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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize overall picture quality and gaming performance, and are prepared to pay a premium, the Samsung S90C OLED would be a superior choice. However, it is not as suitable for bright rooms compared to the TCL QM8 LCD which excels in well-lit environments and comes at a lower price point. The TCL QM8 also has a better speaker setup, if exceptional built-in audio is important to you. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Samsung S90C (OLED)
  • 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 TCL QM8 (LCD)
  • Best in class for bright room

Key differences

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Picture Quality

9.4
QN65S90C
65QM850G
8.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality.

Movies & TV

9.4
QN65S90C
65QM850G
8.3
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.

Sports

8.7
QN65S90C
65QM850G
6.5
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.

Gaming

10.0
QN65S90C
65QM850G
8.3
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.

News, Talk, & Other TV

9.1
QN65S90C
65QM850G
6.8
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.

Bright Room

8.5
QN65S90C
65QM850G
9.9
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good.
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Key similarities

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Cartoons & Animation

9.3
QN65S90C
65QM850G
8.9
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S90C (OLED) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good.

Cost

$1,575
QN65S90C
65QM850G
$1,498
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $1,575 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.

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How the Samsung S90C (OLED) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Samsung S90C (OLED)TCL QM8 (LCD)
Samsung S90C (OLED)TCL QM8 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$1,575
$1,498
Brand
SamsungTCL
Release Date
April 11, 2023May 1, 2023
Full name
QN65S90C65QM850G
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
TizenGoogle TV
Sound Quality Score
6.4/107/10
NextGen Ready
YesNo
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
9.4/108.6/10
Bright Room Score
8.6/109.9/10
Gaming Score
10/108.4/10
Movies & TV Score
9.5/108.3/10
Sports Score
8.8/106.6/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.7" x 56.9" x 1.6"32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.3" x 56.9"34.1" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Unknown50.1 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 200300 x 400

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
10/108/10
Local Dimming
10/108/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.12.1
Speaker Power
Unknown40 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
NoYes, Bypass only

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John Archer | August 2023
"Samsung S90C is the company's attempt at making its QD-OLED technology more affordable. You get high-end pictures, great processing, top gaming tech, and a sharp design."

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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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