Samsung77" OLED HDR 4K Smart TV with Q-Symphony Pro (2025)

Premium tv still has the glitch of cheaper model

I purchased this Samsung Smart TV in April 2025, expecting a noticeable upgrade given the price point of over $2,000. Unfortunately, it has been somewhat of a disappointment. Previously, I owned a Samsung TV that cost around $800, and I honestly cannot say that this higher-priced model delivers a significantly better experience. The picture quality—while certainly good—is not noticeably superior in terms of color, contrast, or overall vibrancy. I expected a more striking difference at this price, but the improvement is minimal at best. The same goes for sound quality, which doesn’t stand out compared to my older, less expensive model. The biggest issue, however, is with the Hulu app. This TV has the same frustrating connection problem that I experienced on my previous Samsung. While using Hulu, the screen will intermittently display a connection error. It happens often enough to be genuinely annoying and disrupts viewing. What makes this especially frustrating is that it clearly isn’t an internet problem. First, the issue never occurs on any other apps—such as Pluto, Apple TV+, or Frndly. Second, we have AT&T fiber optic service with more than enough speed to support streaming, so buffering or connectivity limitations should not be a factor. Overall, for the price, I expected a more noticeable improvement in performance and a fix for known app issues. As it stands, this TV feels more like a lateral move than an upgrade, with an ongoing Hulu glitch that Samsung still hasn’t resolved.