the app you've mentioned is freezing, not loading, or crashing, we recommend trying the following steps:
1. Cold boot the TV by holding down the power button on your remote for 5+ seconds until the TV turns off and back on.
2. Delete and reinstall the app to clear out any potential corrupted data.
3. Reset Smart Hub to remove any app conflicts (Settings > Support > Device Care > Reset Smart Hub).
Please also make sure your TV has the latest firmware installed: Settings > Support > Software Update > Update Now.
If the issue continues, please reach Samsung Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM–12AM EST, 7 days a week. LiveChat and additional resources are available through the ‘Support’ link on our website for:
• LiveChat with an agent
• Manuals, software, and warranty info
• Easy product registration for quick access to support, promos, and offers
~ Samsung Specialist
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad OLED HDR is enhancing your viewing experience on the S85F OLED. With deep contrast, bright highlights, and hidden details brought to life, every scene feels more cinematic and immersive.
We also appreciate you bringing up the app concern. If the app you've mentioned is freezing, not loading, or crashing, we recommend trying the following steps:
1. Cold boot the TV by holding down the power button on your remote for 5+ seconds until the TV turns off and back on.
2. Delete and reinstall the app to clear out any potential corrupted data.
3. Reset Smart Hub to remove any app conflicts (Settings > Support > Device Care > Reset Smart Hub).
Please also make sure your TV has the latest firmware installed: Settings > Support > Software Update > Update Now.
If the issue continues, please reach Samsung Support at 1-800-SAMSUNG, 8AM–12AM EST, 7 days a week. LiveChat and additional resources are available through the ‘Support’ link on our website for:
• LiveChat with an agent
• Manuals, software, and warranty info
• Easy product registration for quick access to support, promos, and offers
~ Samsung Specialist
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful colors
on April 20, 2025
Posted by: dswkobra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love watching movies with the wife and kids on family nights and this huge screen is perfect. The clarity and colors on this really make it hard to turn away, you won't miss a moment of laughter or suspense with this t.v.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
