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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you prefer deeper blacks and more vibrant colors for movie watching, especially in darker environments, the Samsung S90C OLED TV would be an excellent choice, despite its higher price tag. However, if you're concerned about cost and need a TV that performs well in bright rooms, the Sony X90L LCD may be a better option at a lower price point. OLEDs can suffer from burn-in over time with static images, so if you plan to use the TV for applications with a lot of static content, such as gaming or using it as a PC monitor, the LCD's resilience to burn-in could be beneficial. On the other hand, for fast-moving sports or gaming with varied content, the Samsung S90C would offer smoother motion and better overall picture quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S90C (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
7.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
10.0/10
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 S90C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C excels in movie and cinematic TV viewing due to its OLED technology, providing exceptional contrast, perfect black uniformity, and excellent viewing angles, which are very important for those experiences. In contrast, the Sony X90L, while still good, offers less impressive performance in these areas due to its LCD panel, with local dimming and black uniformity not matching the OLED's standard, even though it delivers quite well on color accuracy and volume.
Sports
8.7
7.2
8.2/10
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
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is better for watching sports due to its top-tier response time and reflection handling, providing a clearer view in well-lit rooms and ensuring minimal motion blur. The Sony X90L (LCD), on the other hand, has superior motion processing but comes with poor reflection handling and a narrower viewing angle, which might not be ideal for larger groups watching together or in bright settings.
Gaming
10.0
8.1
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
73.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S90C has the edge for gaming due to its best-in-class response time and input lag, paired with a high 144Hz refresh rate, which is especially beneficial for fast-paced gaming. The Sony X90L also performs well in response time and input lag, but it's slightly outperformed due to a lower 120Hz refresh rate and less optimal response time compared to the Samsung S90C.
Cartoons & Animation
9.3
8.6
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
Cost
$1,375
$998
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $1,375 and the Sony X90L (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
9.0
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung S90C excels at upscaling lower resolution content and displays vibrant, accurate colors right out of the box, appealing to those who watch a lot of news or talk shows that may not always be in high definition. Conversely, the Sony X90L provides superior SDR brightness which makes it a better fit for well-lit rooms and its upscaling abilities are slightly better than the Samsung's, ensuring that standard definition content looks crisp.
Bright Room
8.5
8.6
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Samsung S90C (OLED) are both very good for bright room.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S90C (OLED) | Sony X90L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,375 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 11, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S90C | 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 | 6.4/10 | 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 | 9.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 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 56.9" x 1.6" | 32.7" x 57" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 56.9" | 34" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 53.4 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 | 7.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 30 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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