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The Samsung QN90A is a premium option that performs well in bright rooms and has superior overall picture quality compared to the TCL R745. It offers better contrast, brightness, and color accuracy right out of the box, making it suitable for movies and gaming. The QN90A's miniLED backlighting provides better dark room performance and a wider viewing angle, which is beneficial for group viewing. Conversely, the TCL R745, while also a premium choice, may not perform as well in bright or dark environments and has lower picture quality. However, it does support Dolby Vision, which the Samsung does not, offering enhanced HDR content where available. If budget allows and you desire a TV that excels in both bright and dark rooms and offers a better gaming experience, consider the Samsung QN90A. If you're looking for a larger screen size and Dolby Vision support, and can compromise on some aspects of picture quality, the TCL R745 could be your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN90A (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- 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 R745 (LCD)
- The TCL R745 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90A (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1
5.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.2
7.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90A delivers excellent performance for movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and uniform blacks, which are very important for dark scenes, as well as its commendable color reproduction and gray uniformity. In contrast, the TCL R745 struggles in these aspects, showing poorer contrast, less effective local dimming, and weaker black uniformity, which detracts from the viewing experience, particularly in darker content.
Sports
7.0
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.3
7.4
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90A has an excellent response time and the lowest possible input lag, which makes it very suitable for fast-paced gaming without noticeable delays. In contrast, the TCL R745 also delivers a very low input lag for responsive gaming, but its response time is only fair, which might lead to slight motion blur during quick movements in games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
5.9
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90A produces vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box along with a wider color gamut, making cartoons and animation look better, whereas the TCL R745's colors are less impressive out of the box with a more limited color gamut, leading to a poorer viewing experience for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.1
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A provides excellent SDR brightness and upscaling, ensuring clear images and vibrant colors when watching standard definition content like news and talk shows, significantly outperforming the TCL R745. Therefore, the TCL R745 offers a poorer viewing experience in this regard, with comparatively lower SDR brightness and upscaling quality, leading to less vivid colors and clarity during similar TV programming.
Bright Room
9.7
5.8
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90A outshines the TCL R745 in a bright room because it has superior SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections. While both TVs offer good color volume and gamut, the Samsung's excellent brightness and reflection handling make it more suitable for well-lit environments, compared to the TCL's poor brightness and good reflection handling that may struggle with glare and maintaining picture quality in the same conditions.
Cost
$1,470
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has a price of $1,470 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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How the Samsung QN90A (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN90A (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,470 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 4, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90A | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.9" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.8 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 50 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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