Samsung The Frame LS03A QLED 4K TV (2021)

MSRP 1000 USD85% Neofiliac61% External
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Product Overview

Samsung The Frame LS03A is a premium 4K QLED smart TV with modern frame design. Like its predecessor, the 2021 The Frame can be customized with bezels that frame the TV as a piece of art.
In Art Mode, The Frame's brightness sensor allow the TV to optimize the picture to the lighting environment, while its motion sensor allows The Frame to switch the display off when you are away.
Besides the gallery functions, The Frame is also a competent 4K QLED TV. It is comparable to the Q60A in terms of features on this front.
Like premium QLED TVs of the past, the 2021 The Frame enjoys 100% DCI-P3 coverage, anti-reflection coating, and ultra-wide viewing angle.
Other 2021 conventional 4K QLED models in Samsung's lineup include the Q60A, Q70A, and Q80A. They are joined by the new Neo QLED models.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • High screen-to-body ratio
  • Supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), and Quantum HDR
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Exceptional 5600:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Not the best option as a TV

What external reviewers found***

External score 61% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent motion handling
  • Impressive 4K picture quality
  • Outstanding contrast ratio
  • Great response time
  • Decent reflection handling
  • Low input lag
Cons
  • Lack of Dolby Vision
  • No HDR10+ support
  • Narrow viewing angles
  • Doesn't get very bright in HDR
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Specifications

43"43"50"50"55"55"65"65"75"75"85"

Connectivity

Ports3x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ453x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNA

Construction

CameraNo
ColorsBlack, White, Brown, Teak
Speakers2x 10W2x 10W2x 10W2x 10W4x 10W4x 10W4x 10W4x 10W4x 10W4x 10W4x 10W
VESA Mount200 x 200 mm200 x 200 mm200 x 200 mm200 x 200 mm200 x 200 mm200 x 200 mm400 x 300 mm400 x 300 mm400 x 400 mm400 x 400 mm600 x 400 mm

