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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV that doubles as a decorative piece and you're on a budget, the Samsung The Frame 2022 might appeal to you. It's styled to display art and photos, but it's less suited for gaming and has poorer viewing angles. On the other hand, the Samsung QN90C is a more recent model with significantly better performance for gaming and sports, and it offers exceptional quality in bright rooms. While it costs more, its picture quality and higher refresh rate might justify the investment if you're an avid gamer or enjoy watching sports in well-lit spaces. Both TVs support HDR content, but the QN90C has additional features like Dolby Atmos and HGiG support that enhance the viewing experience, especially for movies and series. Keep in mind the QN90C has a higher number of HDMI ports for connecting devices. 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 QN90C (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
8.2
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 QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
8.1
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 QN90C (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.9
8.8
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 QN90C (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
10.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.4
9.0
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is excellent 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
7.4/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
Cost
$499
$1,198
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has a price of $499 and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) costs $1,198.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
7.1
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90C (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 QN90C (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) | Samsung QN90C (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$499 | $1,198 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN32LS03B | QN43QN90C | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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" | 24.4" x 37.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 11.7 lbs | 20.7 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 | Yes | |
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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