Samsung U8000F (IPS) vs SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED)

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U8000F / U8092F

Info

S90F / FAE / FAT

Info

Available screen sizes: 55”

Available screen sizes: 42”48”55”77”83”

Panel type: LCD IPS

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: Tizen

Model year: 2025

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Panel type: WRGB OLED

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: Tizen

Model year: 2025

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Overall rating

5.4

8.1

  • Movies and series in UHD quality

    4.9

    8.3

  • Classic TV, YouTube

    4.8

    8.7

  • Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

    5.8

    8.5

  • Gaming on console

    6.3

    9.6

  • TV as a computer monitor

    6.0

    8.6

  • Watching in bright light

    3.4

    6.1

  • Utility functions

    5.3

    7.2

  • Apps

    8.7

    8.7

  • Sound quality

    5.7

    7.4

Advantages

  • Advanced Smart system: Tizen

  • Good viewing angles (IPS Matrix)

  • Great for text work - displays fonts excellently

  • Low input lag

  • Basic features for gamers - VRR and ALLM

  • Exceptional black and contrast

  • High brightness for an OLED TV - 1200 nits peak brightness

  • Very good motion fluidity - OLED panel 144Hz

  • Low latency - input lag 5ms

  • Gaming features: 4x HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM, Game Motion Plus, etc.

  • PiP function and excellent support for external devices with a solar remote

  • Advanced operating system: Tizen

  • Pleasant sound with a slightly noticeable bass

Disadvantages

No like
  • Low brightness

  • Very poor black and contrast (IPS panel)

  • Worse appearance than its predecessor

  • Infrared remote

  • Playback issues with some formats from USB.

  • Subtle degradation of tonal transitions (worse than the previous S90D)

  • No support for DTS:X – an external amplifier is required for full support of this format

Our verdict

The U8000F is a very basic television that may find its buyers among those looking for the cheapest Samsung 4K with Smart TV. And that is exactly its purpose. Thanks to the Tizen system, this model really offers quite a lot in terms of smart features – the number of applications and possibilities may attract those who want a reasonably intelligent device at the lowest possible price. In terms of picture quality – it is average, which is not surprising in this class. Nevertheless, a few pluses can be found: fairly good viewing angles will work well for traditional TV watching from different parts of the room, and the basic features for gamers (like VRR and ALLM) may be sufficient for typical "Sunday" gamers. The PC mode also deserves a plus – the television handles displaying fonts very well, so it can also serve as a cheap monitor. Of course, this is not a model that can be recommended to everyone "sight unseen." But if someone is looking for an affordable Samsung with a 4K resolution and a solid Smart system, then the U8000F is just that kind of device.

The Samsung S90F is an excellent representative of the premium mid-range in the world of OLED televisions. Here we have an organic matrix that guarantees perfect contrast – and no matter how hard LCD manufacturers try with local dimming in Mini LEDs, this black simply cannot be replicated. The S90F displays its class here without any compromises. Compared to last year's model, we get a slightly brighter WOLED panel that can achieve up to 1200 nits in favorable conditions. This is a result sufficient for comfortable viewing of HDR content in most scenes at reference quality – especially on streaming platforms like Netflix. The picture quality is at a very high level, regardless of whether we are watching a movie, playing on a console, or streaming a sports event. In fact – versatility is one of the greatest advantages of this model. With a 144 Hz refresh rate, very low input lag, and a full set of gaming features (including functioning HGiG and the unique Game Motion Plus motion smoother), it's hard to find anything to complain about. The Tizen system worked really well on the S90F. It has its limitations – primarily a closed ecosystem and fewer app options than Google TV – but if you mainly use the most popular services, this shouldn't be a problem. A big plus is also the remote control, which can operate most connected devices – even without a numeric keypad. There are also downsides. The built-in media player has issues with some formats, and the anti-reflective coating typical for WOLEDs doesn't cope very well with strong light – reflections can be noticeable. We also don't have support for DTS and Dolby Vision, but that's a standard at Samsung that has been to be expected for years. So is the S90F with a WOLED panel the perfect television? No – but it really is just a few things short. It's one of the most refined and complete OLEDs in this price range, capable of handling any content, from a series on Netflix to gaming on a console, to a Sunday match.

