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The Sony X90L offers a superior picture quality and better motion handling with a higher refresh rate, which is great for sports and gaming. It also has a better build quality and audio features to support a wider range of sound formats. However, the Samsung Q60C costs less than the Sony X90L, making it an attractive option if you're looking for a more budget-friendly choice. The Q60C won't perform as well in a dark room or with fast-moving content as the Sony X90L due to the difference in picture quality and motion technology. If you prefer a better viewing experience and are willing to invest more, the Sony X90L is the better choice, but be prepared to pay more compared to the more economically priced Samsung Q60C. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60C (LCD)
- The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
7.8
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
7.6
5.55/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
2.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q60C has lower contrast and significantly poorer black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and shadow details in movies, whereas the Sony X90L offers much higher contrast and better black uniformity, enhancing the viewing experience for cinematic content. Additionally, the Sony X90L benefits from an effective local dimming feature that further improves picture quality during movie watching, a feature that is not as proficient in the Samsung Q60C.
Sports
6.5
7.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L outperforms the Samsung Q60C in sports viewing primarily due to superior motion processing and handling reflections better, both of which are crucial for fast-paced action and viewing in well-lit rooms. While both TVs have satisfactory viewing angles and gray uniformity, the Samsung Q60C has a significantly longer response time, which can lead to more motion blur, affecting clarity during sports events.
Gaming
5.7
8.1
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
30.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
73.0/100
6.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q60C has a poor response time which can cause motion blur during fast-paced games, and although it has the best input lag which minimizes delay between controller and on-screen action, its lower refresh rate at 60Hz can make gaming less smooth compared to the Sony X90L, which not only has very good response time reducing motion blur but also supports a higher 120Hz refresh rate that makes fast-paced gaming more fluid, although its input lag is only good, not the best.
Cartoons & Animation
7.5
8.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L is rated as very good for watching cartoons and animation due to its superior color volume and excellent color reproduction out of the box, providing vibrant and varied colors. In contrast, the Samsung Q60C is rated as good as it delivers pleasing colors out of the box but doesn’t match the color volume of the Sony, which indicates a slightly narrower range of colors it can display effectively.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.8
9.0
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L offers better upscaling and higher SDR brightness, which enhances the clarity and visibility of news and talk shows, especially in bright rooms. Meanwhile, the Samsung Q60C falls short in these very important aspects, impacting its ability to display these types of content with similar vibrancy and clarity.
Bright Room
6.5
8.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L performs very well in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and its better handling of reflections compared to the Samsung Q60C, which has only good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, making it less ideal for bright room viewing. While both TVs have significant contrast and color performance, the superior brightness and reflection handling of the Sony X90L give it a clear advantage in well-lit environments.
Cost
$749
$998
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) has a price of $749 and the Sony X90L (LCD) costs $998.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q60C (LCD) | Sony X90L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 5, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q60C | XR-65X90L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.3" x 57.1" | 34" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 53.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 7.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 4.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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