Is The Frame good for watching movies in a dark room?

It is usable, but its edge-lit panel cannot match OLED or Mini-LED blacks. For a dark home theater, those sets are the better pick.

What is Art Mode and do I need a subscription?

Art Mode displays paintings and photos when the TV is idle. A free selection is included, and the full Samsung Art Store library needs a subscription.

Does it come with a bezel?

It ships with a black frame. Magnetic bezels in other finishes are sold separately and clip over it.

Is it good for gaming?

It has a 120Hz panel, low input lag and gaming features on one HDMI port. It is fine for casual play, but serious gamers may want a brighter Mini-LED set.

Can I mount it flush to the wall?

Yes, with Samsung's Slim Fit wall mount, which is sold separately. It holds the TV close to the wall for the framed look.

How does it compare with the LS03B or LS03C?

The LS03D adds a brighter panel and updated processing over earlier Frame models. The matte finish and Art Mode carry over.

Where is the Samsung 55" The Frame LS03D QLED 4K Smart TV cheapest?

At Distritech, for $593.99, as of our latest check.

Samsung 55" The Frame LS03D QLED 4K Smart TV

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Our take on the Samsung 55" The Frame LS03D QLED 4K Smart TV

The Samsung The Frame LS03D is a 55-inch 4K QLED TV built to look like art when it is off. Its matte anti-glare screen and Art Mode show paintings, photos or your own images, and an optional bezel swaps the black frame for a wood or metal look. Picture quality is solid for a bright room, but it trails Samsung's own Neo QLED and OLED sets on contrast and black levels. It suits people who want a TV that blends into a living room more than a set built for dark-room movies.

Best forLiving rooms where the TV is always on showArt and photo displayBright rooms with lots of windowsBuyers who want a design piece over peak contrast

Pros

Matte screen cuts glare and reflections
Art Mode shows art, photos and personal images when idle
Swappable magnetic bezels change the frame look
Slim wall mount sits the set close to the wall
Four HDMI ports, including one for gaming features
Tizen smart platform with a wide app selection

Cons

Black levels and contrast fall short of OLED and Mini-LED rivals
No Dolby Vision support
Art Mode and some features need a subscription or extra setup
Motion blur visible in fast sports and action
Bezels and the slim wall mount are sold separately

Samsung 55" The Frame LS03D QLED 4K Smart TV prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners like the design and the matte screen, and many say guests mistake the TV for framed art. Reviewers praise Art Mode and the anti-glare finish but note the picture is good rather than class-leading for the money.

What people mention

DesignPraisedOwners say it looks like a framed picture on the wall rather than a TV.
Matte screenPraisedReviewers note the anti-glare coating handles bright rooms and reflections well.
Picture qualityMixedGood color and brightness, but black levels and contrast trail OLED and Mini-LED sets.
Art ModePraisedPeople like displaying art and personal photos, though some mention subscription limits.
MotionCriticisedFast action and sports show some blur compared with higher-end sets.
ExtrasCriticisedBezels and the slim wall mount are add-ons, which some buyers find annoying.

About the Samsung 55" The Frame LS03D QLED 4K Smart TV

SAMSUNG 55" THE FRAME LS03D QLED 4K SMART TV QN55LS03DAPXPA, BLACK

Questions and answers

Is The Frame good for watching movies in a dark room?: It is usable, but its edge-lit panel cannot match OLED or Mini-LED blacks. For a dark home theater, those sets are the better pick.
What is Art Mode and do I need a subscription?: Art Mode displays paintings and photos when the TV is idle. A free selection is included, and the full Samsung Art Store library needs a subscription.
Does it come with a bezel?: It ships with a black frame. Magnetic bezels in other finishes are sold separately and clip over it.
Is it good for gaming?: It has a 120Hz panel, low input lag and gaming features on one HDMI port. It is fine for casual play, but serious gamers may want a brighter Mini-LED set.
Can I mount it flush to the wall?: Yes, with Samsung's Slim Fit wall mount, which is sold separately. It holds the TV close to the wall for the framed look.
How does it compare with the LS03B or LS03C?: The LS03D adds a brighter panel and updated processing over earlier Frame models. The matte finish and Art Mode carry over.
Where is the Samsung 55" The Frame LS03D QLED 4K Smart TV cheapest?: At Distritech, for $593.99, as of our latest check.