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Updated April 10, 2024·

If you're on a tight budget and need an affordable TV, the Samsung N5300 would save you money while still providing a decent experience for casual viewing in a bright room, thanks to its very good viewing angle. However, if you're looking for a TV with superior picture quality, especially in both bright and dark rooms, the Samsung QN90C stands out with its high brightness, contrast, and reflection handling. The QN90C is also a much better choice for gaming and sports viewing, offering low response time and more HDMI ports. While it costs more, it offers modern features like high dynamic range support, better motion processing, and higher overall picture quality, which could greatly enhance your viewing experience across movies, series, sports, and gaming content. Give Feedback

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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 cartoons & animation
  • Very good for use as monitor
  • Very good for upscaling
  • Very good motion processing
  • Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Samsung N5300 (LCD)
  • Very good viewing angle

Key differences

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Picture Quality

8.2
QN43QN90C
UN40N5300
5.6
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 QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) has poor picture quality.

Movies & TV

8.1
QN43QN90C
UN40N5300
5.3
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 QN90C (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.

Gaming

8.8
QN43QN90C
UN40N5300
4.9
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 QN90C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

8.8
QN43QN90C
UN40N5300
5.7
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.

News, Talk, & Other TV

9.0
QN43QN90C
UN40N5300
5.6
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.

Bright Room

9.7
QN43QN90C
UN40N5300
5.7
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.1/10
10.0/10
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 QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.

Cost

$1,098
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UN40N5300
$250
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The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has a price of $1,098 and the Samsung N5300 (LCD) costs $250.
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Key similarities

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Sports

7.1
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UN40N5300
6.7
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90C (LCD) to be good for sports, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is only fair.

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How the Samsung QN90C (LCD) and the Samsung N5300 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung QN90C (LCD)Samsung N5300 (LCD)
Samsung QN90C (LCD)Samsung N5300 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$1,098
$250
Brand
SamsungSamsung
Release Date
March 1, 2023June 1, 2018
Full name
QN43QN90CUN40N5300
Screen Size
43"40"
Screen Resolution
4K1080P

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenTizen
Sound Quality Score
7.3/106.4/10
NextGen Ready
YesNo
HDMI Ports
40
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.2/105.7/10
Bright Room Score
9.8/105.8/10
Gaming Score
8.9/104.9/10
Movies & TV Score
8.1/105.3/10
Sports Score
7.2/106.7/10

PHYSICAL

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)
24.4" x 37.8"21.8" x 36.3"
Weight without Stand
20.7 lbs15.4 lbs
VESA Mount
200 x 200200 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesNo
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesNo
Contrast
7/105.1/10
Local Dimming
8/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
YesNo
DTS:X
NoNo

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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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