Samsung QN900B 43"
Neo QLED 8K · 43" · 2022
Samsung S95D 55"
QD-OLED · 55" · 2024
Samsung S95D 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung QN900B 43" lands at 91 and Samsung S95D 55" at 95. That puts Samsung S95D 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 Samsung S95D 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
Samsung S95D 55"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Samsung S95D 55" leads on picture (95 vs 91).
Gaming
Samsung S95D 55"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Samsung S95D 55" leads on gaming (91 vs 86).
Smart platform
Samsung S95D 55"OS speed, app support, ecosystem
Samsung S95D 55" leads on smart (82 vs 78).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung QN900B 43" | Samsung S95D 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Neo QLED 8K | QD-OLED |
| 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- −Superseded by newer models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
Samsung S95D 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 Samsung S95D 55"
Which is better, Samsung QN900B 43" or Samsung S95D 55"? +
Samsung S95D 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 Samsung S95D 55" worth the price? +
At $3,399, Samsung S95D 55" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Does Samsung QN900B 43" or Samsung S95D 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 Samsung S95D 55"? +
Samsung S95D 55" — leads on picture (95 vs 91). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung QN900B 43" or Samsung S95D 55"? +
Samsung S95D 55" — leads on gaming (91 vs 86). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.