Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FWFXZA 65"

The Frame QN65LS03FWFXZA is the absolute best-looking TV when it's off, and a strong performer when it's on. Connectivity and built-in audio are top-tier, and Mini-LED picture quality holds its own. It's worth buying if you care about design as much as screen specs.

Samsung's The Frame has always been about disappearing into your decor, and the 2025 QN65LS03FWFXZA takes that idea further with a wireless One Connect box and Mini-LED backlight. It's a 65-inch 4K panel that doubles as a digital art display when you're not binging shows, so you never have to stare at a black rectangle again. The matte screen and customizable bezels mean it genuinely looks like a framed picture on your wall.

Under the hood, it's no slouch for gaming either. A 144Hz panel, HDMI 2.1, FreeSync, and G-Sync compatibility make it a sneaky good gaming TV. And the 2.0.2-channel, 65W speaker system with Dolby Atmos sounds impressively full for a flat screen. Bundled soundbar options can take it even further, but the built-in audio will surprise you.

In our database, this Frame lands in the 85th percentile for picture quality and an outstanding 99th percentile for connectivity. The Mini-LED local dimming delivers deep blacks and strong brightness that hold up well in sunny rooms, even if it can't match the absolute contrast of an OLED. Motion at 144Hz is buttery smooth for sports and fast action. Audio scores best-in-class for a TV (94th percentile), with a loud, clear output that makes dialogue crisp, though the simulated surround is just okay. The weak spot, portability, is a non-issue for a 48kg TV, but worth mentioning if you're renting and plan to move it often. Overall performance is strong, just don't expect OLED-level HDR because HDR performance is a middling 34th percentile, partly because it lacks Dolby Vision.

Pricing on this TV is all over the map, from $1,082 to $3,300 depending on the bundle and retailer. That's a massive $2,218 spread. For the TV alone, we've seen it dip into the $1,200 range at stores like Newegg, which is a fantastic deal for a design-forward Mini-LED set. If you go for a soundbar bundle like the Q990F package, the price climbs but you're getting a legitimate home theater system. At the low end, it's a steal; at the high end, you're paying for the convenience and the art mode premium.

Stacked against the LG C5 OLED, this Frame can't touch those perfect blacks and wide viewing angles, but it crushes the C5 in daytime brightness and aesthetics. The Sony BRAVIA 5 offers superior motion processing and a cleaner smart interface, yet it's still just a black slab when off. Hisense U7 and TCL QM8K give you Mini-LED for less cash, but neither has the art mode or wireless One Connect magic, and their designs are forgettable. If you want a TV that doesn't announce itself as a TV, nothing else in this list comes close.

Skip this if outright picture quality is your only priority. An OLED like the LG C5 will deliver deeper blacks, perfect uniformity, and better HDR pop, albeit with a glossy screen and a big black rectangle on your wall. Also, if you're allergic to sluggish smart TV interfaces, Tizen here might test your patience.

If your living room is your gallery and you hate the look of a big black rectangle, this is the TV for you. It's built for design-conscious streamers and gamers who want a clean, cable-free setup without sacrificing modern features. The art mode alone is a game-changer for anyone who'd rather see a Monet than a blank screen when guests arrive.