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Advantages of the Samsung QN90D (LCD)
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Sports
7.1
8.2
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung QN90D (LCD) is good.
Cost
$2,700
$4,498
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Samsung QN90D (LCD) has a price of $2,700 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.2
8.6
7/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Samsung QN90D (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.1
8.4
7/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Samsung QN90D (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
Gaming
8.8
8.3
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Samsung QN90D (LCD) and Sony X95L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
9.1
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95L (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung QN90D (LCD) is very good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
9.2
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Samsung QN90D (LCD) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
9.7
9.7
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Samsung QN90D (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
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How the Samsung QN90D (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN90D (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,700 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN90D | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 9.2/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.4" x 43.8" x 1.1" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.8" x 43.8" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 29.8 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, 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 Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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