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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality, especially for movies and gaming, and are willing to pay a premium, the Samsung S90C (OLED) is an excellent choice with better overall picture, contrast, and viewing angles. It's also superior in a bright room compared to the Samsung Q80C (LCD). However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still delivers good performance for various content types, the Samsung Q80C could be suitable. Although it doesn't match the S90C's performance in a very bright room, it’s significantly less expensive and still offers a good watching experience for sports and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q80C (LCD)
- The Samsung Q80C (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
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
9.4
5.55/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
9.4
5.55/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
4.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.0/10
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 Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its OLED technology, which provides perfect black uniformity, excellent contrast, and wide viewing angles, resulting in a more immersive experience especially in dark environments. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is fair in this regard because its LCD screen with lower contrast, limited black uniformity, and a less effective local dimming feature is outperformed by the OLED, although it still offers a decent viewing experience with good color accuracy out of the box.
Sports
6.8
8.7
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C, an OLED TV, excels in sports viewing due to its superior motion processing, better response time, and excellent performance under various viewing angles and against reflections. On the other hand, the Samsung Q80C, being an LCD TV, has a fair performance in motion processing and response time, and while good, its viewing angles and reflection handling are not as proficient as the S90C's.
Gaming
8.1
10.0
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S90C has the edge over the Samsung Q80C for gaming due to its superior response time and lower input lag, ensuring smoother and more responsive gameplay. Additionally, the S90C has a higher refresh rate which can provide a more immersive gaming experience by allowing more frames per second for a fluid visual output.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
9.3
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
6.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its excellent color gamut that offers vivid and diverse shades, along with very good colors out of the box, ensuring the picture is rich and accurately colorful right away. In comparison, the Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a good color gamut that still delivers a wide range of colors, but it only provides fair colors out of the box, meaning while colors are decent, they may not be as immediately striking or true to life as the S90C.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
9.1
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has better upscaling and more accurate colors out of the box compared to the Samsung Q80C (LCD), which means it can enhance lower resolution content and provide a more vibrant picture for news and TV programs. Although both have good SDR brightness, the S90C also offers a wider color gamut and superior contrast due to its OLED technology, improving overall picture quality for such content.
Bright Room
7.2
8.5
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Q80C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) is capable of high brightness levels, which helps it perform well in bright rooms, but it struggles with reflections compared to the Samsung S90C (OLED), which not only offers very high brightness but also excels at minimizing reflections, making it superior in brightly-lit environments. While both TVs have a good color volume and gamut, with the OLED having an edge, these factors are secondary to brightness and reflection handling in this context.
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Cost
$1,298
$1,375
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Q80C (LCD) has a price of $1,298 and the Samsung S90C (OLED) costs $1,375.
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How the Samsung Q80C (LCD) and the Samsung S90C (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q80C (LCD) | Samsung S90C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,298 | $1,375 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2023 | April 11, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65Q80C | 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 | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.8" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 35.3" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 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 | 5.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 5.7/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | Unknown | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | 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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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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