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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.
ReasonS 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
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| 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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101.4Category Trust Rating
80The Frame 2020 is a good TV for most uses. It delivers good picture quality… Read MoreBy:
Jon Jacobi
67Category Trust Rating
NRSamsung The Frame TV (2021) has an improved panel and better HDMI specifications, improving hugely… Read MoreBy:
Gerald Lynch
65.1Category Trust Rating
100What’s great about Samsung’s The Frame TV is that it does everything. It’s a capable… Read MoreBy:
Steve May
47.1Category Trust Rating
NRThis TV is fantastic for displaying fine art, but it’s not the best TV you… Read MoreBy:
Gerald Lynch
39Category Trust Rating
80The 2022 iteration of Samsung’s art-inflected flatscreen is more refined and convincing than ever. The… Read MoreBy:
Jon L. Jacobi
21.7Category Trust Rating
76Cons: Pricey if not taking advantage of Art Mode – Extra fee for Art Store… Read MoreBy:
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