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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for overall better picture quality in a bright room and are willing to pay a premium, the Samsung QN90C could be the better choice with its stronger performance in these conditions. It also offers better sound with a more sophisticated speaker setup and voice command capability for ease of use. On the other hand, if you prioritize gaming performance and are budget-conscious, the TCL R655 excels in this area and comes at a much lower price. However, it may not perform as well in bright conditions and has a simpler speaker system without voice commands. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung QN90C (LCD)
- Very good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
- Very good for dark room
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.8
7.2
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90C outperforms the TCL R655 in upscaling and SDR brightness, key factors for clear pictures in news and TV programs in brighter rooms. The QN90C also offers better colors out of the box and a wider color gamut, enhancing the overall picture quality, whereas the R655, while still good, doesn’t excel as much in these areas.
Cost
$2,379
$2,000
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) has a price of $2,379 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.1
8.0
7.38/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90C (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung QN90C stands out for movie watching with its high contrast ratio and excellent local dimming, enhancing deep blacks and scene detail, although its viewing angles might limit the experience for off-center viewers. Meanwhile, the TCL R655 offers exceptional contrast and good local dimming, but falls slightly behind in black uniformity, which could reduce the quality of dark scenes watched in dim environments.
Sports
7.0
6.6
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung QN90C (LCD) to be good for sports, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung QN90C has better motion processing and response time, which is important for fast-paced sports action, and it handles reflections better, making it suitable for viewing in brighter rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R655, with a lower response time and poorer motion processing, might not handle fast movements as smoothly, and its narrower viewing angles could make it less ideal for larger groups watching sports.
Gaming
8.2
8.6
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Samsung QN90C (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Samsung QN90C boasts superior response time and input lag, making it a top choice for gamers who demand quick on-screen action with minimal delay between their inputs and the game's reaction. Contrastingly, the TCL R655, while offering very good gaming performance, doesn't reach the same heights in response time and input lag, yet it excels with a higher refresh rate suitable for gaming at very high frame rates.
Cartoons & Animation
8.8
8.7
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
Bright Room
9.7
9.5
6.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Samsung QN90C (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
The Samsung QN90C offers excellent SDR and HDR brightness, making it well-suited for bright rooms, and it also handles reflections exceptionally, which further enhances viewing in well-lit environments. The TCL R655, while also having excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, is better at handling reflections only to a very good level, which means it might not suppress ambient light as effectively as the Samsung QN90C.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung QN90C (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,379 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2023 | September 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN85QN90C | 85R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.6" x 74.5" x 1.1" | 42.8" x 74.5" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45" x 74.5" | 45.8" x 74.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 95.9 lbs | 88.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 600 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 | 7.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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 TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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