Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAF 43"
Samsung
71 Overall Score
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LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
LG
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAF 43"
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
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Specifications
| Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAF 43" | LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Infinite |
| 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★ | 16.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAF 43"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong hdr (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong audio (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
- 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
Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAF 43"0.003score per dollar
vs
LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA0.002score per dollar
Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAF 43" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: LG E4LGOLED55C5PUA
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 43 specs.
