If you're on a budget and mostly watch news, cartoons, and want a TV that performs well in bright rooms, the Samsung Q60A could be a suitable choice for you, despite its limitations like poor gaming performance and less ideal experience in dark rooms. Alternatively, if you're willing to invest more for a TV with a robust feature set, including excellent performance for movies, sports, gaming, and both dark and bright environments, the Samsung QN90B stands out. Keep in mind, though, the QN90B may be significantly pricier, but it also boasts better sound quality, superior picture with higher brightness and contrast, and enhanced gaming features suitable for fast-paced action and the latest consoles. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60A (LCD)
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN90B (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 use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2/10
8.2/10
7.13/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5/10
8.1/10
7.13/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
6.5/10
7.1/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.6/10
8.8/10
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2/10
8.8/10
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) and Samsung Q60A (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Samsung QN90B (LCD) is somewhat better.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.3/10
9.0/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good.
Bright Room
7.2/10
9.7/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good.
Cost
$498
$998
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The Samsung Q60A (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Samsung QN90B (LCD) costs $998.
"The least expensive QLED is a solid choice for Samsung fans. Right out of the gate my eye was drawn to the Samsung. It is bright. The quantum dots let the Q60A produce far deeper, richer colors than the Vizio and TCL"
"The QN90B delivers one of the brightest pictures we’ve ever seen, showcasing HDR content better than just about every LCD/LED TV on the market. If all you’re planning on doing is watching cable TV, broadcast channels, and a fair share of streaming shows or movies, the QN90B is sure to impress. All four of the QN90B’s HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K gaming at 120fps a centerpiece feature of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5."
Get a great deal on the Samsung Q60A (LCD) or the Samsung QN90B (LCD)
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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