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Samsung The Frame LS03A QLED

4K TV

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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%

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%

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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External Reviews

rtings^[1]

Reviewer score 50% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from rtings have found:

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.

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% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from techradar have found:

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.

Pros

Impressive 4K picture quality
Excellent motion handling

Cons

Lack of Dolby Vision
No HDR10+ support

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^ Samsung The Frame 2021 TV Review. [rtings].
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