Samsung The Frame LS03B 42.5"
The matte, anti-reflection display and customizable magnetic bezel transform this QLED 4K TV into a flush-mounted art piece, not just a screen. Its Art Mode with a motion sensor and access to a 1,400-piece store makes it a dynamic gallery when idle, while the Slim-Fit Wall Mount and single cable keep the installation clean. This is best for design-conscious homeowners who prioritize seamless décor integration and art display over high-refresh-rate gaming.
Screen 42.5"
Resolution 4K
Panel QLED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR Quantum HDR
smart platform Tizen
25 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average audio (13th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)
- Below average display (19th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 42.5" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED |
| Backlight | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Quantum Processor 4K |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Quantum HDR |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Smart TV
| Platform | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 8.9 kg / 19.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung The Frame LS03B 42.5" | LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA | Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 42.5 | 55 | 65 | 75 | 65 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED | OLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 120 |
| Hdr | Quantum HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, 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 | webOS | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 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 LS03B 42.5" | 34.5 | 12.9 | 66.7 | 17.2 | 19.2 | 16.6 | 64.7 | 36 |
| LG OLED evo OLED55C5PUA Compare | 92.5 | 93.9 | 90.3 | 98.1 | 88.4 | 98.6 | 94 | 93.1 |
| Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 Compare | 87.7 | 90.8 | 91.9 | 78.2 | 91.8 | 92.7 | 87.4 | 69.9 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 91.1 | 92.6 | 99 | 92.9 | 89.6 | 92.7 | 87.4 | 99.3 |
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG Compare | 91.1 | 97.5 | 95.9 | 96.1 | 84.6 | 86.1 | 75.7 | 99.4 |
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 Compare | 76 | 85.4 | 85.7 | 88.4 | 77.8 | 92.7 | 94 | 36 |
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