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Samsung 42” S90H OLED 4K Smart TV vs Samsung S85H OLED 4K Smart TV

Buy the 42-inch S90H if you game or watch in a bright room. Its 165Hz panel, Glare Free coating and four HDMI ports beat the S85H on motion and light handling. Buy the 48-inch S85H if you want a bigger OLED screen for a darker room and don't need high refresh gaming. Both use OLED panels with near-infinite contrast and Tizen, and owners of the S90H praise the blacks and uniformity but some struggle to dial in brightness and find dialogue hard to hear.

  • Choose the Samsung S90H if you want the smoothest gaming and the best handling of daylight reflections in a smaller room.
  • Choose the Samsung S85H if you want the largest OLED picture for the money and mostly watch movies and shows in a dim room.

Prices

  • Samsung 42” S90H OLED 4K Smart TV: $849.00 at Greentoe (checked today)
  • Samsung S85H OLED 4K Smart TV: $749.00 at Greentoe (checked today)
  • Difference: the Samsung S85H OLED 4K Smart TV is $100.00 cheaper than the Samsung 42” S90H OLED 4K Smart TV today
Samsung
Samsung 42” Class S90H Series OLED 4K UHD Samsung Vision AI Smart Tizen TV 2026

Samsung 42” S90H OLED 4K Smart TV

Samsung 42” Class S90H Series OLED 4K UHD Samsung Vision AI Smart Tizen TV 2026

4.9(870 ratings)
$849.00at GreentoeChecked 2 h ago
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Pros
  • 165Hz panel with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium suits fast games
  • Glare Free screen holds up in daylight
  • Four HDMI ports, one with eARC
  • Owners praise ink-like blacks and even uniformity
  • Thin design and simple Tizen setup
Cons
  • Some owners find brightness and contrast hard to dial in
  • Dialogue clarity is weak for some; captions needed
  • AI mode performs poorly on older shows
  • Smaller 42-inch screen
Samsung
Samsung 48" Class S85H OLED 4K Smart TV (2026)

Samsung S85H OLED 4K Smart TV

Samsung 48" Class S85H OLED 4K Smart TV (2026)

$749.00at GreentoeChecked 7 h ago
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Pros
  • Bigger 47.5-inch OLED panel
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
  • Clear 300 x 200mm VESA pattern for mounting
  • Same near-infinite OLED contrast and Tizen platform
  • Positioned as the entry point to Samsung OLED
Cons
  • No high refresh rate listed for competitive gaming
  • No anti-glare coating noted
  • Fewer connectivity details published
  • Only 20W total speaker output

What separates them

Samsung 42” S90H OLED 4K Smart TVSamsung S85H OLED 4K Smart TV
Screen size42 inches47.5 inches
Refresh rateUp to 165Hz with VRR, G-Sync and FreeSync PremiumVRR and FreeSync Premium, no high refresh figure listed
Anti-glareGlare Free coating cuts reflections in bright roomsStandard OLED finish, best in darker rooms
HDMI inputs4 HDMI, one with eARCHDMI inputs listed without a count; optical audio out
WirelessWi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Processor and AINQ4 AI Gen3 processor with Vision AI upscalingSamsung Vision AI platform, processor not specified
Audio20W built-in speakers2x10W built-in speakers
Wall mountingTabletop stand included; VESA pattern not listed300 x 200mm VESA pattern

Price history

$888.58$749.00
Nov 7Nov 13
  • Samsung 42” S90H OLED 4K Smart TV: lowest $849.00 on Nov 11 at Greentoe; $849.00 on Nov 13.
  • Samsung S85H OLED 4K Smart TV: lowest $749.00 on Nov 12 at Greentoe; $797.99 on Nov 13.

