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- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions |
- Blur and motion smoothness |
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Samsung The Frame 2026 (LS03H) Review
The Frame / LS03HAU
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Panel type: LCD VA Refresh rate: 144Hz Brand: SAMSUNG Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Tizen Model year: 2026
This review is an English translation of the Polish original. Read the original on Wybierz.tv.
The Frame TVs are one of Samsung’s most recognizable series and have been with us for almost 10 years. As every year, the manufacturer refreshed its lifestyle model, and we once again decided to see what’s changed this time. So how does the Samsung The Frame 2026 stack up, and does it still make sense as a living room TV? Let’s find out!
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Our verdict
7.1
Overall rating
Samsung The Frame 2026 is still a TV aimed at a fairly specific type of buyer. If your main priority is having a screen that looks good in your interior, hangs almost flush against the wall, and doesn’t simply turn into a large black rectangle when switched off, there are very few TVs on the market that execute this idea quite as well. The matte screen, interchangeable bezels, external One Connect box, and extensive Art Mode allow The Frame to genuinely become part of the room rather than just another TV sitting in the living room. And that’s exactly where we see its biggest appeal.
Importantly, though, that doesn’t mean design is all you’re getting. The Frame performs really well in bright rooms. Its matte coating is very effective at reducing reflections, brightness reaching around 650 nits is enough for comfortable daytime viewing, and the wide colour gamut means colourful content, animation, and brighter HDR scenes can look very impressive. On top of that, there’s 144Hz support at 4K and, for the first time, up to 240Hz at Full HD. VRR, ALLM, FreeSync, G-Sync, HGiG, low input lag, and an extensive Game Bar make The Frame a much more capable gaming TV than its “artistic” character might suggest.
The biggest compromises become apparent when you look at it as a TV primarily intended for home cinema. The Frame has no local dimming, so blacks become noticeably raised in dark scenes, and this is where the difference compared with good Mini LED and OLED TVs is most obvious. HDR therefore looks best with bright and colourful content, while evening movie sessions in a dark room are definitely not its strongest suit. There is also noticeable motion blur and only one full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 port on the One Connect box, which may be frustrating for some users, especially gamers.
The Frame 2026, then, isn’t a TV for someone looking for the absolute best picture quality in its price range. There are models that offer deeper blacks or a more impactful HDR experience. But if the TV is meant to become part of a well-designed living room, is often used during the day, displays artwork, and at the same time needs to perform well with a wide variety of content, The Frame still makes a lot of sense. Samsung has barely changed its formula here, but it’s easy to see why — the “picture on the wall” concept is still executed extremely well. Owners of the previous model have little reason to upgrade, but for new buyers looking for this particular combination of design and TV functionality, it remains one of the most interesting options on the market.
Advantages
Matte screen coating, works great in a bright living room
Unique on-wall picture design
One Connect module makes connecting devices easier
Wall mount included
Art Mode with motion sensor
Ability to change frame colors
High brightness, about 650 nits
Vivid colors, QLED
High refresh rates: 144 Hz at 4K and 240 Hz at Full HD
Extensive gaming features: VRR, ALLM, HGiG, FreeSync, G-Sync, and low input lag
Tizen with a large selection of apps, AirPlay, and SmartThings
Disadvantages
No local dimming – average blacks and contrast
VA panel smearing (especially on dark backgrounds)
Only one HDMI 2.1 port
Full access to Art Store requires an additional subscription
Average, fairly flat sound
Movies and series in UHD quality6.7
Classic TV, YouTube6.4
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)6.3
Gaming on console8.8
TV as a computer monitor8.0
Watching in bright light6.7
Utility functions7.7
Apps9.3
Sound quality6.0
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SAMSUNG LS03HA - Competing TVs in this price range
SAMSUNG LS03HA - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.1 (40Gbps) Other inputs: USB-C Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Premium
Stand type: Legs
Bezel color: Changeable Frame
Stand: Height adjustment
Flat design: Yes
Accessories: Stand, Wall bracket, One Connect Box
The new The Frame doesn't introduce significant changes, and, in fact, few were expected. Samsung sticks to the same concept, and it's still one of the most distinctive TVs on the market. The set includes a special wall mount along with the stands and the remote, allowing the TV to be hung virtually flush so it looks as much like a picture as possible. All the ports have been moved to an external One Connect module. The module connects to the TV with a single cable. That way, once the TV is mounted you don't have to take it off the wall every time you want to connect a device. The panel itself is fairly slim, and its bezels are deliberately a bit thicker than on typical TVs. They're simply meant to resemble a classic picture frame. You can also buy additional frames in various colors and styles, which attach easily thanks to hidden magnets. It's just a shame they're not included as standard and must be purchased separately.
