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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is a premium option with significantly better overall picture quality, which is particularly great for gaming and watching movies in dark rooms. Its OLED screen provides better viewing angles and an absolute black that enhances contrast. The Samsung also has a better response time and lower input lag, making it ideal for fast-paced gaming. However, the TCL S555 (LCD) is more budget-friendly and still offers decent performance, especially for cartoons and animation. It's a solid choice for general use in bright rooms, with a respectable bright room performance, but it won't match the Samsung's picture quality or gaming features. So, if your budget allows and you value top-notched visual and gaming experiences, go for the Samsung S90C. But if you're looking for a more affordable option for everyday viewing, the TCL S555 could serve you well. 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 S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S90C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
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 S555 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) offers exceptional contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity which are crucial for an immersive movie-watching experience, alongside very good color accuracy and viewing angles making it excellent for cinematic content. In contrast, the TCL S555 (LCD), while also providing good contrast and black uniformity, doesn't match the OLED's performance, notably in local dimming and viewing angles, and is considered good for movies and TV but not at the exceptional level of the Samsung S90C.
Sports
8.7
6.3
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
5.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C OLED excels in watching sports due to its superior response time and better performance in managing reflections, which are critical for fast-moving content and bright environments, respectively. Conversely, the TCL S555 LCD has a slower response time and struggles more with reflections, leading to a less optimal experience when watching sports.
Gaming
10.0
6.7
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C stands out for gaming due to its OLED screen providing the best response time and input lag, ensuring crisp motion and swift reaction to in-game actions. In comparison, the TCL S555, while rated as fair for gaming with its LCD display, cannot match the Samsung S90C's performance in these critical gaming areas.
Cartoons & Animation
9.3
8.4
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S90C stands out for cartoons and animation with excellent colors straight out of the box and a wide color gamut, suggesting vibrant and true-to-life colors on screen. In comparison, the TCL S555, although very good, has a slightly less impressive color gamut and might not display colors as vividly as the Samsung S90C, but it still offers very good out-of-the-box color accuracy.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
7.0
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C delivers better upscaling and SDR brightness, both very important for news and TV programs, ensuring clear images regardless of source quality and visibility in well-lit rooms. The TCL S555, while good in these areas too, offers slightly inferior upscaling and SDR brightness, which might affect viewing in bright conditions and lower resolution content.
Bright Room
8.5
7.3
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C excels in bright rooms with its superior handling of reflections and very good HDR brightness, making it a strong choice for well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S555, while offering very good SDR brightness, falls short in reflection handling, which could impact viewing quality in brighter settings.
Cost
$1,575
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $1,575 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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How the Samsung S90C (OLED) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S90C (OLED) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,575 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 11, 2023 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S90C | 65S555 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 56.9" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 S555 (LCD)
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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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