Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAF 42.5"
Samsung
74 Overall Score
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LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
LG
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAF 42.5"
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LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 29 reviews
The LG C5 OLED TV is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning picture quality, perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness, making it a top choice for movies and gaming. Users appreciate the sleek design, fast interface, and easy setup, though several note that the built-in speakers are weak and the magic remote lacks a mute button. Overall, it's considered a premium TV that delivers a cinematic experience, with most reviewers highly recommending it despite minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Perfect blacks and contrast
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Sleek thin design
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- Expensive price
Picture quality 12
Brightness 6
Build quality 5
Audio quality 4
Remote control 3
Value for money 4
Scores
Budget
Streaming
Smart Home
Gaming
Sports
Movies
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAF 42.5" | LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Edge 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 | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | 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 | 8.60 kg★ | 14.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAF 42.5"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong audio (76th percentile)
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 43 specs.
