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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you value exceptional picture quality in movies and series and prefer a TV that performs very well in dark rooms with deep blacks, the Sony A90K OLED is an excellent option. However, it is not as bright as some alternatives, so it may not be the ideal choice for very sunny rooms. On the other hand, the Samsung QN90C LCD shines in bright room performance and has a higher SDR and HDR brightness which makes it a strong contender for daylight viewing and has generally more resilient screen reflections handling. It also seems to offer better sound quality with more powerful speakers. Remember, the OLED technology of the Sony provides superior contrast and viewing angles, but it comes at a higher cost compared to the Samsung, which offers a good blend of features for usually less money. Your preference for types of content such as sports, gaming, and various TV shows will also influence which one suits you better, as OLEDs have better motion handling but LCDs are often more budget-friendly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony A90K (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.1
9.1
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good.
Sports
7.1
9.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good.
Bright Room
9.7
6.7
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$1,198
$959
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has a price of $1,198 and the Sony A90K (OLED) costs $959.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.2
8.5
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Sony A90K (OLED) and Samsung QN90C (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Gaming
8.8
8.8
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Sony A90K (OLED) are both very good for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.4
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Sony A90K (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
8.7
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90C (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is very good.
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How the Samsung QN90C (LCD) and the Sony A90K (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN90C (LCD) | Sony A90K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,198 | $959 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2023 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN50QN90C | 48A90K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 48" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 9.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.4" x 43.8" x 1.1" | 24.6" x 42.1" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.8" x 43.8" | 24.9" x 42.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 29.8 lbs | 29.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 25 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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