TVs / Philips OLED811 vs Samsung M80H
Philips OLED811 vs Samsung M80H
Philips OLED811
Philips' mid-range 2026 OLED with 165Hz gaming specs — not sold on US Amazon, pricing estimated.
Wins overall by 0.5 points
Quick Verdict
The Philips OLED811 takes this by a clear 0.5 points. Philips' mid-range 2026 OLED with 165Hz gaming specs — not sold on US Amazon, pricing estimated. The Samsung M80H only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Philips OLED811 and Samsung M80H are both current-generation TV models, and the Samsung M80H is $2,154 cheaper than the Philips OLED811 ($799.99 vs $2,954). On Picture Quality, the Philips OLED811 leads (9.0 vs 7.6/10) — panel technology, contrast, and color accuracy. On Gaming Features, the Philips OLED811 leads (9.3 vs 8.0/10) — refresh rate, VRR, input lag, and console support. On Value, the Samsung M80H leads (8.3 vs 7.0/10) — performance and features relative to price. Overall, the Philips OLED811 scores 8.3/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.8/10 for the Samsung M80H. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Philips OLED811 | Samsung M80H |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2954.00 | $799.99 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Screen Size (in) | 65 | 65 |
| Panel Type | OLED EX panel (LG-sourced) | Mini LED LCD |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 2500 | Not independently confirmed |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 165✓ | 144 |
| Processor | 10th-Gen P5 AI Processor + MediaTek Pentonic 800 | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports (ports) | 4 | Not independently confirmed |
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision 2 Max, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG (Mini LED HDR) |
| Smart Platform | Titan OS | Tizen (Samsung Vision AI, One UI Tizen) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Audio System | Not officially specified | Not officially specified |
| Built-in Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Black | Black |
Category Scores
Picture Quality
The Philips OLED811 leads clearly here, 9.0 against 7.6 — a 1.4-point margin on panel technology, contrast, and color accuracy. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung M80H does not close the gap elsewhere.
Brightness & HDR
The Philips OLED811 leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — a 0.5-point margin on peak nits and HDR format support for highlight detail. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung M80H does not close the gap elsewhere.
Gaming Features
The Philips OLED811 leads clearly here, 9.3 against 8.0 — a 1.3-point margin on refresh rate, VRR, input lag, and console support. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung M80H does not close the gap elsewhere.
Smart Platform
The Samsung M80H leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-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 6.2 — a 0.8-point margin on onboard speaker power, clarity, and Dolby Atmos support. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung M80H does not close the gap elsewhere.
Design & Build
The Philips OLED811 leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.4 — a 1.1-point margin on panel thinness, bezels, stand/mount options, and finish. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung M80H does not close the gap elsewhere.
Connectivity
The Philips OLED811 leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.3 — a 1.2-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 M80H does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Samsung M80H leads clearly here, 8.3 against 7.0 — a 1.3-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…
- • Picture Quality matters most to you — the Philips OLED811 scores 9.0/10 here (panel technology, contrast, and color accuracy).
- • Gaming Features matters most to you — the Philips OLED811 scores 9.3/10 here (refresh rate, VRR, input lag, and console support).
- • 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).
- • Design & Build matters most to you — the Philips OLED811 scores 8.5/10 here (panel thinness, bezels, stand/mount options, and finish).
Choose the Samsung M80H if…
- • Value matters most to you — the Samsung M80H scores 8.3/10 here (performance and features relative to price).
- • You want to spend less — it's $2,154 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 M80H
Pros
- +Same NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor as the pricier QN80H Neo QLED, at a much lower price
- +Genuine Mini LED backlighting — a real step up from basic edge-lit QLED
- +DLG 240Hz for PC gaming plus Motion Xcelerator 144Hz
- +Available from 55" up to 85"
Cons
- −Fewer dimming zones and less precise local dimming than Neo QLED
- −No Dolby Atmos
- −Peak brightness and HDMI 2.1 port count not independently confirmed
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FAQs
Is the Philips OLED811 or Samsung M80H 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 Picture Quality, the Philips OLED811 or the Samsung M80H?+
The Philips OLED811 scores higher on Picture Quality (9.0/10 vs 7.6/10) — panel technology, contrast, and color accuracy.
Which is better for Gaming Features, the Philips OLED811 or the Samsung M80H?+
The Philips OLED811 scores higher on Gaming Features (9.3/10 vs 8.0/10) — refresh rate, VRR, input lag, and console support.
Which is better for Value, the Philips OLED811 or the Samsung M80H?+
The Samsung M80H scores higher on Value (8.3/10 vs 7.0/10) — performance and features relative to price.
Which is better for Connectivity, the Philips OLED811 or the Samsung M80H?+
The Philips OLED811 scores higher on Connectivity (9.5/10 vs 8.3/10) — HDMI 2.1 port count and other I/O for consoles and soundbars.
Is the Philips OLED811 worth the price difference over the Samsung M80H?+
The Samsung M80H is the cheaper option at $799.99 versus $2,954. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Picture Quality.
What's the warranty on the Philips OLED811 vs the Samsung M80H?+
The Philips OLED811 ships with a 12-month warranty; the Samsung M80H 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.
Cheaper Option
Samsung M70H — $529.99
Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.