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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer overall better picture quality and gaming experience and don't mind the higher cost, the Samsung QN90C is a solid choice. It performs well in bright rooms, which makes it suitable if you watch TV in a well-lit environment. However, the TCL R745 offers a larger screen, which could enhance your viewing experience, especially if you prioritize a bigger display over picture quality. It's also important to note that the TCL R745 might not perform as well in very bright settings and is less suitable for varied viewing angles. 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 R745 (LCD)
- The TCL R745 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN90C (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.1
5.6
7.38/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.2
7.38/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C delivers outstanding contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and detailed dark scenes in movies and cinematic TV, while the TCL R745 struggles in these areas, leading to less impressive movie-watching experiences. Moreover, the QN90C also has better color performance out of the box, greater color volume, and superior gray uniformity compared to the R745, further enhancing viewing pleasure for color-rich content.
Sports
7.0
6.4
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C is better for watching sports due to its superior response time, motion processing, and reflection handling, which are crucial for fast-paced action and bright room conditions, while the TCL R745, despite having a decent viewing angle, falls short in these key areas, which can affect the clarity and visibility during sports viewing sessions. Additionally, while gray uniformity is somewhat important, the QN90C still maintains better performance in this aspect compared to the R745, ensuring more consistent image quality across the screen.
Gaming
8.2
7.4
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90C is regarded as very good for gaming due to its excellent response time and the best input lag performance, ensuring swift reactions and minimal delay, ideal for fast-paced gaming. Meanwhile, the TCL R745, while good for gaming and featuring the best input lag performance, falls behind due to its fair response time, which might not be as quick as the QN90C, leading to a slightly less responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
5.9
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C provides a very good color performance straight out of the box, and has a good color gamut, making it well-suited for vibrant and consistent colors necessary for animation. In contrast, the TCL R745, while decent out of the box, offers only a fair color gamut, which may result in less accurate and less rich color representation when watching cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
6.1
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C excels with very good upscaling and excellent SDR brightness, enhancing the clarity and visibility of news and talk shows. In contrast, the TCL R745 has fair color performance out of the box and lacks local dimming, which can result in a lower quality viewing experience for the same content.
Bright Room
9.7
5.8
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung QN90C outshines in bright room settings due to its top-tier SDR and HDR brightness, combined with excellent reflections handling, whereas the TCL R745 struggles due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and just good performance in reflections handling. Although contrast, color volume, and color gamut are also important, the significant difference in brightness and reflections are key for bright room viewing, leading to the Samsung QN90C being the better choice for such an environment.
Cost
$1,299
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has a price of $1,299 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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How the Samsung QN90C (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung QN90C (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90C | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.1" x 56.9" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, 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 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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