If you're cost-conscious and enjoy displaying artwork or photography on your TV when not in use, the Samsung The Frame might be appealing, especially considering its lower price point. However, its performance in gaming and viewing angles is limited, and it must be wall-mounted. If picture quality, particularly in dark rooms, and gaming are top priorities, and you're willing to invest more, the Sony A90J OLED offers superior dark room performance, better viewing angles, and enhanced motion processing. The Sony A90J also has better sound with greater speaker power and supports more advanced HDR formats, making it well-suited for movies and high-end gaming if budget is not a constraint. 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 Sony A90J (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
Excellent for dark room
Very good for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Excellent for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Very good viewing angle
Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0/10
8.7/10
5.91/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Sony A90J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1/10
9.1/10
5.91/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
6.8/10
9.2/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.9/10
8.8/10
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9/10
8.5/10
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.4/10
8.9/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
Cost
$499
$1,748
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has a price of $499 and the Sony A90J (OLED) costs $1,748.
"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."
"In every meaningful department – motion control, contrast, edge definition, detail levels, you name it the A90J puts in a memorably accomplished shift. In fact, the Sony proves outstanding at handling on-screen motion of any and every kind. By the standards of television audio systems, the A90J is a notably punchy and genuinely dynamic performer."
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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.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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