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Advantages of the Samsung QN90A (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Advantages of the Samsung S85D (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1
9.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Samsung S85D (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
9.2
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S85D (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good.
Sports
7.0
8.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S85D (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is good.
Gaming
8.3
9.0
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The Samsung S85D (OLED) is excellent for gaming, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good.
Bright Room
9.7
8.3
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung S85D (OLED) is very good.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.8
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The Samsung S85D (OLED) and Samsung QN90A (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
9.0
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S85D (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good.
Cost
$1,239
$1,300
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has a price of $1,239 and the Samsung S85D (OLED) costs $1,300.
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How the Samsung QN90A (LCD) and the Samsung S85D (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN90A (LCD) | Samsung S85D (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,239 | $1,300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 3, 2021 | March 1, 2024 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN55QN90A | QN55S85D | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 27.8" x 48.3" x 1" | 27.7" x 48.1" x 1.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.3" x 48.3" | 29.8" x 48.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 39.0 lbs | 31.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 300 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 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | 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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