TV appearance

HDMI inputs
3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)
Other inputs
Toslink (Optical audio), IR (remote)
Outputs
eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
Network Interfaces
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality
Average
Premium
Stand type
Legs
Central
Stand type
stand-type-Black
stand-type-Graphite
Stand
stand-Fixed
stand-Fixed
FlatDesign
Nie
Yes
Accessories
accessories-Stand
accessories-Stand

Contrast and black detail

1.1/10

10/10

Local dimming function: No

Contrast:

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Contrast and black detail

Result

900:1

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Contrast and black detail

Result

800:1

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Contrast and black detail

Result

700:1

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Contrast and black detail

Result

700:1

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Contrast and black detail

Result

650:1

Review SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED) Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED) Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED) Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED) Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED) Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Halo effect and black detail visibility:

The Samsung U8000F, more specifically the U8092F model in the 55-inch version, is equipped with an IPS panel. Let's be honest – this is not the best choice when it comes to displaying blacks and contrast correctly. The results in this category are just poor. The contrast is abysmal, and watching dark scenes with any kind of "cinematic" effect is nearly impossible. Additionally, the fact that the television lacks local dimming doesn’t help, making it hard to achieve better results. The only thing that deserves praise is the fairly decent uniformity of the panel – but that's more of a small consolation. Overall, it's not good. If you care about deep blacks and reasonable contrast, it's definitely better to go for the variant with a VA panel, which performs significantly better in this particular series.

In the case of the Samsung S90F, we have an interesting situation: almost all size variants are equipped with WOLED panels, except for the 65-inch version, which received a QD-OLED panel. In this test, we analyze the version with the WOLED panel produced by LG Display, but the question is: does this affect the quality of black and contrast in this part of the test? In practice – it does not. Regardless of the technology used, both panels can generate perfect black and infinite contrast. This is exactly what we expect from any high-end television. Watching a series in the evening, in a completely dark room, is pure pleasure. The TV easily separates bright elements – like reflections or background lights – from deep, dark parts of the image, creating no halos or brightening, which still plague the highest-class LCD televisions. This is where OLED technology shows its strength – and the S90F is no exception. In terms of black and contrast, we can find absolutely nothing to criticize.

HDR effect quality

3/10

7.2/10

Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Color gamut coverage
DCI P3: 81.0%, Bt.2020: 59.0%
DCI P3: 95.2%, Bt.2020: 70.1%

Luminance measurements in HDR:

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Brightness measurement

Result

191 nit

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Brightness measurement

Result

224 nit

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Brightness measurement

Result

241 nit

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Brightness measurement

Result

79 nit

Review Samsung U8000F (IPS) Brightness measurement

Result

234 nit

Review SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED) Brightness measurement

Result

1099 nit

Review SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED) Brightness measurement

Result

1177 nit

Review SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED) Brightness measurement

Result

1252 nit

Review SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED) Brightness measurement

Result

1183 nit

Review SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED) Brightness measurement

Result

577 nit

Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)

Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)

Static HDR10

Dynamic: HDR10+

Dynamic: HDR10+

HDR luminance chart:

SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED)

Luminancja HDR

Luminance of RGB colors

Samsung U8000F (IPS)

Luminancja HDR

Luminance of RGB colors

Better does not mean good – and that perfectly summarizes the capabilities of the U8092F when it comes to displaying bright movie scenes in HDR mode. The brightness of the panel is just under 250 nits, which is definitely too little to enjoy any lighting effects. An interesting situation was noted during the measurement of the fourth scene from the movie Sicario 2 – the television clearly dimmed the entire screen in an attempt to achieve better black levels (which are still weak). One could even suggest that the device uses some form of "global dimming," but unfortunately, the results are still very poor. To make matters worse, the television does not support a wide color gamut – the coverage of the DCI-P3 space is about 80%, so there’s no hope for truly vibrant colors. HDR images here look rather like lightly brightened SDR, and that's the form we would suggest sticking to when it comes to this television.

