Samsung Samsung - 55” Class LS03D The Frame Series QLED 4K with Anti-Reflection and Slim Fit Wall Mount Included (2024) Review
The Samsung Frame TV prioritizes looking like art on your wall. That's a neat trick, but our testing shows you pay for it with average picture and sound.
The 30-Second Version
The Samsung Frame is a style-over-substance TV. Its Art Mode and matte screen are great for bright rooms, but the picture and sound are just average. It's only worth buying if you care more about your TV looking like art than it being a top-tier performer.
Overview
The Samsung Frame is a TV that wants to be art first and a screen second. It's designed to hang flush on your wall, show off paintings when you're not watching, and blend into your decor with customizable bezels. That's the whole pitch. If you're buying this, you're buying the look, not chasing the absolute best picture or sound.
Performance
Performance is a mixed bag. For a lifestyle TV, it's fine. The 120Hz panel is solid for casual gaming, landing in the 74th percentile, and the smart features are about average. But the picture quality and HDR performance are middle-of-the-pack at best. The anti-glare matte screen is great for bright rooms, but it can mute colors and contrast compared to glossy panels. The audio is a weak spot, falling behind most TVs we've tested.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The anti-glare matte display is fantastic for bright, sunny rooms. 72th
- Art Mode turns it into a convincing digital picture frame.
- The included slim-fit wall mount lets it hang nearly flush.
- Customizable magnetic bezels let you match your decor.
Cons
- Picture quality is just okay, not great for the price. 16th
- The built-in speakers are disappointing. 20th
- You need an Art Store subscription for the full gallery experience. 27th
- It's expensive for what you get in pure TV performance.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 54.6" |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
Value & Pricing
At around $800, it's a tough sell on pure specs. You're paying a premium for the design and Art Mode. For the same money, you could get a TV with much better picture quality and sound. The value is only there if the art gallery aesthetic is your top priority and you're willing to trade performance for style.
vs Competition
Stack it up against competitors, and the trade-offs are clear. The Roku Pro Series Mini-LED at a similar price blows it away in picture quality and smart features. An LG OLED like the C5 will give you perfect blacks and incredible contrast, but it's glossy and doesn't have the art mode. Even Samsung's own higher-end Neo QLEDs offer better performance. The Frame only wins if you absolutely need that matte, anti-glare screen and the wall-hugging design.
| Spec | Samsung Samsung - 55” Class LS03D The Frame Series QLED 4K with Anti-Reflection and Slim Fit Wall Mount Included (2024) | Sony BRAVIA 5 Sony BRAVIA 5 98" 4K HDR Smart Mini-LED TV | LG OLED evo - G5 series LG - 77" Class G5 Series OLED evo AI 4K UHD Smart | Hisense U65QF Mini-LED Hisense - 75" Class U6 Series MiniLED QLED UHD 4K | Samsung Neo QLED Samsung QN800D 75" 8K HDR Smart Neo QLED Mini-LED | Roku Mini-LED QLED 4K - Pro Roku - 55" Class Pro Series 4K QLED Mini-LED Smart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 54.599998474121094 | 98 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 55 |
| Resolution | - | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | - | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 120 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR 10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | webOS | Fire TV | Tizen | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | - | true | true | true | false | true |
| Dolby Atmos | - | false | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
Common Questions
Q: Do I need a subscription for the Art Mode?
You get a small selection of free 'Streams' artwork, but full access to the 2,500+ piece gallery requires a paid Samsung Art Store subscription.
Q: Is the anti-glare screen good for a bright room?
Yes, the matte display is one of its best features, cutting down reflections significantly better than most glossy TVs.
Q: How does the picture quality compare to a regular TV?
It's decent, but our data shows it's middle-of-the-pack. You sacrifice some pop and contrast for that anti-glare finish.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you're a cinephile or a serious gamer. The middling picture quality and audio won't satisfy you. Also, if you don't plan to use the Art Mode or wall-mount it, you're just buying an overpriced, average TV.
Verdict
Buy the Frame if your living room is a design showroom and you want a TV to disappear into the wall as art. It's perfect for bright rooms where glare is an issue and you value aesthetics above all else. For everyone else—gamers, movie buffs, anyone who just wants a great TV—there are better options for your money.