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Not sure about that person's reason, but we're looking to replace our 5 year old Samsung TV because of how much bloat Samsung has pushed over the years. It's to the point that it takes a few minutes to even turn the volume down when you first turn it on. It's gotten slower and slower over time to the point of frustration, but it was probably year 2 or 3 where we really started to notice it, and that's just not long enough for a $2k TV.
I can't rule out that other manufacturers don't do the same thing, but we're going to start fresh with another manufacturer. At this point we wouldn't consider another Samsung. If the competition also does the same then I guess it is what it is at that point.
Also, for anyone thinking about this particular tv, be sure to read the reviews. There aren't an incredibly high number of them, but there are a high number of one and two star reviews relative to 5 star, and a lot of them say the screen has issues. 3.4 star rating.
Not sure about that person's reason, but we're looking to replace our 5 year old Samsung TV because of how much bloat Samsung has pushed over the years. It's to the point that it takes a few minutes to even turn the volume down when you first turn it on. It's gotten slower and slower over time to the point of frustration, but it was probably year 2 or 3 where we really started to notice it, and that's just not long enough for a $2k TV. I can't rule out that other manufacturers don't do the same thing, but we're going to start fresh with another manufacturer. At this point we wouldn't consider another Samsung. If the competition also does the same then I guess it is what it is at that point.Also, for anyone thinking about this particular tv, be sure to read the reviews. There aren't an incredibly high number of them, but there are a high number of one and two star reviews relative to 5 star, and a lot of them say the screen has issues. 3.4 star rating.
All TVs are basically filled with bloat. A $2000 LG C5 feels considerably more sluggish than my old $500 Vizio M series TV when just trying to switch inputs or change settings. The "home screen" feels way better but I'm not connecting a smart TV in 2026 to the internet, especially not from the big brands. Unironcially I'd trust the Chinese Hisense over any name brand in America for privacy.
People are wary of Samsung's due to power supply failures, though I think they usually occur within a couple months and during the warranty period. Costco has great policy for defective units though.
All TVs are basically filled with bloat. A $2000 LG C5 feels considerably more sluggish than my old $500 Vizio M series TV when just trying to switch inputs or change settings. The "home screen" feels way better but I'm not connecting a smart TV in 2026 to the internet, especially not from the big brands. Unironcially I'd trust the Chinese Hisense over any name brand in America for privacy.
People are wary of Samsung's due to power supply failures, though I think they usually occur within a couple months and during the warranty period. Costco has great policy for defective units though.
I have a LG C2 and basic operations don't seem sluggish to me. It's not blazing fast but it's perfectly usable. I have had a Samsung Tizen OS tv in the past and I know what the experience the other person is talking about.
Thanks, I did notice that difference in the panels but not sure I could find a QDOLED in 83 inch anytime soon. This is a great deal for an 83 inch
I totally agree, I noticed one at my Costco last week and it was hard to pass!
P.s. they don't make any 83 or larger QDoled tvs, by any brand, at the moment.
The LG G6 would be the best WOLED panel at that size, but at a large cost difference.
I totally agree, I noticed one at my Costco last week and it was hard to pass!
P.s. they don't make any 83 or larger QDoled tvs, by any brand, at the moment.
The LG G6 would be the best WOLED panel at that size, but at a large cost difference.
Good luck!
The C6H 83" is also pretty solid in that size category.
I totally agree, I noticed one at my Costco last week and it was hard to pass!
P.s. they don't make any 83 or larger QDoled tvs, by any brand, at the moment.
The LG G6 would be the best WOLED panel at that size, but at a large cost difference.
Good luck!
The 83 in G5 and G6 actually uses tandem OLED technology, which is better than WOLED. The G5 was on sale earlier this month for $3,100, which I bought. The picture is amazing and very bright.
I won't ever buy a Samsung again solely because the OS is garbage. Yes, I know pretty much every TV has issues and yes, I do have a streaming stick connected, but Samsung is by far the worst. I wish one of these companies would make just 1 model that had a beefy CPU and such so that it could navigate smoothly. Sony, please. I also wouldn't get an OLED that's not LG. They're just ahead of the game.
I won't ever buy a Samsung again solely because the OS is garbage. Yes, I know pretty much every TV has issues and yes, I do have a streaming stick connected, but Samsung is by far the worst. I wish one of these companies would make just 1 model that had a beefy CPU and such so that it could navigate smoothly. Sony, please. I also wouldn't get an OLED that's not LG. They're just ahead of the game.
I don't know what kind of TV you have but my LG C9 gets slower every update. I should have disabled updates.
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I can't rule out that other manufacturers don't do the same thing, but we're going to start fresh with another manufacturer. At this point we wouldn't consider another Samsung. If the competition also does the same then I guess it is what it is at that point.
Also, for anyone thinking about this particular tv, be sure to read the reviews. There aren't an incredibly high number of them, but there are a high number of one and two star reviews relative to 5 star, and a lot of them say the screen has issues. 3.4 star rating.
People are wary of Samsung's due to power supply failures, though I think they usually occur within a couple months and during the warranty period. Costco has great policy for defective units though.
People are wary of Samsung's due to power supply failures, though I think they usually occur within a couple months and during the warranty period. Costco has great policy for defective units though.
I have a LG C2 and basic operations don't seem sluggish to me. It's not blazing fast but it's perfectly usable. I have had a Samsung Tizen OS tv in the past and I know what the experience the other person is talking about.
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P.s. they don't make any 83 or larger QDoled tvs, by any brand, at the moment.
The LG G6 would be the best WOLED panel at that size, but at a large cost difference.
Good luck!
P.s. they don't make any 83 or larger QDoled tvs, by any brand, at the moment.
The LG G6 would be the best WOLED panel at that size, but at a large cost difference.
Good luck!
P.s. they don't make any 83 or larger QDoled tvs, by any brand, at the moment.
The LG G6 would be the best WOLED panel at that size, but at a large cost difference.
Good luck!
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