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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S90C OLED will provide a superior overall picture quality with excellent performance in both gaming and watching movies. It offers deep blacks, perfect for dark room viewing, and wide viewing angles, but it may not be as bright in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R745 LCD is a more affordable option with a larger screen size, which can be a better value for some, although its picture quality, particularly in dark rooms, won't match the Samsung. The TCL may also be suitable for bright rooms but does not handle reflections as well as the OLED. If you prioritize high-end gaming performance and best-in-class movie watching, especially in darker settings, the Samsung may be the better choice. If you want a larger screen size and are mostly viewing in brighter settings, consider the TCL. 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 R745 (LCD)
- The TCL R745 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S90C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
5.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
5.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S90C excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast, exceptional black uniformity, and outstanding viewing angles, which are essential for deep blacks and consistent colors from different seating positions. In contrast, the TCL R745 falls short with its mediocre contrast, subpar black uniformity, and limited viewing angles, resulting in less impressive dark scene performance and color consistency, especially when viewed from an angle.
Sports
8.7
6.4
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C excels in watching sports due to its superior motion processing, almost instantaneous response time, and excellent handling of reflections, making it ideal for fast-paced action and bright rooms; its OLED screen also provides wider viewing angles. The TCL R745, while having a good response time, lags behind in motion processing and reflections handling, and has more limited viewing angles, which may affect the viewing experience during sports events.
Gaming
10.0
7.4
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C excels in gaming due to its top-tier response time and input lag scores, ensuring crisp movement and minimal delay between player actions and on-screen reactions, which are crucial for gaming performance. The TCL R745, while also good for gaming, offers fair response time and outstanding input lag, but does not reach the peak performance of the S90C, making it less suitable for fast-paced competitive games where these factors are very important.
Cartoons & Animation
9.3
5.9
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S90C is preferred for watching cartoons and animation because it displays colors vibrantly right out of the box and has an excellent color gamut and volume, contributing to more vivid and diverse colors. In contrast, the TCL R745, although decent with its color presentation, falls short in these areas, resulting in less impressive color performance when viewing animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.1
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C OLED TV excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, both very important for watching news and TV programs, leading to crisper images and more visible details in average lit rooms. In comparison, the TCL R745 LCD struggles with lower SDR brightness, which might make it less suitable for bright rooms, and its upscaling performance is not as sharp, which can affect the viewing experience, especially for lower resolution content.
Bright Room
8.5
5.8
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S90C OLED performs well in bright rooms due to its high SDR and HDR brightness, coupled with excellent reflections handling, while the TCL R745 LCD struggles in the same conditions because of its poor SDR and HDR brightness and lower performance in reflections handling, despite both having good contrast and color capabilities.
Cost
$1,375
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $1,375 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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How the Samsung S90C (OLED) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S90C (OLED) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,375 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 11, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S90C | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 56.9" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 50 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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