If you prefer a more budget-friendly option, the Samsung Q60B LCD is significantly less expensive and provides a decent performance for everyday use. However, if you don't mind spending more for superior picture quality, especially in bright rooms and for HDR content, the Samsung QN90C LCD with its miniLED backlight offers better brightness and contrast. Additionally, the QN90C provides smoother motion handling for sports and gaming, thanks to its higher refresh rate. Remember, though the QN90C may enhance your viewing experience for action-packed content and is better suited for well-lit environments, it does come at a higher cost compared to the Q60B. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60B (LCD)
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90C (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Good for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for use as monitor
Very good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3/10
8.1/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.6/10
8.0/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C offers superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are critical when watching movies and cinematic TV, leading to deeper blacks and more detailed shadows. On the other hand, the Samsung Q60B, although it provides good contrast and black uniformity as well, lacks local dimming which can make dark scenes appear less realistic.
Sports
6.4/10
7.0/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Q60B is less suitable for sports due to its poor motion handling and response time which can lead to blur in fast movements and a fair reflection handling that might not work well in bright rooms. In contrast, the Samsung QN90C provides a good experience for sports with better motion processing that keeps the action clear and good response time for minimizing motion blur, while its excellent reflection handling makes it more versatile in various lighting conditions.
Gaming
5.6/10
8.2/10
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
75.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C outperforms the Samsung Q60B in gaming primarily due to its better response time and higher refresh rate, providing a smoother gaming experience. While both TVs have low input lag which is crucial for gaming, the QN90C's advanced refresh rate of 120Hz compared to Q60B's 60Hz contributes to its superior performance for fast-paced gaming content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6/10
8.8/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q60B is good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs mainly because of its ability to upscale lower resolution content and its satisfactory SDR brightness; however, the Samsung QN90C is considered very good for the same content due to superior upscaling quality and excellent SDR brightness, coupled with richer colors out of the box, a wider color gamut, and better local dimming, which enhances contrast.
Bright Room
7.1/10
9.7/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90C outshines the Samsung Q60B in bright room viewing primarily due to its 'Best' SDR brightness and 'Excellent' reflections handling, whereas the Q60B is rated as having 'Very Good' SDR brightness and 'Fair' performance in minimizing reflections. Additionally, the QN90C has a higher HDR brightness level and greater color volume, which contribute to a more vivid and impactful viewing experience in well-lit environments compared to the Q60B.
Cost
$848
$1,298
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) has a price of $848 and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) costs $1,298.
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Samsung Q60B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Q60B has excellent color accuracy right out of the box, which makes it suitable for watching animations that often have vibrant and varied color palettes, but its color volume, which ensures colors maintain their intensity at different brightness levels, is just good. On the other hand, the Samsung QN90C also boasts very good colors without the need for calibration, alongside an excellent color volume ensuring a wider spectrum of vivid colors even at peak brightness which is why it's also ideal for cartoons and animations.
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How the Samsung Q60B (LCD) and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) compare to other TVs
"Samsung's 2022 QLED workhorse shines in bright rooms and with HDR. The Samsung Q60B stands out from the slew of entry-level TVs with an ultra-thin frame, a skinny profile from the side and even narrow stand legs. The Q60B is a very good bright-room TV, and my subjective impression of its ample light output was proven by measurements."
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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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