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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a priority and you need a good performance across various uses including movies, gaming, and general TV watching, the Sony X90K provides a solid experience at a typically lower cost. However, the Samsung S95C—while more expensive—delivers superior picture quality due to its OLED panel, which offers better blacks and contrast. The Samsung S95C also has a higher refresh rate, enhancing the viewing experience for fast-paced content like sports and gaming. For bright room usage, the Sony X90K with its LCD panel may handle reflections slightly better than the OLED of the S95C but at the expense of true blacks and peak contrast. If you want the cleanest setup with minimal cable clutter, the One Connect Box feature of the Samsung S95C is an advantage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S95C (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class 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
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
TBD
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Sony X90K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
7.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C excels in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are crucial for a great movie experience, and its OLED technology offers better viewing angles and color performance. In contrast, the Sony X90K, while providing good picture quality overall, falls short in these areas, particularly in black uniformity and viewing angles, due to its LCD technology.
Sports
8.7
7.1
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C excels in watching sports with its outstanding motion handling and response time leading to crisp images during fast action, paired with a superior ability to reduce reflections and a wider viewing angle, beneficial for group sport events. The Sony X90K, while good at handling sports with commendable response time and motion processing, falls behind the Samsung S95C, having less effective reflection handling and a narrower viewing angle which can limit the viewing experience for those off to the side.
Gaming
10.0
8.1
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
76.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C is lauded as the best for gaming mainly because it has a higher refresh rate, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming, leading to smoother visuals. While the Sony X90K is very good, its slightly slower refresh rate and possibly higher input lag or response time compared to the Samsung S95C means it may not be as fluid or responsive in fast gaming scenarios.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4
8.0
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C OLED's excellence in displaying cartoons & animation is due to its very good colors straight out of the box and an excellent color gamut, which means it can display a wider range of colors vividly and accurately. In comparison, the Sony X90K LCD is rated as very good, which suggests it still performs well but might not deliver as wide a range of colors nor have them as finely tuned straight from the factory.
Bright Room
9.0
8.0
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C performs excellently in a bright room because it can get bright enough in both SDR and HDR and handles reflections extremely well, while the Sony X90K, though very good at managing reflections, doesn't handle them quite as effectively and is somewhat less bright in SDR, which may affect viewing in well-lit environments. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are also important, with the Samsung likely having a better performance due to its OLED technology, providing deeper blacks and more vivid colors compared to the Sony's LCD panel.
Cost
$3,300
$998
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $3,300 and the Sony X90K (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
8.7
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S95C (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C excels in upscaling and offers excellent picture quality with vibrant colors and high brightness for SDR content, making it outstanding for news and talk shows. The Sony X90K, while very good for these programs, has a slightly lower performance in upscaling and SDR brightness but still provides very good colors out of the box, which are important for viewing realistic images.
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How the Samsung S95C (OLED) and the Sony X90K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S95C (OLED) | Sony X90K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 2, 2023 | May 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S95C | XR-65X90K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.8" x 0.4" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.2" x 56.8" | 34" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 50.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 70 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Al Griffin | December 2022
"As Sony’s next-to-flagship LCD TV, the X90K series delivers impressive performance for the price. The XR90K had fairly accurate out-of-box color. The TV’s multi-position stand lets you either set the screen flush with any stand its mounted on or elevate it to clear space for a soundbar. With the latter option, you get around 3 inches of clearance enough to accommodate most soundbars. The X90K’s excellent suite of gaming features ranks it up there with the best 120 Hz 4K TVs."
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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 Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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