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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung QN90C offers slightly better general picture quality and performance in bright rooms, which is useful if you often watch TV during the day or have many windows in your viewing area. It also has marginally better gaming performance, making it a solid choice if you are a gamer. The Sony X95K, while a bit more expensive, excels in sports content viewing and has superior audio quality, which is great if you watch a lot of live sports and value immersive sound. Its performance in a dark room is also slightly better than the Samsung, beneficial if you mostly watch TV at night or in darker environments. However, it does not support HDR10+ which could matter if you have a preference for that format. Both TVs are recent models with similar capabilities, so your choice may come down to specific uses like gaming or sports viewing, and the environment where you'll be watching TV. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (LCD)
- Very good for use as monitor
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Sports
7.0
8.0
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K is better at handling motion processing and has a faster response time, making it very good for sports where fast movements are common. However, the Samsung QN90C still provides a good sports viewing experience with its excellent handling of reflections and a wide viewing angle, helpful for watching with a group in a room with various seating positions. Both TVs offer decent gray uniformity, but this is less important compared to motion qualities for sports viewing.
Cost
$1,398
$2,798
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has a price of $1,398 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $2,798.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.1
8.0
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
8.0
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Samsung QN90C produces deep blacks and has excellent contrast, making movie scenes look vibrant, especially with its strong local dimming feature; however, its viewing angles are slightly limited, negatively impacting group viewings. The Sony X95K also delivers exceptional contrast and effective local dimming, providing a cinematic experience, but it has better black uniformity than the Samsung model and slightly more versatile viewing angles, which can be preferable in a wider seating arrangement.
Gaming
8.2
8.2
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
Both the Samsung QN90C and the Sony X95K have excellent gaming performance due to swift response times and minimal input lag, ensuring that fast-paced action is crisp and controls are exceptionally responsive. The Samsung edges out slightly with the absolute lowest input lag for the quickest gaming reaction, while both support high refresh rates to keep motion smooth and gaming visuals seamless.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.7
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung QN90C and Sony X95K both have 'Very Good' scores for colors out of the box, ensuring cartoons and animations look vibrant without much tweaking. While they both also have 'Good' color gamut scores indicating a wide range of colors, the Samsung QN90C has a slight edge with an 'Excellent' score in color volume, which may result in more nuanced color shades.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
9.1
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95K (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN90C is recognized for excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, making it a good fit for viewers who watch a lot of news and TV programs, where these features enhance the picture quality of non-4K content. In comparison, the Sony X95K additionally offers excellent upscaling and SDR brightness but also boasts superior colors out of the box and a better color gamut, which provide a more vibrant and accurate picture for similar content.
Bright Room
9.7
9.5
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
The Samsung QN90C surpasses the Sony X95K in dealing with reflections, with both rated excellent but the Samsung having a slight edge, making it better suited for bright rooms. While both TVs offer high brightness in both SDR and HDR content, which is crucial for maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments, they also have good performance in terms of contrast, color volume, and color gamut that contribute positively to the viewing experience.
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How the Samsung QN90C (LCD) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN90C (LCD) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,398 | $2,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2023 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90C | XR-65X95K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 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 1.1" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 70.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, 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 Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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