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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need to save money, the Amazon 4-Series could be an acceptable choice, but be aware that its performance is generally poor across most areas, including picture quality, gaming, and viewing in both bright and dark rooms. Conversely, if you're willing to pay more for superior viewing experience, the Samsung S90C excels in almost all areas, including picture quality, gaming, sports watching, and performance in both dark and bright environments. The Samsung S90C is also an OLED with a higher refresh rate, which translates to better motion handling and contrast, making it a strong choice especially for movies and gaming. However, if you rarely watch high-quality content or play video games and mainly use the TV for general viewing in well-lit rooms, the additional cost of the Samsung may not be justifiable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
- The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S90C (OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung S90C (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- 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
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7
9.4
7.13/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
9.4
7.13/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Sports
5.7
8.7
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.5
10.0
5.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4
9.3
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.2/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.8/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
9.1
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
6.1
8.5
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.8/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$1,498
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $330 and the Samsung S90C (OLED) costs $1,498.
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Spec Comparison
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| Amazon 4-Series (LCD) | Samsung S90C (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 3, 2021 | April 10, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K55N400A | QN55S90C | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.3" x 57.2" x 3.5" | 27.9" x 48.2" x 1.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.8" x 57.2" | 30.5" x 48.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 42.5 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | Unknown | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
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Jim Martin | May 2023
"The attraction here is that the 4-Series uses Amazon’s Fire TV interface. Picture quality is good but unexceptional. At the discounted prices, which can seemingly be had regularly, they are better value."
Samsung S90C (OLED)
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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 Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
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.
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