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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
Sony A95L 55" wins by 5
Sony A95L 55" — QD-OLED · 55" · 2023
Sony

Sony A95L 55"

QD-OLED · 55" · 2023

95
/ 100
From $3,499
Specdex verdict

Sony A95L 55" takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung QN900A 43" lands at 90 and Sony A95L 55" at 95. That puts Sony A95L 55" 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 Sony A95L 55" 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

Sony A95L 55"

Panel, processing, and HDR performance

Sony A95L 55" leads on picture (95 vs 90).

Gaming

Sony A95L 55"

Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support

Sony A95L 55" leads on gaming (91 vs 85).

Smart platform

Sony A95L 55"

OS speed, app support, ecosystem

Sony A95L 55" 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 Sony A95L 55"

Score breakdown

Samsung QN900A 43"
90
picture 90
motion 87
gaming 85
smart 78
sound 76
Sony A95L 55"
95
picture 95
motion 93
gaming 91
smart 82
sound 78

Specs side-by-side

Samsung QN900A 43" versus Sony A95L 55" — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung QN900A 43" Sony A95L 55"
Panel
Neo QLED 8K
QD-OLED
Size
43"
55"
Release year
2021
2023
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  • −Superseded by newer models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

Sony A95L 55"

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 Sony A95L 55"

Which is better, Samsung QN900A 43" or Sony A95L 55"? +

Sony A95L 55" 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 Sony A95L 55" worth the price? +

At $3,499, Sony A95L 55" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.

Does Samsung QN900A 43" or Sony A95L 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 QN900A 43" or Sony A95L 55"? +

Sony A95L 55" — leads on picture (95 vs 90). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung QN900A 43" or Sony A95L 55"? +

Sony A95L 55" — leads on gaming (91 vs 85). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.