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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a TV mainly for viewing news, talk shows, and animations, the Samsung Q60A could be suitable for you. However, if you're willing to invest more for a significant upgrade in overall picture quality with excellent performance in bright rooms and gaming, the Samsung QN90C would be a better option. The QN90C also offers enhanced motion processing and a higher refresh rate, which is great for sports and action-packed content. Keep in mind, the Q60A may struggle with gaming and doesn't perform as well in HDR content due to its poor local dimming and lower HDR brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60A (LCD)
- The Samsung Q60A (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 use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2
8.2
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 QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
8.1
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 QN90C (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
6.5
7.1
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
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.6
8.8
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 QN90C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.2
8.8
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Samsung Q60A (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is somewhat better.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.3
9.0
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good.
Bright Room
7.2
9.7
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good.
Cost
$498
$1,198
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) costs $1,198.
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How the Samsung Q60A (LCD) and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q60A (LCD) | Samsung QN90C (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$498 | $1,198 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN32Q60A | 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 | 5.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 16.8" x 28.5" x 1.2" | 22" x 37.8" x 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 18.8" x 28.5" | 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 | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 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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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"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"
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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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