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Samsung 42” S90H OLED 4K Smart TV

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Samsung S85H OLED 4K Smart TV

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Specs compared

SpecSamsung 42” S90H OLED 4K Smart TVSamsung S85H OLED 4K Smart TV
colorGrayBlack
Resolution2160p (4K)3840 x 2160
Display typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rateup to 165Hz120 Hz
Input power175 W110 to 120 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
TV TunerDVB-T2, DVB-S2, DVB-CYes (ATSC)
Smart TVYesYes: Tizen
HDRYesYes
High DefinitionYesYes
HDTV Format4K4K
Screen FormFlatFlat
ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, Ethernet, Optical …Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, Ethernet
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SpecSamsung 42” S90H OLED 4K Smart TVSamsung S85H OLED 4K Smart TV
Assistant SupportGoogle Assistant, Amazon AlexaGoogle Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Video SystemNTSC / ATSCNTSC / ATSC
Built-In SpeakersYes: 2x 10 WYes: 2x 10 W
HDR SupportYes: HDR10+/Hybrid Log GammaYes: HDR10+/Hybrid Log Gamma
Variable Refresh TechnologyFreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate…FreeSync Premium, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
A/V InputsAntenna / HDMIAntenna / HDMI
A/V OutputsOpticalOptical
HDCP SupportYesYes
Wireless

What reviewers say

Samsung 42” S90H OLED 4K Smart TV

  • 4.9 / 5870 ratings

The combination of OLED contrast and the new anti-glare coating is frequently cited as a major improvement over previous generations. Buyers praise ink-like blacks, even screen uniformity and smooth gaming motion, and call setup and Tizen navigation easy. Complaints center on tuning the picture and on dialogue clarity.

What people mention
  • ReflectionsPraisedThe Glare Free technology is highly effective at neutralizing ambient light in bright environments.
  • GamingPraisedThe 165Hz refresh rate and Ultimate Gaming Pack make it a top choice for PC and console gamers.
  • Sound qualityCriticisedThe 20W speakers are described as thin, often requiring an external soundbar for a full experience.
  • Picture processingPraisedThe AI-powered processor is noted for adding significant depth and detail to non-4K content.

Questions and answers

Which is better for gaming?
The S90H. It runs up to 165Hz with VRR, G-Sync and FreeSync Premium and has four HDMI ports. The S85H lists VRR and FreeSync Premium but no high refresh figure.
Which handles a bright room better?
The S90H. Its Glare Free coating reduces reflections, and owners say it works well in daylight. The S85H is better suited to darker rooms.
Is the bigger screen worth stepping up to?
If screen size matters more than motion, yes. The S85H gives you a 47.5-inch OLED panel. The S90H trades size for a faster panel and better glare handling.
Do both run the same smart platform?
Yes. Both use Samsung Tizen with the Vision AI platform, so apps and navigation are similar. The S90H adds the NQ4 AI Gen3 processor for upscaling.
Which is easier to wall mount?
The S85H lists a 300 x 200mm VESA pattern, so you can match a bracket directly. The S90H listing does not give a VESA pattern, so confirm it before buying a mount.
How is the sound on each?
Both are modest: 20W on the S90H and 2x10W on the S85H. Owners of the S90H report weak speech clarity, so a soundbar helps on either set.

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Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet I/O1x RJ45 (Unspecified Ethernet)1x RJ45 (Unspecified Ethernet)
Panel TypeOLEDOLED
Display Size41.5"47.5"
Native Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
CertificationsCEC, FCCCEC, FCC
Remote IncludedYes with Built-In MicBattery: Rechargeable (Bui…Yes with Built-In MicBattery: Rechargeable (Bui…
VESA Mounting-Hole Pattern200 x 200 mm300 x 200 mm
Power ConsumptionStandby: 0.5 WStandby: 0.5 W
Contrast RatioNear Infinite (Black Pixels Emit No Light)Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit No Light)
Size41.5"47.5"
Display OrientationLandscapeLandscape
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
screen_size42 in—
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLG—
Picture processorNQ4 AI Gen3 Processor—
Speaker output20 W—
HDMI ports4—
USB ports2—
Weight without stand8.3 kg—