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Philips OLED911 vs Samsung M80H

Best Overall

Philips OLED911

Philips' upper-mid 2026 OLED with a built-in Bowers & Wilkins soundbar — not sold on US Amazon.

Wins overall by 1.0 points

Not available on US Amazon

Quick Verdict

The Philips OLED911 takes this by a clear 1.0 points. Philips' upper-mid 2026 OLED with a built-in Bowers & Wilkins soundbar — not sold on US Amazon. The Samsung M80H only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.

The Philips OLED911 and Samsung M80H are both current-generation TV models, and the Samsung M80H is $2,154 cheaper than the Philips OLED911 ($799.99 vs $2,954). On Built-in Sound, the Philips OLED911 leads (8.9 vs 6.2/10) — onboard speaker power, clarity, and Dolby Atmos support. On Picture Quality, the Philips OLED911 leads (9.5 vs 7.6/10) — panel technology, contrast, and color accuracy. On Brightness & HDR, the Philips OLED911 leads (9.6 vs 8.0/10) — peak nits and HDR format support for highlight detail. Overall, the Philips OLED911 scores 8.8/10 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

SpecPhilips OLED911Samsung M80H
Price$2954.00$799.99
Release Year20262026
Screen Size (in)6565
Panel Type4th-Gen LG Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 OLED panelMini LED LCD
Resolution3840x2160 (4K UHD)3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Peak Brightness (nits)4500Not independently confirmed
Refresh Rate (Hz)165144
Processor10th-Gen P5 AI Processor + MediaTek Pentonic 800NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
HDMI 2.1 Ports (ports)4Not independently confirmed
HDR FormatsDolby Vision 2 Max, HDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10+, HDR10, HLG (Mini LED HDR)
Smart PlatformTitan OSTizen (Samsung Vision AI, One UI Tizen)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)YesYes
Built-in Audio System3.1-channel Bowers & Wilkins soundbar (integrated)Not officially specified
Built-in Dolby AtmosYesNo
Warranty12 months12 months
ColorsBlackBlack

Category Scores

Picture QualityPanel technology, contrast, and color accuracy
Philips OLED911
9.5
Samsung M80H
7.6
Brightness & HDRPeak nits and HDR format support for highlight detail
Philips OLED911
9.6
Samsung M80H
8.0
Gaming FeaturesRefresh rate, VRR, input lag, and console support
Philips OLED911
9.4
Samsung M80H
8.0
Smart PlatformOS responsiveness, app ecosystem, and voice assistant support
Philips OLED911
7.5
Samsung M80H
8.5
Built-in SoundOnboard speaker power, clarity, and Dolby Atmos support
Philips OLED911
8.9
Samsung M80H
6.2
Design & BuildPanel thinness, bezels, stand/mount options, and finish
Philips OLED911
8.9
Samsung M80H
7.4
ConnectivityHDMI 2.1 port count and other I/O for consoles and soundbars
Philips OLED911
9.5
Samsung M80H
8.3
ValuePerformance and features relative to price
Philips OLED911
7.2
Samsung M80H
8.3
Picture QualityBrightness & HDRGaming FeaturesSmart PlatformBuilt-in SoundDesign & BuildConnectivityValue
Philips OLED911 Samsung M80H

Picture Quality

The Philips OLED911 leads clearly here, 9.5 against 7.6 — a 1.9-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 OLED911 leads clearly here, 9.6 against 8.0 — a 1.6-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 OLED911 leads clearly here, 9.4 against 8.0 — a 1.4-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 OLED911 does not close the gap elsewhere.

Built-in Sound

The Philips OLED911 leads clearly here, 8.9 against 6.2 — a 2.7-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 OLED911 leads clearly here, 8.9 against 7.4 — a 1.5-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 OLED911 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 7.2 — a 1.1-point margin on performance and features relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the Philips OLED911 does not close the gap elsewhere.

Best For

Choose the Philips OLED911 if…

  • Built-in Sound matters most to you — the Philips OLED911 scores 8.9/10 here (onboard speaker power, clarity, and Dolby Atmos support).
  • Picture Quality matters most to you — the Philips OLED911 scores 9.5/10 here (panel technology, contrast, and color accuracy).
  • Brightness & HDR matters most to you — the Philips OLED911 scores 9.6/10 here (peak nits and HDR format support for highlight detail).
  • Design & Build matters most to you — the Philips OLED911 scores 8.9/10 here (panel thinness, bezels, stand/mount options, and finish).
  • Gaming Features matters most to you — the Philips OLED911 scores 9.4/10 here (refresh rate, VRR, input lag, and console support).
Not available on US Amazon

Choose the Samsung M80H if…

  • You want to spend less — it's $2,154 cheaper.
  • Your main use case is gaming.

Pros & Cons

Philips OLED911

Pros

  • +Same 4,500-nit-rated Tandem panel as the flagship OLED951, at a lower price
  • +Integrated 3.1-channel Bowers & Wilkins soundbar
  • +World-first Dolby Vision 2 Max support
  • +Available down to a 48" size for the first time

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 an estimate based on the predecessor OLED910's UK launch price; official 2026 pricing has not been announced
  • New Titan OS platform is unproven versus webOS, Tizen, or Google TV

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 OLED911 or Samsung M80H better overall?+

Based on our 8-category scoring, the Philips OLED911 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 Built-in Sound, the Philips OLED911 or the Samsung M80H?+

The Philips OLED911 scores higher on Built-in Sound (8.9/10 vs 6.2/10) — onboard speaker power, clarity, and Dolby Atmos support.

Which is better for Picture Quality, the Philips OLED911 or the Samsung M80H?+

The Philips OLED911 scores higher on Picture Quality (9.5/10 vs 7.6/10) — panel technology, contrast, and color accuracy.

Which is better for Brightness & HDR, the Philips OLED911 or the Samsung M80H?+

The Philips OLED911 scores higher on Brightness & HDR (9.6/10 vs 8.0/10) — peak nits and HDR format support for highlight detail.

Which is better for Design & Build, the Philips OLED911 or the Samsung M80H?+

The Philips OLED911 scores higher on Design & Build (8.9/10 vs 7.4/10) — panel thinness, bezels, stand/mount options, and finish.

Is the Philips OLED911 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 Built-in Sound.

Which is better suited to my use case?+

The Philips OLED911 is the better fit if you mainly care about home-theater. The Samsung M80H is the better fit for gaming.

What's the warranty on the Philips OLED911 vs the Samsung M80H?+

The Philips OLED911 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

Premium Option

Philips OLED951 — $3760.00

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

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