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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a premium viewing experience and are willing to pay more, the Samsung QN90C offers better overall picture quality, especially in bright rooms. It has superior local dimming, better color accuracy out of the box, and significantly lower input lag, making it more suitable for gaming. Its miniLED technology also contributes to high contrast and brightness. However, if your budget is a constraint, the TCL Q6 is much more budget-friendly and still supports HDR content. The TCL Q6 performs well in dark rooms and for watching cartoons and animation, but its overall picture quality and gaming performance are not as impressive as the Samsung QN90C. Both TVs offer good viewing angles and have voice command capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (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 Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90C (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1
6.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C offers superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity which are crucial for a quality movie and cinematic TV experience, making it very good for these purposes. In contrast, the TCL Q6, with its lower performance in these areas, especially local dimming, is considered poor for watching movies and cinematic TV.
Sports
7.0
6.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C is better for watching sports due to its superior motion processing and reflection handling capabilities, which are important for fast-paced action and bright environments. In contrast, the TCL Q6 falls short in these areas, offering a fair experience with less effective motion smoothing and reflections handling, which could impact the viewing experience during sports events.
Gaming
8.2
5.8
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
8.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C offers a better gaming experience due to its higher response time and lower input lag compared to the TCL Q6, along with a faster refresh rate. This means the QN90C will display fast-moving scenes more smoothly and react quicker to your inputs, making it more suitable for competitive gaming environments.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
6.6
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C has very good colors straight out of the box, which means that cartoons and animations will look vivid and accurate without the need for extensive adjustments, and its color gamut is good indicating a wide range of colors is well-represented. In contrast, the TCL Q6 is rated poor for colors out of the box, so the colors in cartoons may not appear as intended initially, and while its color gamut is good, it might not maintain consistent color saturation over a range of brightness levels as well as the Samsung.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
6.2
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C is superior for watching news and talk shows primarily due to its better upscaling quality and much higher score in SDR brightness, ensuring clear and visible content even in bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while having a good SDR brightness, falls short with poorer upscaling and local dimming capabilities which affect its ability to maintain consistent image quality across various content and lighting conditions.
Bright Room
9.7
7.2
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90C outshines the TCL Q6 due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness, which are essential for maintaining picture clarity in well-lit environments, along with excellent reflection handling, ensuring minimal glare. While the TCL Q6 has good SDR brightness and reflection handling, its significantly lower HDR brightness and less effective local dimming make it less ideal than the Samsung QN90C for brightly lit rooms.
Cost
$1,299
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has a price of $1,299 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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How the Samsung QN90C (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN90C (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90C | 65Q650G | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 8.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 33.7 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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