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SAMSUNG LS03HA - Contrast and black detail
6/10
Local dimming function: No
Result
6,300:1
Result
6,800:1
Result
5,500:1
Result
5,950:1
Result
4,050:1
Samsung The Frame 2026 uses a VA panel but has no local dimming. That means the TV can't dim selected parts of the screen. The backlight therefore works fairly evenly across the entire panel. The VA panel itself offers an advantage over IPS or ADS screens. Black levels are noticeably better, and the picture doesn't look as washed out when watching in the evening. That said, in terms of contrast The Frame performs rather averagely.
You can see that most clearly in dark scenes. If a bright object appears on a black background, the TV can't lower the light around it. Blacks then turn more navy, and the image loses depth. The same applies to films with black bars. In a dark room it's fairly easy to notice that the bars aren't truly black. In simpler, brighter scenes the issue is much less visible. So for regular TV, sports, or daytime viewing, contrast is unlikely to be a major problem. It looks worse during evening viewing, especially if you've previously used an OLED or a good Mini-LED. The difference in black levels to The Frame's detriment is then very pronounced.
Halo effect and black detail visibility:
SAMSUNG LS03HA - HDR effect quality
6.1/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
587 nit
Result
609 nit
Result
599 nit
Result
648 nit
Result
663 nit
The Frame 2026 is genuinely a bright TV. Its peak brightness reaches about 650 nits and, importantly, similar values are maintained regardless of the type of scene being displayed. So it doesn’t matter much whether we’re watching a very bright full-screen shot or just a small bright element occupying part of the screen. The backlight always has a lot of power, so bright portions of the image are strongly illuminated. That gives The Frame a solid foundation for HDR. Bright highlights can stand out, and the picture doesn’t look flat or too dark. Unfortunately, this is not a solution without compromises. Because it lacks local dimming, the TV cannot darken the blacks next to very bright elements.
This is clearly visible, among other things, in scenes 2 and 4 from our test procedure. Bright areas look intense, but at the same time the blacks around them become noticeably lifted. The picture loses depth as a result, especially when watching in the evening. For that reason The Frame performs best with HDR in bright and moderately bright scenes. There the high backlight brightness works in its favor. In darker shots the situation is the opposite.
Colors
The Frame also performs well in terms of color. It’s a QLED TV, so it can display a wide color gamut and show richly saturated colors. DCI-P3 coverage is around 94%, and BT.2020 about 72%. Those are good numbers and you can see them while watching. Colors are vivid and do not look washed out. It looks best in bright, colorful scenes. Animations or cartoons with lots of saturated hues can look really good on The Frame. In such material the TV shows one of its stronger points.
BT.2020 color gamut coverage and primary color luminance
| Data set | BT.2020 | P3 | R | G | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic patterns | 72.3% | 93.8% | 63% | 71% | 42% |
| Film measurements | 72.3% | 93.8% | 63% | 71% | 49% |
BT.2020 BT.2020 and P3 – average color gamut coverage (percent of the target gamut).
R, G, B – average primary color luminance relative to target (percent).
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
When you compare The Frame with the best displays and evaluate what kind of picture it can offer, you can look at it two ways. It handles movies and series found on popular streaming platforms best. A good example is the scene from the film Billy Lynn shown in the second photo. The TV shows details well, it’s bright, colors are properly saturated, and it doesn’t interfere too much with the image itself. You could only complain that some details in the blacks are emphasized more than they should be. That, however, is largely due to limited backlight control.
