Samsung
Samsung QN900A 43"
Neo QLED 8K · 43" · 2021
90
/ 100
From $3,199
VS
LG G4 OLED 55" wins by 6
LG
LG G4 OLED 55"
MLA OLED · 55" · 2024
96
/ 100
From $3,299
Specdex verdict
LG G4 OLED 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung QN900A 43" lands at 90 and LG G4 OLED 55" at 96. That puts LG G4 OLED 55" ahead by 6 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 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Samsung QN900A 43" 90
vs 96 LG G4 OLED 55"
Score breakdown
Samsung QN900A 43"
90 picture 90
motion 87
gaming 85
smart 78
sound 76
LG G4 OLED 55"
96 picture 96
motion 94
gaming 92
smart 82
sound 78
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung QN900A 43" | LG G4 OLED 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Neo QLED 8K | MLA OLED |
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
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- −Superseded by newer models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 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: Samsung QN900A 43" vs LG G4 OLED 55"
Which is better, Samsung QN900A 43" or LG G4 OLED 55"? +
LG G4 OLED 55" scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 55" worth the price? +
At $3,299, LG G4 OLED 55" delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in picture.
Does Samsung QN900A 43" or LG G4 OLED 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.