Samsung The Frame QN50LS03D
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Our take on the Samsung The Frame QN50LS03D
The Frame QN50LS03D is Samsung's 50-inch 4K QLED TV built to look like framed art on the wall. In Art Mode it shows paintings, photos or your own images with a matte, anti-glare finish, and the slim bezel can be swapped for colored magnetic frames. It is a lifestyle set, so it skips local dimming and full-array backlighting that cheaper 50-inch QLEDs and mini-LED rivals use for deeper blacks. Reviewers like the design and matte screen but note the picture is good rather than class-leading for the money.
- Matte, anti-glare screen cuts reflections
- Art Mode with a large art store and your own photos
- Swappable magnetic bezels in several colors
- Four HDMI ports and Tizen with all major apps
- Slim wall-mount friendly design
What reviewers say
Owners and reviewers praise the matte finish, the art display and the clean wall look. They criticise contrast and black levels in dark rooms and say the built-in sound is weak. Many call it a design purchase more than a picture-quality one.
- Matte screenPraisedOwners say the anti-glare coating keeps the picture readable in bright rooms and makes art look like a print.
- Black levelsCriticisedReviewers note that without local dimming, dark scenes look washed out and letterbox bars glow.
- Art modePraisedBuyers like displaying paintings and family photos, though some resent paying for art subscriptions.
Questions and answers
- Is The Frame good for watching movies in a dark room?
- It is only average there. There is no local dimming, so blacks look gray and bright objects bleed into dark areas. A mini-LED or OLED set in the same size does better for dark-room films.
- What is Art Mode and do I need a subscription?
- Art Mode shows artwork or your own photos when the TV is not in use. A basic set of images is included, but the full Samsung Art Store library needs a paid subscription.
- Does it come with a bezel?
- It ships with a black bezel already fitted. Colored magnetic bezels in white, beige and other finishes are sold separately.
- Can I mount it flush to the wall?
- Yes. The set is slim and works with Samsung's slim fit wall mount, which holds it close to the wall like a picture frame. A standard VESA mount also fits.
- How does it compare with a regular Samsung QLED?
- You pay more for the matte screen, Art Mode and frame design. A standard QLED at the same size usually gives better contrast and brightness for the same or less.
- How many HDMI ports does it have?
- Four HDMI inputs, plus USB-A, optical audio, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay and Miracast.
