Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
Samsung
72 Overall Score
vs
LG QNED 55QNED70AUA 55.2"
LG
74 Overall Score
Scores
Smart Home
Budget
Portable
Streaming
Sports
Corporate
Gaming
Movies
Outdoor
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5" | LG QNED 55QNED70AUA 55.2" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55.2" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | Dynamic QNED Color |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | — |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | OTS Lite, Q-Symphony | Virtual 9.1.2 Up-mix |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 182 kWh★ | 209 kWh |
| Weight | 7.89 kg★ | 11.52 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
LG QNED 55QNED70AUA 55.2"
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (77th percentile)
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"0.177score per dollar
vs
LG QNED 55QNED70AUA 55.2"0.211score per dollar
LG QNED 55QNED70AUA 55.2" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Q8F Series QN43Q8FAAFXZA 42.5"
Scores 72 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.
