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Philips OLED811 vs Samsung M70H

Best Overall

Philips OLED811

Philips' mid-range 2026 OLED with 165Hz gaming specs — not sold on US Amazon, pricing estimated.

Wins overall by 0.9 points

Not available on US Amazon

Quick Verdict

The Philips OLED811 is the stronger all-round pick, ahead by 0.9 points. Philips' mid-range 2026 OLED with 165Hz gaming specs — not sold on US Amazon, pricing estimated.

The Philips OLED811 and Samsung M70H are both current-generation TV models, and the Samsung M70H is $2,424 cheaper than the Philips OLED811 ($529.99 vs $2,954). On Gaming Features, the Philips OLED811 leads (9.3 vs 7.3/10) — refresh rate, VRR, input lag, and console support. On Picture Quality, the Philips OLED811 leads (9.0 vs 7.0/10) — panel technology, contrast, and color accuracy. On Value, the Samsung M70H leads (8.6 vs 7.0/10) — performance and features relative to price. Overall, the Philips OLED811 scores 8.3/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.4/10 for the Samsung M70H. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.

Side-by-Side Comparison

SpecPhilips OLED811Samsung M70H
Price$2954.00$529.99
Release Year20262026
Screen Size (in)6565
Panel TypeOLED EX panel (LG-sourced)Mini LED LCD
Resolution3840x2160 (4K UHD)3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Peak Brightness (nits)2500Not independently confirmed
Refresh Rate (Hz)165144
Processor10th-Gen P5 AI Processor + MediaTek Pentonic 800Not officially specified (lower-tier than the NQ4 AI Gen2 used on M80H/M90H)
HDMI 2.1 Ports (ports)4Not independently confirmed
HDR FormatsDolby Vision 2 Max, HDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Smart PlatformTitan OSTizen (Samsung Vision AI, One UI Tizen)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)YesYes
Built-in Audio SystemNot officially specifiedNot officially specified
Built-in Dolby AtmosYesNo
Warranty12 months12 months
ColorsBlackBlack

Category Scores

Picture QualityPanel technology, contrast, and color accuracy
Philips OLED811
9.0
Samsung M70H
7.0
Brightness & HDRPeak nits and HDR format support for highlight detail
Philips OLED811
8.5
Samsung M70H
7.2
Gaming FeaturesRefresh rate, VRR, input lag, and console support
Philips OLED811
9.3
Samsung M70H
7.3
Smart PlatformOS responsiveness, app ecosystem, and voice assistant support
Philips OLED811
7.5
Samsung M70H
8.0
Built-in SoundOnboard speaker power, clarity, and Dolby Atmos support
Philips OLED811
7.0
Samsung M70H
5.8
Design & BuildPanel thinness, bezels, stand/mount options, and finish
Philips OLED811
8.5
Samsung M70H
7.0
ConnectivityHDMI 2.1 port count and other I/O for consoles and soundbars
Philips OLED811
9.5
Samsung M70H
8.0
ValuePerformance and features relative to price
Philips OLED811
7.0
Samsung M70H
8.6
Picture QualityBrightness & HDRGaming FeaturesSmart PlatformBuilt-in SoundDesign & BuildConnectivityValue
Philips OLED811 Samsung M70H

Picture Quality

The Philips OLED811 leads clearly here, 9.0 against 7.0 — a 2.0-point margin on panel technology, contrast, and color accuracy. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung M70H does not close the gap elsewhere.

Brightness & HDR

The Philips OLED811 leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.2 — a 1.3-point margin on peak nits and HDR format support for highlight detail. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung M70H does not close the gap elsewhere.

Gaming Features

The Philips OLED811 leads clearly here, 9.3 against 7.3 — a 2.0-point margin on refresh rate, VRR, input lag, and console support. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung M70H does not close the gap elsewhere.

Smart Platform

The Samsung M70H leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.5 — a 0.5-point margin on OS responsiveness, app ecosystem, and voice assistant support. If that is what you are buying for, the Philips OLED811 does not close the gap elsewhere.

