Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"
Samsung
66 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K 75"
TCL
87 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
TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K 75"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Gaming
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Outdoor
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Specifications
| Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5" | TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | semi_glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Enhanced QLED |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | NQ Gen2 | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 5.1 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 94W★ | 456W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 182 kWh★ | 456 kWh |
| Weight | 8.62 kg★ | 24.59 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)
TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K 75"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"
TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K 75"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K 75"
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.
