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Sales of 2025 model-year sets are the best time to buy an OLED television. Prices have already fallen to a reasonable level, while the TVs themselves still rank among the very best in picture quality. Among 55-inch models, these four sets are particularly worth keeping an eye on.
Samsung S85F: the cheapest QD-OLED
The Samsung S85F is currently the cheapest television with a QD-OLED panel. Thanks to quantum dot technology it delivers more saturated colours than traditional WOLED panels, especially when watching HDR content. It features four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for VRR, ALLM and HGiG, so it is also a very good choice for gamers. The main compromises concern brightness, which is slightly lower than in the S90F or LG C5, and the processor, which does not handle lower-quality content as well as pricier models. It also still lacks Dolby Vision (though this is not a major drawback).
LG C5: the most versatile OLED
For years the LG C5 has been one of the safest choices in the OLED segment. The higher-grade WOLED panel (marketed as EVO) delivers high brightness, very good black levels and excellent picture quality in both films and games. Its biggest strengths are Dolby Vision support, a 144 Hz panel and a refined webOS with the Magic Remote. It's a TV that's hard to call inferior to the competition.
Philips OLED820: OLED with Ambilight
Philips OLED820 stands out primarily for its Ambilight system. This combination will be especially appreciated by people who watch films and TV series in the evenings. The TV supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 144 Hz and HDMI 2.1. The P5 processor does a very good job of improving sharpness and motion smoothness, 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: strong rival to the LG C5
In the 55-inch version the Samsung S90F uses a WOLED panel, similar to the one in the LG C5. The differences stem mainly from the image 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 gaming TV. Compared with the LG C5 it still lacks Dolby Vision support, but Samsung supports HDR10+. Because both models are based on a very similar panel, the choice mainly comes down to preference for the Smart TV system.
