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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you often watch movies and series in dark rooms, the Samsung S90C (OLED) offers superior picture quality and contrast, making it a better option. This TV also has a higher overall picture quality and is excellent for gaming due to its faster response time and lower input lag. However, the Samsung S90C comes at a premium price. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 (LCD) is a budget-friendly option that delivers decent picture quality and is brighter in SDR content, which is beneficial if you watch TV in well-lit rooms. It also supports a wider range of HDR formats. But, it falls behind the Samsung in contrast, gaming performance, and picture quality in dark environments. 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
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S90C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
6.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
5.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S90C excels in movie and cinematic TV watching due to its OLED panel which offers perfect black uniformity and contrast, enhanced by excellent local dimming capabilities that preserve details in dark scenes. In contrast, the TCL Q6 struggles with lower contrast ratios, poor local dimming, and inferior black uniformity, resulting in less impactful dark scenes and overall less immersive cinematic experience.
Sports
8.7
6.2
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) excels in sports viewing due to its excellent response time, motion processing, reflection handling, and wide viewing angles, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) performs moderately with a fair response time, lower motion processing capabilities, poor reflection handling, and narrower viewing angles; both TVs show some variance in gray uniformity which is less critical for sports.
Gaming
10.0
5.8
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S90C excels in gaming due to its top-tier response time and lowest input lag, coupled with a high refresh rate of 144Hz, making it very responsive and fluid for fast-paced action. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while having a good input lag, offers a slower response time and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which might result in less smooth gameplay, especially in fast-moving scenes.
Cartoons & Animation
9.3
6.6
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) delivers better performance when watching cartoons and animation than the TCL Q6 (LCD) primarily due to its superior color reproduction straight out of the box and a wider color gamut, which are very important for vibrant and varied cartoon content. While color volume, gray uniformity, contrast, and SDR Brightness are also factors to consider, the difference in the base colors and color gamut between these two models plays a significant role, especially since OLEDs are known for their exceptional ability to display true blacks and rich colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.2
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C excels at upscaling lower resolution content and provides very good colors out of the box, making it an excellent choice for news and talk shows. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while offering very good SDR brightness, may not handle upscaling as proficiently and shows poorer colors out of the box, resulting in just a fair viewing experience for similar content.
Bright Room
8.5
7.2
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C excels in bright room viewing due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and best-in-class reflections handling, making it well-suited for vibrant display even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while offering very good SDR brightness, falls short with poor reflections handling, which could impact viewing experience in bright rooms despite its good HDR brightness.
Cost
$1,375
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $1,375 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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How the Samsung S90C (OLED) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S90C (OLED) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,375 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 11, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S90C | 65Q650G | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 56.9" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 33.7 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 3.5/10 | |
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 | No | |
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Samsung S90C (OLED)
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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."
TCL Q6 (LCD)
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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