Choose the Samsung S90C OLED if you prioritize gaming, vibrant picture quality in movies, and typically watch TV in darker environments, but be aware it comes at a premium price and may not be as bright in well-lit rooms. If you're looking for a less expensive option that performs reasonably well across a variety of content and offers better brightness for daytime viewing, the Vizio Quantum Pro LCD might be more suitable. However, its overall picture and gaming performance won't match the Samsung S90C OLED. 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 Quantum Pro (LCD)
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S90C (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4/10
7.2/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4/10
6.6/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
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 Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C's OLED display ensures high contrast with perfect black uniformity and effective local dimming, delivering an exceptional movie-watching experience especially in dark scenes. In comparison, the Vizio Quantum Pro, although fair for movies, falls short with its LCD screen that has lower contrast, less precise local dimming, and inferior black uniformity.
Sports
8.7/10
6.4/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C excels in watching sports due to its perfect response time and outstanding motion processing capabilities, which ensure smooth, blur-free action and it also handles reflections exceptionally, allowing for clear viewing even in well-lit environments. On the other hand, the Vizio Quantum Pro provides a fair experience for sports viewing; its response time and motion processing are only very good, which might not eliminate motion blur as effectively, and it’s not as proficient at handling reflections, making it less ideal for bright rooms.
Gaming
10.0/10
8.1/10
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is very good.
Cartoons & Animation
9.3/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.7/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S90C's OLED technology provides vibrant, accurate colors right out of the box, crucial for animated content, and it boasts an excellent color gamut, ensuring a wide range of shades and hues. In contrast, the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD), while offering a very good color gamut for rich and varied colors, may not deliver the same level of out-of-the-box color accuracy as the Samsung, making the latter a better choice for those who prioritize color performance without the need for additional adjustments.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1/10
6.6/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung S90C boasts excellent upscaling, which is vital for lower resolution content like news, and its colors out of the box are rated as very good, ensuring that such programs look vibrant and clear without much adjustment. The Vizio Quantum Pro, while offering very good SDR brightness which helps in bright rooms, falls short with only fair upscaling and colors out of the box, making it less ideal for watching standard dynamic range content like regular TV programs.
Bright Room
8.5/10
7.7/10
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is good.
Cost
$1,375
$598
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $1,375 and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) costs $598.
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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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