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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG NANO90 offers a good gaming experience and viewing angles but has limited dark room performance. If you often watch in a well-lit room and play video games, it's attractive, especially as it's slightly less expensive. The Samsung Q70A, by contrast, provides better picture quality overall, especially for movies and animation. It's better for watching content that benefits from high contrast, like movies. If movie watching and rich colors are your preference, and you're fine with paying a bit more, consider the Samsung Q70A. Neither has great sound quality, so consider a separate sound system with either TV. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG NANO90 (LCD)
- Very good for gaming
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1
7.2
5.28/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) has good picture quality, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6
6.4
5.28/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO90's lower contrast and inadequate local dimming result in less impressive dark scene performance, affecting its movie and cinematic TV experience, while the Samsung Q70A, despite lacking local dimming, offers a higher contrast and better black uniformity, providing a sharper image for movies.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6
8.2
6.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
4.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is poor.
The LG NANO90 struggles with cartoons and animation due to poor color performance out of the box and only fair color gamut, which affects the vibrancy and accuracy of colors critical for animated content. In contrast, the Samsung Q70A excels in this area with very good colors straight out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring a more vivid and true-to-life portrayal of animated visuals.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.4
7.6
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q70A delivers better performance for watching news and talk shows largely due to its superior upscaled image quality and higher SDR brightness, which means it can handle well-lit rooms more effectively. In comparison, the LG NANO90, while still offering good upscaling and SDR brightness, falls short with lower contrast and less effective local dimming, which affects the depth of blacks and overall picture quality.
Cost
$1,719
$948
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG NANO90 (LCD) has a price of $1,719 and the Samsung Q70A (LCD) costs $948.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.7
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG NANO90 (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The LG NANO90 has better viewing angles and handles reflections more effectively, making it a better option for watching sports in rooms with multiple viewers or in bright environments. However, the Samsung Q70A offers superior motion processing and response time, which results in smoother motion for fast-moving sports action, although it falls short in viewing angles and reflections handling when compared to the LG NANO90.
Gaming
8.0
7.7
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
50.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG NANO90 (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q70A (LCD) is good.
The LG NANO90 has a very good response time and very good input lag, which means it can handle fast-moving games quite well with minimal delay between your actions and what's displayed on the screen. In contrast, the Samsung Q70A offers an even better input lag experience, ensuring the quickest reactions to inputs, but with a response time that is rated as very good, slightly behind the LG NANO90, yet still offering a solid performance for gaming.
Bright Room
6.9
7.4
6.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
8.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q70A (LCD) to be good for bright room, while the LG NANO90 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q70A provides a brighter image in both SDR and HDR, which, combined with better handling of reflections, makes it more suited to bright rooms than the LG NANO90. Despite the LG NANO90's decent performance, its lower brightness and reflection handling capabilities give the Q70A an edge in maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments.
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Spec Comparison
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| LG NANO90 (LCD) | Samsung Q70A (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,719 | $948 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65NANO90 | QN65Q70A | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 57.2" x 1.8" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 35.3" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 62.2 lbs | 46.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400 X 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.2/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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John Archer | July 2021
"Here we have HDR pictures that look bright, but also manage to typically hit decently deep black levels.WebOS continues, though, to be one of the easiest to use. Connections are strong for a mid-range TV. Native 4K pictures look crisp and detailed."
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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