Samsung The Frame LS03FA 55"
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame LS03FA 55"
The Samsung Frame TV is generally well-liked for its beautiful matte picture, easy setup, and the art mode that turns the screen into a decorative piece. Users appreciate the space-saving design and the ability to swap artwork. However, some have reported issues with the color darkening over time, occasional problems turning on, and Netflix not working, which are frustrating but not universal.
Pros
- Beautiful matte picture
- Easy setup and installation
- Art mode feature
- Space-saving design
- Crisp and clear image
Cons
- Color darkens over time
- Netflix not working
- Occasional power-on issues
- Additional art purchases needed
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55"
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung The Frame LS03FA 55" | LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz | OLED Motion |
| Processor | Samsung Vision AI | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | 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 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 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 | 139W | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 264 kWh | 246 kWh★ |
| Weight | 16.60 kg | 14.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame LS03FA 55"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average hdr (34th 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
LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA 55" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.
