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Advantages of the Samsung QN90D (LCD)
  • Best in class for bright room
Advantages of the Samsung S90C (OLED)
  • Excellent for dark room
  • Best in class for gaming
  • Excellent for movies & TV
  • Very good for sports
  • Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
  • Excellent for cartoons & animation
  • Excellent for use as monitor
  • Best in class viewing angle
  • Best in class reflections

Key differences

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Picture Quality

8.1
QN55QN90D
QN55S90C
9.4
7.375/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Samsung QN90D (LCD) has very good picture quality.

Movies & TV

8.0
QN55QN90D
QN55S90C
9.4
7.375/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.8/10
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 S90C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung QN90D (LCD) is very good.

Sports

7.0
QN55QN90D
QN55S90C
8.7
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung QN90D (LCD) is good.

Gaming

8.7
QN55QN90D
QN55S90C
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
8.2/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung QN90D (LCD) is very good.

Cartoons & Animation

8.8
QN55QN90D
QN55S90C
9.3
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung QN90D (LCD) is very good.

Bright Room

9.7
QN55QN90D
QN55S90C
8.5
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung QN90D (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good.
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News, Talk, & Other TV

8.8
QN55QN90D
QN55S90C
9.1
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S90C (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN90D (LCD) is very good.

Cost

$2,000
QN55QN90D
QN55S90C
$1,898
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Samsung QN90D (LCD) has a price of $2,000 and the Samsung S90C (OLED) costs $1,898.

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How the Samsung QN90D (LCD) and the Samsung S90C (OLED) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung QN90D (LCD)Samsung S90C (OLED)
Samsung QN90D (LCD)Samsung S90C (OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$2,000
$1,898
Brand
SamsungSamsung
Release Date
March 1, 2024April 10, 2023
Full name
QN55QN90DQN55S90C
Screen Size
55"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenTizen
Sound Quality Score
8.3/106.4/10
NextGen Ready
YesYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.1/109.4/10
Bright Room Score
9.7/108.6/10
Gaming Score
8.8/1010/10
Movies & TV Score
8.1/109.5/10
Sports Score
7/108.8/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.6" x 56.9" x 1.1"27.9" x 48.2" x 1.6"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.1" x 56.9"30.5" x 48.2"
Weight without Stand
53.4 lbsUnknown
VESA Mount
400 x 400300 x 200

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
4.2.22.1
Speaker Power
60 WUnknown
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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John Archer | August 2023
"Samsung S90C is the company's attempt at making its QD-OLED technology more affordable. You get high-end pictures, great processing, top gaming tech, and a sharp design."

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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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