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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN90A is a premium priced TV that offers excellent picture and gaming quality, with better performance in bright rooms compared to the Vizio V-Series. It also has a higher sound quality and more HDMI ports, making it a good fit for a well-lit environment or a versatile media setup. However, it costs more than the Vizio V-Series, which is budget-friendly but has lower picture quality and is less suited for bright rooms or gaming. If cost isn't a major factor and you need a TV for mixed usage in different lighting conditions, the Samsung QN90A would be preferable. 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 Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90A (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1
6.8
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
6.3
7.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A excels in movie and cinematic TV watching due to its superior local dimming, which enhances contrast and black uniformity, both very important for dark scene details, in addition to having better color volume and gray uniformity. The Vizio V-Series, while offering reasonable colors out of the box, lacks effective local dimming and falls behind in black uniformity and contrast, which diminishes its performance with movies and cinematic content.
Sports
7.0
6.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A is better for watching sports due to its very good response time and excellent reflection handling, which reduces motion blur and maintains clarity in bright environments, while the Vizio V-Series has a poorer response time and fair reflection handling, making it less suitable for fast-paced sports, especially in well-lit rooms.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90A excels in gaming due to its very good response time and best input lag, which means it reacts quickly to your actions and keeps the game running smoothly, plus it has a higher refresh rate for more fluid motion. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series has a poor response time and despite its very good input lag, the lower refresh rate means it may not keep up with fast-paced games, leading to less responsive and smooth gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
7.0
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.3
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A excels in upscaling lower-resolution content to its native resolution and provides excellent SDR brightness, making it ideal for watching news and regular TV programs, offering vivid colors right out of the box. In contrast, while the Vizio V-Series is noted for having very good colors out of the box, its performance in upscaling and SDR brightness is lower, which may not provide as rich and bright a viewing experience under the same conditions.
Bright Room
9.7
5.8
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90A outshines the Vizio V-Series in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and superior handling of reflections. Although both TVs have good contrast and color performance, the Samsung's ability to maintain picture quality in well-lit environments makes it a better fit for bright room viewing.
Cost
$1,470
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has a price of $1,470 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN90A (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,470 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 4, 2021 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90A | V655-J09 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.2/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.9" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.8 lbs | 39.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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