1.0 out of 5 stars A cautionary tale on Samsung TVs

2026-02-12    -curly_mendako

I spent ~$3,000 on a Samsung QLED TV a couple of years ago, and it is easily the worst purchase I have ever made. Even after explicitly refusing to sign the internet privacy agreement, the TV still bombards me with advertisements constantly. The software is clearly unstable, and there is a very apparent persistent memory leak that causes the operating system to slow down over time. I now have to periodically cut power to the unit just to clear the cache and restore basic responsiveness. The good news is clearing the cache stops the ads for a while. Perhaps that's how they get you.The TV has been wall-mounted for over two years now, and I refuse to take it down out of fear of damaging it and losing the absurd amount of money I spent on it. I can't recommend this piece of garbage to anyone.To make matters worse, I now have to install a DNS-level ad blocker just to stop the relentless stream of ads. That solution costs additional money and time. Let that sink in: an 80-inch television that cost thousands of dollars requires me to set up network-level infrastructure (essentially forcing me to pretend to be an IT administrator) just to avoid being force-fed advertisements in my own living room. I remember a time when I could exist in my home without being subjected to invasive, manipulative attempts to capture my attention. It wasn't that long ago though. It was just before I used any Samsung products.Consider this a warning to anyone thinking about buying one of these TVs: Samsung wants to show you ads. It does not matter how much you pay. It does not matter what settings you disable. Unless you go out of your way to block them at the network level, they will continue. A high price does not buy peace, control, or quality. It buys you nothing but the condescending apathy of your corporate overlords.Thank you for your attention.

5.0 out of 5 stars I found what I was looking for.

2026-02-03    -Richard I.

This TV is awesome right out of the box. Color and clarity are flawless. Highly recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars I found what I was looking for.

2025-12-27    -Richard I.

This TV is awesome right out of the box. Color and clarity are flawless. Highly recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Upstanding Retailer

2026-01-01    -Starship-Pilot

The seller was responsive and upstanding; they refunded my money immediately after the freight company damaged the product. I would buy from Walt's again.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV

2026-02-14    -jam

Great TV

5.0 out of 5 stars Best tv on the market and 100% worth the money

2026-02-06    -Brian

Hands down, this is the most impressive TV I’ve ever owned. The picture is jaw-dropping and the colors are so vivid and detail so sharp, it feels like you’re looking through a window instead of at a screen. It’s loaded with more features than I could possibly list, but one that blew me away is the remote. It never needs batteries. Ever. There’s a solar panel built right into the back just flip it over and let the light do the work. With Alexa built in, I don’t even have to reach for the remote half the time; I just talk, and the TV responds. And yes, this is the epic 85” version a screen so massive, movie night feels like a private IMAX. This TV doesn’t just entertain, it takes over the room.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best TV ever

2026-01-30    -AXEL

Great picture. Easy to setup and even though it's at the High end price wise, best picture ever. With a good streaming signal almost 3D. Pull the trigger you only live once.

5.0 out of 5 stars Need a sound bar

2026-02-14    -CooCoo

Good tv. It would be better than good if speakers were not in the back. It needs a sound bar

1.0 out of 5 stars A cautionary tale on Samsung TVs

2026-01-06    -curly_mendako

I spent ~$3,000 on a Samsung QLED TV a couple of years ago, and it is easily the worst purchase I have ever made. Even after explicitly refusing to sign the internet privacy agreement, the TV still bombards me with advertisements constantly. The software is clearly unstable, and there is a very apparent persistent memory leak that causes the operating system to slow down over time. I now have to periodically cut power to the unit just to clear the cache and restore basic responsiveness. The good news is clearing the cache stops the ads for a while. Perhaps that's how they get you.The TV has been wall-mounted for over two years now, and I refuse to take it down out of fear of damaging it and losing the absurd amount of money I spent on it. I can't recommend this piece of garbage to anyone.To make matters worse, I now have to install a DNS-level ad blocker just to stop the relentless stream of ads. That solution costs additional money and time. Let that sink in: an 80-inch television that cost thousands of dollars requires me to set up network-level infrastructure (essentially forcing me to pretend to be an IT administrator) just to avoid being force-fed advertisements in my own living room. I remember a time when I could exist in my home without being subjected to invasive, manipulative attempts to capture my attention. It wasn't that long ago though. It was just before I used any Samsung products.Consider this a warning to anyone thinking about buying one of these TVs: Samsung wants to show you ads. It does not matter how much you pay. It does not matter what settings you disable. Unless you go out of your way to block them at the network level, they will continue. A high price does not buy peace, control, or quality. It buys you nothing but the condescending apathy of your corporate overlords.Thank you for your attention.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best tv on the market and 100% worth the money

2026-02-24    -Brian

Hands down, this is the most impressive TV I’ve ever owned. The picture is jaw-dropping and the colors are so vivid and detail so sharp, it feels like you’re looking through a window instead of at a screen. It’s loaded with more features than I could possibly list, but one that blew me away is the remote. It never needs batteries. Ever. There’s a solar panel built right into the back just flip it over and let the light do the work. With Alexa built in, I don’t even have to reach for the remote half the time; I just talk, and the TV responds. And yes, this is the epic 85” version a screen so massive, movie night feels like a private IMAX. This TV doesn’t just entertain, it takes over the room.