Samsung The Frame QN85LS03HEFXZA 85"
Its Glare Free QLED panel and matte display minimize reflections while the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor upscales content, making it a TV that doubles as a convincing art canvas. The included Slim Fit Wall Mount and customizable magnetic bezels let it sit flush against the wall, blending into your décor rather than dominating it. This is best for design-conscious homeowners who want a large 85-inch screen that disappears into an art gallery when not in use.
Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
It's a brilliant piece of wall art that moonlights as a good, not great, TV. Buy it for the aesthetic, not the picture quality.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Art Mode is the real deal. The matte screen and slim mount make it indistinguishable from a framed print. 97th
- 144Hz refresh rate and FreeSync Premium make it a surprisingly capable gaming display. 92nd
- Connectivity is best-in-class with Wi-Fi 6E and four HDMI 2.1 ports. 91st
- The included Slim Fit Wall Mount is a thoughtful touch that completes the gallery-wall look. 85th
Cons
- Picture quality is underwhelming for the price. The matte screen washes out contrast.
- The built-in 20W speakers are just okay. You'll want a soundbar for a screen this size.
- Social proof is low. Very few owners are talking about this specific model yet.
- The One Connect box is not wireless, despite what some listings might imply.
The proof
Performance
The 144Hz panel and FreeSync Premium support are a pleasant surprise. We weren't expecting a TV designed to look like a Monet to handle fast-paced gaming this well, but it's in the 91st percentile for gaming in our database. Motion is buttery smooth. The real shocker, though, is the picture quality score. It lands in the 36th percentile, which is mediocre for a TV in this price bracket. The matte finish that makes art mode so convincing also kills contrast and black levels when you're watching a dark movie scene. It's a real trade-off.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | Pantone Validated |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium (AMD Adaptive Sync) |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings |
| Works With | SmartThings |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2 |
| Wattage | 20 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 |
Power & Size
| Power | 454 |
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Annual Energy | 454 |
| Weight | 41.0 kg / 90.4 lbs |
vs Competition
The LG G5 Series OLED is the Frame's polar opposite. It's a gallery-designed TV that prioritizes picture quality above all else, with perfect blacks and incredible contrast. It's the better TV for movie lovers, period. The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L is another step up in picture processing, but you'll pay for it. If you want a big, beautiful screen and don't care about the art gimmick, the TCL QM7K gives you better picture quality for way less cash. The Frame only wins if the art mode is a non-negotiable feature for you.
| Spec | Samsung The Frame QN85LS03HEFXZA 85" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB | TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 85 | 85 | 99.5 | 65.0999984741211 | 75 | 55 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | Mini-LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 144 | 120 |
| Hdr | HDR10+, HLG | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | webOS | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung The Frame QN85LS03HEFXZA 85" | 85.1 | 78.3 | 82.2 | 90.8 | 91.6 | 96.5 | 22.1 | 36.7 |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 Compare | 76.8 | 96.9 | 91.6 | 79.3 | 94.5 | 92.7 | 88 | 79.7 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.5 | 98.2 | 95.7 | 95.1 | 94.5 | 86 | 77 | 98.8 |
| LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB Compare | 76.8 | 98.8 | 95.7 | 99.2 | 91.6 | 98.6 | 88 | 36.7 |
| TCL QM7K Series 75QM7K Compare | 91.5 | 90.6 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 88.9 | 88 | 97.3 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 76.8 | 85.2 | 84.7 | 88.3 | 77.8 | 92.7 | 88 | 36.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Pricing is all over the place, ranging from $2100 to $3000 depending on the vendor. At the low end, it's a justifiable splurge for a design-first TV. At $3000, it's a tough sell. You can get a top-tier OLED from LG or Sony for that money that will absolutely crush this Frame in picture quality. If you're set on the Frame, shop around and don't pay a penny over the lowest price you can find.
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Overview
The Samsung Frame LS03HE is a statement piece that happens to be a TV. If you want a massive 85-inch screen that blends into your living room instead of dominating it, this is the one. The matte, anti-glare finish and picture-frame design genuinely work. It looks like art on the wall, not a black void. But you're paying a serious premium for that aesthetic, and the raw picture quality for movies takes a backseat to the design. This is a lifestyle TV, pure and simple.
Common Questions
Q: Does this TV come with a wireless One Connect box?
No, it doesn't. The One Connect box is wired. You get a single, nearly invisible cable that runs from the TV to the box, which you can tuck away in a media console. It's a clean setup, but it's not wireless.
Q: Is the matte screen really that good for art?
Yes, it's the whole point. The anti-glare matte finish diffuses light instead of reflecting it like a mirror. When Art Mode is on, it genuinely looks like a canvas or a print. It's uncanny. Just know that same finish is what holds back the contrast when you're watching a movie.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for the best possible movie-watching experience with deep blacks and high contrast, this isn't it. Go get an LG G5 or a Sony A95L instead. You'll get a stunning picture that the Frame simply can't match in a dark room.
Verdict
Buy the Samsung Frame LS03HE if you hate the look of a blank TV screen and are willing to sacrifice some picture quality to make it disappear. It's a unique, well-executed concept that no other TV matches. But if you're a cinephile who watches movies in a dark room, this isn't your TV. The matte screen is a feature for bright rooms and art, not for cinematic contrast. Know what you're signing up for.
