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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize saving money and still want a high-quality picture, the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is less expensive and offers a bright display suitable for rooms with lots of sunlight. However, it may not provide the best experience in darker scenes. On the other hand, the Sony A95K (OLED) delivers superior picture quality, especially in dark scenes, and richer colors, but at a higher price. If you watch a lot of movies or play video games that would benefit from deep blacks and vibrant colors, and you're willing to invest more, the Sony A95K could be the better option. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (LCD)
  • Best in class for bright room
Advantages of the Sony A95K (OLED)
  • Excellent for dark room
  • Best in class for movies & TV
  • Best in class for sports
  • Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
  • Best in class for cartoons & animation
  • Excellent for use as monitor
  • Best in class for upscaling
  • Best in class motion processing
  • Best in class viewing angle
  • Best in class reflections

Key differences

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Picture Quality

8.1
QN55QN90C
XR-55A95K
9.4
7.38/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95K (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality.

Movies & TV

8.0
QN55QN90C
XR-55A95K
9.5
7.38/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.8/10
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 A95K (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good.

Sports

7.0
QN55QN90C
XR-55A95K
9.5
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good.

Gaming

8.2
QN55QN90C
XR-55A95K
8.9
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) and Samsung QN90C (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A95K (OLED) is somewhat better.

Cartoons & Animation

8.8
QN55QN90C
XR-55A95K
9.5
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.3/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.3/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.8
QN55QN90C
XR-55A95K
9.5
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good.

Bright Room

9.7
QN55QN90C
XR-55A95K
8.6
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A95K (OLED) is very good.

Cost

$2,000
QN55QN90C
XR-55A95K
$2,498
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$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has a price of $2,000 and the Sony A95K (OLED) costs $2,498.
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How the Samsung QN90C (LCD) and the Sony A95K (OLED) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung QN90C (LCD)Sony A95K (OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$2,000
$2,498
Brand
SamsungSony
Release Date
March 1, 2023June 1, 2022
Full name
QN55QN90CXR-55A95K
Screen Size
55"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
8.3/108.9/10
NextGen Ready
YesYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.1/109.5/10
Bright Room Score
9.7/108.6/10
Gaming Score
8.3/109/10
Movies & TV Score
8.1/109.5/10
Sports Score
7/109.5/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
27.8" x 48.3" x 1.1"28.1" x 48.2" x 1.7"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.2" x 48.3"29.7" x 48.2"
Weight without Stand
39.0 lbs46.7 lbs
VESA Mount
200 x 200300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
7.4/1010/10
Local Dimming
7/1010/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
4.2.22.2
Speaker Power
60 W60 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoUp to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only

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Caleb Denison | March 2022
"A95K will be one of the highest-performing TVs of the year, if not the hottest TV of 2022. The color on the Sony A95K is the most accurate I have ever seen. Certain hues of red just haven’t been produced on a TV … until now. Perhaps with deeper scrutiny, I may one day find some nit to pick, but in the time I was able to spend with the A95K, I was simply thrilled."

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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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