Samsung QN900B 43"
Neo QLED 8K · 43" · 2022
Sony BRAVIA 9 55"
Mini-LED · 55" · 2024
Sony BRAVIA 9 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung QN900B 43" lands at 91 and Sony BRAVIA 9 55" at 95. That puts Sony BRAVIA 9 55" ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung QN900B 43" if…
- ✓Mature firmware by now
- ✓Often discounted on close-out
- ✓Current smart platform
Pick Sony BRAVIA 9 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Sony BRAVIA 9 55"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Sony BRAVIA 9 55" leads on picture (95 vs 91).
Gaming
Sony BRAVIA 9 55"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Sony BRAVIA 9 55" leads on gaming (91 vs 86).
Smart platform
Sony BRAVIA 9 55"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Sony BRAVIA 9 55" leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
Samsung QN900B 43"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung QN900B 43" more score per dollar ($3,071 vs $5,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung QN900B 43" | Sony BRAVIA 9 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Neo QLED 8K | Mini-LED |
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Refresh | — | 120Hz |
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- −Superseded by newer models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
Sony BRAVIA 9 55"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: Samsung QN900B 43" vs Sony BRAVIA 9 55"
Which is better, Samsung QN900B 43" or Sony BRAVIA 9 55"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 55" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung QN900B 43" worth the price? +
At $3,071, Samsung QN900B 43" delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in picture.
Is Sony BRAVIA 9 55" worth the price? +
At $5,499, Sony BRAVIA 9 55" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Samsung QN900B 43" or Sony BRAVIA 9 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.
Which is better for picture quality, Samsung QN900B 43" or Sony BRAVIA 9 55"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 55" — leads on picture (95 vs 91). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung QN900B 43" or Sony BRAVIA 9 55"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 55" — leads on gaming (91 vs 86). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.