If you prefer superior picture quality and are not concerned about price, the Samsung S95C OLED will offer deeper blacks and more vibrant colors but may not be as bright as the Sony X90L LCD, which could be an issue in very sunny rooms. The Samsung is better suited for dark-room viewing and has a higher refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and watching fast-action sports. On the other hand, the Sony X90L is less expensive and still provides good picture quality. It also offers a brighter display, which is advantageous if you often watch TV in well-lit environments. Both TVs support voice commands and have advanced smart features, but the Samsung S95C comes with a One Connect Box for cleaner cable management. If budget is a constraint and you want a bright room performance, the Sony X90L may be the better choice. If picture quality is your primary concern and you have a controlled lighting environment, the Samsung S95C is likely to be more satisfying. 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 cartoons & animation
Best in class for use as monitor
Best in class viewing angle
Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.5/10
7.8/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S95C (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4/10
7.6/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
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 X90L (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C excels in movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black uniformity and contrast, features inherent to OLED screens, which enhance dark scene portrayal. In comparison, the Sony X90L, while good, has lower contrast and black uniformity typical of LCD TVs, which can affect its ability to display deep blacks as effectively.
Sports
8.7/10
7.2/10
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
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The Samsung S95C excels in watching sports with its OLED panel delivering best response time and wider viewing angles, while also handling reflections better, crucial for fast-moving content. The Sony X90L, with its LCD screen, offers good motion processing which is essential for sports, but is less effective at handling reflections and providing consistent quality across different viewing positions.
Gaming
10.0/10
8.1/10
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
73.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C excels at gaming due to its superior response time and minimal input lag, making it highly responsive for gamers. In comparison, the Sony X90L also provides a very good gaming experience but doesn't match the Samsung S95C's performance in these critical areas.
Cartoons & Animation
9.4/10
8.6/10
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung S95C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C OLED is excellent for watching cartoons and animation because it outputs colors accurately out of the box and has a superior color gamut and color volume, ensuring vibrant and varied hues. In contrast, the Sony X90L LCD is very good due to its strong performance in the same categories, though it slightly trails behind the Samsung in color gamut and volume, affecting the richness and depth of colors displayed.
Cost
$3,300
$998
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$2,000
$3,000
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The Samsung S95C (OLED) has a price of $3,300 and the Sony X90L (LCD) costs $998.
The Samsung S95C (OLED) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung S95C excels in upscaling and with its OLED screen, it ensures deep blacks and wide viewing angles, which is great for watching news and TV programs with consistent color and brightness across the screen. The Sony X90L, on the other hand, offers excellent SDR brightness, which makes it suitable for watching these programs in bright rooms, although its colors out of the box may not be as striking as the Samsung's.
Bright Room
9.0/10
8.6/10
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S95C (OLED) to be excellent for bright room, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The Samsung S95C provides excellent HDR brightness levels and handles reflections the best, making it ideal for bright rooms, while the Sony X90L offers slightly better SDR brightness but has poorer reflection handling which may not be as suitable for well-lit environments. Even though both TVs have good to excellent color performance and contrast, these attributes are somewhat secondary to how well they perform under bright conditions.
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How the Samsung S95C (OLED) and the Sony X90L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Samsung S95C (OLED)
Sony X90L (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$3,300
$998
Brand
Brand
Samsung
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
February 2, 2023
August 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
QN65S95C
XR-65X90L
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
OLED
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
RGB OLED QD-OLED
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Tizen
Google TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
8/10
8.3/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
Yes
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
9.5/10
7.8/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
9/10
8.6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
10/10
8.2/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
9.5/10
7.6/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
8.8/10
7.2/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
9.2/10
9/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
9.4/10
8.7/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
10/10
7.3/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.7" x 56.8" x 0.4"
32.7" x 57" x 2.2"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.2" x 56.8"
34" x 57"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
Unknown
53.4 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
7.1/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
10/10
6.8/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
10/100
7.3/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.9/10
8.7/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7.9/10
9.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
8.6/10
8.4/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
9.8/10
6.6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
10/10
6/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
10/10
5.6/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
10/10
6/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
8/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
8.3/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
9.2/10
7.8/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
9.4/10
8.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
10/10
8.1/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.8/10
8/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8.8/10
10/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
10/10
8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
4.2.2
2.2
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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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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