Does the S90F handle not only dark scenes but also bright parts of the image? Definitely yes. Stories about OLEDs as "dark screens" can slowly be regarded as a myth. The Samsung S90F, similar to the LG C5 based on a very similar panel, achieves brightness exceeding 1000 nits. This is a value entirely sufficient to enjoy impressive and dynamic HDR images – both in movies and series. Most of the scenes we tested look stunning, with well-defined lights and high contrast. Of course, OLED technology still has its limitations – with very bright, full-screen sequences, such as the test card from the movie The Meg (5th image), the TV can noticeably dim the image. However, it's worth noting that such scenes are quite rare. One can say that the HDR effect is good enough that even mid-range OLED models, like the S90F, can provide a cinematic experience in the home living room.

Factory color reproduction

6.5/10

7/10

Factory Mode

After calibration

Factory Mode

After calibration

The Samsung U8000F was tested in the best possible picture mode built into the TV, which is Filmmaker Mode. This mode should – at least in theory – offer a cinematic, reference-quality image without unnecessary enhancements. For SDR content (mainly HD/SD), the TV performed surprisingly well straight out of the box. White balance errors hovered around a value of 3, which is roughly at the threshold of perception. The only complaint could be about brightness management – the gamma chart showed a slight tendency to brighten or darken certain areas, but overall it performed quite well for this price segment.

Unfortunately, it looks much worse in HDR mode. Although the white balance wasn't terrible, the TV had significant color errors – particularly noticeable on the Color Checker chart, where almost every sample landed outside the target point. The HDR image simply looks unnatural, and colors can be shifted, dull, or too cool. This largely stems from the fact that the U8000F does not support a wide color gamut (DCI-P3). The TV is physically incapable of displaying accurate colors in HDR standard – and this unfortunately shows in every more demanding material.

Samsung S90F, like most modern TVs, offers many picture modes, but – in line with our testing tradition – we checked it in its best one, which is the Filmmaker mode. As a result, the image looks much more natural than in the default, often oversaturated settings. It was neither overly saturated nor artificially subdued – just closer to what you should see. Of course, "more correct" doesn’t mean "perfect." Our S90F sample unfortunately had significant issues with white balance, particularly in the blue color range, resulting in a slightly yellowish filter applied to most scenes. Someone might say that it looks more "cinematic" – because it's warmer – but let's be honest, George Lucas didn't film Star Wars in sepia 😉 (you'll find the comparison with the scene as always below).

Additionally, in HDR materials, there was a noticeable issue with brightness management. The EOTF curve showed a distinct "spike" in brightness – the TV brightened the image more than it should have, making some effects look too intense and diverging from the reference. Thankfully, some of these issues can be eliminated with professional calibration – you can read about its effects later in the review.

Color reproduction after calibration

7.5/10

9.2/10

Although the U8000F offered quite a decent picture in SDR right out of the box, we were able to adjust it a little more. We managed to eliminate a slightly purplish tint and calibrate the gamma to a more reasonable level. However, the television still tends to overemphasize the smallest and brightest parts of the image – the gamma chart shows a characteristic "dip" that is difficult to completely correct.

Unfortunately, the situation looks worse in HDR. It's hard to talk about any significant improvement here – the television is simply not designed for HDR content. We tried to adjust the picture in the advanced settings, but despite everything, the color errors remained quite large – a delta E above 7 indicates noticeable deviations. It's a bit of a shame, but that's the charm of a budget design. In SDR, the U8000F performs just fine, while HDR is simply not its league.

After calibration, we managed to eliminate almost all the aforementioned errors. Older movies in SDR quality finally look as they should – without the sepia effect or artificial aging of the image. The atmosphere of the classics is returning to its rightful place (you're welcome, Star Wars fans), and the colors no longer resemble an Instagram filter.

One of the key changes was also the improvement of brightness characteristics in HDR content. We managed to control the EOTF curve in an almost reference way. Yes, the most demanding users may notice minimal deviations in brightness, but to be honest – most viewers won't even notice that. And it’s no wonder, because the vast majority of errors are below the ΔE 3 threshold, which is below the visibility threshold. After calibration, the S90F (WOLED) becomes a truly excellent display – one that you can enjoy nearly perfect image quality on.

