Samsung Q90T vs LG CX TV comparison 2021/04

The two flagships of the Korean manufacturers Samsung and LG are competing against each other this time. The question of whether to buy a QLED or an OLED is one that arises quite quickly when buying high-end TVs, as the two technologies and the associated advantages and disadvantages are fundamentally different. Find out in the following comparison which TV is the right one for your needs!
Samsung Q90T
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Samsung Q90T and LG CX compared – Which TV is better?

Reflections Icon
Reflections
Image quality in bright environments and dealing with reflections
90%
Samsung Q90T 55"
74%
LG OLED CX 55"
Viewing Angle Icon
Viewing Angle
Picture quality when sitting at an angle to the TV - Also relevant when sitting very close in front of a large TV.
79%
Samsung Q90T 55"
90%
LG OLED CX 55"
SDR Image Quality Icon
SDR Image Quality
Picture quality when viewing material in SDR, i.e. anything that is not HDR.
87%
Samsung Q90T 55"
95%
LG OLED CX 55"
HDR Image Quality Icon
HDR Image Quality
Picture quality when viewing material in HDR, so everything from HDR, HDR10, HLG to HDR10+ & Dolby Vision.
79%
Samsung Q90T 55"
83%
LG OLED CX 55"
Movies & Series Icon
Movies & Series
Use of the TV for movies, series & documentaries - be it as stream, BluRay or in the TV program.
83%
Samsung Q90T 55"
88%
LG OLED CX 55"
Gaming Icon
Gaming
Gaming performance of the TV especially for responsive games with focus on PS5 and Xbox Series X
90%
Samsung Q90T 55"
96%
LG OLED CX 55"
Sports Icon
Sports
Suitability for watching soccer, Formula 1, Olympics and more, even with several persons
73%
Samsung Q90T 55"
81%
LG OLED CX 55"
Equipment Icon
Equipment
Smart TV features, connections and general equipment of the TV
70%
Samsung Q90T 55"
87%
LG OLED CX 55"
Samsung Q90T 55"
LG OLED CX 55"
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Samsung Q90T 2020

2020 QLED


Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
VA Panel
VA Panel
Wide Viewing Angle Layer
Wide Viewing Angle
Layer against reflections
Layer against reflections

The Samsung Q90T QLED is a true all-round TV that produces outstanding picture quality under practically all conditions.Due to its high peak brightness and equally good reflective properties, it is also ideal for bright rooms where OLEDs such as the CX have considerable problems producing a high-quality picture. Furthermore, it does not need a disturbing Automatic Brightness Limiter, which is used as burn-in protection for OLEDs. Due to the high peak brightness, HDR content is displayed in a great way and the extremely wide color gamut ensures vivid and rich colors. Unfortunately, no 2020 Samsung TV supports Dolby Vision, which is a pity especially with the Q90T. Dolby Vision dynamically optimizes HDR content and thus it could be displayed much better. It also has an excellent response time of less than 4ms, which also makes its motion handling outstanding.

LG OLED CX 2020

LG OLED


OLED Panel
OLED Panel

It is no secret that the LG CX OLED is one of the best TVs in 2020. Due to the OLED construction it has perfect blacks and a theoretically infinite contrast ratio. Ordinary LCD displays, such as the Q90T, cannot achieve the resulting outstanding picture quality in dark environments due to their design. In very bright rooms, however, OLEDs have a less convincing picture quality because they cannot become as bright as QLEDs. Although our comparison graphic shows that its viewing angle is still a little wider than that of the Q90T, this difference is not really noticeable under normal conditions. As far as gaming is an issue, both TVs are equally great to use. Both TVs have all the features you need for gaming. HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM and a low input lag are present on both devices. Only the better motion handling of the CX causes a little less motion blur.

