Best Samsung TVs for remote control quality

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Best for remote control quality

Samsung The Frame 2026

5.0 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Samsung S85H OLED

4.4 attribute score

Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Most evidence

Samsung Q8F 2025

33 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.

Best overall product

Samsung S90H

4.5 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.

#1 Samsung The Frame 2026
5.0

The compact rechargeable remote is convenient, with voice control and solar charging earning particularly positive feedback.

Pros: art display mode, design and appearance

Cons: overall satisfaction, HDMI port accessibility

#2 Samsung R85H
4.5

The SolarCell remote feels solid, comfortable and easy to navigate, with straightforward access to streaming shortcuts.

Pros: overall satisfaction, color gamut

Cons: value for money, local dimming performance

#3 Samsung S85H OLED
4.4

The compact SolarCell remote is a favorite for its simple controls and rechargeable battery. Missing backlighting and small size can be inconvenient.

Pros: black levels, picture quality

Cons: glare resistance, reflection handling

#4 Samsung S90H
4.0

The solar/USB-C remote is light and convenient, but minimalist controls are not universally loved.

Pros: glare resistance, black levels

Cons: Dolby Vision support, color gamut

#5 Samsung QN70F
4.0

The small rechargeable remote is a practical design, with a second traditional style available in some regional packages.

Pros: picture quality, 4K at 144 Hz support

Cons: sound quality, value for money

#6 Samsung The Frame Pro 2026
4.0

The lightweight remote is convenient for some, but its compact button arrangement draws criticism.

Pros: cable management, design and appearance

Cons: value for money, Dolby Vision support

#7 Samsung 100QN80F
3.9

Solar charging avoids replaceable batteries.

Pros: Large-screen immersion, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, black levels

#8 Samsung S95H OLED
3.9

The solar remote is compact and convenient, but several find its plastic construction below flagship expectations.

Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction

Cons: design and appearance, Dolby Vision support

#9 Samsung U8000F
3.6

Included remotes are generally usable and comfortable, though the basic models omit conveniences such as a microphone or solar charging.

Pros: color accuracy, upscaling quality

Cons: picture quality, sound quality

#10 Samsung Q8F 2025
2.9

Opinions are sharply divided: the slim rechargeable remote is convenient for some, while others find it awkward, overly sensitive, short on buttons, or inconsistent.

Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality

Cons: reliability, remote control quality

#11 Samsung R95H
2.8

The rechargeable remote divides opinion: some love its simplicity, while others consider it too small and basic for an expensive TV.

Pros: color volume, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, color accuracy

#12 Samsung U8000H
2.5

Its slim design has fans, but missing dedicated controls and nonrechargeable batteries make it feel basic.

Pros: white balance accuracy, design and appearance

Cons: overall satisfaction, value for money

#13 Samsung M70H
2.5

Remote impressions range from a pleasant basic handset to a frustrating defective unit with wrong-button responses.

Pros: sound quality, picture quality

Cons: value for money, local dimming performance

#14 Samsung QN80H
2.5

The remote is straightforward but not universally premium, and different descriptions disagree about the presence of a solar-charging panel.

Pros: picture quality, contrast ratio

Cons: blooming control, glare resistance

#15 Samsung M80H
1.5

The battery-powered handset feels dated and lacks the modern rechargeable design expected of higher Samsung models.

Pros: gaming performance, color accuracy

Cons: value for money, overall satisfaction