Samsung QMC QM43C 42.5"
Its 500-nit brightness and 4K VA panel deliver clear, visible content even in well-lit spaces, backed by a 24/7 duty cycle for continuous operation. The 1.1-inch ultra-slim chassis and uniform bezels create a near-seamless video wall when tiled, with LAN and RS-232 control simplifying remote management. This display is best for IT administrators deploying reliable, always-on digital signage in corporate lobbies or retail environments.
Screen 42.5"
Resolution 3840 x 2160
Panel VA
Refresh 60 Hz
response time ms 8
43 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong color (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average performance (6th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 42.5" |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 8 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 8.8 kg / 19.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung QMC QM43C 42.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 42.5 | 45 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 330 | 240 | 120 | 240 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 8 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung QMC QM43C 42.5" | 77.7 | 21.1 | 92.4 | 19.8 | 31.1 | 6.1 | 81.4 | 46.9 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 76.6 | 99.7 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 99.4 | 96.9 | 94.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.1 | 57.8 | 97.9 | 84 | 90.8 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 56 | 99.3 | 98 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 57.8 | 77.4 | 84 | 90.8 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 74 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 90.8 | 98 | 95.4 | 98 |
Price
Value & Pricing
We started tracking prices for this product on May 29, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
- Overall42.9
- Gaming36.4
- Office39.1
- Creative58.9
- Portable6.6
- Professional54.5
- Entertainment39.3
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