Smoothness of tonal transitions

9/10

7.3/10

Another important thing to pay attention to when assessing image quality is the smoothness of tonal transitions – that is, how well the television handles blending colors and shades. Here, the Samsung U8092F performs... almost perfectly. On the tested screens, there are no visible banding issues, no problems with color gradients, and the overall image is not artificially sharpened, which unfortunately happens in many televisions of this class. The image looks natural and very clean. We noticed minimal issues with the brightest scenes, but that’s more of nitpicking that only a very discerning eye would catch.

Well, here we have to honestly admit – the S90F has let us down a bit. Compared to last year's S90D model with a WOLED panel (very similar to the one used this year), this year's Samsung has performed worse. And not only in comparison to its main competitor, the LG C5, but even when set against its older brother. The biggest problems arise in dark scenes, where difficulties in smoothly blending colors are visible – the screen slightly struggles with tonal transitions, causing some parts to lose their naturalness. We don't know exactly what went wrong – maybe it's a matter of software or a different processing algorithm. It's a shame because we were hoping that last year's level would be at least maintained. Unfortunately, it’s a step back.

Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

5/10

7.5/10

Image without overscan on the SD signal
No
No
Smooth transition function
OK
OK

Smooth transition function

Image without overscan on the SD signal

When it comes to how the Samsung U8000F handles lower-quality materials, we have to admit that Samsung has made progress compared to its predecessor from last year – the DU7192 model, which theoretically occupies the same place in the lineup.

This year's model is equipped with a function to improve the fluidity of tonal transitions, which has been implemented much better than last year. Yes, the television still uses quite strong algorithms that can distort details or remove film grain, but even so – it can be confidently said that it works effectively.

However, not everything went perfectly. The U8000F has noticeable issues with slight frame cutting when watching very old content in very low resolution. If someone plans to play their old VHS tape, they should be prepared for the image to appear slightly “cut off.”

Digital image processing in the S90F:

Fortunately, Samsung, as in most of its models, can effectively deal with the unwanted posterization effect in the S90F. The function responsible for this element is noise reduction, which quite nicely smooths out tonal transitions and eliminates unnatural color joins – of course, within its capabilities. Unfortunately, it works quite aggressively, so using it comes with compromises. In addition to improving gradation, it may also remove film grain or gently soften facial features. In this case, the choice is yours – do you prefer a more "clean" image, or do you care about preserving the original texture of the material.

Image scaling in the S90F:

In this year's model, Samsung has implemented its own AI processor – NQ4 Gen3, which really manages quite well with upscaling. In our test scenes, the television effectively "pulled up" lower-quality content towards artificial 4K – the image was more pleasant to view, and the differences in sharpness between native and scaled content were minimal. Unfortunately, behind this entire AI marketing façade lies a certain shortcoming. The S90F does not handle overscan well. If you reach for truly archival materials – like a VHS tape of your parents' wedding – you must reckon with the fact that the lower part of the image may be cut off. The image adaptation function to the resolution simply does not work here as it should.

Blur and motion smoothness

6/10

8.5/10

Maximum refresh rate of the panel
60Hz
144Hz
Film motion smoothing option
OK
OK
Blur reduction option
No
OK
BFI function 60Hz
Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
BFI function 120Hz
-
Nie
Brightness drop with BFI
48%
49%

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

The Samsung U8000F is equipped with a 60 Hz panel, so right from the start, it’s clear that we shouldn’t expect any miracles. This is simply the standard in this class – sufficient for everyday viewing, but without any fireworks.

The TV offers one motion smoothing slider – a feature called "Motion Blur Reduction", which allows us to adjust the smoothness of the image in movies. Higher settings provide a more "theatrical" and smoothed effect, while lower settings help retain the original character of the film with a slight 24p effect. Interestingly, there is a feature called "Clear Motion LED", which is a BFI mode – that inserts black frames between the frames of the picture to improve motion clarity. However, in practice, the screen flickers significantly when activated, and it should be regarded more as an experiment than something that realistically enhances gaming comfort.

S90F really handles motion great – after all, it's an OLED with a 144 Hz panel, so sports and games look simply amazing on it. The picture is smooth, clear, and there's no room for ghosting or blurring that sometimes plagues cheaper LCDs.

