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Samsung QN90D QN43QN90DAF 43"
The NQ4 AI Gen2 processor and Neo QLED Mini-LED backlight produce precise local dimming with Quantum HDR+ on this 43-inch 4K panel. A 144Hz Motion Xcelerator, FreeSync Premium Pro, and HDMI 2.1 inputs make it a capable alternative to dedicated gaming monitors. It’s best for smart home households that need a lightweight 1035g display with Alexa control and high-refresh-rate gaming in a desk-friendly size.
Screen 43
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel Neo QLED
Refresh 120 Hz
HDR HDR10+, HLG
smart platform Tizen
dolby atmos Yes
hdmi version 2.1
83 Overall Score
Price $676
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong hdr (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong gaming (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | Neo QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | Quantum HDR+ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Alexa |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 20 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Object Tracking Sound+ |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | No |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Annual Energy | 96 |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung QN90D QN43QN90DAF 43" | Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L | LG G5 Series OLED55G5WUA | TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K | Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG | Roku Plus Series 75R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 43 | 77 | 55 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | Neo QLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QLED | MiniLED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR10+, HLG | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | webOS | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Hdr | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung QN90D QN43QN90DAF 43" | 84.7 | 75 | 90.2 | 81.7 | 74.9 | 78.7 | 82.9 | 79.1 |
| Sony BRAVIA XR XR77A95L Compare | 91.3 | 91.5 | 90.2 | 86.5 | 98.5 | 84.3 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| LG G5 Series OLED55G5WUA Compare | 91.3 | 86.8 | 82.4 | 99.2 | 90 | 98 | 89 | 92.4 |
| TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K Compare | 91.3 | 90.4 | 97.5 | 93.6 | 88.4 | 89.6 | 89 | 97.3 |
| Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG Compare | 91.3 | 93.8 | 95.8 | 95.2 | 37 | 96.9 | 95.2 | 98.5 |
| Roku Plus Series 75R6C7 Compare | 76.2 | 81.8 | 99.8 | 56.5 | 88.4 | 89.6 | 99.6 | 35.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Best Buy 1 offers From $676
Newegg 1 offers From $1,138
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