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When choosing between the Samsung QN90A and the Sony X90J, consider the following: If you prioritize picture quality in bright rooms and want better viewing angles, the Samsung QN90A is superior. Its performance in sunny rooms and overall brightness is better than the Sony X90J. However, it is generally slightly more expensive. For gaming purposes, both TVs perform well, but the Samsung has a slight edge with quicker response times and lower input lag, which is beneficial for fast-paced games. The Sony X90J, while it performs slightly less impressively in bright rooms, it still has good color accuracy and motion handling. If budget is a concern, it tends to be slightly less expensive than the Samsung. Both TVs have similar audio capabilities, but only the Samsung comes with great built-in speakers. Each of these TVs would provide a quality experience for watching movies, sports, or gaming, but your preference for bright room usage or budget considerations might sway your choice toward one over the other. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN90A (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Bright Room
9.7
7.6
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90A is the better choice for bright rooms due to higher scores in SDR and HDR brightness, which implies it can maintain clearer visibility in well-lit environments; it also has a superior reflections handling capability, making it less susceptible to glare. On the other hand, the Sony X90J, while still providing good performance, has lower SDR and HDR brightness, meaning it won't be as bright, and a poorer reflection handling, which makes it more prone to glare in bright conditions.
Cost
$889
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has a price of $889 and the Sony X90J (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.1
7.8
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90A (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.9
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90A (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90A offers superior viewing for movies and cinematic TV with its high contrast and excellent local dimming capabilities which contribute to deep blacks and highlight details, essential for dark scene reproduction. The Sony X90J, while still good for movies, falls slightly short in black uniformity, reflecting its less effective handling of darker scenes compared to the Samsung model, though it does offer excellent colors out of the box.
Sports
7.0
7.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Samsung QN90A (LCD) are both good for sports.
Gaming
8.3
8.2
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung QN90A excels in gaming performance due to its lower input lag and faster response time, providing a smoother and more responsive gaming experience. Conversely, the Sony X90J, while also offering good gaming capabilities with comparable refresh rates and support for 4k gaming at 120Hz, doesn't match the Samsung QN90A's quick performance indicators, which can be critical in fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.3
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung QN90A boasts the best colors out of the box, which means vivid and accurate colors for animations without additional calibration, while its color gamut is rated as good, ensuring a wide range of colors that can be displayed. The Sony X90J also offers excellent colors out of the box, making it suitable for colorful content like cartoons and animations, and has a similar good rating for color gamut, making it competitive in displaying a wide color spectrum.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
8.9
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung QN90A is praised for its excellent SDR brightness and effective upscaling which provide clear and well-defined images for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs. Similarly, the Sony X90J offers very good SDR brightness and even better upscaling capabilities, ensuring that non-HD content is displayed crisply, contributing to a good viewing experience for standard TV programming. Both TVs have quality local dimming and color reproduction features, which while important for these viewing scenarios, are slightly less critical than their upscaling and brightness capabilities.
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How the Samsung QN90A (LCD) and the Sony X90J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN90A (LCD) | Sony X90J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$889 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 2, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN50QN90A | 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 | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 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 43.9" x 1.1" | 25.5" x 44" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.9" x 43.9" | 28.1" x 44" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.9 lbs | 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 | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | 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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