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The Samsung QN90C is at a premium price and excels in bright rooms, offers better overall picture quality, and has superior gaming performance, but it's significantly more expensive. If you frequently watch content or game in bright conditions and are willing to pay more, the Samsung QN90C could be the better choice; otherwise, the TCL S446 offers cost savings with satisfactory performance for everyday watching. 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 S446 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1
5.8
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.4
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
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 S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and detailed shadows. Whereas, the TCL S446 falls short primarily because of its poor contrast and lack of local dimming, leading to lower picture quality in these respects.
Sports
7.0
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C excels in sports viewing due to its superior reflection handling and motion processing, providing clear images even in fast-paced scenes and bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL S446, while offering a good viewing angle for a wider seating arrangement, falls short in motion handling and reflection management, making it less ideal for watching sports in well-lit environments or for those who value smoother motion in fast action sequences.
Gaming
8.2
5.8
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C excels in gaming due to its superior response time and best input lag scores, providing a seamless gaming experience with minimal motion blur and quick reactions to inputs. In contrast, the TCL S446, despite decent input lag, offers a fair performance in response time, which means it's less equipped to handle fast-moving content smoothly, resulting in more noticeable blur during gaming..
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
6.4
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C delivers very good colors straight out of the box and a good color gamut, which are crucial for vibrant and accurate colors in animations, while the TCL S446, although providing excellent colors out of the box, falls behind with a poor color gamut, leading to less vivid hues. Additionally, the Samsung's superior local dimming and SDR brightness enhance contrast and picture quality in various lighting conditions, unlike the TCL S446 that offers no local dimming and only fair SDR brightness, affecting its ability to maintain quality in bright rooms and with different content shades.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
6.4
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C provides a superior viewing experience for news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its excellent upscaling abilities and high SDR brightness, which enhance image clarity and visibility in various lighting conditions. On the other hand, the TCL S446 offers a fair performance, partially owing to its lower SDR brightness and absence of local dimming, which can affect picture quality, particularly in bright rooms and when viewing lower resolution content.
Bright Room
9.7
5.8
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C excels in both SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections excellently, ensuring a clear picture in bright rooms, while its contrast and color volume are also good. On the other hand, the TCL S446 struggles with HDR content as it shows poor HDR brightness and fair performance in handling reflections, with its contrast and color volume rated lower, which may lead to a less optimal viewing experience in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,299
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has a price of $1,299 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN90C (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2023 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90C | 65S446 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
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 | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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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