Brand Name | SAMSUNG |
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Item Weight | 19.6 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 7.7 x 38.2 x 23.3 inches |
Item model number | QN43LS03AAFXZA |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color Name | Black |
Special Features | Customizable Bezel; Quantum Processor 4K; Smart TV Tizen, Art Mode; Art Store; 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot |
Speaker Type | Built-In |
Item Weight | 19.6 Pounds |
Standing screen display size | 43 Inches |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Wattage | 110 watts |
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Screen Size | 43 Inches |
Brand | SAMSUNG |
Supported Internet Services | Netflix, Prime Video and Google TV |
Display Technology | QLED |
Product Dimensions | 7.7"D x 38.2"W x 23.3"H |
Resolution | 4K |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Special Feature | Customizable Bezel; Quantum Processor 4K; Smart TV Tizen, Art Mode; Art Store; 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot See more |
Model Name | The Frame |
Included Components | Power Cable, User Manual, Solar Cell Remote controller, Samsung smart control,Attachable Slim One Connect See more |
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- HANDPICKED BY AMAZON: They did the research so you don’t have to.
- ART MODE: Transform The Frame into a beautiful work of art when you're not watching TV with the built-in motion sensor
- ART STORE: Access over 1,400 new and classic works of art from world-class museums and galleries
- BILLION SHADES OF COLOR: Enjoy a color spectrum that stays true even in bright scenes with Quantum Dot 100% Color Volume
- CUSTOMIZABLE FRAME: Make The Frame your own with different bezel styles and color options that complement your space
- 4K UPSCALING: Whatever you watch, the Quantum Processor 4K transforms it to 4K through machine learning-based AI
- ALEXA BUILT-IN: Just ask Alexa to open your apps, change the channel, play music, control smart home devices and more
- SMART TV POWERED BY TIZEN: Access your favorite apps, streaming services and smart home devices right from your TV
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124 kWh per year, based on the power consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the television is used.
Visible screen diagonal
43" / 110 cm
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Picture quality | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Remote Control | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Smart Features | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Brightness | 4.2 | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
For gaming | — | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
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display type | QLED | QLED | — | QLED | QLED | QLED |
display size | 43 inches | 85 inches | 43 inches | 75 inches | 43 inches | 55 inches |
model year | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
resolution | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
operating system | Tizen | Tizen | Android | Tizen | Tizen | Tizen |
hardware interface | hdmi, usb, bluetooth, ethernet | bluetooth, hdmi, usb | hdmi | bluetooth, hdmi, usb | bluetooth, usb, hdmi | bluetooth, hdmi, usb |
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ASIN | B08VW8PS8Y |
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Best Sellers Rank | #38,684 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #223 in LED & LCD TVs |
Date First Available | February 28, 2021 |
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Artwork, television, movies, and memories—display all you enjoy and love on the beautiful QLED screen of The Frame by Samsung. Every piece of content displayed on this Samsung 43 inch TV is in stunning 4K UHD resolution, and accented by a customizable, stylish bezel that seamlessly complements your home’s décor.* In Art Mode, the screen becomes a work of art, and with a subscription to the Samsung Art Store,** you can choose from an entire library of artists’ works with something for everyone. You can even change the onscreen artwork as often as you like on this Samsung QLED TV. Quantum Processor 4K automatically upscales all your content to 4K, and 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot*** enriches every scene with millions of shades of color on the quantum dot display. Plus, Samsung Smart TV Powered by Tizen™ conveniently delivers your favorite apps and streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video and Google TV straight to your TV. You can connect it to your smart home and SmartThings. And it's easy to control them all with the Samsung Smart TV remote, or even your voice. Bixby, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are already built in. The Frame truly changes the definition of what a TV can be. The QN43LS03AAFXZA Samsung 43 inch 4K TV measures 7.7 x 38.2 x 23.3 inches. It includes an Attachable Slim One Connect that connects all your devices to the TV with one simple box, along with a power cable, SolarCell remote controller, Samsung smart control and user manual. Add the S Series sound bar for surround sound as beautiful as the Samsung Frame itself. *Customizable bezels sold separately. **Fees apply to subscription service. ***QLED televisions can produce 100% Color Volume in the DCI-P3 color space, the format for most cinema screens and HDR movies for television.
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Customers like the appearance of the television. For example, they mention the panel itself makes a beautiful picture, and the art is amazing. That said, some complain about the fragility of the product. Opinions are mixed on the quality, picture quality, and ease of installation.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the television. They mention that the panel itself makes a beautiful picture, it blends in with the aesthetic of their home, and that the art feature is pretty cool. They also appreciate the fantastic display and the ability to display art pieces.
