Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"
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
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
The Sony Bravia 8 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, with perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent upscaling. Users appreciate the Google TV interface, sleek design, and decent built-in sound, though some note it struggles in bright rooms and the remote lacks a backlight. Overall, it offers great value for a premium OLED experience.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Perfect blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent upscaling of lower resolution content
- Intuitive Google TV interface
- Sleek and premium design
Cons
- Struggles in bright rooms
- Remote lacks backlight
- No direct input source button on remote
- Brightness lower than some competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5" | Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | NQ Gen2 | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 94W★ | 438W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 182 kWh★ | 355 kWh |
| Weight | 8.62 kg★ | 22.32 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 (34th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.