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Samsung OLED S90C vs Sony X90L

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SamsungOLED S90CSonyX90L
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2023May 2023
Display
PanelQD-OLEDLED LCD
Panel detailUK 55, 65 and 77-inch models use Quantum Dot OLED. Samsung added a non-Quantum-Dot 83-inch OLED version in the US on 11 July 2023; its 120 Hz specification and WOLED panel differ, and it is not included in the UK configurations here.LCD with a direct full-array LED backlight and local dimming. Sony publishes XR Triluminos Pro but does not identify a quantum-dot layer; no QLED subtype is assumed.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
HDR extrasQuantum HDR OLED; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. HDR10 confirmed by the exact reviews.–
Screen finishAnti Reflection–
Picture processing4K upscaling, Perceptional Color Mapping and Real Depth Enhancer.Cognitive Processor XR, XR Clear Image, XR 4K Upscaling, Dual Database Processing, XR Super Resolution, XR Triluminos Pro and XR Contrast Booster 10.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode; Smart Calibration (Basic).Custom, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Dolby Vision Vivid/Bright/Dark, Netflix Calibrated and BRAVIA CORE Calibrated modes.
Motion handlingMotion Xcelerator Turbo Pro; 120 Hz with up to 144 Hz supported for compatible PC content.XR Motion Clarity; native panel listed as 100/120 Hz, with 4K 120 Hz input supported.
Viewing angleUltra Viewing Angle.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size77″98″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync PremiumHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail4K 144 Hz on HDMI 1/2/3/4; ports built into the TV. HDMI VRR confirmed by both exact reviews. Anynet+ HDMI-CEC.Four side HDMI inputs, with 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM on HDMI 3/4. One of those also provides eARC, as confirmed by both reviews. HDCP 2.3 on all four.
Game featuresFreeSync Premium, ALLM, HGiG, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, Super Ultra Wide Game View and Mini Map Zoom.PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. What Hi-Fi? reports no dedicated Dolby Vision game mode and high input lag in Dolby Vision; its findings differ from TechRadar’s broader Dolby Vision gaming claim, so low-latency Dolby Vision gaming is not asserted.
Cloud gamingSamsung Gaming Hub; subscriptions and compatible controller required.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformTizenGoogle TV
ProcessorNeural Quantum Processor 4KCognitive Processor XR
Speakers40 W, 2.1 channels–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.24.2
Speaker detailOTS Lite; 40 W, 2.1 channels in all three UK sizes.Acoustic Multi-Audio with two bass-reflex full-range speakers and two sound-positioning tweeters; X-Balanced Speaker. UK 55/65/75/85-inch output 10 W + 10 W + 5 W + 5 W (30 W); 98-inch 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W (40 W).
Audio featuresQ-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier, Adaptive Sound+ and dual Bluetooth audio.Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround, Voice Zoom 2, room/user-position calibration and 3D Surround Upscaling. Acoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony soundbars; optional WLA-NS7 for 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer.
Voice assistantsBixby with UK English and far-field voice interaction.Voice remote and built-in microphone with physical switch; Google Assistant described by TechRadar.
CastingMobile Tap Mirroring, App Casting and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos.Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit.
Software updatesSecurity updates until at least 31 December 2028 in the current UK specification table.–
TV tunersTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4.Twin digital terrestrial/cable and twin satellite tuners; DVB-T/T2, DVB-C, DVB-S/S2, analogue and CI+. These are the UK specifications rather than the US review’s ATSC 3.0 tuner.
USB2 × USB-A.2 × side USB; USB HDD recording supported.
EthernetEthernet LAN supported.1 × side Ethernet LAN.
Optical audio out1 × optical digital audio output.1 × side digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand: 55-inch 1225.4 × 708.6 × 39.9 mm; 65-inch 1444.3 × 831.7 × 39.9 mm; 77-inch 1718.5 × 987.6 × 44.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand.Without stand, W × H × D for 55/65/75/85/98-inch: 122.5 × 70.7 × 5.6 / 144.5 × 83.1 × 5.7 / 166.8 × 95.9 × 5.9 / 189.1 × 108.5 × 5.9 / 219.9 × 125.5 × 8.5 cm. Configuration weights exclude the stand; with-stand weights 17.7 / 25.0 / 36.6 / 45.9 / 68.9 kg.
StandSimple Plus-Metal stand; footprint 55/65-inch 366.0 × 265.9 mm, 77-inch 366 × 359.8 mm. With-stand weights 18.2 / 23.1 / 37.8 kg respectively.Aluminium Slim Wedged Stand. UK 55/65/75/85-inch have standard, narrow and raised soundbar positions; standard/soundbar foot widths 106.7 / 120.9 / 142.6 / 154.9 cm, narrow widths 40.4 / 47.2 / 50.2 / 59.1 cm. The 98-inch lists only a standard position, width 153.6 cm and with-stand dimensions 219.9 × 130.5 × 46.5 cm.
VESA pattern55/65-inch 300 × 200 mm; 77-inch 400 × 300 mm.55/65/75-inch 300 × 300 mm; 85-inch 400 × 400 mm; 98-inch 600 × 400 mm.
Power useTypical / maximum: 55-inch 82 / 310 W; 65-inch 95 / 360 W; 77-inch 117 / 460 W. Standby 0.50 W.UK published energy consumption: 55-inch 82, 65-inch 101, 85-inch 127 and 98-inch 154 kWh per 1000 hours. Standby 0.50 W; network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi or LAN.
Energy class55-inch G; 65/77-inch F.–
ColoursTitan Black.Dark Silver bezel and stand on UK 55–85-inch; Black bezel and stand on 98-inch.
In the boxTM2360E remote plus TM1240A in the UK, stand, power cable and manual.Table-top stand, voice remote, IR remote, batteries, power cord and setup instructions. BRAVIA CAM is optional. Sony Japan’s April release lists 65/75-inch X90L on sale on 20 May 2023 and 85-inch on 27 May; release uses month precision. TechRadar lists 7 June for its later regional review, rather than the first worldwide date.

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