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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV that performs well in bright rooms, the Samsung QN90A with miniLED technology is the superior choice, delivering excellent picture quality and brightness. It is also the better option for gamers and those who enjoy watching sports due to its higher refresh rate and better motion processing. On the other hand, if budget is a primary concern and you desire a TV with an artistic flair that can display photos or art and blend into your room's decor, the Samsung The Frame 2022 is an elegant choice. However, The Frame has poor gaming performance and doesn't come with a stand, requiring wall mounting. Keep in mind that The Frame's picture quality is overall good but not as exceptional as the QN90A, particularly in terms of contrast and viewing angles. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD)
- The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90A (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN90A (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
8.1
5.91/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
8.0
5.91/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.9
8.3
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
8.8
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.4
8.9
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
Bright Room
7.3
9.7
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
Cost
$499
$948
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has a price of $499 and the Samsung QN90A (LCD) costs $948.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
7.0
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90A (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
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How the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) and the Samsung QN90A (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) | Samsung QN90A (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$499 | $948 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN32LS03B | QN43QN90A | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 16.5" x 28.7" x 1" | 22" x 37.8" x 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 17.8" x 28.7" | 24.5" x 37.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 11.7 lbs | 20.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Tobey Grumet | May 2023
"The biggest, and most jarring, difference is the revolutionary matte, anti-glare coating on the 2022’s display. Not only does it solve my daytime glare problem of being in a corner apartment, but it somehow adds texture to anything being displayed. The Frame is a home run for anyone looking to add fashion to their function."
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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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