Samsung’s OLED range has long carried a reputation for premium pricing, so an entry-level model that still swings for the fences is worth a hard look. The Samsung S85H (model QE55S85H) does exactly that, delivering a bombastic performance that’s already winning it fans since it landed as part of Samsung’s 2026 OLED lineup.
At the heart of the set is a 4K WOLED panel running at a native 120Hz refresh rate. That combination gives you the deep blacks and per-pixel contrast OLED is famous for, plus the motion clarity needed for sports and fast-paced action. Driving it all is the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, which handles 4K AI Upscaling to clean up lower-resolution content, alongside a stack of picture-tuning tools: AI Customization Mode, Color Booster Pro, Real Depth Enhancer and Samsung’s broader Vision AI suite.
Gamers are well catered for. The Premium Gaming Pack bundles Motion Xcelerator 120 Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility, meaning tear-free, low-latency play whether you’re on a console or a high-end PC rig.
Connectivity is generous and, crucially, current: you get four HDMI 2.1 ports, so you won’t have to juggle cables between a games console, soundbar and streaming box. Round that out with two USB Type-A ports, a LAN port, optical audio out and an RS323C input for control integration.
Audio is handled by a 2.0 CH 20W speaker array with Dolby Atmos support. Samsung sweetens the built-in sound with Q-Symphony, which lets the TV speakers play in concert with a compatible Samsung soundbar rather than being muted, and OTS Lite (Object Tracking Sound Lite), which nudges audio to follow the action on screen. It’s not a substitute for a proper surround setup, but it’s a smart step up from the tinny output you’d expect at this tier.
Here’s the headline: the 55-inch QE55S85H carries a price of £1499. For a genuine OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI 2.1 sockets and a full gaming feature set, that undercuts a lot of the competition while giving up remarkably little on paper.
The S85H was launched in April 2026 and is on sale now. If you’ve been holding out for OLED contrast without the flagship sticker shock, this is the model that finally makes the maths add up. It won’t have the peak brightness or the beefier audio hardware of Samsung’s top-end OLEDs, but for most living rooms the trade-offs feel entirely reasonable — and the picture speaks for itself.