Detailed comparison: Samsung Q90T or LG CX

Reflections Icon
Reflections Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs LG CX
90%
Reflections
Layer against reflections
Layer against reflections
Contrast
10520 :1
Max. Brightness
1400 Nits
Video technologies
74%
Reflections
Reflections visible
No layer against reflections
Contrast
infinite :1
Max. Brightness
820 Nits
Video technologies
Viewing Angle Icon
Viewing Angle Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs LG CX
79%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Viewing Angle
Wide Viewing Angle Layer
Wide Viewing Angle Layer
Reflections
Layer against reflections
Layer against reflections
90%
Panel type
OLED Panel
OLED Panel
Viewing Angle
very wide
OLED Viewing Angle
Reflections
Reflections visible
Reflections visible
SDR image Icon
SDR image Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs LG CX
87%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 96 Zones
Contrast
10520 :1
DCI-P3
ca. 85%
Energy consumption SDR
186 kWh / 1000 Hours
95%
Panel type
OLED Panel
OLED Panel
Contrast
infinite :1
DCI-P3
ca. 81%
Energy consumption SDR
106 kWh / 1000 Hours
HDR image Icon
HDR image Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs LG CX
79%
Panel type
VA Panel
VA Panel
Backlight
Direct LED with FALD
Direct LED with FALD
Local Dimming
Full Array Local Dimming with 96 Zones
Contrast
10520 :1
Max. Brightness
1400 Nits
DCI-P3
ca. 85%
REC 2020
ca. 70%
Energy consumption HDR
218 kWh / 1000 Hours
Video technologies
83%
Panel type
OLED Panel
OLED Panel
Contrast
infinite :1
Max. Brightness
820 Nits
DCI-P3
ca. 81%
REC 2020
ca. 61%
Energy consumption HDR
188 kWh / 1000 Hours
Video technologies
Movies & Series Icon
Movies & Series Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs LG CX
83%
HDR Image Quality
SDR Image Quality
Environment & Reflections
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-C DVB-S DVB-S2
Twin Tuner
Audio
4.2.2 Channels with 60 Watt
Audio formats
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
88%
HDR Image Quality
SDR Image Quality
Environment & Reflections
Tuner
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) DVB-T DVB-T2 DVB-C DVB-S DVB-S2
Twin Tuner
Audio
2.2 Channels with 40 Watt
Audio formats
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Gaming Icon
Gaming performance Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs LG CX
90%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4ms
HDMI 2.1
1x Connections
Variable Refresh Rate
Input Lag 4K@60Hz +HDR
ca. 10ms
Input Lag 4K@120Hz
ca. 5ms
96%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 0.3ms
HDMI 2.1
4x Connections
Variable Refresh Rate
Input Lag 4K@60Hz +HDR
ca. 14ms
Input Lag 4K@120Hz
ca. 7ms
Sports Icon
Sports performance Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs LG CX
73%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 4ms
DCI-P3
ca. 85%
81%
Frequency
120Hz
Response Time
ca. 0.3ms
DCI-P3
ca. 81%
Equipment Icon
Equipment Comparison
Samsung Q90T vs LG CX
70%
Operating System
Tizen 5.5
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
4.2.2 Channels with 60 Watt
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Audio formats
USB recording PVR
HDMI 2.0
3
HDMI 2.1
1
USB 2.0
2
USB 3.0
Ethernet RJ45
1
3.5mm jack
Digital optical
1
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Ci+ 1.4
Timeshift
Apple Airplay
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Amazon Alexa
kompatibel
Ambilight
One Connect Box
87%
Operating System
webOS 5.0
Bluetooth
Twin Tuner
Integrated soundbar
Audio
2.2 Channels with 40 Watt
HDMI ARC / eARC
/
Audio formats
USB recording PVR
HDMI 2.0
HDMI 2.1
4
USB 2.0
3
USB 3.0
Ethernet RJ45
1
3.5mm jack
1
Digital optical
1
Ci+ Slots
Ci+ 1.4
Timeshift
Apple Airplay
Apple Homekit
Assistants
Google Assistant
integriert
Amazon Alexa
integriert
Ambilight
One Connect Box
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Our conclusion:
Excellent TVs with different characteristics

The LG CX OLED and the Samsung Q90T are both excellent TVs, which will probably satisfy most users. It is not easy to say which TV is the better one in direct comparison. It rather depends on what kind of requirements you have for a TV. If you want the better home cinema feeling, with an almost unbeatable picture quality in dark surroundings, then you should rather get the LG CX OLED. It can also be used in brighter rooms, but its picture quality decreases with increasing ambient brightness. But if you want to have an all-rounder that produces a great picture under almost all conditions with a high peak brightness, the Q90T would be a good choice for you. In dark environments it can’t quite keep up with the CX, but it still has an impressive picture quality. HDR is brilliantly displayed by both devices, but the CX can crow with Dolby Vision IQ, which allows for dynamic optimization of content – Samsung has unfortunately skipped this on the Q90T.

Both TVs can excellently be used for Gaming, since both have all features you might need for a high-end gaming experience.

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Samsung Q90T 2020
82%
Samsung Q90T
  • Very deep blacks
  • Contrast ratio of 10500:1
  • Peak brightness 1400 Nits
  • Full Array Local Dimming
  • 4K @ 120 Hz
  • Input Lag
  • HDMI eARC
  • VRR (HDMI Forum & FreeSync)
  • Very clear movements
  • Viewing angle
  • No Dolby Vision
LG OLED CX 2020
87%
LG OLED CX
  • Perfect Blacks
  • Contrast ratio: ∞:1
  • Clear movements
  • Viewing angle
  • HDMI 2.1 (4K@120Hz)
  • HDMI VRR & G-Sync Compatible VRR
  • Dolby Vision
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Alpha 9 Gen 3 processor
  • Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL)
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