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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Samsung Q60B is significantly less expensive than the Sony X90L. However, the Sony X90L generally offers better picture quality and performance, which could enhance your experience when watching movies or playing games, particularly in dark rooms. On the other hand, if your viewing environment is often bright, the difference in picture quality may not be as noticeable, and the lower price of the Samsung might be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60B (LCD)
- The Samsung Q60B (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
7.8
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Samsung Q60B (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the Sony X90L (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.6
7.6
7.75/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L excels in movie and cinematic TV viewing because it features local dimming which enhances contrast and black uniformity – aspects where the Samsung Q60B lacks effectiveness since it doesn't offer local dimming, leading to a perceived lower contrast and black uniformity despite its inherently high contrast ratio. Moreover, the Sony X90L supports a wider range of colors, enhancing the viewing experience further, especially with cinematic content where rich, accurate colors are key, although both TVs show limitations in viewing angles and gray uniformity which might affect off-center viewing.
Sports
6.4
7.2
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L outperforms the Samsung Q60B in watching sports due to its excellent response time which reduces motion blur and its good handling of reflections that keeps picture clear from different angles. Conversely, the Samsung Q60B has poorer response time leading to more motion blur during fast action and its fair reflections handling which can be an issue in well-lit environments.
Gaming
5.6
8.1
5.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
73.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Q60B has a poor response time which affects the smoothness of fast-moving content integral for gaming, and while it has excellent input lag, offering a responsive gaming experience, the response time is a critical factor. In contrast, the Sony X90L provides both very good response time and good input lag, ensuring a smoother and responsive gaming experience, making it better-suited for gaming purposes.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6
9.0
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L is considered excellent for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it has better upscaling and SDR brightness compared to the Samsung Q60B, which is only deemed good in these areas. Additionally, while colors out of the box are excellent for the Samsung Q60B and very good for the Sony X90L, the latter's advantages in upscaling and SDR brightness contribute more to overall picture quality for such content.
Bright Room
7.1
8.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
6.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Samsung Q60B (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L outshines the Samsung Q60B in a bright room largely due to its excellent SDR brightness, which surpasses the very good SDR brightness of the Q60B, making it appear brighter and more vibrant in well-lit conditions. Although both handle reflections fairly, the superior brightness of the Sony X90L, coupled with its very good HDR brightness—advantageous for high dynamic range content—helps maintain picture quality even when dealing with ambient light.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
8.6
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Samsung Q60B (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Q60B is praised for its excellent colors straight out of the box, which is crucial for animation where vividness and accuracy are key, and it has a good color volume, enhancing color richness and depth. Meanwhile, the Sony X90L, while also delivering very good colors out of the box, offers slightly better color volume, ensuring a more vibrant and diverse color palette across different brightness levels, but its strength in gray uniformity and contrast isn't as pronounced as Samsung's, both factors that are somewhat important to consider for the overall picture quality.
Cost
$1,899
$1,798
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Samsung Q60B (LCD) has a price of $1,899 and the Sony X90L (LCD) costs $1,798.
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How the Samsung Q60B (LCD) and the Sony X90L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Q60B (LCD) | Sony X90L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,899 | $1,798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 8, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85Q60B | XR-85X90L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.7" x 74.8" x 1.1" | 42.2" x 74.5" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 44.2" x 74.8" | 44.1" x 74.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 91.5 lbs | 98.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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David Katzmaier | June 2022
"Samsung's 2022 QLED workhorse shines in bright rooms and with HDR. The Samsung Q60B stands out from the slew of entry-level TVs with an ultra-thin frame, a skinny profile from the side and even narrow stand legs. The Q60B is a very good bright-room TV, and my subjective impression of its ample light output was proven by measurements."
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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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