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Advantages of the Samsung QN85D (LCD)
- Best in class 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
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1
9.4
7.375/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Samsung QN85D (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
9.4
7.375/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
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 QN85D (LCD) is very good.
Sports
7.0
8.7
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung QN85D (LCD) is good.
Gaming
8.2
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
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung QN85D (LCD) is very good.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
9.3
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung QN85D (LCD) is very good.
Bright Room
9.7
8.5
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung QN85D (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good.
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Key similarities
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
9.1
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S90C (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN85D (LCD) is very good.
Cost
$1,700
$1,575
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung QN85D (LCD) has a price of $1,700 and the Samsung S90C (OLED) costs $1,575.
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How the Samsung QN85D (LCD) and the Samsung S90C (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN85D (LCD) | Samsung S90C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $1,575 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | April 11, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN85D | 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 | 8.3/10 | 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 | 8.1/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 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 | 53.4 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 7.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 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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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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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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