Samsung The Frame 4K QLED TV (2019)
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Samsung The Frame LS03R is a unique 4K QLED TV in Samsung's 2019 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit VA panel and available in 43", 49", 55", and 65" size classes.
A highlight of the Samsung LS03R is a high screen-to-body ratio up to 95.12%. Additionally, it supports HDR formats including HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). It covers 100% of DCI-P3 color space, which is excellent news for those who appreciate color accuracy. Owners who consider using this TV for gaming will be pleased to learn that it supports AMD FreeSync in terms of variable framerate.
In terms of drawbacks, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of image quality.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- High screen-to-body ratio
- Supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
- Rich color reproduction
Cons
- 8-bit display panel
What external reviewers found***
External score 60% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great SDR peak brightness
- Good reflection handling
- Excellent gaming features
- Very low input lag
Cons
- No local dimming feature
- Image degrades at an angle
Price Comparison
Specifications
| 43" | 43" | 49" | 49" | 55" | 55" | 65" | 65" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ports | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x USB 2.0 (max 1 A) | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x USB 2.0 (max 1 A) | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x USB 2.0 (max 1 A) | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x USB 2.0 (max 1 A) | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x USB 2.0 (max 1 A), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A) | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x USB 2.0 (max 1 A), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A) | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x USB 2.0 (max 1 A) | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x USB 2.0 (max 1 A) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 5 + Bluetooth + WiFi Direct + DLNA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Black | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivers | Subwoofer | 2 x 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Speakers | 2x 10W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VESA Mount | 200 x 200 mm | 200 x 200 mm | 200 x 200 mm | 200 x 200 mm | 200 x 200 mm | 400 x 400 mm | 600 x 400 mm | 400 x 300 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bezels | 92.58% screen-to-body ratio | 92.6% screen-to-body ratio | 93.08% screen-to-body ratio | 93.3% screen-to-body ratio | 94.1% screen-to-body ratio | 94.17% screen-to-body ratio | 95.12% screen-to-body ratio | 95.02% screen-to-body ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 1.7 in / 43.2 mm w/o stand, 7.9 in / 200.7 mm w/ stand | 1.67 in / 42.5 mm w/o stand, 7.87 in / 200 mm w/ stand | 1.7 in / 43.2 mm w/o stand, 7.9 in / 200.7 mm w/ stand | 1.8 in / 45.8 mm w/o stand, 7.87 in / 200 mm w/ stand | 1.7 in / 43.2 mm w/o stand, 7.9 in / 200.7 mm w/ stand | 1.67 in / 42.5 mm w/o stand, 7.87 in / 200 mm w/ stand | 1.7 in / 43.2 mm w/o stand, 11.6 in / 294.64 mm w/ stand | 1.67 in / 42.5 mm w/o stand, 11.57 in / 294 mm w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 21.9 in / 556.3 mm w/o stand, 23.6 in / 599.44 mm w/ stand | 21.92 in / 556.8 mm w/o stand, 23.61 in / 599.8 mm w/ stand | 24.9 in / 632.5 mm w/o stand, 26.5 in / 673.1 mm w/ stand | 24.86 in / 631.4 mm w/o stand, 26.55 in / 674.3 mm w/ stand | 27.9 in / 708.7 mm w/o stand, 29.6 in / 751.84 mm w/ stand | 27.87 in / 707.8 mm w/o stand, 29.56 in / 750.7 mm w/ stand | 32.7 in / 830.6 mm w/o stand, 34.5 in / 876.3 mm w/ stand | 32.71 in / 830.9 mm w/o stand, 34.47 in / 875.5 mm w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 38.1 in / 967.74 mm | 38.06 in / 966.6 mm | 43.3 in / 1099.8 mm | 43.28 in / 1099.2 mm | 48.6 in / 1234.44 mm | 48.62 in / 1235 mm | 57.2 in / 1452.9 mm | 57.24 in / 1453.9 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 11.5 kg / 25 lbs w/o stand , 12 kg / 26 lbs w/ stand | 13.8 kg / 30 lbs w/o stand , 14.3 kg / 31 lbs w/ stand | 18.9 kg / 42 lbs w/o stand , 19.4 kg / 43 lbs w/ stand | 25.7 kg / 57 lbs w/o stand , 26.5 kg / 58 lbs w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Backlight | Edge LED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Color Depth | 8 bits, 16777216 colors | 8 bits, 16777216 colors | 8 bits, 16777216 colors | 8 bits, 16777216 colors | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 43" (42.52 in / 1080 mm) | 43" (42.52 in / 1080 mm) | 49" (48.46 in / 1231 mm) | 49" (48.46 in / 1231 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) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | VA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Density | 104 ppi | 104 ppi | 91 ppi | 91 ppi | 81 ppi | 81 ppi | 68 ppi | 68 ppi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Pitch | 0.245 mm | 0.245 mm | 0.279 mm | 0.279 mm | 0.315 mm | 0.315 mm | 0.372 mm | 0.372 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | 4K (3840x2160) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Viewing Angle | 178° H / 178° V | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDR | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licenses | ENERGY STAR, RoHS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating System | Tizen 5.