QLED vs. OLED: Testing this overlooked Samsung TV model made the answer clear to me

"Compared to the S95F OLED, which most people, including ZDNET's TV experts, rank among the top TVs of the year, the Samsung QN90F has a picture that's almost as vibrant and detailed, as well as slightly better object-tracking sound. Also: The best Samsung TVs you can buy For the price, it's a better value unless you're looking for features that only the S95F OLED has, such as the OneConnect box."

"This can make some scenes look slightly oversaturated, and this effect can be exacerbated by the integrated blue light filter, which can be toggled on and off. But I would personally rather have that than how lifeless they can look on screens that favor cooler colors. The warm color shift was most noticeable while screening black-and-white films, such as Casablanca, which pushed everything toward a more pale sepia tone that somehow felt more appropriate than the blue-gray of the S95F."

"I ran the Samsung QN90F through a battery of tests to assess its performance in various applications, including streaming and gaming. I also collaborated with our lab engineers to conduct Calman verification tests, evaluating the QLED panel's ability to accurately recreate images in both RGB and black-and-white. The contrast is also fairly comparable to the more expensive OLED model, giving you deep blacks and sharp details that help brighter colors pop."

The Samsung QN90F produces a picture nearly as vibrant and detailed as the S95F OLED while offering slightly better object-tracking sound and overall value. The QN90F underwent extensive real-world and lab testing, including Calman verification for RGB and black-and-white accuracy, and assessments for streaming and gaming. The QLED panel favors warmer tones, which can cause slight oversaturation and interact with an integrated blue light filter, but often yields more pleasing black-and-white reproduction than cooler-leaning displays. Contrast performance approaches the OLED, delivering deep blacks and sharp detail, though AI-assisted modes can soften some images.

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