77" Samsung S95C Dead After 2 Years - Need Advice.

My very beloved S95C died about a month ago - no power. Got it for a steal of $1100 on FB Marketplace in 2024. Panel had a little less than 800 hours at the time of purchase.

Tried getting a replacement one connect box, still no go.

I can't remember the total hours on the TV but it was a lot, like 8 hours on a usual day for 2.5 years.

I saw a great deal in Hot Deals for 77" Sony Bravia 8 for $1598 and $200 for the Asurion 2 year warranty via Amazon.

After looking watching this TV it has me second guessing my decision.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLV3ECAQJLU&t=617s

My question is, should I cancel this order and look at another type of panel instead? Sony 8 is already up to $2000 again. I LOVED my S95C for the QD-OLED color pop and inky blacks, but I dont want to get it if its just going to throttle my brightness here in a couple of years.

I'd also like some suggestions for other panel types for my use case. (love brightness color pop, inky blacks)

Keep the Sony Bravia 8; it is an incredible deal and a much safer long-term bet.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday is not too far away

One connect boxes are a major problem. Had to replace my mother's frame tv recently. Samsung only does wireless on3 connect boxes now for a reason.

I second the bravia, but you'll be sacrificing refresh rate a little bit. The bravia 8 ii if it goes on a deep sale os basically a better version of rhe s95h without the stupid coating. Only issue is 120hz cap.

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lg-...tness-booster-pro-2026/JJ8VPZKKFW/sku/6673142

https://www.greentoe.com/buynow/Samsung_Samsung_S90H_77_4K_HDR_Smart_OLED_TV_QN77S90HAEXZA

These would be my two options for what you are looking for.

EDIT: they are both 2k on amazon as well

Thanks for the responses. I ended up getting an open box excellent 77" C6H from BuyDig via Ebay. $1655 + taxes w/ 2 year warranty. Got it in last week. Added another 2 year warranty for $60 with AllState.

To top it off I found a 55" Sony Bravia 8 Mark II (!!) from FB Marketplace for my bedroom for $450. It was just a fluke. Ended up befriending the guy and got an Nvidia Shield Pro from him for $150.

The C6H has its pros and cons but very happy with the purchase so far.

I tried to get another one connect box via ebay but it still didn't fix my issue. Not even getting standby light. Dunno the odds of that being dead as well. I'm gonna bring S95C into a local repair shop when I can borrow a truck.

It's usually the power board that dies but more common on the S90D, bro just had his replaced for $450. S90F is supposedly much better but will see...