Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
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
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | OLED Motion |
| Processor | NQ Gen2 | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 94W★ | 133W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 182 kWh★ | 246 kWh |
| Weight | 8.62 kg★ | 14.11 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)
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 43 specs.
