LG
LG GX OLED 43"
OLED · 43" · 2020
89
/ 100
From $1,791
VS
Samsung
Samsung S95B 55"
QD-OLED · 55" · 2022
89
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, LG GX OLED 43" lands at 89 and Samsung S95B 55" at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick LG GX OLED 43" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Pick Samsung S95B 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
LG GX OLED 43" 89
vs 89 Samsung S95B 55"
Score breakdown
LG GX OLED 43"
89 picture 89
motion 86
gaming 84
smart 78
sound 76
Samsung S95B 55"
89 picture 89
motion 87
gaming 85
smart 82
sound 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | LG GX OLED 43" | Samsung S95B 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Release year | 2020 | 2022 |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
LG GX OLED 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- −Superseded by newer models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
Samsung S95B 55"
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
FAQ: LG GX OLED 43" vs Samsung S95B 55"
Which is better, LG GX OLED 43" or Samsung S95B 55"? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is LG GX OLED 43" worth the price? +
At $1,791, LG GX OLED 43" delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in picture.
Is Samsung S95B 55" worth the price? +
At $2,999, Samsung S95B 55" delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in picture.
Does LG GX OLED 43" or Samsung S95B 55" 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.