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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung S90C is typically much less expensive than the Sony A95L and is a solid choice for gaming with a slightly lower performance in bright rooms. However, the Sony A95L has a slight edge in picture quality and sound (with better speakers), which may be more appealing if watching movies or series is a priority and cost is less of a concern. Both models offer great performance for various content and have a good viewing angle and reflection handling, making them suitable for a range of room conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S90C (OLED)
- The Samsung S90C (OLED) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for movies & TV
- Best in class for sports
- Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
10.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) has excellent picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.4
10.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent.
The Sony A95L stands out for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its better out-of-box colors and superior motion processing, which are crucial for a realistic viewing experience. In contrast, while the Samsung S90C also has excellent contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, its strengths are matched by the A95L, and it falls slightly behind in colors and motion handling, which can be discernible in dynamic content.
Sports
8.7
10.0
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L outshines the Samsung S90C in sports viewing primarily due to its superior motion processing capabilities, which are essential for tracking the fast-moving action of sports without blur, while both models handle reflections well and offer wide viewing angles. While both have excellent response times, the Samsung S90C's lower motion processing performance may result in slightly less smooth motion for fast-paced sports compared to the Sony A95L.
Cartoons & Animation
9.3
10.0
9.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent.
The Sony A95L is rated best for watching cartoons and animation largely due to its superior color reproduction right out of the box and an excellent color gamut, ensuring vivid and accurate colors. While the Samsung S90C is considered excellent in these areas too, the Sony A95L edges out slightly better, offering the most vibrant and true-to-source colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
10.0
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) is excellent.
The Samsung S90C excels in upscaling lower resolution content and performs well in brightly lit environments, making it suitable for watching news and TV programs. The Sony A95L, on the other hand, offers slightly better upscaling and significantly better performance in bright rooms, enhancing the viewing experience of everyday content, particularly in well-lit spaces.
Cost
$1,350
$2,999
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Samsung S90C (OLED) has a price of $1,350 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,999.
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Key similarities
Gaming
10.0
10.0
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
8.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung S90C (OLED) and Sony A95L (OLED) are both best in class for gaming.
The Samsung S90C and the Sony A95L both excel in gaming with top-tier response times and input lags, ensuring smooth motion and minimal delay between player actions and on-screen reaction. While the S90C and A95L both offer an excellent gaming experience, the A95L edges out with superior sound quality which can enhance the overall immersion without needing external speakers.
Bright Room
8.5
9.0
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
7.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A95L (OLED) to be excellent for bright room, while the Samsung S90C (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95L excels at handling reflections which, combined with its very good SDR and HDR brightness, makes for an excellent viewing experience in bright rooms. On the other hand, the Samsung S90C, while still very good at reflections, does not reach the same level of performance in SDR and HDR brightness, making it slightly less suitable for very bright environments.
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How the Samsung S90C (OLED) and the Sony A95L (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung S90C (OLED) | Sony A95L (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,350 | $2,999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 11, 2023 | August 7, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65S90C | XR-65A95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 9.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.8/10 | 10/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.6" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 56.9" | 33.9" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | Unknown | 51.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 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 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | Unknown | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, 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 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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