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | 4 cores | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuner | Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), ATSC, Clear QAM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Variable Framerate | AMD FreeSync | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | Art Mode, Auto Motion Plus, Quantum HDR 4x, Extended PVR, Light sensor, Voice command, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2, Digital Clean View, Motion sensor, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Quantum Dot Color | Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Voice command, Supreme UHD Dimming, Art Mode, Mega Contrast, Contrast Enhancer, Extended PVR, Quantum HDR, Motion sensor, Digital Clean View, Auto Motion Plus, 4K AI Upscaling, Quantum Dot Color, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content... | Art Mode, Auto Motion Plus, Quantum HDR 4x, Extended PVR, Light sensor, Voice command, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2, Digital Clean View, Motion sensor, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Quantum Dot Color | Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Voice command, Supreme UHD Dimming, Art Mode, Mega Contrast, Contrast Enhancer, Extended PVR, Quantum HDR, Motion sensor, Digital Clean View, Auto Motion Plus, 4K AI Upscaling, Quantum Dot Color, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content... | Art Mode, Auto Motion Plus, Quantum HDR 4x, Extended PVR, Light sensor, Voice command, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2, Digital Clean View, Motion sensor, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Quantum Dot Color | Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Voice command, Supreme UHD Dimming, Art Mode, Mega Contrast, Contrast Enhancer, Extended PVR, Quantum HDR, Motion sensor, Digital Clean View, Auto Motion Plus, 4K AI Upscaling, Quantum Dot Color, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content... | Art Mode, Auto Motion Plus, Quantum HDR 4x, Extended PVR, Light sensor, Voice command, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2, Digital Clean View, Motion sensor, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Quantum Dot Color | Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Voice command, Supreme UHD Dimming, Art Mode, Mega Contrast, Contrast Enhancer, Extended PVR, Quantum HDR, Motion sensor, Digital Clean View, Auto Motion Plus, 4K AI Upscaling, Quantum Dot Color, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy Efficiency | A | B | A | B | A | B | A | A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 0.4 W (sleep) | 103 W (average) / 105 W (max) / 54.1 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.4 W (sleep) | 120 W (average) / 124 W (max) / 60.9 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 72 W (average) / 105 W (max) / 0.4 W (sleep) | 127 W (average) / 145 W (max) / 59.7 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 72 W (average) / 105 W (max) / 0.4 W (sleep) | 145 W (average) / 165 W (max) / 64.3 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Accessory | Customizable frame (metal; white; beige wood; walnut), One Connect Box, One connect cable, Smart remote control - TM1950C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Name | QN43LS03R | QE43LS03R | QN49LS03R | QE49LS03R | QN55LS03R | QE55LS03R | QN65LS03R | QE65LS03R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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rtings[1]
Reviewer score 60%The Frame 2019 is a decent TV for mixed use. It gets fairly bright and handles reflections well, so watching TV shows or sports in a bright room isn't an issue. Unfortunately, the image degrades when viewed from the side but, on the upside, this TV has excellent gaming features. It delivers deep blacks in a dark room, despite the lack of a local dimming feature.
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Pros
- Very low input lag
- Good reflection handling
- Great SDR peak brightness
- Excellent gaming features
Cons
- Image degrades at an angle
- No local dimming feature
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References
- ^ Samsung The Frame 2019 TV Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/the-frame-2019. 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
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