The TV is also equipped with motion smoothing settings that allow you to tailor everything to your liking. We have motion blur reduction and judder reduction – you can set it up to make the picture super smooth (even to that soap opera effect), or more cinematic, with the classic "choppiness" of 24 frames. The choice is yours; Samsung doesn't impose anything.

Console compatibility and gaming features

4/10

9.5/10

  • ALLM
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR range
    48 - 60Hz
    48 - 144Hz
  • Dolby Vision Game Mode
    No
    No
  • Correct implementation of HGIG
    No
    Yes
  • 1080p@120Hz
    No
    Yes
  • 1440p@120Hz
    No
    Yes
  • 4K@120Hz
    No
    Yes
  • Game bar
    No
    Yes

Samsung U8000F offers a basic set of features for gamers, which nonetheless may be sufficient for less demanding users. We have an automatic game mode here – when a game is launched on the console, the TV automatically switches to low latency mode, which significantly improves response time. We also find the VRR feature, or variable refresh rate, which operates within a range of 48 to 60 Hz. This means that both Xbox and PS5 will not produce the "tearing" effect, as long as we stay within this range.

And unfortunately, that's about it for the advantages. Add-ons like Game Bar or higher refresh rates are reserved for the higher models of Samsung from the 2025 line. In theory, the TV also supports the HGiG feature, which should adjust HDR images to the intentions of game developers. Unfortunately – even though this feature appears in promotional brochures and store materials – its configuration on the Xbox console turned out to be... impossible in practice.

When it comes to gaming features – we have absolutely no complaints about the S90F. Aside from the lack of Dolby Vision, which is already the norm for Samsung. The TV operates at 144 Hz, has four HDMI 2.1 ports, so you can easily connect more than one console or PC. It also includes Game Bar – a practical tool that allows you to quickly preview picture settings, VRR status, ALLM mode, and other useful options. Game Motion Plus is also noteworthy – Samsung’s proprietary motion smoother, which uniquely works well in games. The image feels smoother without any artificial effects or slowdowns.

It’s also worth mentioning the HGiG feature, which – surprisingly – works correctly. We mention this because Samsung clearly broke something in one of its recent updates, and in some models, the option responsible for HGiG simply... disappears from the menu. Setting it becomes virtually impossible. Fortunately, our S90F unit did not have this issue, but the situation is dynamic, so it’s worth keeping this in mind and regularly checking for new software versions and information from the manufacturer.

Input lag

10/10

10/10

SDR

1080p60
12 ms
11 ms
1080p120
6 ms
2160p60
12 ms
11 ms
2160p120
6 ms

HDR

2160p60
12 ms
10 ms
2160p120
5 ms
4320p60

Dolby Vision

2160p60 DV
2160p120 DV

The Samsung U8092F performed phenomenally in our input lag tests. Regardless of the resolution or mode, the results were very low, which is truly impressive for this price range. It can be safely said that gaming on this television will not cause irritation due to significant delays between what we do on the controller and what we see on the screen. For most gamers, even those who are more demanding, this result should be more than satisfactory.

The input lag on the S90F is at a truly monitor-level. In the best conditions, a result of 5 ms was achieved, which is absolutely outstanding – even a reference for the most demanding gamers. Whether you are playing fast-paced shooters, fighting games, or simply need instantaneous response – the S90F does not disappoint in this aspect at all.

Compatibility with PC

6/10

8.6/10

Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate)
Yes
Yes
Font clarity
Very Good
Good
Readability of dark text and shapes
Very Good
Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate)
12ms
5ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement
BGR
RWBG
Max refresh rate
60Hz
144Hz
G-Sync
No
Yes

Working on a computer using this TV is a real pleasure. The Samsung U8092F supports chroma 4:4:4, and thanks to the layout of the sub-pixels in the IPS panel, text readability – regardless of color or size – is very, very good. The TV is also suitable for occasional gaming on PC, mainly due to its low input lag. However, one must keep in mind that the G-Sync feature does not work on this model, which is strange because VRR worked without any issues when it comes to the console.

