If you're on a tight budget and primarily watch content in a darker room, the Samsung N5200 could suit your needs. However, for a significantly higher price, the Samsung QN90A offers an overall superior viewing experience with excellent brightness for well-lit rooms, better picture and motion quality which is great for movies, sports, and gaming. The QN90A also supports advanced gaming features and has better sound quality. If you're looking for a higher performance TV that excels in various content and usage scenarios and can accommodate the higher cost, the Samsung QN90A would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the Samsung N5200 (LCD)
Very good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1/10
5.6/10
7.00/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0/10
5.3/10
7.00/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.3/10
4.9/10
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8/10
5.7/10
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9/10
5.6/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
9.7/10
5.7/10
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.1/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$948
$248
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The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has a price of $948 and the Samsung N5200 (LCD) costs $248.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90A (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is only fair.
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How the Samsung QN90A (LCD) and the Samsung N5200 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Samsung QN90A (LCD)
Samsung N5200 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$948
$248
Brand
Brand
Samsung
Samsung
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2021
August 2, 2019
Full name
Full name
QN43QN90A
UN40N5200
Screen Size
Screen Size
43"
40"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
1080P
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
LED ADS / IPS
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Tizen
Tizen
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
8.3/10
6.4/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
Yes
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
0
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR10
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
8.2/10
5.7/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
9.8/10
5.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8.4/10
4.9/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
8.1/10
5.3/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
7/10
6.7/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
9/10
5.7/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.8/10
5.7/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
8.2/10
5.4/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
22" x 37.8" x 1.1"
20.9" x 36.3" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
24.5" x 37.8"
21.8" x 36.3"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
20.3 lbs
15.4 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
200 x 200
200 x 200
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
10 bit
8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
Yes
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
Yes
No
Contrast
Contrast
7/10
5.1/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
8/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
7/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
9.3/10
5.8/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
9.4/10
5.9/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
9.3/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.4/10
7.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
7/10
5.9/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
6.5/10
8.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
9.1/10
6.3/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
8/10
6.3/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
8/10
7/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.9/10
6/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
8.2/10
5.5/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8.4/10
5.9/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
4.3/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
9.5/10
6.2/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8/10
7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
4.5/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Bypass only
No
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
No
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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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