Samsung QN43LS03A Frame 43 QLED 4K Smart TV (2021)
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Our take on the Samsung QN43LS03A Frame 43 QLED 4K Smart TV (2021)
The 2021 Samsung The Frame 43 is a 43-inch 4K QLED TV built to look like framed art on the wall. In Art Mode it shows paintings and photos with a matte anti-glare finish instead of a black screen, and it ships with a slim wall mount and a close-to-the-wall profile. It runs at 60Hz with a dual-LED backlight, so it is a lifestyle set rather than a gaming one: it lacks the 120Hz panels and full-array local dimming of Samsung's QN90A. Reviewers like the design and the matte coating but note modest contrast and peak brightness compared with standard QLED sets at the same size.
- Art Mode turns the screen into framed art when idle
- Matte, anti-glare coating reduces reflections
- Slim wall mount included; sits close to the wall
- Quantum Dot 4K panel with HDR10+ and wide color
- Tizen smart platform with all major streaming apps
What reviewers say
Owners and reviewers praise the design, the matte finish and how convincingly it blends into a room. Most criticism centers on picture quality for the money: contrast, black levels and brightness trail conventional QLED sets, and gamers miss 120Hz.
- DesignPraisedOwners say the frame bezel and slim mount make it look like real wall art.
- Matte screenPraisedReviewers note the anti-glare coating keeps reflections down in bright rooms.
- ContrastCriticisedCritics say black levels and contrast fall short of full-array QLED rivals.
Questions and answers
- Is The Frame good for gaming?
- It handles casual gaming, but the 60Hz panel and lack of HDMI 2.1 mean no 4K120 or VRR. Serious console players are better served by a 120Hz set.
- Does it come with a wall mount?
- Yes. The 2021 Frame includes a slim wall mount designed to sit nearly flush against the wall. A stand is sold separately.
- Do I need a subscription for Art Mode?
- Art Mode works out of the box with a set of included images. The full Samsung Art Store catalog requires a paid membership.
- How does it compare with the QN90A?
- The QN90A has a brighter full-array backlight, better contrast and 120Hz. The Frame trades some picture performance for its art-display design and matte finish.
- Is 43 inches big enough for a living room?
- At 43 inches it suits a bedroom, study or small living room. For a main room with seating more than about 8 feet away, a larger size is usually better.
- Does it support HDR formats?
- It supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. It does not support Dolby Vision.
