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Samsung QN900A 43" — Neo QLED 8K · 43" · 2021
Samsung

Samsung QN900A 43"

Neo QLED 8K · 43" · 2021

90
/ 100
From $3,199
VS
LG G4 OLED 65" wins by 5
LG G4 OLED 65" — MLA OLED · 144 Hz · α11 processor
LG

LG G4 OLED 65"

MLA OLED · 144 Hz · α11 processor

95
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict

LG G4 OLED 65" takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung QN900A 43" lands at 90 and LG G4 OLED 65" at 95. That puts LG G4 OLED 65" ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung QN900A 43" if…

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

Pick LG G4 OLED 65" if…

  • ✓Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
  • ✓4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
  • ✓Dolby Vision + Atmos
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Winner by scenario

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

Picture quality

LG G4 OLED 65"

Panel, processing, and HDR performance

LG G4 OLED 65" leads on picture (96 vs 90).

Gaming

LG G4 OLED 65"

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

LG G4 OLED 65" leads on gaming (96 vs 85).

Smart platform

LG G4 OLED 65"

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

LG G4 OLED 65" leads on smart (84 vs 78).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Samsung QN900A 43" 90
vs
95 LG G4 OLED 65"

Score breakdown

Samsung QN900A 43"
90
picture 90
motion 87
gaming 85
smart 78
sound 76
LG G4 OLED 65"
95
picture 96
motion 96
gaming 96
smart 84
sound 80

Specs side-by-side

Samsung QN900A 43" versus LG G4 OLED 65" — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung QN900A 43" LG G4 OLED 65"
Panel
Neo QLED 8K
MLA OLED Gen 2
Size
43"
65″
Release year
2021
—
Refresh
—
144 Hz
HDR
—
Dolby Vision, HDR10
HDMI
—
4× HDMI 2.1
Processor
—
α11 AI Processor 4K

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  • −Superseded by newer models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

LG G4 OLED 65"

Pros
  • +Up to ~2,400 nits peak (MLA Gen 2)
  • +4× HDMI 2.1 with 144 Hz support
  • +Dolby Vision + Atmos
Cons
  • −No HDR10+
  • −Gallery mount sold separately
  • −webOS includes ads

FAQ: Samsung QN900A 43" vs LG G4 OLED 65"

Which is better, Samsung QN900A 43" or LG G4 OLED 65"? +

LG G4 OLED 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung QN900A 43" worth the price? +

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

Is LG G4 OLED 65" worth the price? +

At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.

Does Samsung QN900A 43" or LG G4 OLED 65" 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, Samsung QN900A 43" or LG G4 OLED 65"? +

LG G4 OLED 65" — leads on picture (96 vs 90). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung QN900A 43" or LG G4 OLED 65"? +

LG G4 OLED 65" — leads on gaming (96 vs 85). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.