The S90F is a great tool for both PC gaming and everyday work. Gamers can sleep easy – the television easily supports image synchronization with NVIDIA graphics cards thanks to G-Sync, and the 144 Hz refresh rate combined with very low input lag just confirms this. The S90F also works well as a monitor for text work. Of course, the readability of fonts may be slightly affected by the characteristic pixel structure in the RWGB layout, but this is a topic well known mainly to those who work with large amounts of text, code, or spreadsheets in Excel. For most users, this will be completely acceptable.

Viewing angles

7/10

7.4/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees
34%
31%

The viewing angles on the Samsung U8092F are very good – as is expected from an IPS panel. The picture doesn’t lose much in brightness or color saturation, even at greater angles from the axis. Of course, it's not on the level of organic screens – but it’s entirely sufficient for comfortably watching the image at an angle, e.g., from the side of the sofa.

The viewing angles on the S90F are very good, although it's fair to admit that they slightly lag behind the 65" version with the QD-OLED panel. Nevertheless, the picture quality at a wide angle is very good – colors remain vivid, and brightness does not drop drastically when viewed from the side. There is no need to shift the TV toward you to see a clear image. For most users, this level is completely sufficient.

TV efficiency during daytime

3.4/10

6.1/10

Matrix coating
Satin
Glare
Reflection suppression
Average
Decent
Black levels during daytime
Good
Very Good

Matrix brightness

Average luminance SDR

SAMSUNG OLED S90F (WOLED): 405 cd/m2

Samsung U8000F (IPS): 218 cd/m2

Thanks to the satin coating of the Samsung U8092F matrix, it handles glare quite well. The screen does not act like a mirror, and the colors – considering the capabilities of this class of devices – remain fairly saturated, even in somewhat brighter conditions. Unfortunately, the coating itself cannot perform miracles. The television is simply too dark to effectively penetrate very challenging lighting conditions. If we place it in front of a light source (e.g., a large window or a strong lamp) – unfortunately, one must consider that not everything will be clearly visible on it.

S90F is really bright for an OLED TV. Of course, it can't be compared to Mini-LED TVs or the brightest high-end OLEDs, but under normal lighting conditions, it's easy to watch something during the day. The brightness is high enough that you don't need to close the curtains every time you watch a movie or a series. However, it's important to remember that the anti-reflective coating on WOLED panels is not the best. Reflections can be visible, especially with bright light coming in from the window. In such cases, it's best to reach for curtains.

Details about the matrix

Backlight Type
White LED
Software version during testing
T-KSU2EFDEUC-0090-1064.4, E2500007, BT-S
T-RSMFDEUC-0090-103 2.5, E2500007, BT-S
Image processor

Subpixel Structure:

Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:

TV features

5.3/10

7.2/10

  • HDMI inputs
    3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
    0 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
  • Other inputs
    Toslink (Optical audio), IR (remote)
  • Outputs
    eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
    Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
  • Network Interfaces
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
  • TV reception
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C

Classic features:

  • Recording to USB (terrestrial TV)
    No
    No
  • Recording programming
    No
    No
  • Picture in Picture (PiP)
    No
    Yes
  • RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen)
    No
    Yes
  • Backlit remote control
    No
    No
  • Teletext
    Yes
    Yes
  • Audio only mode
    Yes
    Yes
  • Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV
    Yes
    Yes
  • Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker
    Yes
    Yes

Smart features:

  • AirPlay
    Yes
    Yes
  • Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Wyszukiwanie głosowe
    No
    Yes
  • Voice search in native language
    No
    Yes
  • Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse
    Yes
    Yes

Samsung U8092F – like all this year's models from this brand – runs on the Tizen operating system. The system itself is really well developed: we have access to many applications (though not all), a well-developed smart home support, and various add-ons, including exclusive Samsung apps. There are also features like AirPlay or Chromecast, which make it easy to connect a phone to the TV and transfer multimedia.

Unfortunately, since this is Samsung's cheapest series in 2025, the manufacturer did not decide to include a solar remote. In the package, we find a classic infrared remote, which visually resembles a newer version, but unfortunately lacks voice functions. As for typically "TV" features – it lacks recording functions and PiP (picture-in-picture) mode. On the plus side, however, HDMI eARC works well, allowing you to easily control devices from the set such as a decoder or soundbar – and it really works seamlessly.

