LG OLED42C5PUA 42"
LG
77 Overall Score
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Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
Samsung
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG OLED42C5PUA 42"
No customer feedback yet
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Samsung Frame TV is widely praised for its stunning picture quality and innovative art mode, which transforms it into a beautiful wall decoration. Users love the ultra-thin, flush-to-wall design and the wireless One Connect box that keeps cables hidden. While the built-in sound is considered weak, most agree that pairing it with a soundbar solves the issue. Overall, it's a fantastic choice for bright rooms and those who want a TV that doubles as art.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Innovative art mode
- Ultra-thin flush-to-wall design
- Wireless One Connect box hides cables
- No glare in bright rooms
Cons
- Weak built-in sound quality
- Requires soundbar for good audio
- Art subscription costs $50/year
Picture quality 4
Art mode 5
Design and aesthetics 4
Wireless one connect box 2
Sound quality 2
Anti glare 1
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Specifications
| LG OLED42C5PUA 42" | Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QD-Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Supreme UHD Dimming |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | VRR | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | a9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ | — |
| VRR | G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Google Cast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Alexa | SmartThings, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0.2 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Yes★ | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x200 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 120W★ | 259W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 153 kWh★ | 483 kWh |
| Weight | 11.00 kg★ | 40.82 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG OLED42C5PUA 42"
- Strong gaming (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (80th percentile)80th %ile
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
LG OLED42C5PUA 42"0.091score per dollar
vs
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"0.037score per dollar
LG OLED42C5PUA 42" offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.
