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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Samsung QN90C is a premium-priced option that offers significantly better overall picture quality and performance, especially in brighter rooms due to its higher bright room score. It has superior gaming features, making it a great choice if gaming is important to you. It also has excellent sound quality with great speakers. On the other hand, the TCL S455 is more budget-friendly and will cost you much less. While it still offers good dark room performance, it won't match the Samsung in most viewing situations. The TCL has a simpler sound system without the high-end features of the Samsung. If you prefer saving money and don't need top-tier performance, the TCL S455 is a solid choice. However, if you're willing to invest more for better picture quality, gaming experience, and superior sound, the Samsung QN90C is advisable. 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 S455 (LCD)
  • The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90C (LCD).

Key differences

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Picture Quality

8.1
QN65QN90C
65S455
6.5
7.38/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.

Movies & TV

8.0
QN65QN90C
65S455
6.0
7.38/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
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 S455 (LCD) is only fair.

Sports

7.0
QN65QN90C
65S455
6.1
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
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.

Gaming

8.2
QN65QN90C
65S455
5.7
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

8.8
QN65QN90C
65S455
6.0
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.8
QN65QN90C
65S455
6.4
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.

Bright Room

9.7
QN65QN90C
65S455
6.0
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.

Cost

$1,347
QN65QN90C
65S455
$584
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The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has a price of $1,347 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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How the Samsung QN90C (LCD) and the TCL S455 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung QN90C (LCD)TCL S455 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$1,347
$584
Brand
SamsungTCL
Release Date
March 2, 2023May 5, 2022
Full name
QN65QN90C65S455
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenRoku TV
Sound Quality Score
8.3/106/10
NextGen Ready
YesNo
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.1/106.6/10
Bright Room Score
9.7/106/10
Gaming Score
8.3/105.7/10
Movies & TV Score
8.1/106/10
Sports Score
7/106.2/10

PHYSICAL

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)
35.1" x 56.9"34.8" x 5.9"
Weight without Stand
53.4 lbs30.9 lbs
VESA Mount
400 x 400200 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesNo
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
7.4/106.4/10
Local Dimming
7/103/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
4.2.22.0
Speaker Power
60 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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USA Today

Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."

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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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