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LG GX OLED 43" — OLED · 43" · 2020
LG

LG GX OLED 43"

OLED · 43" · 2020

89
/ 100
From $1,791
VS
Samsung S95D 77" wins by 6
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, LG GX OLED 43" lands at 89 and Samsung S95D 77" at 95. That puts Samsung S95D 77" ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG GX OLED 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 89).

Gaming

Samsung S95D 77"

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

Samsung S95D 77" leads on gaming (91 vs 84).

Smart platform

Samsung S95D 77"

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

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

Value for money

LG GX OLED 43"

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG GX OLED 43" more score per dollar ($1,791 vs $5,099).

LG GX OLED 43" 89
vs
95 Samsung S95D 77"

Score breakdown

LG GX OLED 43"
89
picture 89
motion 86
gaming 84
smart 78
sound 76
Samsung S95D 77"
95
picture 95
motion 93
gaming 91
smart 82
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

LG GX OLED 43" versus Samsung S95D 77" — full spec comparison
Spec LG GX OLED 43" Samsung S95D 77"
Panel
OLED
QD-OLED
Size
43"
77"
Release year
2020
2024
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  • −Superseded by newer models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 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: LG GX OLED 43" vs Samsung S95D 77"

Which is better, LG GX OLED 43" or Samsung S95D 77"? +

Samsung S95D 77" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 S95D 77" worth the price? +

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

Does LG GX OLED 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, LG GX OLED 43" or Samsung S95D 77"? +

Samsung S95D 77" — leads on picture (95 vs 89). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, LG GX OLED 43" or Samsung S95D 77"? +

Samsung S95D 77" — leads on gaming (91 vs 84). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.