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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 C2 OLED 77" — OLED evo · 77" · 2022
LG

LG C2 OLED 77"

OLED evo · 77" · 2022

90
/ 100
From $3,449
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung QN900A 43" lands at 90 and LG C2 OLED 77" at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Samsung QN900A 43" if…

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

Pick LG C2 OLED 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

Tie

Panel, processing, and HDR performance

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Gaming

Tie

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Smart platform

LG C2 OLED 77"

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

LG C2 OLED 77" leads on smart (82 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
90 LG C2 OLED 77"

Score breakdown

Samsung QN900A 43"
90
picture 90
motion 87
gaming 85
smart 78
sound 76
LG C2 OLED 77"
90
picture 90
motion 88
gaming 86
smart 82
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

Samsung QN900A 43" versus LG C2 OLED 77" — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung QN900A 43" LG C2 OLED 77"
Panel
Neo QLED 8K
OLED evo
Size
43"
77"
Release year
2021
2022
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  • −Superseded by newer models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 C2 OLED 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 LG C2 OLED 77"

Which is better, Samsung QN900A 43" or LG C2 OLED 77"? +

Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 C2 OLED 77" worth the price? +

At $3,449, LG C2 OLED 77" delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in picture.

Does Samsung QN900A 43" or LG C2 OLED 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 smart platform, Samsung QN900A 43" or LG C2 OLED 77"? +

LG C2 OLED 77" — leads on smart (82 vs 78). OS speed, app support, ecosystem.