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Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (LCD)
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung QN90D (LCD)
- The Samsung QN90D (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90C (LCD).
Key differences
Cost
$1,199
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has a price of $1,199 and the Samsung QN90D (LCD) costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.2
8.1
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.375/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Samsung QN90D (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
8.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.375/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Samsung QN90D (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
Sports
7.1
7.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Samsung QN90D (LCD) are both good for sports.
Gaming
8.8
8.7
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
75.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Samsung QN90D (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.8
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Samsung QN90D (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
8.8
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90C (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN90D (LCD) is very good.
Bright Room
9.7
9.7
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Samsung QN90D (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
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How the Samsung QN90C (LCD) and the Samsung QN90D (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN90C (LCD) | Samsung QN90D (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,199 | $1,500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN43QN90C | QN43QN90D | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.2/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
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" | 27.8" x 48.3" x 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.4" x 37.8" | 30.2" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 20.7 lbs | 39.0 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
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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