What is Art Mode and do I need a subscription?

Art Mode displays paintings and photos when you are not watching TV. A basic selection is free; the full art store requires a subscription.

Can I change the frame color?

Yes. The black frame is magnetic and Samsung sells optional bezels in wood and metal finishes.

Does it support Dolby Vision?

No. It supports HDR10+ and HLG, so Dolby Vision content plays in a standard HDR format.

Is 43 inches big enough for a living room?

It suits bedrooms, kitchens and small living rooms. For a main sofa viewing distance, most buyers go 55 inches or larger.

Do I need a soundbar?

The 20W stereo speakers are fine for news and casual viewing. For movies, a soundbar or the Dolby Atmos support with external speakers makes a clear difference.

Can it be wall-mounted flush?

Yes. It uses a slim wall mount and the One Connect cable routes to a separate box, so the panel sits close to the wall.

Where is the Samsung The Frame QN43LS03D 43-inch cheapest?

At eBay, for $786.99, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Samsung The Frame QN43LS03D 43-inch?

4 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, eBay, Newegg.com, Walmart.

Samsung The Frame QN43LS03D 43-inch

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What reviewers say

Owners praise the matte finish and Art Mode, saying the set genuinely reads as framed art on the wall. Reviewers rate the design and anti-glare coating highly but note the picture and sound are mid-tier for the money. Complaints center on the art subscription and modest brightness.

What people mention

Art ModePraisedOwners say the art display is the reason to buy it and looks like a real framed print.
Matte screenPraisedThe anti-glare coating is widely called the best part, keeping art and shows visible in bright rooms.
Art subscriptionCriticisedBuyers dislike that the full art library needs a paid subscription.
SoundCriticisedReviewers find the built-in speakers thin and recommend adding a soundbar.
Picture qualityMixedThe 4K QLED image is sharp and colorful, but black levels and contrast fall short of mini-LED sets.
BezelsPraisedOwners like swapping the magnetic bezels to match their decor.

About the Samsung The Frame QN43LS03D 43-inch

It has a flat screen with a resolution of 3840x2160 and a 60 Hz refresh rate. It supports HDR10+ and HLG.

Smart features run on Tizen, with Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth, AirPlay and Miracast. It works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings, and Amazon Alexa is its voice assistant. The built-in stereo speakers put out 20 W in total and support Dolby Atmos.

The TV has four HDMI ports, with eARC on the ARC port, plus two USB-A ports, an Ethernet (RJ45) port and an optical S/PDIF output. It supports CEC, ALLM and Picture-in-Picture. It can be wall mounted using the 200x200 mm VESA pattern.

Screen size

43 inches

Resolution

3840x2160 (4K Ultra HD)

HDR

HDR10+, HLG

Refresh rate

60 Hz

Operating system

Tizen

Audio

Stereo speakers, 20 W total, Dolby Atmos