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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Samsung S90C OLED and the Vizio V-Series LCD comes down to evaluating what you prioritize and your budget. The Samsung S90C is a premium OLED TV, which means it generally costs more, but offers superior picture quality, perfect for movies and gaming with great dark room performance, wide viewing angles, and exceptional contrast. It has a high refresh rate, great for action-packed content or gaming, and supports advanced features like variable refresh rate. The Vizio V-Series is more budget-friendly, with decent overall performance but falls short in comparison to the Samsung, especially in dark rooms and with fast-moving sports. It's an LCD with a lower refresh rate, which means motion might not be as smooth. If high picture quality and gaming performance are important to you and you're willing to invest more, the Samsung S90C is a solid choice. However, if you want to save money and need a TV for more casual viewing, like news or cartoons, the Vizio V-Series may suit your needs just fine. 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 Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S90C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
6.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
6.3
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C OLED excels in watching movies and cinematic TV thanks to its perfect contrast ratio, superior black uniformity, and exceptional local dimming which enhance dark scene performance, crucial for movie-watching in dark rooms. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series LCD struggles with poor local dimming and gray uniformity, lower contrast, and reduced viewing angles, which can lead to less impressive movie and TV watching experience, especially in darkened environments.
Sports
8.7
6.1
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C OLED TV offers better motion processing and response time, along with superior handling of reflections and wider viewing angles, making it very good for watching sports. The Vizio V-Series LCD TV, while fair for sports, might display motion blur due to slower response time and have limited viewing angles resulting in a less consistent picture when viewed off-center.
Gaming
10.0
5.6
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S90C OLED TV offers superior gaming performance due to its excellent response time and input lag, which are crucial for a smooth and reactive gaming experience. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series LCD TV has poor response time, which can lead to motion blur and less instantaneous game feedback, although its input lag is still rated very good for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
9.3
7.0
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is exceptional for cartoons and animation, with very good colors out of the box and an excellent color gamut, ensuring vibrant and diverse shades. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series (LCD) also shows cartoons well with very good colors out of the box but has a poorer color gamut which might not display colors as richly or broadly.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.3
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C is excellent for watching news and other TV programs due to its superior upscaling quality, very good SDR brightness, vibrant colors out of the box, excellent color gamut, and perfect local dimming, ensuring deep contrast. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series offers fair performance with lower upscaling quality, poor SDR brightness, very good colors out of the box but a poor color gamut, and lacks local dimming, leading to less striking contrast.
Bright Room
8.5
5.8
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung S90C OLED TV is well-suited for bright rooms because it has good SDR and HDR brightness along with the best score for handling reflections. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series LCD TV struggles in bright settings due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and fair performance in reflection handling.
Cost
$1,575
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $1,575 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $500.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S90C (OLED) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,575 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 11, 2023 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S90C | V655-J09 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | SmartCast | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 56.9" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 39.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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."
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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