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If you want a more cost-effective option that still offers high-end features, the Samsung QN90A (LCD) would be a practical choice, especially if you're watching in a bright room, as its type of screen handles reflections well. The OLED may not perform as well as the LCD in very bright rooms but excels in darker environments with its ability to display perfect blacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN90A (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Best in class 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
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1
9.5
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
9.4
7.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.0/10
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 S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) excels in watching movies and cinematic TV mainly due to its perfect blacks and infinite contrast provided by OLED technology, which makes dark scenes and nighttime viewing more impactful, and its excellent wide viewing angles ensure consistent image quality from different seating positions. The Samsung QN90A (LCD), while also very good for movies with its high contrast and local dimming feature enhancing deep blacks, falls short in black uniformity and viewing angles compared to the S95C, but is still a strong performer especially in brighter rooms due to its impressive brightness.
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
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90A performs well for sports with a very good response time and great handling of reflections, but its viewing angles are limited, which could affect group sports viewing. On the other hand, the Samsung S95C excels in sports viewing with an even better response time, outstanding viewing angles, and superior reflection handling, but comes with a higher price tag.
Gaming
8.3
10.0
8.3/10
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
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is the best choice for gaming due to its superior response time and input lag compared to the Samsung QN90A (LCD), alongside a higher refresh rate of 144Hz, which makes motion appear smoother during fast-paced games. The QN90A, while excellent for gaming with a faster 120Hz refresh rate than most TVs, falls short in response time and input lag which are crucial for competitive gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
9.4
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN90A, with its LCD screen, offers the best colors out of the box, making it instantly gratifying for cartoons and animation, but its color gamut is merely good, which means it might not display as wide a range of colors as other TVs. Meanwhile, the Samsung S95C, using OLED technology, has an excellent color gamut, allowing for a more diverse and vivid depiction of colors in animated content, but its colors out of the box are rated as very good, suggesting a slight need for adjustment to reach optimal performance.
Bright Room
9.7
9.0
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent.
The Samsung QN90A's LCD technology provides excellent SDR and HDR brightness and superb reflections handling, making it a strong performer in bright rooms. Conversely, the Samsung S95C, though offering state-of-the-art OLED technology with the best reflections handling, has good SDR brightness, slightly lower than QN90A's, making it slightly less ideal for very bright environments.
Cost
$1,470
$3,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has a price of $1,470 and the Samsung S95C (OLED) costs $3,300.
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Key similarities
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
9.1
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S95C (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN90A delivers excellent upscaling and strong SDR brightness, making it very good for news and talk shows; it also offers very good colors straight out of the box, with a very good color gamut. In comparison, the Samsung S95C excels in the upscaling and color departments, boasting excellent performance in both areas, but its SDR brightness is just good, which might make the QN90A more suitable for very bright rooms.
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How the Samsung QN90A (LCD) and the Samsung S95C (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN90A (LCD) | Samsung S95C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,470 | $3,300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 4, 2021 | February 2, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90A | QN65S95C | |
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 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 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" | 32.7" x 56.8" x 0.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.9" | 35.2" x 56.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.8 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 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 | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 4.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 70 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | 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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