Samsung QN90A vs QN94A

VTR · 19 Aug 2021 at 19:32

55” models, which one should I go for? What’s the difference? QN95A is a no go because of the one connect box and all the issues with them.

My LG OLED C1 has been demoted to PC monitor as my living room is too bright for OLED plus it’s too good on PC to switch back to a monitor now

Any other suggestions apart from the Samsung?

lucid · 19 Aug 2021 at 20:54

Depending on viewing angles, the Sony 55" 9505. It's bright in both SD/HD- and in UHD HDR-mode. 100Hz panel, FALD, DV, good video processing, eARC etc.

VTR · 19 Aug 2021 at 21:59

Thanks for the suggestion. A bit more info in regards to usage, it will be used for watching football/Netflix/Amazon prime/ movies on plex and PS5/Switch mostly. Will be sat directly in front and just myself most of the time so viewing angle not a massive issue however still beneficial for when I have friends over, as stated room is very bright which was the reason for looking at the Samsung QLED. I’ll take a look at the Sony

lucid · 19 Aug 2021 at 23:00

Regarding a bright room, you should have a look at some of the reviews on rtings. They measure the TV light output in HDR and non-HDR modes. The results are very revealing. Just because a TV is a high price for its size, or meant to be a premium product, it doesn't necessarily follow that all the tech' and performance is better.

A case in point is LG's equivalent to QLED; their Nanocell TVs.

The measurements show that despite being double the price, the backlighting isn't that much brighter than something like a budget Hisense at half the price.

The Sony is very good in respect of brightness. Just as importantly though, there are very few complaints about Sony TV back lights failing a year or two after purchase. Unlike LG, Sony aren't running their lights as hard so they're not overheating and burning out.

Compare the reviews for the Sony and the Samsung you're considering. Look at features such as the native refresh rate of the panel, and whether its full 10-bit or 8+ 2 bit FRC. Read up on full array local dimming and how many zones the Sony has. Check out compatibility with Dolbyvision, e-ARC etc.