"...tv’s with better pictures for less $$, but you buy this one for a great looking, thin tv on the wall with the art mode and magnetic frame/trim you..." Read more
"...large flat screens, but this one is worth the quality and the clean appearance" Read more
"The art is amazing and it's always on when you're in the room - SO many beautiful options to choose from, it's like having a gallery painting..." Read more
"...So far we are loving it! It is really good for displaying Art pieces...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the television. Some mention that the Samsung TV channels are good quality, and the art work is amazing. However, others say that the built-in TV speakers are not very good, and there is a lack of quality control in the entire engineering. Some customers also say that it fails in every other way, and that the art mode is unique but underwhelming.
"Overall nice tv! Sharing my install story as to how I hid the cables and got the tv mounted. Hope it helps someone else...." Read more
"...from a company whose products I usually do... this insane lack of quality control in the entire engineering and documentation process has really..." Read more
"...You can find cheaper large flat screens, but this one is worth the quality and the clean appearance" Read more
"...• BUILT-IN TV SPEAKERS – are not very good. It is best to connect either a Sound Bar and/or home stereo.NICE TO HAVE..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the picture quality of the television. Some mention that it has amazing color and picture clarity, with excellent image rendition. They say that you can see the image clear at any angle. However, other customers say that the TV has to create an unreal looking painting or picture vibe, and that the picture is basic and not crisp or clear like other comparable priced brands. They also mention that the design is poor and disappointing, and the TV looks like a regular TV.
"...PROS:- Great for displaying Art Images- Excellent image rendition- Minimal glare-..." Read more
"...There are over a half-dozen various bits of paper, all poorly-designed/written, and it's just a general mess.-..." Read more
"...Did I say "stunning"? Yes, I did. The new 4K has amazing color and picture clarity. It looks pretty darn close to 3D, if you ask me...." Read more
"...The interface is sluggish when changing artwork.- Very little built-in artwork...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention it's easy to install, and the wall mount is easy to mount. However, others say that the setup is challenging for some who need simple directions. The instructions are god awful, and mounting it was a nightmare.
"...are very user friendly. Wife’s happy with it and I like it too!" Read more
"...Once the slide show is turned on, there is no way to manually (via remote control) advance to the next art piece...." Read more
"...Installed it myself with no trouble; instructions very good. Smart features easy to learn over a week or less...." Read more
"...against these screws and they stalled, stripped, and made for a difficult install...." Read more
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Installation: I had a hard time finding the install instructions for this 2021 model, which I wanted to see BEFORE buying to get my wall construction right. I’ve posted a picture of them here hoping it helps someone else ahead of time - see tv markup on top w/ letters that correspond to measurements in the table directly below it (right side is inches).
I despise cables so decided to put a Chief (#PAC525FC) in-wall storage box into the drywall between studs with an outlet inside it; see picture. This worked out nicely and fits the OneConnect box perfectly (which is what everything connects too - HDMI, power, antenna, and other cables). The OneConnect box then has a thin cable that runs to the back of the tv allowing it to sit flush on the wall.
I ran my HDMI and antenna cables behind the wall down to an outlet directly below the in-wall Chief box that has inputs for such connections (see lower outlet cut-out in photo). I bought such an outlet off AMZN as well for <$20. So my Xbox and cable box now simply plug directly into the wall.
Mounting of the tv is a little silly as it’s 2 mounts holding the tv vs. 1 single in the middle. Because of the distance between the mounts (roughly 27-3/16” apart for my 50” tv) you likely won’t hit a stud for BOTH of the brackets. Because I had the wall open for the Chief box, I added 2x6’s between my studs so the mounting brackets would go into those after drywall was up. Due to ductwork in the wall my right-side tv mounting bracket overlapped by in-wall box (see photo) but this did NOT interfere with placing the OneConnect box and cables within it. The supplied screws worked perfect for the brackets. Can’t speak to the provided red drywall toggles.
Install 1 mount then using a level, mark where the other one should go. Then when you hang your tv it should also be level (mine was). The instructions (more like hieroglyphics as another reviewer said) show “adjustments” can be made once the tv is hung-up, but I couldn’t figure out how that was possible. Again, if your mounts are level and straight in line you don’t have to worry about it.
Picture quality + apps: Coming from a 10-year old tv this one is great. Built in apps (Disney+, AppleTV+, NFLX, AMZN, Hulu, etc.), Bluetooth sound to headphones, and the Art mode is nice when not watching anything. You can definitely tell it’s a tv with certain free artwork provided, but others are quite good looking and blend in seamlessly on the wall. Colors and motion are good with tv shows, movies, and Xbox One gaming. I read there are other tv’s with better pictures for less $$, but you buy this one for a great looking, thin tv on the wall with the art mode and magnetic frame/trim you can put around the tv (also another $150+ expense sadly...). The remote is intuitive and rechargeable, and the navigation windows for apps, etc. are very user friendly. Wife’s happy with it and I like it too!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
Installation: I had a hard time finding the install instructions for this 2021 model, which I wanted to see BEFORE buying to get my wall construction right. I’ve posted a picture of them here hoping it helps someone else ahead of time - see tv markup on top w/ letters that correspond to measurements in the table directly below it (right side is inches).
