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Samsung The Frame Review

Name: Samsung The Frame
Brand: Samsung

By

Michael Iaboni

7/10/2023 2:55 PM

True Score

85

Absolutely Fresh

84

6

Experts

89

17.8k

Consumers

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The Samsung 2021 Frame TV is great due to its exceptional response time, peak brightness, and contrast ratio. But the TV has very poor viewing angles, a reflective screen, and it inexplicably does not have local dimming.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Frame TV is Samsung’s 2021 model of its lifestyle series of TVs. Featuring incredibly thin borders (0.43”) and an incredibly slim profile (measuring a mere 24.9mm in thickness), this is the TV for families who want to wall mount and begin watching TV within an hour of bringing it home.

It even has a dedicated Art Mode that can display your family’s favorite photos or piece of art when the TV isn’t in use! Continue reading our Samsung The Frame Review to discover what top reviewers said and don’t forget to check out the best TVs available right now!

Consensus

our Verdict

The Samsung The Frame is a great QLED 4k smart TV with a fast response time, bright peak brightness, and great contrast ratio. Plus, its Art Mode lets you show off your favorite artwork.

But, it has narrow viewing angles (with color washout at 27 degrees), a reflective screen, and pink-looking reds on the DCI P3 color spectrum. Unfortunately, it also doesn’t have local dimming.

Reason to Buy

Excellent Response Time
Fantastic Peak Brightness
Great Contrast Ratio
Fantastic Art Mode

Reason to Avoid

Slim Viewing Angles
Reflective Screen
Doesn’t Have Local Dimming
Reds Can Look Pink on the DCI P3 Color Spectrum

Samsung The Frame Specs

	Backlight Type	Edge
	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	4
	HDMI Type	HDMI 2.1
	HDR Format	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
	HomeKit Compatible	No
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Number of Audio Channels	7.1
	Panel Type	QLED
	Refresh Rate	120 Hz
	Screen size	32", 43", 50", 55", 65", 75", 85"
	Smart Platform	Tizen
	Speaker Output	40 Watts
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync
	VRR	Yes
	Works With	Amazon Alexa, Bixby, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, Remote Control, SmartThings, Wi-Fi

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	89.36
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	94.21
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	66.2
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	72.77
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	8,131
SDR Brightness (nits)	536
HDR Brightness (nits)	644
Input Lag (ms)	10.5
Response Time (ms)	13.9
Color Washout (Degrees)	25
Color Shift (Degrees)	26
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	33
Reflections (%)	5.2
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	67.27
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	3.9
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	5.49
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0.069
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	2.36
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

84

*.75

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Customer Score

89

*.25

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True Score

85

Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

101.4
Category Trust Score
80
The Frame 2020 is a good TV for most uses. It delivers good picture quality… read more
By:
Jon Jacobi
56.6
Category Trust Score
NR
Samsung The Frame TV (2021) has an improved panel and better HDMI specifications, improving hugely… read more
By:
Gerald Lynch
58.4
Category Trust Score
100
What’s great about Samsung’s The Frame TV is that it does everything. It’s a capable… read more
By:
Steve May
27.8
Category Trust Score
NR
This TV is fantastic for displaying fine art, but it’s not the best TV you… read more
By:
Gerald Lynch
23.8
Category Trust Score
76
Cons: Pricey if not taking advantage of Art Mode – Extra fee for Art Store… read more
By:
Steve May
33
Category Trust Score
80
The 2022 iteration of Samsung’s art-inflected flatscreen is more refined and convincing than ever. The… read more
By:
Jon L. Jacobi