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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
Samsung S95D 77" wins by 5
Samsung S95D 77" — QD-OLED · 77" · 2024
Samsung

Samsung S95D 77"

QD-OLED · 77" · 2024

95
/ 100
From $5,099
Specdex verdict

Samsung S95D 77" takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung QN900A 43" lands at 90 and Samsung S95D 77" at 95. That puts Samsung S95D 77" 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 Samsung S95D 77" if…

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

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

Picture quality

Samsung S95D 77"

Panel, processing, and HDR performance

Samsung S95D 77" leads on picture (95 vs 90).

Gaming

Samsung S95D 77"

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

Samsung S95D 77" leads on gaming (91 vs 85).

Smart platform

Samsung S95D 77"

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

Samsung S95D 77" leads on smart (82 vs 78).

Value for money

Samsung QN900A 43"

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung QN900A 43" more score per dollar ($3,199 vs $5,099).

Samsung QN900A 43" 90
vs
95 Samsung S95D 77"

Score breakdown

Samsung QN900A 43"
90
picture 90
motion 87
gaming 85
smart 78
sound 76
Samsung S95D 77"
95
picture 95
motion 93
gaming 91
smart 82
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

Samsung QN900A 43" versus Samsung S95D 77" — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung QN900A 43" Samsung S95D 77"
Panel
Neo QLED 8K
QD-OLED
Size
43"
77"
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  • −Superseded by newer models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

Samsung S95D 77"

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 Samsung S95D 77"

Which is better, Samsung QN900A 43" or Samsung S95D 77"? +

Samsung S95D 77" 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 Samsung S95D 77" worth the price? +

At $5,099, Samsung S95D 77" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.

Does Samsung QN900A 43" or Samsung S95D 77" 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 Samsung S95D 77"? +

Samsung S95D 77" — leads on picture (95 vs 90). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung QN900A 43" or Samsung S95D 77"? +

Samsung S95D 77" — leads on gaming (91 vs 85). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.