Dimensions

Bezels92.14% screen-to-body ratio91.9% screen-to-body ratio93.07% screen-to-body ratio93.18% screen-to-body ratio93.89% screen-to-body ratio93.8% screen-to-body ratio94.51% screen-to-body ratio94.71% screen-to-body ratio94.81% screen-to-body ratio94.9% screen-to-body ratio95.38% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth0.98 in / 24.9 mm w/o stand, 7.75 in / 196.8 mm w/ stand1 in / 25.4 mm w/o stand, 7.7 in / 195.6 mm w/ stand1 in / 25.4 mm w/o stand, 9 in / 228.6 mm w/ stand0.98 in / 24.9 mm w/o stand, 8.97 in / 227.8 mm w/ stand1 in / 25.4 mm w/o stand, 9 in / 228.6 mm w/ stand0.98 in / 24.9 mm w/o stand, 8.97 in / 227.8 mm w/ stand1 in / 25.4 mm w/o stand, 10.3 in / 261.62 mm w/ stand0.98 in / 24.9 mm w/o stand, 10.27 in / 260.9 mm w/ stand1.06 in / 26.9 mm w/o stand, 12.43 in / 315.8 mm w/ stand1.1 in / 28 mm w/o stand, 12.4 in / 315 mm w/ stand1.06 in / 26.9 mm w/o stand, 13.7 in / 347.9 mm w/ stand
Size | Height21.96 in / 557.8 mm w/o stand, 23.3 in / 591.9 mm w/ stand22 in / 558.8 mm w/o stand, 23.3 in / 591.8 mm w/ stand25.39 in / 645 mm w/o stand, 26.69 in / 678 mm w/ stand25.39 in / 644.9 mm w/o stand, 26.74 in / 679.2 mm w/ stand27.9 in / 708.6 mm w/o stand, 29.3 in / 744.2 mm w/ stand27.91 in / 708.8 mm w/o stand, 29.27 in / 743.4 mm w/ stand32.8 in / 833 mm w/o stand, 34.2 in / 868.7 mm w/ stand32.75 in / 831.9 mm w/o stand, 34.21 in / 868.9 mm w/ stand37.81 in / 960.4 mm w/o stand, 39.31 in / 998.5 mm w/ stand37.8 in / 960 mm w/o stand, 39.3 in / 998.2 mm w/ stand42.73 in / 1085.3 mm w/o stand, 44.19 in / 1122.4 mm w/ stand
Size | Width38.17 in / 969.5 mm38.2 in / 970.3 mm44.3 in / 1125.2 mm44.26 in / 1124.1 mm48.7 in / 1237 mm48.74 in / 1237.9 mm57.4 in / 1458 mm57.35 in / 1456.8 mm66.23 in / 1682.3 mm66.2 in / 1681.5 mm74.97 in / 1904.3 mm
Weight8.6 kg / 19 lbs w/o stand , 8.9 kg / 20 lbs w/ stand8.6 kg / 19 lbs w/o stand , 8.9 kg / 20 lbs w/ stand11.8 kg / 26 lbs w/o stand , 12.2 kg / 27 lbs w/ stand11.8 kg / 26 lbs w/o stand , 12.2 kg / 27 lbs w/ stand16.6 kg / 37 lbs w/o stand , 17 kg / 37 lbs w/ stand16.6 kg / 37 lbs w/o stand , 17 kg / 37 lbs w/ stand22.6 kg / 50 lbs w/o stand , 23 kg / 51 lbs w/ stand22.1 kg / 49 lbs w/o stand , 22.5 kg / 50 lbs w/ stand35 kg / 77 lbs w/o stand , 35.6 kg / 78 lbs w/ stand35 kg / 77 lbs w/o stand , 35.6 kg / 78 lbs w/ stand44.2 kg / 97 lbs w/o stand , 45.1 kg / 99 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness500 nits / 550 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio5600:1 (static)
Display BacklightEdge LED
Display Color Depth10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal43" (42.52 in / 1080 mm)43" (42.52 in / 1080 mm)50" (49.49 in / 1257 mm)50" (49.49 in / 1257 mm)55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm)75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm)85" (84.25 in / 2140 mm)
Display TypeVA
Gamut100% DCI-P3
Input Lag5.5 ms
Pixel Density103 ppi103 ppi89 ppi89 ppi80 ppi80 ppi68 ppi68 ppi59 ppi59 ppi52 ppi
Pixel Pitch0.245 mm0.245 mm0.285 mm0.285 mm0.315 mm0.315 mm0.372 mm0.372 mm0.43 mm0.43 mm0.488 mm
Refresh Rate50 Hz / 60 Hz50 Hz / 60 Hz50 Hz / 60 Hz50 Hz / 60 Hz48 Hz ~ 120 Hz48 Hz ~ 120 Hz48 Hz ~ 120 Hz48 Hz ~ 120 Hz48 Hz ~ 120 Hz48 Hz ~ 120 Hz48 Hz ~ 120 Hz
Resolution4K (3840x2160)
Response Time4.3 ms (min) / 11.8 ms (avg)
Viewing Angle178° H / 178° V

