Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAFXZA 43"
The NQ4 AI Gen2 processor drives a 4K QLED display that transforms into a lifelike art piece when idle, blending seamlessly into a room with its slim, picture-frame design. Its Art Mode and customizable bezels create a museum-worthy aesthetic that traditional TVs cannot match, complemented by 43W Dolby Atmos audio with Q-Symphony support. This TV is best for design-conscious homeowners who want a discreet, always-on display for curated digital art rather than a dedicated home theater or gaming setup.
Screen 43"
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel QLED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR HDR
smart platform Tizen
dolby atmos Yes
hdmi version 2.1
56 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong audio (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED |
| Backlight | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
| Screen Finish | matte |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | Color Booster Pro |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | ✓ |
| ALLM | No |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Multiple Voice Assistants Compatible |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 43 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Yes |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 |
Power & Size
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Weight | 19.0 kg / 41.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAFXZA 43" | LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 43 | 55 | 85 | 75 | 65 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | webOS | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAFXZA 43" | 33.5 | 84.8 | 37.1 | 53.4 | 67 | 91.7 | 36.9 | 59.5 | 36.1 |
| LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA Compare | 91.7 | 94.1 | 89.8 | 98.1 | 87.1 | 98.7 | 93.8 | 36.9 | 93.4 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 86.6 | 97.3 | 91.5 | 77.9 | 94.5 | 92.9 | 87.4 | 12.8 | 78.5 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 90.4 | 92.7 | 98.8 | 93.2 | 88.6 | 92.9 | 87.4 | 34.9 | 99.3 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 90.4 | 97.6 | 95.7 | 96.3 | 83 | 86.1 | 75.6 | 37.6 | 99.4 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 74.9 | 85.5 | 85.4 | 88.3 | 75.3 | 92.9 | 93.8 | 58.9 | 36.1 |
Usage Scores
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Other Configurations29
The Frame QN43LS03FAF 43"BlackCA$956The Frame LS03FA 43"CA$1,000The Frame LS03FA 50"BlackCA$1,098The Frame QN50LS03FAFXZC 50"CA$1,100The Frame LS03FA 55"BlackCA$1,220The Frame E1SAMQN65LS03FA 65"CA$1,500The Frame QN55LS03FAFXZC 55"CA$2,000The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"BlackCA$2,053The Frame Pro LS03FW 65"BlackCA$2,189
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The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"BlackCA$4,510The Frame QN65LS03FWFXZA 65"BlackThe Frame QN75LS03FWFXZA 75"BlackThe Frame QN85LS03FWFXZA 85"BlackThe Frame LS03F 55"TeakThe Frame QN50LS03FAFXZA 50"BlackThe Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"BlackThe Frame QN65LS03FWFXZA 65 Inch The FrameBlackThe Frame Pro LS03FW 75"BlackThe Frame Pro QN85LS03FWDXZA 85"BlackThe Frame LS03F 50"TeakThe Frame Pro QN65LS03FWFXZC 65"The Frame QN55LS03FAFXZA 55"BlackThe Frame QN65LS03FADFXZA 65"BlackThe Frame QN55LS03FA 54.6"The Frame QN50LS03FA 49.5"The Frame QN55LS03FAFXZA 55"The Frame QN65LS03FAFXZA 65"BlackThe Frame QN65LS03FADXZA 65"BlackThe Frame QN50LS03FAF 49.5"