The Samsung S90F is equipped with many classic TV features such as EPG, CI module, and headphone support, but there's also something more here. Thanks to the presence of several tuners, the television offers a picture-in-picture (PiP) function – very useful, for example, when we're watching one match but want to glance at the score of another one happening simultaneously. It's a shame that Samsung has completely abandoned USB recording for some time now, but it somewhat compensates for this with good integration with decoders and other devices. The remote – although small and lacking a numeric keypad – allows control of many devices connected to the television. We can easily operate a decoder, amplifier, console, or other equipment with it, and this can be done without the need to reach for multiple remotes.

As for the Smart TV system – Tizen on the S90F works very smoothly, which is not always the case with cheaper models featuring this system. The system itself is extensive and offers plenty of features – we have screen mirroring, AirPlay, Bluetooth device support, and many options related to smart home control, such as managing light bulbs or other smart devices directly from the television. However, it's important to remember that Tizen is a closed system, so when it comes to apps – we are limited to what we find in the Samsung store. While this store is quite extensive, it does not match the flexibility of the Google TV platform. It's worth keeping this in mind if you have specific needs for niche applications.

Playing files from USB

9.3/10

8/10

Supported photo formats:

JPEG
Yes
Yes
HEIC
Yes
No
PNG
Yes
No
GIF
No
No
WebP
No
No
TIFF
No
No
BMP
Yes
Yes
SVG
No
No

Maximum photo resolution:

4 Mpix
Yes
Yes
6 Mpix
Yes
Yes
8 Mpix
Yes
Yes
10 Mpix
Yes
Yes
12 Mpix
Yes
Yes
16 Mpix
Yes
Yes
20 Mpix
Yes
Yes
24 Mpix
Yes
Yes
28 Mpix
Yes
Yes
32 Mpix
Yes
Yes

Samsung U8092F handles playback of files rather smoothly – the television supports most popular audio and video formats. Of course, it does not support Dolby Vision, but we simply will not find that in any Samsung model.

There may be some reservations regarding the support for external text files – those that the user would like to add as subtitles to a movie. During our tests, the television only played TXT files, and other formats, such as SRT or SUB, unfortunately did not work. This may not be a problem for everyone, but it's worth knowing. Perhaps this is an issue to be improved in the future with an update to the television's operating system.

The built-in media player in the S90F is fine and supports a good number of popular formats. Unfortunately, during testing – once again – we encountered issues despite the manufacturer's claims. The TV did not play some formats that are supposedly supported, such as HEIC photo format (Apple's version) or SRT and SUB text subtitles. In the daily use of most people, such a player is probably sufficient to run a movie from a USB drive, but it's worth keeping in mind that surprises can happen. Perhaps the situation will improve in future updates, but at the time of writing this review – it works as it works.

Apps

8.7/10

8.7/10

OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
OK
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
OK
Spotify
No
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
No
Kodi
OK
Apple_music
No
Eleven_sports
OK
Xbox Game Pass
OK
GeForce Now!
OK
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
No
Steam Link
OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
OK
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
OK
Spotify
No
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
No
Kodi
OK
Apple_music
No
Eleven_sports
OK
Xbox Game Pass
OK
GeForce Now!
OK
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
No
Steam Link

Sound

5.7/10

7.4/10

  • Maximum volume
    -
    -
  • Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby True HD 7.1
    No
    No
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
    No
    No
  • DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
    No
    No
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
    No
    No

U8092F doesn't pretend to have a home theater onboard. We get a standard set of 2 x 10 W, which sounds decent, but without much excitement, though with a slight bass. For everyday viewing, this audio setup is completely sufficient. We were pleasantly surprised that it was able to play a movie with the built-in Dolby Atmos codec (JOC) – although, of course, we're not talking about true surround sound here.

The S90F sounds really pleasant, with noticeable bass and quite good dynamics. A definite plus is the support for Dolby Atmos, which allows the television to sound a bit more "spatially" – of course, as much as the built-in 2.1 system allows 😉. Unfortunately, as with Samsung, there is no support for the DTS:X format. So if you want to take advantage of its capabilities, you need to connect the audio equipment directly to the receiver, not to the television itself – otherwise, it simply won’t work.