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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN90A has overall better picture quality and performs significantly better in bright rooms compared to the TCL Q7. It also has superior gaming performance, reflection handling, and dark room capabilities. However, it is typically much more expensive. The TCL Q7, on the other hand, is less expensive but doesn't perform as well across most viewing scenarios, particularly in bright rooms or for sports content. If budget is a concern and your viewing conditions are less demanding, the TCL Q7 could be a more suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN90A (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- The TCL Q7 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90A (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.0
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A provides an excellent sports viewing experience due to its effective motion processing, low response time, and strong reflections handling. The TCL Q7, while fair for sports, may disappoint with poorer motion processing and reflections handling, and a more limited viewing angle which could affect the visibility when watching from the side.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
7.8
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90A is preferred for watching cartoons and animation because its 'Colors Out of the Box' performance is rated as best, ensuring vivid and accurate colors immediately after setup, and its 'Color Gamut' is good, providing a wide range of colors. The TCL Q7 is seen as good due to its decent 'Color Gamut' and 'Color Volume', which describe its ability to display a broad spectrum of colors and maintain color accuracy at different brightness levels, respectively, although it doesn't match the out-of-the-box color fidelity of the Samsung.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.3
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A delivers a more pleasing experience when watching news and TV programs due to its excellent upscaling of lower-resolution content and high SDR brightness, which is crucial for viewing in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 offers fair upscaling and very good SDR brightness, but its performance is less optimal for such content, possibly due to weaker color accuracy and local dimming, affecting contrast and the overall picture quality.
Bright Room
9.7
7.6
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90A exhibits excellent SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections very well, making it ideal for bright rooms, whereas the TCL Q7, while having good SDR brightness and contrast, performs poorly in handling reflections, which can be a drawback in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,470
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has a price of $1,470 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.1
7.8
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90A (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.7
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90A (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90A is recognized for its excellent local dimming and high contrast, which enhances the viewing experience for movies and cinematic TV by producing deep blacks and a good range of brightness. In comparison, the TCL Q7 offers a higher level of black uniformity, making dark scenes appear more even, but it has a poorer performance in local dimming and viewing angles, which means the picture quality might diminish when viewed from an angle.
Gaming
8.3
8.2
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung QN90A excels in gaming due to its superior response time and input lag, which are crucial for fast-paced games where quick reflexes are key. In contrast, the TCL Q7, while still providing a very good gaming experience, does not match the Samsung's performance in these critical areas.
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How the Samsung QN90A (LCD) and the TCL Q7 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN90A (LCD) | TCL Q7 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,470 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 4, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90A | 65Q750G | |
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 | 8.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.9" | 35.2" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.8 lbs | 44.3 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 | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, 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 TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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