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Updated January 10, 2024·
For better overall picture quality, the Samsung S90C (OLED) excels, especially when you're watching movies, playing games, or viewing any content in dark rooms. It offers very deep blacks and a wide viewing angle. However, its performance in bright rooms doesn't shine as much as in darker settings, and it's more expensive. On the other hand, the Sony X85K (LCD) is less expensive and still provides good picture quality for watching sports and animated content. It has better brightness for viewing in well-lit rooms compared to the Samsung S90C but falls short in dark room performance and overall picture quality. If you're on a budget and need a TV that handles different lighting conditions well, the Sony X85K may suit your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S90C (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
7.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
6.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C OLED excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black uniformity, which enhances contrast, and its wide viewing angles that maintain image quality from different positions. Conversely, the Sony X85K LCD struggles with lower black uniformity affecting contrast, has a limited viewing angle that degrades image quality from the sides, and lacks local dimming to improve dark scene details.
Sports
8.7
7.4
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C offers superior performance for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and quick response time, which reduces motion blur, and its reflection handling is rated the highest, ensuring clear viewing even in bright environments. In contrast, the Sony X85K is good in these same categories but does not match the Samsung, particularly in terms of response time and reflections handling, which may result in more noticeable blur during fast action and more distractions from light reflections.
Gaming
10.0
7.5
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C is considered best for gaming primarily because it has the highest possible ratings for both response time and input lag, which are crucial for smooth gameplay and quick reaction times. On the other hand, the Sony X85K, while still good, falls short on these metrics when compared to the S90C, affecting its ability to deliver the same level of gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
9.3
8.5
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S90C OLED TV exhibits very good colors out of the box and an excellent color gamut, which are essential for vivid and accurate animation viewing. On the other hand, the Sony X85K LCD TV has excellent colors out of the box and a good color gamut, slightly trailing the Samsung in these key areas for cartoons and animation, despite a good color volume and gray uniformity that also contribute to image quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
8.2
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S90C excels in upscaling lower resolution content and displaying colors out of the box, which enhances the clarity and vibrancy when watching news or TV programs. While the Sony X85K also performs well in these areas, it may not match the Samsung S90C's level of detail due to its marginally lower upscaling capability, and the colors might not be as accurate initially without calibration.
Bright Room
8.5
7.4
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C offers superior reflection handling and high SDR and HDR brightness, making it very good for bright rooms, whereas the Sony X85K has good reflection handling and very good SDR brightness but not as high HDR brightness, making it slightly less optimal but still good for bright environments. The Samsung's OLED technology delivers deep contrast and wide color volume and gamut, which slightly outperforms the Sony's LCD capabilities in these areas but may not be as noticeable in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,375
$1,098
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $1,375 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $1,098.
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How the Samsung S90C (OLED) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S90C (OLED) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,375 | $1,098 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 11, 2023 | May 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S90C | KD-65X85K | |
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 | 6.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 9.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.6" | 32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 56.9" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 48.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 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 | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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John Archer | August 2023
"Samsung S90C is the company's attempt at making its QD-OLED technology more affordable. You get high-end pictures, great processing, top gaming tech, and a sharp design."
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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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