Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
Samsung
88 Overall Score
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TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
TCL
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
No customer feedback yet
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
Picture quality 15
Gaming performance 8
Value for money 10
Built in speakers 7
Google tv interface 8
Brightness and glare 5
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Specifications
| Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-Mini-LED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | SmartThings | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 40W | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 5★ | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 231W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 235 kWh | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 15.01 kg | 12.16 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong hdr (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55"0.002score per dollar
vs
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"0.009score per dollar
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 4.5x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Samsung The Frame Pro LS03HW 55" wins 6 specs while TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" wins 8.
