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Clearance sales of 2025 models are the best time to buy an OLED TV. Prices have already dropped to a reasonable level, and the TVs themselves still rank among the absolute leaders in picture quality. Among 55-inch models, these four sets are especially worth considering.
Samsung S85F - the most affordable QD-OLED
The Samsung S85F is currently the most affordable TV with a QD-OLED panel. Thanks to quantum dot technology it offers more saturated colours than classic WOLED panels, especially when watching HDR content. On board you'll find four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for VRR, ALLM and HGiG, so it's also a very good choice for gamers. The biggest compromises concern brightness, which is a bit lower than in the S90F or LG C5 models, and the processor, which doesn't handle weaker source material as well as pricier sets. It still lacks Dolby Vision too (though that's not a serious fault).
LG C5: the most versatile OLED
The LG C5 has for years remained one of the safest choices in the OLED segment. The higher-end WOLED panel (marketed as EVO) delivers high brightness, very good blacks and excellent picture quality both in films and in games. Its biggest strengths are support for Dolby Vision, a 144 Hz panel and the refined webOS platform with the Magic Remote. It's a TV that's hard to single out as weaker than the competition.
Philips OLED820: OLED with Ambilight
The Philips OLED820 stands out mainly for its Ambilight system. This combination will be especially appreciated by people who watch movies and TV shows in the evenings. The TV supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 144 Hz and HDMI 2.1. The P5 processor does an excellent job improving sharpness and motion handling, and Ambilight remains a feature no competitor offers. The panel used in the OLED820 is very similar to that used in the C5 and S90F models.
Samsung S90F: a strong rival to the LG C5
In the 55-inch model, the Samsung S90F uses a WOLED panel, similar to the one in the LG C5. The differences stem mainly from the picture processor and the software. The NQ4 AI Gen3 processor upscales lower-quality content very well, and the 144 Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports and the Game Motion PLUS feature make it an excellent TV for gaming. Compared with the LG C5 it still lacks Dolby Vision support, but Samsung supports HDR10+. Because both models are based on very similar panels, the choice mainly comes down to preferences for the Smart TV platform.
