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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 55" · US model wins by 5
Samsung S95D 55" · US model — QD-OLED · 55" · 2024
Samsung

Samsung S95D 55" · US model

QD-OLED · 55" · 2024

95
/ 100
From $3,399
Specdex verdict

Samsung S95D 55" · US model takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung QN900A 43" lands at 90 and Samsung S95D 55" · US model at 95. That puts Samsung S95D 55" · US model 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 55" · US model 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 55" · US model

Panel, processing, and HDR performance

Samsung S95D 55" · US model leads on picture (95 vs 90).

Gaming

Samsung S95D 55" · US model

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

Samsung S95D 55" · US model leads on gaming (91 vs 85).

Smart platform

Samsung S95D 55" · US model

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

Samsung S95D 55" · US model 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
95 Samsung S95D 55" · US model

Score breakdown

Samsung QN900A 43"
90
picture 90
motion 87
gaming 85
smart 78
sound 76
Samsung S95D 55" · US model
95
picture 95
motion 93
gaming 91
smart 82
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

Samsung QN900A 43" versus Samsung S95D 55" · US model — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung QN900A 43" Samsung S95D 55" · US model
Panel
Neo QLED 8K
QD-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  • −Superseded by newer models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

Samsung S95D 55" · US model

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 55" · US model

Which is better, Samsung QN900A 43" or Samsung S95D 55" · US model? +

Samsung S95D 55" · US model 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 55" · US model worth the price? +

At $3,399, Samsung S95D 55" · US model delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.

Does Samsung QN900A 43" or Samsung S95D 55" · US model 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 55" · US model? +

Samsung S95D 55" · US model — leads on picture (95 vs 90). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung QN900A 43" or Samsung S95D 55" · US model? +

Samsung S95D 55" · US model — leads on gaming (91 vs 85). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.