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Samsung
Is Samsung worth buying?
Samsung earned a buy verdict on 11 of the 22 Samsung products we compared (50%), in line with the 50% average across every brand on the site. 4 won their comparisons outright: Samsung 990 PRO (PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2), Samsung PRO Plus microSDXC (UHS-I, V30, A2), Samsung T9 Portable SSD and Samsung HW-Q990F. 5 are an "it depends": right for a specific buyer, not for everyone. We would skip 6: Samsung Odyssey G5 (G55C), Samsung Q6F QLED (QN65Q6F), Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 (8.7-inch) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SD and 2 more.
Verdicts synthesize independent testing and long-term owner reports; we do not run a lab and never take review units. Each product below links to the comparison it was judged in. How we review.
Buy it 11 products
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The Best Internal NVMe SSDs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung 990 PRO (PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2)Won the comparison
The most well-rounded PCIe 4.0 drive going - fast where it counts, cool, and PS5-ready in the heatsink version.
Best for: Anyone who wants one drive that does everything well in a gaming PC, laptop, or PS5.
$$$ · premium
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The Best microSD Cards: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung PRO Plus microSDXC (UHS-I, V30, A2)Won the comparison
The most well-rounded UHS-I card, pairing top-tier real-world speed with strong endurance and a long warranty.
Best for: Anyone who wants one dependable card for a phone, action cam, drone, or mirrorless body without overthinking it.
$$ · mid-range
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The Best Portable SSDs: Fast, Rugged, and Which One to Skip · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung T9 Portable SSDWon the comparison
The fastest mainstream 20Gbps drive that also holds its speed under load.
Best for: Creators and pros who want the fastest widely compatible drive without gambling on firmware.
$$$ · premium
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The Best Premium Dolby Atmos Soundbars: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Audio & Headphones
Samsung HW-Q990FWon the comparison
The most complete Atmos package in a box - real rears, a real sub, and a huge 11.1.4 bubble of sound.
Best for: Anyone who wants the fullest, most enveloping home-theater effect out of the box and has room for rear speakers.
$$$$ · flagship
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Best Budget Soundbars: Real-World Picks for Bigger Sound Without the Splurge · Audio & Headphones
Samsung HW-B630FRunner-up
A 3.1 system whose dedicated center channel makes dialogue cut through busy scenes cleanly.
Best for: Buyers who watch a lot of dialogue-heavy TV and can stretch slightly past entry level.
$$ · mid-range
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The Best Bluetooth Item Trackers (2026): AirTag-Style Finders, Honestly Compared · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2
Excellent battery and close-range guidance, but only for Galaxy owners.
Best for: Samsung Galaxy owners who want long battery life and precise in-room finding.
$ · budget
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The Best Budget Tablets: Four Compared, One to Skip · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+Runner-up
The Android value pick: big sound and expandable storage for noticeably less money.
Best for: Android users who want louder sound and expandable storage on a modest budget.
$$ · mid-range
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The Best Kids Tablets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Baby & Family
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids EditionRunner-up
The kids tablet that grows up with the kid: Samsung Kids parental controls on a big 11-inch 1920x1200 screen, in a handled shock-absorbing case.
Best for: Parents who want a Galaxy tablet that starts as a gated kids device and converts to normal use as the child gets older
$$ · mid-range
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The Best OLED TVs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung S90F OLED (QN65S90F)Runner-up
A QD-OLED that pairs the brightest, most saturated color here with a mid-tier attitude toward price.
Best for: Buyers who want the most vivid, punchy OLED image and a bit more bright-room brightness, especially for HDR movies and gaming.
$$$ · premium
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The Best Smartwatches: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8Runner-up
The best all-round smartwatch for Android, with Wear OS breadth and a genuinely useful assistant.
Best for: Android users, and especially Samsung phone owners, who want the deepest smartwatch experience.
$$ · mid-range
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The Best USB Flash Drives: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung Type-C USB Flash DriveRunner-up
A tiny USB-C drive that handles everyday transfers for the money.
Best for: Anyone on USB-C devices who wants a dependable, affordable everyday drive.
$$ · mid-range
It depends 5 products
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The Best 2-in-1 Convertible Laptops: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
A huge, gorgeous 16-inch AMOLED convertible that's shockingly light but awkward to actually use as a tablet.
Best for: Note-takers and creatives who want the biggest, best OLED canvas and treat tablet mode as a desk-flat sketchpad, not a couch device.
$$$ · premium
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The Best 4K Gaming Monitors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Gaming
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF)
A gorgeous 32-inch 4K QD-OLED with a glare-free matte finish, held back mainly by a flagship price and no USB-C.
Best for: Owners who specifically want a matte 32-inch OLED for a bright room and can catch it near its usual price or on sale.
$$$$ · flagship
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The Best Internal NVMe SSDs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung 9100 PRO (PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2)
Genuinely blistering PCIe 5.0 speed - but only a specific rig actually feels it.
Best for: Owners of current AMD/Intel Gen5 platforms doing heavy creative or data work who want the fastest drive available.
$$$$ · flagship
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The Best Portable SSDs: Fast, Rugged, and Which One to Skip · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD
Slower on paper, but the rugged, dependable choice for fieldwork.
Best for: Travel, location shoots, and anyone who values surviving abuse over peak throughput.
$$ · mid-range
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The Best Smart Rings: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Health & Wellness
Samsung Galaxy Ring
A polished, subscription-free ring that only makes sense if you already live inside Samsung's ecosystem.
Best for: Committed Samsung phone owners who want discreet, fee-free tracking inside a system they already use.
$$$ · premium
Skip it 6 products
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Best Budget 1440p Gaming Monitors (27"): What's Actually Worth It · Gaming
Samsung Odyssey G5 (G55C)
A familiar name that asks flagship-budget money for a basic curved VA panel the rivals beat on every front.
Why we skip it: Independent testing flags noticeable black smearing in dark, fast scenes
$$ · mid-range
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The Best 4K TVs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung Q6F QLED (QN65Q6F)
A famous badge on an entry-level panel: no local dimming and a 60Hz refresh rate make it easy to outclass at this price.
Why we skip it: No local dimming, so dark scenes look flat and washed out with elevated blacks
$ · budget
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The Best Budget Tablets: Four Compared, One to Skip · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 (8.7-inch)
The cheapest way into a name-brand tablet, but the larger A9+ is worth the small step up.
Why we skip it: Cramped 8.7-inch 60Hz screen feels tight for video and split-screen
$ · budget
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The Best OLED Gaming Monitors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Gaming
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SD
A fast 27-inch QD-OLED held back by a cluttered smart interface and stiffer competition.
Why we skip it: Owners report the built-in smart hub feels bloated and slow, with menu ads some find intrusive
$$ · mid-range
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The Best Portable Projectors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen
Beautifully designed and smart, but dim for the money and it does not include a battery.
Why we skip it: Rated as the dimmest projector here, disappointing at a large size
$$$$ · flagship
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The Best Ultrawide Monitors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tech & Gadgets
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SD)
A gorgeous QD-OLED held back by a slower refresh rate and smart-TV baggage its rivals don't carry.
Why we skip it: 175Hz refresh trails the 240Hz LG and ASUS
$$$ · premium
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