If you're looking for better overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and willing to pay a higher price, the Sony A90J OLED may suit you. However, it may not be as bright in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the Samsung Frame Series LCD is significantly less expensive and performs well in bright rooms, but won't provide as high picture quality in dark environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90J (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
Excellent for dark room
Very good for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Excellent for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for use as monitor
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Very good viewing angle
Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1/10
8.7/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Sony A90J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2/10
9.1/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J OLED provides an excellent movie and cinematic TV experience due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity performance compared to the Samsung Frame Series LCD. When considering color accuracy and viewing experience, the Sony A90J outperforms the Samsung Frame Series as well, with richer out-of-the-box colors, wider color volume, better gray uniformity, and more forgiving viewing angles.
Sports
6.8/10
9.2/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J offers superior motion processing and faster response times, making it excellent for watching sports, while the Samsung Frame Series has poorer motion handling and slower response times which are less ideal, especially in fast action scenes. Viewing angles and handling of reflections are also better in the Sony A90J, whereas the Samsung Frame might show some limitations in these areas, impacting the overall sports viewing experience.
Gaming
7.8/10
8.8/10
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J (OLED) has excellent response time and good input lag, which are crucial for smooth and responsive gaming. In contrast, the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has very good response time and best input lag, offering an edge in decreased delay but with slightly less swift on-screen motion transitions.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
8.9/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for watching news and talk shows because it has respectable upscaling capabilities and decent SDR brightness, making it fairly reliable for typical TV programs. In contrast, the Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for the same content as it boasts excellent upscaling and good SDR brightness, offering a superior picture quality, especially with its high contrast ratio and vibrant colors.
Cost
$1,598
$2,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the Sony A90J (OLED) costs $2,498.
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) both provide vibrant and accurate colors out of the box, which is crucial for cartoons and animation, with the Samsung offering good color gamut and the Sony providing similar performance. However, the OLED technology in the Sony A90J affords better contrast and gray uniformity, enhancing dark scene performance which can be beneficial for certain animation styles, while the Samsung Frame Series performs better in brighter rooms due to its LCD screen.
Bright Room
7.3/10
7.3/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Frame Series has very good SDR brightness and good performance handling reflections, making it well-suited for bright rooms. In contrast, the Sony A90J has good SDR brightness and excellent reflection handling capabilities, but its OLED panel also means it offers superior contrast and color volume, enhancing the viewing experience in varying lighting conditions.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the Sony A90J (OLED) compare to other TVs
"In every meaningful department – motion control, contrast, edge definition, detail levels, you name it the A90J puts in a memorably accomplished shift. In fact, the Sony proves outstanding at handling on-screen motion of any and every kind. By the standards of television audio systems, the A90J is a notably punchy and genuinely dynamic performer."
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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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