Our research on Samsung products: what each one is best for, how they compare and which alternatives to consider.
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Samsung · TVs
You want OLED contrast with very vivid color and Samsung's Tizen smart platform.
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Samsung · TVs
You value the picture-frame look above everything else and plan to wall-mount it flush.
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Samsung · Wireless Earbuds
You own a recent Samsung Galaxy phone and want features like 24-bit Hi-Fi audio and seamless switching.
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Samsung · Tablets
You use an Android phone and want a big-screen tablet with a stylus included and expandable storage.
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Samsung · Smartwatches
You use an Android phone, especially a Galaxy, and want a full-featured smartwatch with good sleep and health tracking.
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Samsung · Soundbars
You want true surround sound with a sub and rear speakers in a single purchase, especially with a Samsung TV.
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Samsung · Projectors
You love the swiveling design and want to project onto a ceiling.
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Thinking about buying Samsung? VerdictFox covers 7 Samsung products in projectors, smartwatches, soundbars, tablets, tvs and wireless earbuds, each with an independent Buy, Consider or Skip verdict. Our highest-rated Samsung pick is the Samsung 65-Inch Class OLED S90F, which typically sells for $1,499–$2,299 on Amazon.com.
The Samsung 65-Inch Class OLED S90F is best for bright OLED alternative. Its key feature is vivid OLED picture with Samsung's gaming hub, and it usually costs $1,499–$2,299. Buy it if you want OLED contrast with very vivid color and Samsung's Tizen smart platform. Skip it if you watch Dolby Vision content often; Samsung doesn't support it. Our verdict: Buy, with a research score of 9.0 out of 10.
The Samsung HW-Q990D is best for full surround in one box. Its key feature is subwoofer and rear speakers included, and it usually costs $999–$1,499. Buy it if you want true surround sound with a sub and rear speakers in a single purchase, especially with a Samsung TV. Skip it if you have a small room or can't place rear speakers. Our verdict: Buy, with a research score of 8.7 out of 10.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 is best for android owners. Its key feature is slim, bright watch with strong health tracking, and it usually costs $299–$349. Buy it if you use an Android phone, especially a Galaxy, and want a full-featured smartwatch with good sleep and health tracking. Skip it if you use an iPhone; Galaxy Watch does not support iPhone. Our verdict: Buy, with a research score of 8.7 out of 10.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE is best for android users. Its key feature is s Pen included in the box, and it usually costs $449–$529. Buy it if you use an Android phone and want a big-screen tablet with a stylus included and expandable storage. Skip it if you want the fastest Android tablet for heavy games; the Tab S10+ and Ultra are quicker. Our verdict: Buy, with a research score of 8.1 out of 10.
How does Samsung compare with rivals? In tvs, the main alternatives include the LG 65-Inch Class OLED evo C5 Series (best picture for most, $1,599–$2,499), the TCL 65-Inch QM8K QD-Mini LED (bright rooms, $1,299–$1,999) and the Hisense 65-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LED (value Mini-LED, $899–$1,399). Our best tvs list ranks them side by side so you can see where Samsung wins and where it does not.