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If you're looking for a more affordable option, the Samsung Q60C is less expensive and offers a moderate viewing experience. On the other hand, the Samsung QN90C costs more but delivers superior picture quality, especially in bright rooms and for varied content like movies, sports, and gaming. The QN90C also has better sound capability and is more suitable for gaming thanks to a higher refresh rate. Choose the Q60C for budget-friendliness, or the QN90C for overall better performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60C (LCD)
- The Samsung Q60C (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 cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
8.1
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
7.3/10
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 Q60C (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
8.0
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
2.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
6.6/10
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 Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q60C has lower contrast, poor local dimming, and very poor black uniformity, which degrades the movie-watching experience, especially in dark scenes. In contrast, the Samsung QN90C boasts better contrast, very good local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, enhancing the depth and detail in cinematic content.
Sports
6.5
7.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C outperforms the Samsung Q60C in sports viewing primarily due to its better motion processing and reflection handling, enhancing fast action clarity and reducing glare in well-lit rooms. Moreover, the QN90C offers wider viewing angles, which is beneficial for group viewing, but both TVs have fair gray uniformity which is somewhat important for sports viewing.
Gaming
5.7
8.2
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
75.0/100
6.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
7.5
8.8
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90C excels in animation viewing as it offers "very good" colors straight out of the box, ensuring vibrant and lively images without the need for additional calibration, and boasts a good color gamut for a wide range of hues. On the other hand, while the Samsung Q60C also has a good color gamut, its colors out of the box are just "good," potentially requiring some adjustments for the ideal animation-watching experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
8.8
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C outperforms the Samsung Q60C in displaying news and talk shows due to its superior SDR brightness and upscaling capability, ensuring clearer images and more vibrant colors in standard definition content. While both models show good colors out of the box and have a decent color gamut, the QN90C's higher contrast and more effective local dimming contribute to a more nuanced and vivid picture, making it a better choice for viewing in various lighting conditions.
Bright Room
6.5
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.5/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
5.7/10
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 Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C outshines the Q60C in a bright room due to its best-in-class SDR and HDR brightness and excellent reflections handling, making it more suitable for well-lit environments. Conversely, the Samsung Q60C, while offering a good SDR brightness, only provides fair reflection handling, which makes it less optimal than the QN90C for bright room viewing.
Cost
$749
$1,398
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has a price of $749 and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) costs $1,398.
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How the Samsung Q60C (LCD) and the Samsung QN90C (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Q60C (LCD) | Samsung QN90C (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $1,398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2023 | March 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q60C | QN65QN90C | |
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 | 8.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57.1" x 1" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.3" x 57.1" | 35.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 53.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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