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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Brightness
    1. HDR Brightness
    2. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    3. SDR Brightness
  5. Black Level
    1. Contrast
    2. Lighting Zone Precision
    3. Lighting Zone Transitions
    4. Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode
    5. Black Uniformity
  6. Color
    1. SDR Color Volume
    2. HDR Color Volume
    3. SDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    4. SDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
    5. HDR Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    6. HDR Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
  7. Processing
    1. PQ EOTF Tracking
    2. Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    3. Upscaling: Sharpness Processing
    4. HDR Native Gradient
  8. Game Mode Responsiveness
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. Variable Refresh Rate
    4. CAD In Game Mode @ Max Refresh Rate
    5. CAD In Game Mode @ 120Hz
    6. CAD In Game Mode @ 60Hz
    7. PS5 Compatibility
    8. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
  9. Motion Handling
    1. Stutter
    2. 24p Judder
    3. Response Time
    4. Flicker
    5. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    6. Motion Interpolation
  10. Reflections
    1. Direct Reflections
    2. Ambient Black Level Raise
    3. Total Reflected Light
    4. Ambient Color Saturation
  11. Panel
    1. Viewing Angle
    2. Gray Uniformity
    3. Panel Technology
  12. Inputs
    1. Input Specifications
    2. Audio Passthrough
    3. HDR Format Support
  13. Design
    1. Style
    2. Stand
    3. Back
    4. Borders
    5. Thickness
    6. Build Quality
  14. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Remote
    4. TV Controls
    5. In The Box
    6. Misc
  15. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
  16. Comments

Samsung S90D OLED vs Samsung S85D OLED

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung S90D OLED
Samsung S85D OLED

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Updated May 13, 2025 05:09 PM

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Samsung S90D OLED Picture
Samsung S85D OLED Picture

Variants

  • QN42S90DAEXZA (42" (WOLED))
  • QN48S90DAEXZA (48" (WOLED))
  • QN55S90DAFXZA (55" (QD-OLED))
  • QN65S90DAFXZA (65" (QD-OLED))
  • QN77S90DAFXZA (77" (QD-OLED))
  • QN83S90DAEXZA (83" (WOLED))
  • QN55S85DAEXZA (55")
  • QN65S85DAEXZA (65")
  • QN77S85DAEXZA (77")
  • QN83S85DAEXZA (83")

Our Verdict

Samsung S90D OLED

Samsung S85D OLED

The QD-OLED version of the Samsung S90D OLED is better than the Samsung S85D OLED. The S90D is a lot brighter in HDR, and it maintains its brightness much better while using Game Mode. The S90D also supports up to 4k @ 144Hz for PC gamers with high-end graphics cards. The biggest advantage of the S90D is its ability to display more vibrant and lifelike colors with almost no banding due to its QD-OLED panel. The S90D is also the more accurate TV in SDR and HDR without calibration.

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