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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize bright-room viewing and want to save money, the Samsung QN90C (LCD) could be a more suitable choice as it typically offers excellent brightness and is less costly. However, if you prefer the best picture quality for movies and are interested in more perfect blacks and wider viewing angles, the Sony A95L (OLED) is likely the better option despite being more expensive. Keep in mind OLED TVs like the Sony A95L can suffer from potential burn-in with static images, which is less of a concern with LCD TVs like the Samsung QN90C. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- 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
- Best in class 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
Picture Quality
8.1
10.0
7.38/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
10.0
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 A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L offers perfect contrast, exceptional local dimming, and unmatched black uniformity, making it ideal for experiencing the full depth and detail in movies and cinematic TV shows. On the other hand, while the Samsung QN90C provides strong contrast and good local dimming, its LCD technology can't match the A95L's OLED performance, especially in viewing angles and the depth of blacks, although it may offer slightly brighter pictures in well-lit rooms.
Sports
7.0
10.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good.
While the Samsung QN90C has good response time and handles reflections excellently, making it suitable for sports, the Sony A95L offers the best response time and motion processing with superior reflections handling and wider viewing angles, which is why it is labeled the best for watching sports.
Gaming
8.2
10.0
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
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
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L excels in gaming with its OLED panel, delivering the best response time and input lag, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming where every fraction of a second counts. In comparison, the Samsung QN90C, with its LCD screen, offers very good gaming performance but doesn't match the almost instantaneous responsiveness and low input lag of the A95L.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
10.0
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) displays very good colors straight out of the box and has a good color gamut, making it suitable for vibrant cartoons and animation. In contrast, the Sony A95L (OLED) is considered the best for watching cartoons and animation due to its best-in-class color accuracy out of the box and superior color gamut, resulting in more vivid and diverse shades.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
10.0
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN90C has exceptional SDR brightness which, combined with its local dimming capabilities, can make watching news and TV programs in bright rooms more enjoyable, while its upscaling and colors out of the box are very good for standard definition content.
Bright Room
9.7
9.0
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent.
The Samsung QN90C excels in bright rooms with its superior SDR and HDR brightness along with excellent reflection handling, making it ideal for daytime viewing. In contrast, the Sony A95L, despite having very good brightness capabilities and the best score for reflections, might not be as luminous as the Samsung model but offers better color performance with perfect contrast and a wider color volume and gamut, which can enhance viewing experience where rich color reproduction is preferred.
Cost
$2,000
$2,498
$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 A95L (OLED) costs $2,498.
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How the Samsung QN90C (LCD) and the Sony A95L (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN90C (LCD) | Sony A95L (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $2,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 6, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN55QN90C | XR-55A95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
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 1.1" | 27.9" x 48.2" x 1.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.2" x 48.3" | 29.1" x 48.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 39.0 lbs | 38.8 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 | 7.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 60 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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