Samsung 43 QN43LS03AA Frame QLED 4K Smart TV (2021)
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Our take on the Samsung 43 QN43LS03AA Frame QLED 4K Smart TV (2021)
The Samsung 43 QN43LS03AA is a 43-inch 4K QLED TV from Samsung's 2021 The Frame line. Its defining feature is Art Mode: when you are not watching, it displays artwork or photos with a matte, anti-glare finish so it looks like a framed picture on the wall. It runs the full Tizen smart platform with all the major streaming apps, and its slim profile and included wall mount suit living rooms and bedrooms where a black rectangle would be an eyesore. Against ordinary 43-inch 4K sets it costs more for the same panel class, and its picture is good but not the brightest or most contrasty in its class; buyers pay for the design and Art Mode.
- Art Mode shows paintings and photos when the TV is off
- Matte, anti-glare screen reduces reflections
- Slim frame design with a near-flush wall mount
- Full Tizen smart platform with major streaming apps
- Quantum Dot QLED color and 4K resolution
What reviewers say
Owners of The Frame line generally like the design and Art Mode, and many say guests mistake it for a real picture frame. Picture quality is called good but not class-leading, and some find the art subscription and the price hard to justify.
- Art ModePraisedOwners say the artwork display makes the TV look like a framed picture when it is off.
- ReflectionsPraisedThe matte screen is said to cut glare in bright rooms better than glossy TVs.
- Picture qualityMixedReviewers call the picture good but note it is not as bright or contrasty as premium QLED sets.
Questions and answers
- What is Art Mode on The Frame?
- Art Mode displays paintings, photos or your own images when you are not watching TV, with a matte finish meant to look like a framed print. Some art comes free and more is available through a subscription.
- Does The Frame come with a wall mount?
- Yes, the 2021 Frame includes a slim wall mount designed to sit close to the wall. A stand is sold separately if you prefer to set it on furniture.
- Is this TV good for gaming?
- It has a 60 Hz panel and low input lag in Game Mode, which is fine for casual play. Serious gamers who want 120 Hz should look at Samsung's higher-tier QLED models.
- How does it compare with a regular 43-inch 4K TV?
- You get the same 4K resolution and smart apps, plus Art Mode and the matte design. You pay more and give up some brightness and contrast versus cheaper sets.
- What is in the box?
- The TV, the slim wall mount, a remote, and the power cable. The stand and any art subscription are separate.
- Does it support streaming apps and voice assistants?
- Yes. It runs Tizen with Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and the major apps, and it works with Bixby and Alexa voice control.
