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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S90C (OLED) delivers superior overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms, making it ideal for movie enthusiasts. It also has better performance for gaming and sports content due to its excellent motion handling and low input lag. Moreover, it offers an exceptional viewing experience with wide viewing angles and high color accuracy for various content, including animation and reality TV. On the other hand, the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) might be more suitable if you're looking for a TV that can double as artwork when not in use, given its design that mimics a picture frame. It also has decent picture quality and can handle most content well, but it does not perform as well in dark rooms and may not offer the same level of immersion as the OLED for viewing movies or playing games. Both TVs are priced at a premium and are similarly priced, so your choice may come down to whether you prioritize the artful design of the Frame Series or the superior picture quality and gaming experience of the S90C. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S90C (OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung S90C (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- 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
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
9.4
7.75/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
9.4
7.75/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
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 Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C OLED excels in movie watching due to its perfect contrast, excellent black uniformity, and wide viewing angles, providing an immersive experience especially in dark scenes where these qualities shine. On the other hand, the Samsung Frame Series LCD falls short on these aspects due to lacking local dimming and lower black uniformity, which can affect the depth and richness of cinematic content.
Sports
6.8
8.7
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is superior for sports due to its best-in-class response time and excellent motion processing, which ensures fast-moving content looks crisp with minimal blur. Meanwhile, the Samsung Frame Series (LCD), despite having a very good response time, falls short in motion processing, and its handling of reflections and viewing angles is not as strong as the S90C's, making it less ideal for sports viewing in brighter rooms and wider seating arrangements.
Gaming
7.8
10.0
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C is considered best for gaming largely because it has top marks in response time and input lag, which are critical for gaming performance. In contrast, the Samsung Frame Series, while still very good, doesn't quite match up to the S90C in these aspects.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
9.3
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) displays cartoons and animation well with its very good colors out of the box and good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and consistent colors. Meanwhile, the Samsung S90C (OLED) excels in presenting cartoons and animation due to its excellent color gamut, providing a wide range of colors, and superior color volume, enhancing the depth and richness of images.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
9.1
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series with an LCD screen provides good upscaling and satisfying SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and regular TV programs. In comparison, the Samsung S90C with its OLED display offers better upscaling and excels in colors out of the box, contrast, and SDR brightness, enhancing the quality for the same types of content.
Bright Room
7.3
8.5
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) provides exceptional brightness for both SDR and HDR content along with superior reflection handling compared to the Samsung Frame Series (LCD), enhancing its performance in bright rooms. However, the Frame Series still delivers good SDR brightness and reflection handling but may fall short in HDR brightness compared to the S90C.
Cost
$1,598
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the Samsung S90C (OLED) costs $1,389.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | Samsung S90C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $1,389 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2022 | April 11, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65LS03B | QN65S90C | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.4" x 1" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57.4" | 35.3" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.4 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | Unknown | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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