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Samsung's S90F OLED is drawing attention as a bright, colorful QD OLED TV that stands out for gaming, upscaling, and strong SDR and HDR performance. The 77 inch model is repeatedly described as the latest model year at a standout price, with some checkout totals landing around $1,530 before tax and lower after stacked discounts. Main tradeoffs are Dolby Vision support, Samsung's DTS and app quirks, and return or warranty hassles that can erase some of the savings.
Shoppers comparing premium 77-inch OLEDs, because the 77-inch model is QD-OLED and is repeatedly described as a strong value versus higher-priced alternatives.
Viewers prioritizing vivid color and strong upscaling on non-4K content, because Samsung is described as more accurate, brighter, and better at upscaling.
Home theater setups that need DTS passthrough through the TV, because DTS support is missing and may require an external audio extractor or receiver upgrade.
Buyers who may need an easy return path, because Samsung returns can be a hassle and one reported case involved a cracked screen and a difficult refund process.
It can work on some EPP accounts and on the 77-inch model, but it is reported as invalid on Education and first-responder accounts. Some shoppers also found the code removed a previously selected offer instead of lowering the total.
Watch the Samsung Vision AI video while signed in, then add the TV to cart; the discount can appear automatically without a separate code. Clearing cookies and using the TV & AV menu path reportedly helps when the offer does not show up.
The S90F is reported to be far brighter in Game Mode, more colorful, and better at handling direct reflections, while the C5 has Dolby Vision and can keep blacks darker in bright rooms. For Xbox and Dolby Vision content, the C5 has a slight edge; for brightness and QD-OLED color, the S90F does.
It does not support Dolby Vision, and DTS passthrough is also reported as unsupported. That means some setups may need an Apple TV, Nvidia Shield, or an external audio extractor/splitter for full media compatibility.
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Why do you think Dolby Vision is overrated? Isn't it the better technology since it's dynamic?
You're saying these S90F are better than C5s?
according to Rtings.com; Samsung has more accurate and vivid colors, 50% brighter and superior upscaling for non 4K content, but not DTS passthrough; whereas LG has Dolby Vision, but more of a matte screen and less vivid/accurate, andhalf the number of nits. I chose samsung for the upscaling, but I have to buy aftermarket splitter/audio extractor to get DTS passthrough-- so no eARC for me.
The lowest I've seen for the 77" for the latest model year
And will affect probably 0.5% of people here. Kind of like the microcenter deals that end up front page and almost nobody can get them because they are in store only.
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Why do you think Dolby Vision is overrated? Isn't it the better technology since it's dynamic?
You're saying these S90F are better than C5s?
Because both look tewally good and you won't see any issues with Samsung hdr lol you'll love the tv regardless I have Samsung oled in my room and lg g5 in living room. G5 is the only lg tv that can compete with qdoled imo because it has better colors than the other TVs
I think this is dead, can't get to this price... $1,259.99 after education EPP. The code doesn't work, and if it did, that would bring it down to $1,134. What am I missing?
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Samsung's S90F OLED is drawing attention as a bright, colorful QD OLED TV that stands out for gaming, upscaling, and strong SDR and HDR performance. The 77 inch model is repeatedly described as the latest model year at a standout price, with some checkout totals landing around $1,530 before tax and lower after stacked discounts. Main tradeoffs are Dolby Vision support, Samsung's DTS and app quirks, and return or warranty hassles that can erase some of the savings.
The deal can stack with EPP discounts and additional promo mechanics, producing checkout totals around the low-$1,000s for some buyers.
The S90F can deliver more vivid, accurate colors and stronger upscaling for non-4K content than competing LG OLED models.
The S90F can be far brighter in Game Mode, which helps in brighter rooms during gaming sessions.
The 77-inch model can arrive with white-glove delivery and a damage warranty option, which can reduce purchase risk.
The coupon and promo codes can fail to validate for some education or partner accounts, preventing the expected discount.
Samsung's return logistics can be difficult, and return paths may be constrained depending on shipping versus pickup.
The built-in smart TV experience can be slow or problematic, including cases where uninstalling Samsung Plus is needed for normal functionality.
DTS passthrough can require an aftermarket audio extractor or splitter, which can limit DTS playback options compared with setups expecting eARC DTS.
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