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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Samsung QN95B typically offers better picture quality, brightness, and gaming features, making it well-suited for a bright room and a more immersive gaming experience. However, it is significantly more expensive than the Sony X90L. On the other hand, the Sony X90L also offers good quality for movies, sports, and games at a more affordable price, but it may not match the Samsung QN95B's performance in extremely bright rooms. If budget is a concern and you don't require the absolute best performance in bright environments or for gaming, the Sony X90L may be the more cost-effective option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN95B (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Movies & TV
8.1
7.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN95B excels in movie and cinematic TV watching due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity which are key for a deep and immersive picture quality. The Sony X90L, while also delivering good performance for movies and cinematic TV, falls short in comparison primarily in local dimming and black uniformity, which are crucial for portraying realistic dark scenes, but still offers good color reproduction and satisfactory viewing experience from various angles.
Gaming
8.8
8.1
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
73.0/100
9.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Samsung QN95B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung QN95B offers an excellent gaming experience with a response time that's among the best and a very low input lag, ideal for fast-paced games, and supports a higher refresh rate, enhancing fluidity and smoothness in gaming visuals. On the other hand, the Sony X90L also has a strong gaming performance with a very good response time and input lag, ensuring responsive gameplay, although with a slightly lower refresh rate which might not be as smooth as the Samsung model for high-frame-rate content.
Bright Room
9.8
8.6
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
9.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B outshines the Sony X90L when watched in a bright room due to its superior handling of reflections and higher brightness in both standard and high dynamic range content, making it more suited for well-lit environments. Despite this, the Sony X90L demonstrates strong contrast and color performance, which could still ensure a very good visual experience in bright rooms, although reflections might be more noticeable compared to the Samsung model.
Cost
$2,198
$998
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) has a price of $2,198 and the Sony X90L (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.3
7.8
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Sports
7.2
7.2
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
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both good for sports.
The Samsung QN95B offers very good motion processing, which is essential for delivering smooth action during sports without blurring. The Sony X90L, on the other hand, shines with excellent motion processing as well, but stands out more for its superior gray uniformity, important for maintaining consistent picture quality across the screen during fast-moving sports games.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.6
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
8.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN95B (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung QN95B provides vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, along with a wide color gamut making it excellent for animated content, meaning it'll display a broad range of colors well and look great immediately upon setup without requiring much adjustment.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
9.0
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Samsung QN95B (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung QN95B excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it a strong choice for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs in well-lit environments. The Sony X90L also offers excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, with very good colors out of the box, providing a pleasing viewing experience right away for similar content.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN95B (LCD) | Sony X90L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,198 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65QN95B | XR-65X90L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 0.7" | 32.7" x 57" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57" | 34" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 53.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 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 | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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John Archer | March 2022
"Picture quality is fantastic truly mind-bogglingly good. It also plays into the screen’s gorgeous color performance, as spectacularly rich, vibrant tones now look both more consistently natural and balanced. With its extreme brightness and vibrant Quantum Dot color system, the QN95B delivers a dazzling demonstration of just how much of a difference HDR can make to picture quality."
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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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