Function

HDRHDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Quantum HDR
Operating SystemTizen 6.0
Processor4 cores
TunerAnalog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), ATSC, Clear QAM
Variable FramerateAMD FreeSync Premium
VideoGoogle Assistant, Multiroom Link, ConnectShare, Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic Black EQ, 360 Camera Support, PC on TV, Bixby, Tap View, TV Plus, Auto Motion Plus, Contrast Enhancer, Natural Mode Support, Brightness/Color Detection, PVR, 360 Video Player, Ligh...Google Assistant, Multiroom Link, ConnectShare, Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic Black EQ, 360 Camera Support, PC on TV, Bixby, TV Plus, V-Chip, Auto Motion Plus, Contrast Enhancer, Natural Mode Support, Brightness/Color Detection, Samsung Health, 360 Video Pla...Google Assistant, Multiroom Link, ConnectShare, Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic Black EQ, 360 Camera Support, PC on TV, Bixby, TV Plus, V-Chip, Auto Motion Plus, Contrast Enhancer, Natural Mode Support, Brightness/Color Detection, Samsung Health, 360 Video Pla...Google Assistant, Multiroom Link, ConnectShare, Filmmaker Mode, Dynamic Black EQ, 360 Camera Support, PC on TV, Bixby, Tap View, TV Plus, Auto Motion Plus, Contrast Enhancer, Natural Mode Support, Brightness/Color Detection, PVR, 360 Video Player, Ligh...Game Motion Plus, MultiView, Clear Motion, Dynamic Black EQ, Digital Clean View, 360 Camera Support, Natural Mode Support, Auto Motion Plus, Supreme UHD Dimming, Tap View, Auto Game Mode, ConnectShare, Music Wall, Voice command, Bixby, PC on TV, 360 Vi...Game Motion Plus, MultiView, Clear Motion, Dynamic Black EQ, Digital Clean View, 360 Camera Support, Natural Mode Support, Auto Motion Plus, Tap View, TV Plus, Auto Game Mode, ConnectShare, Music Wall, Bixby, PC on TV, 360 Video Player, Learn TV Remote...Game Motion Plus, MultiView, Clear Motion, Dynamic Black EQ, Digital Clean View, 360 Camera Support, Natural Mode Support, Auto Motion Plus, Supreme UHD Dimming, Tap View, Auto Game Mode, ConnectShare, Music Wall, Voice command, Bixby, PC on TV, 360 Vi...Game Motion Plus, MultiView, Clear Motion, Dynamic Black EQ, Digital Clean View, 360 Camera Support, Natural Mode Support, Auto Motion Plus, Supreme UHD Dimming, Tap View, Auto Game Mode, ConnectShare, Music Wall, Wide Viewing Angle, Bixby, PC on TV, 3...Game Motion Plus, MultiView, Clear Motion, Dynamic Black EQ, Digital Clean View, 360 Camera Support, Natural Mode Support, Auto Motion Plus, Supreme UHD Dimming, Tap View, Auto Game Mode, ConnectShare, Music Wall, Wide Viewing Angle, Bixby, PC on TV, 3...Game Motion Plus, MultiView, Clear Motion, Dynamic Black EQ, Digital Clean View, 360 Camera Support, Natural Mode Support, Auto Motion Plus, Supreme UHD Dimming, Tap View, Auto Game Mode, ConnectShare, Music Wall, Voice command, Bixby, PC on TV, 360 Vi...Game Motion Plus, MultiView, Clear Motion, Dynamic Black EQ, Digital Clean View, 360 Camera Support, Natural Mode Support, Auto Motion Plus, Supreme UHD Dimming, Tap View, Auto Game Mode, ConnectShare, Music Wall, Wide Viewing Angle, Bixby, PC on TV, 3...

Performance

Energy EfficiencyGGFGFGFFF
Power Consumption73 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep)62 W (average) / 110 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)66 W (average) / 120 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)87 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep)88 W (average) / 170 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)103 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep)97 W (average) / 215 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)124 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep)129 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep)113 W (average) / 290 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)188 W (average) / 290 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)

Production

AccessorySolarCell Remote - TM2180E, One Connect Box, One Invisible Connection cable, Slim Fit Wall Mount
Debut2021
Model NameQE43LS03AQN43LS03AQN50LS03AQE50LS03AQN55LS03AQE55LS03AQN65LS03AQE65LS03AQE75LS03AQN75LS03AQE85LS03A

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External Reviews

rtings[1]

Reviewer score 50%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The Samsung The Frame TV is a good TV for watching TV shows and sports. It has a great response time, 120Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and VRR support, making it a good option for gaming and use as a PC monitor. Unfortunately, it doesn't have local dimming, and low frame rate content like movies might stutter a bit due to its quick response time.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Outstanding contrast ratio
  • Decent reflection handling
  • Great response time
  • Low input lag
Cons
  • Narrow viewing angles
  • Doesn't get very bright in HDR

techradar[2]

Reviewer score 73%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
The Frame TV is the latest in Samsung’s Frame range of flatscreen TVs. The 4K/60Hz model starts at a 32-inch baseline and goes up to a 43-inch model. SmartThings app for Android phones lets you mirror your smartphone's screen on the TV. Apple's AirPlay content beaming standard is also supported.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Impressive 4K picture quality
  • Excellent motion handling
Cons
  • Lack of Dolby Vision
  • No HDR10+ support

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References

  1. ^ Samsung The Frame 2021 TV Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/the-frame-2021. 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  2. ^ Samsung The Frame TV (2021) review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-the-frame-tv-2021-review. 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2021-12-26.

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