Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"
Samsung
66 Overall Score
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Vizio V-Series V555-J01 55"
Vizio
52 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
Vizio V-Series V555-J01 55"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Sports
Gaming
Movies
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Specifications
| Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5" | Vizio V-Series V555-J01 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | V-Gaming Engine |
| Processor | NQ Gen2 | IQ Active Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 10 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | Variable Refresh Rate |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | SmartCast |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Simulated Surround |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 94W★ | 150W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 182 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 8.62 kg★ | 24.90 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)
Vizio V-Series V555-J01 55"
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"0.082score per dollar
vs
Vizio V-Series V555-J01 55"0.099score per dollar
Vizio V-Series V555-J01 55" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung The Frame LS03FA 42.5"
Scores 66 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.