Built-in Sound

The Philips OLED811 leads clearly here, 7.0 against 5.8 — a 1.2-point margin on onboard speaker power, clarity, and Dolby Atmos support. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung M70H does not close the gap elsewhere.

Design & Build

The Philips OLED811 leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.0 — a 1.5-point margin on panel thinness, bezels, stand/mount options, and finish. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung M70H does not close the gap elsewhere.

Connectivity

The Philips OLED811 leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.0 — a 1.5-point margin on HDMI 2.1 port count and other I/O for consoles and soundbars. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung M70H does not close the gap elsewhere.

Value

The Samsung M70H leads clearly here, 8.6 against 7.0 — a 1.6-point margin on performance and features relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the Philips OLED811 does not close the gap elsewhere.

Best For

Choose the Philips OLED811 if…

  • Gaming Features matters most to you — the Philips OLED811 scores 9.3/10 here (refresh rate, VRR, input lag, and console support).
  • Picture Quality matters most to you — the Philips OLED811 scores 9.0/10 here (panel technology, contrast, and color accuracy).
  • Design & Build matters most to you — the Philips OLED811 scores 8.5/10 here (panel thinness, bezels, stand/mount options, and finish).
  • Connectivity matters most to you — the Philips OLED811 scores 9.5/10 here (HDMI 2.1 port count and other I/O for consoles and soundbars).
Not available on US Amazon

Choose the Samsung M70H if…

  • Value matters most to you — the Samsung M70H scores 8.6/10 here (performance and features relative to price).
  • You want to spend less — it's $2,424 cheaper.

Pros & Cons

Philips OLED811

Pros

  • +165Hz refresh with all four HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 4K HFR — rare at this tier
  • +World-first Dolby Vision 2 Max support
  • +3-sided Ambilight with AmbiScape
  • +LG-sourced OLED EX panel rated up to 2,500 nits

Cons

  • Not sold on US Amazon — Philips TVs sold in the US come from a different licensee and this lineup isn't distributed there
  • Price shown is estimated from the predecessor OLED810's 77" UK launch price — no confirmed 65" pricing exists yet for the OLED811
  • Official 2026 pricing and full availability have not been announced

Samsung M70H

Pros

  • +Most affordable Mini LED TV in Samsung's 2026 lineup
  • +Still gets Motion Xcelerator 144Hz and DLG 240Hz for gaming
  • +Available across 6 sizes from 43" to 85"
  • +AI Sound Controller and some Vision AI features carried down from higher tiers

Cons

  • Lacks the AI Sound Controller and Object Tracking Sound features found on pricier models
  • Standard Color Booster rather than Color Booster Pro
  • Processor generation and HDMI 2.1 port count not officially specified

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FAQs

Is the Philips OLED811 or Samsung M70H better overall?+

Based on our 8-category scoring, the Philips OLED811 comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.

Which is better for Gaming Features, the Philips OLED811 or the Samsung M70H?+

The Philips OLED811 scores higher on Gaming Features (9.3/10 vs 7.3/10) — refresh rate, VRR, input lag, and console support.

Which is better for Picture Quality, the Philips OLED811 or the Samsung M70H?+

The Philips OLED811 scores higher on Picture Quality (9.0/10 vs 7.0/10) — panel technology, contrast, and color accuracy.

Which is better for Value, the Philips OLED811 or the Samsung M70H?+

The Samsung M70H scores higher on Value (8.6/10 vs 7.0/10) — performance and features relative to price.

Which is better for Design & Build, the Philips OLED811 or the Samsung M70H?+

The Philips OLED811 scores higher on Design & Build (8.5/10 vs 7.0/10) — panel thinness, bezels, stand/mount options, and finish.

Is the Philips OLED811 worth the price difference over the Samsung M70H?+

The Samsung M70H is the cheaper option at $529.99 versus $2,954. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Gaming Features.

What's the warranty on the Philips OLED811 vs the Samsung M70H?+

The Philips OLED811 ships with a 12-month warranty; the Samsung M70H ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.

Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+

If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.

Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.

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