The Samsung QN90A comes at a premium price but offers excellent overall picture quality, including exceptional performance in bright rooms and for gaming. It also has great speakers and supports advanced features like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series is much more affordable but doesn't perform as well in dark or bright rooms and has limited gaming capabilities. Its picture quality and sound are decent for its price, but it cannot match the Samsung's higher-end features and performance. If budget isn't a constraint and you value top-notch picture and sound for various content types, especially in bright rooms or for gaming, go for the Samsung QN90A. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option and can compromise on some features and performance, the Vizio V-Series is a solid 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 Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90A (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1/10
6.2/10
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0/10
5.8/10
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
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 '22 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
7.0/10
6.0/10
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
5.5/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A outperforms the Vizio V-Series '22 in watching sports due to its superior motion processing and response time, which reduces motion blur and delivers smoother action, as well as having better reflection handling and wider viewing angles. However, the Vizio V-Series '22 might show sports with less uniformity in gray colors across the screen, but that factor is less critical compared to the attributes in which the Samsung excels.
Gaming
8.3/10
5.8/10
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
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
5.8/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90A delivers a superior gaming experience due to its very good response time and best input lag performance, coupled with a high refresh rate of 120Hz, essential for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22, despite having very good input lag, offers only a fair response time and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which can lead to less smooth motion in games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8/10
6.7/10
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90A displays cartoons and animation better partly due to its excellent color out of the box and good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors. In comparison, while the Vizio V-Series '22 offers excellent colors out of the box, its poor color gamut limits the range of colors, leading to less vivacious images.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9/10
5.7/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90A offers a superior viewing experience for news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its excellent SDR brightness and ability to upscale lower resolution content effectively. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22 falls short in delivering a satisfactory experience in these areas, scoring poorly in upscaling and providing only fair SDR brightness, which may result in less clarity and vibrancy when watching standard dynamic range content.
Bright Room
9.7/10
5.9/10
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Samsung QN90A (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90A performs exceptionally well in bright rooms due to its high SDR and HDR brightness and excellent reflections handling, whereas the Vizio V-Series '22 struggles in brightly lit environments because it has a lower brightness and fair performance in handling reflections. Additionally, the superior contrast, color volume, and color gamut of the Samsung contribute to better image quality in various lighting conditions compared to the Vizio, which has lower ratings in these somewhat important factors.
Cost
$1,470
$750
$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 '22 (LCD) costs $750.
How the Samsung QN90A (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Samsung QN90A (LCD)
Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,470
$750
Brand
Brand
Samsung
Vizio
Release Date
Release Date
February 4, 2021
August 5, 2022
Full name
Full name
QN65QN90A
V655M
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Tizen
SmartCast
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
8.3/10
6.1/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
Yes
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
8.2/10
6.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
9.8/10
6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8.4/10
5.8/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
8.1/10
5.8/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
7/10
6.1/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
9/10
5.8/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.8/10
6.8/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
8.2/10
6.2/10
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 56.9" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.2" x 56.9"
35.5" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
53.8 lbs
40.2 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
6/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
8/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
7/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
9.3/10
5.8/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
9.4/10
6.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
9.3/10
5.6/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.4/10
5.5/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
7/10
6.3/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
6.5/10
5.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
9.1/10
6.7/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
8/10
5.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
8/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.9/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
8.2/10
6.3/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8.4/10
6.7/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
9.5/10
9.2/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
4.2.2
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
60 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Bypass only
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
Yes
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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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