I despise cables so decided to put a Chief (#PAC525FC) in-wall storage box into the drywall between studs with an outlet inside it; see picture. This worked out nicely and fits the OneConnect box perfectly (which is what everything connects too - HDMI, power, antenna, and other cables). The OneConnect box then has a thin cable that runs to the back of the tv allowing it to sit flush on the wall.
I ran my HDMI and antenna cables behind the wall down to an outlet directly below the in-wall Chief box that has inputs for such connections (see lower outlet cut-out in photo). I bought such an outlet off AMZN as well for <$20. So my Xbox and cable box now simply plug directly into the wall.
Mounting of the tv is a little silly as it’s 2 mounts holding the tv vs. 1 single in the middle. Because of the distance between the mounts (roughly 27-3/16” apart for my 50” tv) you likely won’t hit a stud for BOTH of the brackets. Because I had the wall open for the Chief box, I added 2x6’s between my studs so the mounting brackets would go into those after drywall was up. Due to ductwork in the wall my right-side tv mounting bracket overlapped by in-wall box (see photo) but this did NOT interfere with placing the OneConnect box and cables within it. The supplied screws worked perfect for the brackets. Can’t speak to the provided red drywall toggles.
Install 1 mount then using a level, mark where the other one should go. Then when you hang your tv it should also be level (mine was). The instructions (more like hieroglyphics as another reviewer said) show “adjustments” can be made once the tv is hung-up, but I couldn’t figure out how that was possible. Again, if your mounts are level and straight in line you don’t have to worry about it.
Picture quality + apps: Coming from a 10-year old tv this one is great. Built in apps (Disney+, AppleTV+, NFLX, AMZN, Hulu, etc.), Bluetooth sound to headphones, and the Art mode is nice when not watching anything. You can definitely tell it’s a tv with certain free artwork provided, but others are quite good looking and blend in seamlessly on the wall. Colors and motion are good with tv shows, movies, and Xbox One gaming. I read there are other tv’s with better pictures for less $$, but you buy this one for a great looking, thin tv on the wall with the art mode and magnetic frame/trim you can put around the tv (also another $150+ expense sadly...). The remote is intuitive and rechargeable, and the navigation windows for apps, etc. are very user friendly. Wife’s happy with it and I like it too!
Definitely worth the 2 years I saved up for it (got a significant discount by buying an unboxed one on Amazon Warehouse). Installed it myself with no trouble; instructions very good. Smart features easy to learn over a week or less. It hangs on the wall like a picture, very shallow depth but the sound is still good. Smart features excellent; control box discreetly to the side thanks to long, thin cable (I painted the cable to match my wall and you hardly see it). SO much better than any other TV.
I will admit this came with compromises since I'd prefer the OLED picture quality. However, even with the LG Gallery series, that goal of blending into the room is lost with OLED because the picture has to change so frequently to avoid burn in. That's a slideshow...not a piece of art (look up OLED burn in if you're unaware).
I had a party the weekend after installing this. 30-60 minutes after people arrived they were saying things like "wait...that's a TV!" Even with a media cabinet and a sound bar under it, it took that long to notice/realize. Keep in mind, it's never going to 100% fool anyone because it's still backlit & 2D, but that's not the goal. It blends in well enough temporarily because a dim static picture surrounded by the high level esthetics of a piece of art (including the mount) really actually tricks the mind... for a while. This works on the psychological principals of central vs peripheral perception; if something in your peripheral changes or just doesn't make sense to the mind somehow, you'll instinctively pull it into your central perception for long enough to make sense of it. This QLED TV can stay in that peripheral zone MUCH longer than an OLED TV... SCIENCE!
Installation was pretty great, but I did hit a snag. You will need to be handy with a stud finder, level, tape measure, drill & drywall/masonry anchors, and you'll need to put 8 holes in your wall. Also you'll need to provide your own drywall anchors if that's your application. The outcome is well worth the work though. Other than actually making that final lift of the TV onto the wall, it is a one person job if you need it to be. Of the 8 holes, at least 4 need to be into studs, but the way the brackets work you have a lot of play to still be able to center the thing on the wall as long as your studs are 16" (standard) apart on center. I'm not sure if it will accommodate 24" spaced studs as well...do your research to make sure this is not your situation (some exterior walls) and check with Samsung's specs. I hit a snag because when I first saw the provided anchors, I assumed they'd work for drywall. They do not. That sucks if you've already drilled the size hole recommended for masonry into your drywall. Toggle bolt to the rescue!
