Samsung

Storage is dead last in our database (1st percentile) and screen quality scrapes the 21st percentile, putting it well below average. Gaming is nearly unusable at 2.9/100. The only bright spot is sky-high customer satisfaction, but our benchmarks say you should set expectations very low.

The Samsung lands in the 94th percentile for customer satisfaction, backed by a 4.6-star average across 2,360 reviews. That social proof is impressive, but it papers over some rough edges. In our lab, this TV's screen lands in the 21st percentile—underwhelming for a brand that touts HDR and Pur Color. Smart features feel hobbled by the 1st-percentile storage and 14th-percentile RAM, which makes the interface slower than you'd expect from a modern set. Connectivity is barebones: two HDMI ports (13th percentile) and Wi-Fi 4, not 5 or 6.

Under the hood, the processing package is a letdown. The CPU sits at the 31st percentile, enough for basic menu navigation but prone to lag when switching apps. Graphics performance is even worse—18th percentile—so don't count on fluid animation or fast rendering in smart TV menus. The real bottleneck is storage, ranked at the very bottom of our database (1st percentile). You'll quickly run out of space for apps if you download more than a handful. RAM allocation is equally starved at the 14th percentile, which means multitasking between a streaming app and settings feels sluggish. The display maxes out at 60Hz and our screen metrics place it in the 21st percentile; colors can look muted despite the marketing, and HDR doesn't rescue the limited peak brightness.

Pricing is all over the map, from a suspiciously low $118 up to a stunning $52,523 across vendors. If you stumble on a sub-$150 deal, it might make sense as a secondary bedroom screen. But anywhere near the upper half of that range, you're being fleeced. The cheapest prices likely come from third-party sellers with unknown warranty support, so factor that in.

Stack this Samsung against a laptop like the Apple MacBook Air MWTJ2LL/A or the HP ZBook Ultra G1a and the display deficit hits hard—those devices bring far better screen quality, higher resolution, and faster refresh rates. Even the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-90A6, a gaming laptop, outshines it with a high-refresh panel and proper HDR performance. If your goal is a media hub for a dorm or kitchen, a budget tablet or a used Dell Inspiron LDC15250 might actually give you a more satisfying screen and smoother operation. This TV only wins if you absolutely need that 32-inch-plus size at rock-bottom cost.

If picture quality, gaming, or future-proofing matter even a little, skip this model. Our screen score at the 21st percentile and a gaming score of 2.9/100 tell you it won't satisfy anyone with even moderately discerning eyes. The minuscule storage and only two HDMI ports also mean you'll hit frustrating limits fast. Spend a bit more on a set with a brighter HDR panel and at least 3 HDMI ports—you'll thank yourself later.

The 4.6-star rating might tempt you, but our data shows a TV that falls behind in the places that count. With screen quality, storage, and gaming performance all ranking in the doldrums, it's tough to recommend unless you find it for less than $150 and only need it for casual background noise. For anything more, you're better off saving up for a model with a brighter panel and snappier smart platform.