Philips 974 Series OLED Roku TV vs Samsung 48" OLED TV with HW-Q990F Soundbar
Buy the Philips 974 if you want the biggest OLED picture for a main room: 65 inches, four HDMI ports, Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos, on the Roku platform. Buy the Samsung bundle if you want a smaller set with a soundbar and subwoofer included, which fixes the weak built-in audio most slim OLEDs have. The Philips wins on screen size and format support; the Samsung wins on out-of-the-box sound and anti-glare treatment. Owner feedback on the Philips is mixed at 3.9 out of 5 from a small sample, so check the panel on arrival.
- Choose the Philips 974 if you sit several feet back and want a 65-inch OLED with Dolby Vision and Roku's app lineup.
- Choose the Samsung bundle if your room is smaller or bright, and you want surround sound without buying a separate soundbar.
Prices
- Philips 974 Series OLED Roku TV: $1,615.95 at Sears (last seen Oct 30)
- Samsung 48" OLED TV with HW-Q990F Soundbar: $1,167.99 at Amazon (checked today)
- Difference: the Samsung 48" OLED TV with HW-Q990F Soundbar is $447.96 cheaper than the Philips 974 Series OLED Roku TV at the latest prices (Oct 30 and Nov 10)