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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Q60C is more affordable and offers good performance for watching news, talk shows, and animation, as well as for TV shows and sports events. However, it has a lower overall picture quality, especially in darker rooms, and its gaming performance is not as strong. On the other hand, the Sony X90J, while more expensive, delivers superior performance across the board—better for movies, sports, and notably stronger for gaming due to its higher refresh rate. It also performs well in both dark and bright rooms and has a more effective local dimming feature which improves contrast. If budget is a top concern and you primarily watch news or animated content, the Samsung might be suitable. But if you’re looking for a better all-around experience and don't mind spending more, especially for gaming or viewing in various lighting conditions, the Sony could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60C (LCD)
- The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90J (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
7.8
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
7.9
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
2.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J delivers superior movie and cinematic TV experiences with its higher contrast ratio and effective local dimming which enhances deep black levels, whereas the Samsung Q60C struggles with lower contrast and poor local dimming that fail to achieve the same depth of black, crucial for dark scenes.
Sports
6.5
7.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q60C is less suitable for sports watching compared to the Sony X90J due to its slower response time and poorer motion handling, which can lead to more motion blur during fast-paced games. The Q60C also has a disadvantage in handling reflections and has narrower viewing angles, which might make it less ideal for group viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Gaming
5.7
8.2
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
6.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J is superior for gaming mainly due to its very good response time and good input lag, combined with a higher refresh rate, making for smoother motion and quicker on-screen reactions. In contrast, the Samsung Q60C, despite having the best input lag, has a poor response time and a lower refresh rate, leading to less fluid motion, which is less ideal for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
7.5
8.3
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90J is rated higher for watching cartoons & animation due to its excellent colors out of the box and good color gamut, which are key for vibrant and accurate animation coloring. On the other hand, the Samsung Q60C, while still good, falls a bit short compared to the Sony in both colors out of the box and color gamut.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
8.9
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q60C has good upscaling and SDR brightness but falls short in local dimming and contrast compared to the Sony X90J, which not only offers excellent upscaling and SDR brightness but also has superior color accuracy out of the box and better contrast, enhancing the overall viewing experience for news, talk shows, and TV programs.
Bright Room
6.5
7.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is better suited for bright rooms than the Samsung Q60C because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness, making the screen easier to see when there's a lot of light. Additionally, the reflection handling on the Samsung Q60C is only fair, so it may show more reflections from nearby windows or lights, whereas the Sony X90J, despite its poor reflection handling, counters this with its higher brightness levels.
Cost
$604
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has a price of $604 and the Sony X90J (LCD) costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q60C (LCD) | Sony X90J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$604 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN50Q60C | XR-50X90J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 6.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.4" x 44" x 1" | 25.5" x 44" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 26.8" x 44" | 28.1" x 44" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 29.8 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 | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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