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If you prioritize picture quality and have a higher budget, the Samsung QN90C offers a superior viewing experience across various content types and performs well in both bright and dark rooms. This model is also a solid choice for gaming, with low response time and input lag. On the other hand, if budget is a major concern, the TCL S435 provides a decent viewing experience for its price point but won't match the Samsung QN90C in terms of picture quality or performance in bright environments. It's still suitable for various content types but might not satisfy if you're looking for top-notch quality. 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 S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90C (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1
6.6
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
6.1
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C outshines the TCL S435 for movies and cinematic TV due to its superior local dimming, which boosts contrast, and black uniformity, giving it an edge in darker scenes. While both have good color out of the box, the QN90C's higher color volume and better gray uniformity provide a more vibrant and consistent image compared to the S435, which has poorer performance in these areas.
Sports
7.0
5.9
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C excels at watching sports due to its superior motion processing and faster response time, resulting in clearer action scenes, while the TCL S435 struggles with motion blurring and slower reactions, making fast-paced sports look less crisp. Moreover, the QN90C handles reflections better and offers a wider viewing angle, ensuring a consistent image even in a bright room and when viewed from the side, in contrast to the S435 which suffers from poor reflection handling and a narrow viewing angle, affecting visibility in bright environments and for viewers not sitting directly in front of the TV.
Gaming
8.2
5.5
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C excels in gaming with its excellent response time and best input lag scores, ensuring smooth motion and immediate response to control inputs, crucial for fast-paced games. The TCL S435, on the other hand, has a fair response time and poor input lag, which may result in motion blur and delayed reaction during gameplay, diminishing the gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
7.0
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90C is particularly adept at displaying cartoons and animation because it has a "Very Good" score for colors out of the box and "Good" for color gamut which are very important for vibrant and accurate animations. In comparison, while the TCL S435 scores "Excellent" for colors out of the box, its color gamut is only rated as "Fair," making it less capable of delivering the wide color range often found in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
5.8
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C offers superior upscaling of lower-resolution content and delivers better SDR brightness, making it more suitable for watching news and talk shows in various lighting conditions. Conversely, the TCL S435 performs poorly in these aspects, affecting its ability to provide a crisp and bright viewing experience for such programs.
Bright Room
9.7
5.6
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C excels in both SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections exceptionally well, making it suitable for bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL S435 has low brightness in both SDR and HDR and struggles with reflections, performing poorly in well-lit environments.
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 S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN90C (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2023 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90C | 65S435 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 8.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
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" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 37.9 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 | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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