LG G4 OLED 55"
MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
Samsung QN900B 43"
Neo QLED 8K · 43" · 2022
LG G4 OLED 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG G4 OLED 55" lands at 96 and Samsung QN900B 43" at 91. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick LG G4 OLED 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick Samsung QN900B 43" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
LG G4 OLED 55"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
LG G4 OLED 55" leads on picture (96 vs 91).
Gaming
LG G4 OLED 55"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
LG G4 OLED 55" leads on gaming (92 vs 86).
Smart platform
LG G4 OLED 55"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
LG G4 OLED 55" leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG G4 OLED 55" | Samsung QN900B 43" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | MLA OLED | Neo QLED 8K |
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Refresh | 120Hz | — |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
LG G4 OLED 55"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
Samsung QN900B 43"
- +Mature firmware by now
- +Often discounted on close-out
- +Current smart platform
- −Superseded by newer models
- −HDR peak lower than new mini-LED
- −Platform ads
FAQ: LG G4 OLED 55" vs Samsung QN900B 43"
Which is better, LG G4 OLED 55" or Samsung QN900B 43"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG G4 OLED 55" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Is Samsung QN900B 43" worth the price? +
At $3,071, Samsung QN900B 43" delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in picture.
Does LG G4 OLED 55" or Samsung QN900B 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" or Samsung QN900B 43"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" — leads on picture (96 vs 91). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, LG G4 OLED 55" or Samsung QN900B 43"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" — leads on gaming (92 vs 86). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.