Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"

Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"

Samsung
66 Overall Score
vs
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

Roku
79 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"

72 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews

The Samsung Frame TV is widely praised for its stunning matte display and art-like design that blends into home decor. Many users love the picture quality and the Art Mode, though some note it sacrifices video quality for aesthetics. Common complaints include the expensive bezel frames, a mandatory subscription for art, and occasional technical issues like backlight problems or audio sync. Overall, it's a great choice for those prioritizing design, but less ideal as a primary TV for videophiles.

Pros
  • Stunning matte anti-glare display
  • Art Mode looks like real framed artwork
  • Slim profile and flush wall mount
  • Rich and realistic colors
  • Easy installation and setup
Cons
  • Expensive bezel frames not included
  • Mandatory subscription for art gallery
  • Sacrifices video quality for aesthetics
  • Buggy OS and difficult navigation
  • WiFi connectivity issues
👍 Display quality 10
👍 Art mode 8
👍 Design and aesthetics 9
👍 Ease of installation 5
🤔 Value for money 6
👎 Software and os 4

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

This Roku TV is a hit with buyers, who praise its sharp, bright picture and surprisingly good built-in sound that even made one user ditch their soundbar. Setup is a breeze for existing Roku households, and the voice-controlled sleep timer and standby backdrops are appreciated extras. The price is seen as a great value, with several users already planning to buy another.

Pros
  • Sharp and bright picture
  • Excellent built-in sound
  • Easy setup with Roku
  • Voice-controlled sleep timer
  • Great value for price
Cons
  • No cons mentioned
👍 Picture quality 4
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 Ease of setup 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Roku integration 3
👍 Voice control 2

Scores

Smart Home
Samsung
82
Roku
85
Streaming
Samsung
72
Roku
80
Budget
Samsung
75
Roku
79
Portable
Samsung
69
Roku
50
Corporate
Samsung
67
Roku
68
Sports
Samsung
60
Roku
68
Movies
Samsung
49
Roku
61
Gaming
Samsung
56
Roku
60
Outdoor
Samsung
44
Roku
47

Specifications

Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
Display
Size43"55"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeQLEDQLED
BacklightFull-Array LEDFull-Array LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishmatte—
Picture Quality
Contrast Ratioinfinite—
Color GamutNot Specified by Manufacturer—
Motion TechMotion XceleratorVariable Refresh Rate (VRR)
ProcessorNQ Gen2Roku Smart Picture Max
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR 10+Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Dolby Vision✗✓★
HDR10+✓✓
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
VRRVRRVRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✗✓★
Smart TV
PlatformTizenRoku TV
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa, BixbyRoku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant
Screen MirroringSmartThingsApple AirPlay 2, Miracast
Works WithGoogle Home, SmartThingsApple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.03
Wattage20W20W
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDolby AtmosDolby Atmos, Dolby Audio
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports3★1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth5.3★5.2
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount200x200300x300
Power & Size
Power94W★—
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy182 kWh175 kWh★
Weight8.62 kg★12.43 kg

Pros & Cons

Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"

  • Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong audio (77th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (75th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
  • Below average hdr (35th percentile)

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

  • Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile

Pricing

Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.

Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5" Better at:

Portable

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorStreamingSmart Home

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