The Samsung Connect box is awesome! I know a lot of high end TVs have similar systems, and I honestly don't know if Samsung's offering here is superior or not. However, I don't know why TVs in general haven't moved to this type of hookup system. If needed, your connections could be WAY away from the TV and you still have one easily hidden wire. This makes installations in places like brick/fireplace way easier, but also it's just so much better when it comes time to change something you've got hooked up. Love it.
I gave 5 stars to the remote because it's small, simple, and actually stays charged w/ a solar panel. That's my preference. I've never cared for the big fancy "magic" remotes that try to be everything and more. I like that the TV can be controlled with simple inputs. You decide, but most who like the more complicated input systems wind up w/ a Logitech anyway.
Regarding Smart features and the UI, it's sufficient. As I said, I like that it accommodates a simple remote (whether it's OEM or 3rd party). I am slightly concerned that Samsung is somewhat divesting in Tizen (the smart OS) lately, just like they abandoned Smart Hub years ago. So far Tizen is still their TV OS of choice, but they moved away from it for wearables. What that may mean is that apps that come out in 5-10 years may not be supported on Tizen-based TVs... just like I can't get Disney+, Discovery+, Paramount+, etc. for my old Samsung TV w/ Smart Hub. For me I don't really care because I just use Chromecast w/ Google TV across all my screens. You should plan your own technological fate... I know mine.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
I will admit this came with compromises since I'd prefer the OLED picture quality. However, even with the LG Gallery series, that goal of blending into the room is lost with OLED because the picture has to change so frequently to avoid burn in. That's a slideshow...not a piece of art (look up OLED burn in if you're unaware).
I had a party the weekend after installing this. 30-60 minutes after people arrived they were saying things like "wait...that's a TV!" Even with a media cabinet and a sound bar under it, it took that long to notice/realize. Keep in mind, it's never going to 100% fool anyone because it's still backlit & 2D, but that's not the goal. It blends in well enough temporarily because a dim static picture surrounded by the high level esthetics of a piece of art (including the mount) really actually tricks the mind... for a while. This works on the psychological principals of central vs peripheral perception; if something in your peripheral changes or just doesn't make sense to the mind somehow, you'll instinctively pull it into your central perception for long enough to make sense of it. This QLED TV can stay in that peripheral zone MUCH longer than an OLED TV... SCIENCE!
Installation was pretty great, but I did hit a snag. You will need to be handy with a stud finder, level, tape measure, drill & drywall/masonry anchors, and you'll need to put 8 holes in your wall. Also you'll need to provide your own drywall anchors if that's your application. The outcome is well worth the work though. Other than actually making that final lift of the TV onto the wall, it is a one person job if you need it to be. Of the 8 holes, at least 4 need to be into studs, but the way the brackets work you have a lot of play to still be able to center the thing on the wall as long as your studs are 16" (standard) apart on center. I'm not sure if it will accommodate 24" spaced studs as well...do your research to make sure this is not your situation (some exterior walls) and check with Samsung's specs. I hit a snag because when I first saw the provided anchors, I assumed they'd work for drywall. They do not. That sucks if you've already drilled the size hole recommended for masonry into your drywall. Toggle bolt to the rescue!
The Samsung Connect box is awesome! I know a lot of high end TVs have similar systems, and I honestly don't know if Samsung's offering here is superior or not. However, I don't know why TVs in general haven't moved to this type of hookup system. If needed, your connections could be WAY away from the TV and you still have one easily hidden wire. This makes installations in places like brick/fireplace way easier, but also it's just so much better when it comes time to change something you've got hooked up. Love it.
I gave 5 stars to the remote because it's small, simple, and actually stays charged w/ a solar panel. That's my preference. I've never cared for the big fancy "magic" remotes that try to be everything and more. I like that the TV can be controlled with simple inputs. You decide, but most who like the more complicated input systems wind up w/ a Logitech anyway.
Regarding Smart features and the UI, it's sufficient. As I said, I like that it accommodates a simple remote (whether it's OEM or 3rd party). I am slightly concerned that Samsung is somewhat divesting in Tizen (the smart OS) lately, just like they abandoned Smart Hub years ago. So far Tizen is still their TV OS of choice, but they moved away from it for wearables. What that may mean is that apps that come out in 5-10 years may not be supported on Tizen-based TVs... just like I can't get Disney+, Discovery+, Paramount+, etc. for my old Samsung TV w/ Smart Hub. For me I don't really care because I just use Chromecast w/ Google TV across all my screens. You should plan your own technological fate... I know mine.
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