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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN85B is less expensive and offers good performance, especially for gaming due to its low input lag and quick response time, and it's well-suited to bright rooms. However, in dark rooms, its black uniformity may not be as good as OLED TVs. The Samsung S90C, while more costly, has superior overall picture quality, excels in both dark and bright room performance, and offers better sound capabilities. It's also better for gaming with higher refresh rates and excellent motion handling. However, OLED TVs can be prone to permanent burn-in over time and may not be as bright as LCDs. The decision depends on your budget, the importance of picture quality, and whether you game or mostly watch in bright or dark rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
Advantages of the Samsung S90C (OLED)
- 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
7.5
9.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.3
9.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.5/10
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 QN85B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black uniformity and contrast, which are crucial for deep blacks in dark scenes, as well as impressive viewing angles that maintain color accuracy from different seating positions. While the Samsung QN85B (LCD) provides a good experience with its solid local dimming feature enhancing contrast, it falls behind the S90C, particularly in black uniformity and contrast where deep blacks aren't as pronounced, slightly affecting the viewing experience in dark movie scenes.
Sports
7.1
8.7
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) delivers smoother motion with a quicker response time and superior motion processing, making it very good for watching sports, and it also offers better viewing angles and handles reflections more effectively than the Samsung QN85B (LCD), which is still good for sports but falls short in these very important aspects. However, both TVs show somewhat decent gray uniformity, with the S90C being slightly better, which may be somewhat important for sports viewing where consistent color across the screen is beneficial.
Gaming
8.2
10.0
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
9.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S90C has the edge for gaming with both superior response time and input lag compared to the Samsung QN85B, ensuring smoother on-screen action with minimal delay between user input and the game's reaction, which is crucial for fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
9.3
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S90C OLED displays cartoons and animation with higher quality due to its excellent color accuracy straight out of the box and a wider color gamut, ensuring vibrant and true-to-life hues. Meanwhile, the Samsung QN85B LCD offers good color performance out of the box and a decent color gamut, which provides a satisfactory viewing experience but lacks the richness offered by the OLED's superior color attributes.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
9.1
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good.
Bright Room
9.2
8.5
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good.
The Samsung QN85B shines in a bright room due to its excellent SDR brightness which helps maintain picture quality even with ambient light, and its very good performance in handling reflections ensures screen visibility. On the other hand, the Samsung S90C, while also very good in SDR and HDR brightness and best in reflections handling, offers lower peak brightness compared to the QN85B but excels in contrast, color volume, and color gamut, which might not outweigh the importance of brightness and reflections in a very bright environment.
Cost
$1,199
$1,375
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has a price of $1,199 and the Samsung S90C (OLED) costs $1,375.
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How the Samsung QN85B (LCD) and the Samsung S90C (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN85B (LCD) | Samsung S90C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,199 | $1,375 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2022 | April 11, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN85B | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | 7.6/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 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 1.1" | 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 | 52.2 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400x300 | 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 | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | Unknown | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Samsung QN85B (LCD)
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John Archer | February 2023
"Particularly key to this is the fact that black levels are unusually good, on a level we haven’t seen from any IPS TV before. Build quality is impressive too, with a gleaming silver metallic frame and stand, and enough heft to suggest plenty of quality innards. High dynamic range content jumps off the screen with enough luminosity and intensity to really sell what makes HDR special."
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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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