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LG G4 OLED 55" · US model — MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
LG

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model

MLA OLED · 55" · 2024

96
/ 100
From $3,299
VS
LG G4 OLED 55" · US model wins by 6
Samsung QN900A 43" — Neo QLED 8K · 43" · 2021
Samsung

Samsung QN900A 43"

Neo QLED 8K · 43" · 2021

90
/ 100
From $3,199
Specdex verdict

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG G4 OLED 55" · US model lands at 96 and Samsung QN900A 43" at 90. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" · US model ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG G4 OLED 55" · US model if…

  • ✓Strong HDR performance
  • ✓Current smart platform
  • ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports

Pick Samsung QN900A 43" if…

  • ✓Mature firmware by now
  • ✓Often discounted on close-out
  • ✓Current smart platform
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model

Panel, processing, and HDR performance

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model leads on picture (96 vs 90).

Gaming

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model leads on gaming (92 vs 85).

Smart platform

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model leads on smart (82 vs 78).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model 96
vs
90 Samsung QN900A 43"

Score breakdown

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model
96
picture 96
motion 94
gaming 92
smart 82
sound 78
Samsung QN900A 43"
90
picture 90
motion 87
gaming 85
smart 78
sound 76

Specs side-by-side

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model versus Samsung QN900A 43" — full spec comparison
Spec LG G4 OLED 55" · US model Samsung QN900A 43"
Panel
MLA OLED
Neo QLED 8K
Size
55"
43"
Refresh
120Hz
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Release year
2024
2021

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model

Pros
  • +Strong HDR performance
  • +Current smart platform
  • +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Cons
  • −Ads on smart platform
  • −Sound trails dedicated audio
  • −Large footprint

Samsung QN900A 43"

Pros
  • +Mature firmware by now
  • +Often discounted on close-out
  • +Current smart platform
Cons
  • −Superseded by newer models
  • −HDR peak lower than new mini-LED
  • −Platform ads

FAQ: LG G4 OLED 55" · US model vs Samsung QN900A 43"

Which is better, LG G4 OLED 55" · US model or Samsung QN900A 43"? +

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG G4 OLED 55" · US model worth the price? +

At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" · US model delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.

Is Samsung QN900A 43" worth the price? +

At $3,199, Samsung QN900A 43" delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in picture.

Does LG G4 OLED 55" · US model or Samsung QN900A 43" last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for picture quality, LG G4 OLED 55" · US model or Samsung QN900A 43"? +

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model — leads on picture (96 vs 90). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, LG G4 OLED 55" · US model or Samsung QN900A 43"? +

LG G4 OLED 55" · US model — leads on gaming (92 vs 85). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.