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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality and gaming performance, and are prepared to pay a premium, the Samsung S90C OLED would be a superior choice. However, it is not as suitable for bright rooms compared to the TCL QM8 LCD which excels in well-lit environments and comes at a lower price point. The TCL QM8 also has a better speaker setup, if exceptional built-in audio is important to you. 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 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 QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
8.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
8.3
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
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 QM8 (LCD) is very good.
Sports
8.7
6.5
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C shines in watching sports due to its excellent response time and motion processing, ensuring smooth action, alongside outstanding viewing angles and reflections handling, which is critical when watching with friends in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL QM8, despite offering very good gray uniformity, falls short in motion processing and response time, crucial for fast-paced sports content, and its narrower viewing angles and inferior reflections handling may reduce the overall viewing experience in group settings or well-lit areas.
Gaming
10.0
8.3
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.8
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C provides better upscaling and more vibrant colors out of the box compared to the TCL QM8, resulting in a clearer and more colorful picture when watching standard definition content such as news and talk shows. Furthermore, the OLED technology of the S90C ensures excellent color gamut, offering deeper blacks and a wider color range, which enhances the contrast and overall viewing experience.
Bright Room
8.5
9.9
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good.
The TCL QM8 LCD TV has the best SDR and HDR brightness, making it superior for viewing in bright rooms, while the Samsung S90C OLED provides the best reflections handling, improving visibility in well-lit conditions, albeit with slightly lower brightness levels. Additionally, while the TCL QM8 LCD has excellent color volume and gamut, the Samsung S90C OLED stands out for its perfect contrast, enhancing dark scene details, which can be a deciding factor depending on your preference for image depth and detail.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
9.3
8.9
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S90C (OLED) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S90C stands out for its superb colors out of the box and excellent color gamut, both significant for watching cartoons and animation, which benefit from vibrant and accurate colors. While the TCL QM8 also delivers very good performance in these areas, its slightly lower color gamut and colors out of the box may not present animations quite as vividly as the Samsung S90C.
Cost
$1,575
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $1,575 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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How the Samsung S90C (OLED) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S90C (OLED) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,575 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 11, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S90C | 65QM850G | |
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 | 7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 56.9" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 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 | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, 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 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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