It’s different with more demanding films mastered for the best displays. In those materials you can already see that The Frame can’t show all details equally well. The brightest highlights can blend a bit, and the darkest areas are slightly lifted. In such cases you can use dynamic tone mapping and set it to the Active option. It can recover a good portion of detail from the brightest, previously blended parts of the image. However, we wouldn’t recommend leaving this setting on permanently. There’s relatively little of this type of material, and most of the time users watch streamed content anyway. So for everyday use it’s better to leave tone mapping on Static, because for the most common HDR content it delivers a more natural, less exaggerated picture.
HDR luminance chart:
Although in many very bright shots The Frame tends to brighten the image strongly and blow out some details, HDR10+'s dynamic metadata helps a lot. Thanks to it, the TV can render the same scene with much better detail visibility in the brightest areas. One shortcoming, of course, is the lack of Dolby Vision, mainly because it is more widely supported. Fortunately, HDR10+ is far more common today than it was two years ago, when it was often treated more as a curiosity than a format that could actually help Samsung TVs.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: HDR10+
Factory color reproduction
7.1/10
To evaluate the out-of-the-box colors we chose Filmmaker Mode. If you’re encountering it for the first time, it’s a mode designed to present a movie or series as faithfully as possible. The TV then turns off most additional picture enhancers, and the colors and luminance characteristics are meant to be as close as possible to what the content creators intended. I have to admit that the The Frame 2026 already performs quite well in this regard straight out of the box. The biggest deviation is visible in the white balance. As brightness increases, blue starts to drop off and green increases slightly. As a result the image shifts toward warmer tones. White is therefore not perfectly neutral, and in some scenes you can notice a slightly warmer overall cast.
The luminance response — gamma or EOTF — looks good. Across most of the range they stay fairly close to the target, though in the darkest parts of the image there is a larger deviation. In practice, some details emerging from black may therefore appear a bit more pronounced. That said, it’s not a flaw that jumps out during normal viewing. Overall, Filmmaker Mode is a good starting point here. However, the factory image is a bit too warm and not all hues land exactly where they should.
Color reproduction after calibration
8/10
After calibration we mainly managed to remove that warmer cast and better even out the white balance. We also smoothed the brightness response a bit, which made the image more neutral and predictable. However, there are things calibration won't fix. It's mainly the behavior of the blacks, which stems from the backlight design itself and the lack of local dimming. In some scenes blacks will therefore still be slightly lifted, and you'll just have to accept that. That's more a characteristic of this model than something that can be fixed with settings. HDR is also somewhat limited. Samsung doesn't give full freedom to work across the widest color gamut, so not all colors can be reproduced perfectly. In normal viewing you probably won't notice it, but it's worth being aware of.
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Smoothness of tonal transitions
8.5/10
Gradation on The Frame 2026 performs well, though not perfectly. In bright tonal transitions you can notice slight issues and occasional mild banding. These are not errors that seriously interfere with normal viewing, but they can be spotted on our test patterns and in more demanding scenes. We would rate the bright gradation itself at roughly 7.5–8 out of 10.
Interestingly, gradation looks much better in the dark parts of the image. Here the transitions are very smooth and it's hard to find clear signs of posterization. This is the opposite of many LCD TVs, where the area around black most often causes bigger problems. However, in photos of dark scenes you can notice some image unevenness. These don't stem from the gradation itself but from panel uniformity and backlight behavior. Unfortunately, in this respect our unit of The Frame wasn't perfect, so in very dark shots it was possible to see brighter and darker backlight patches.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
7/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
As with many of Samsung’s newer TVs, this one also uses the NQ4 AI processor, only the older, second-generation version. And you have to admit it handles digital image processing quite well. Lower-resolution material is sharpened effectively, and after upscaling to 4K it still looks natural. The TV can also somewhat "tidy up" weaker sources, like older recordings or lower-quality broadcasts. That doesn't, of course, mean it will suddenly turn poor footage into 4K, but at closer viewing distances the difference compared with simpler models with weaker processors is easy to spot. Edges are clearer, and fine details don't get lost as much to signal compression.
Samsung also offers a few additional image-enhancing features, but as usual it's best to use them sparingly. At stronger settings, noise reduction can very effectively reduce posterization, but it also noticeably interferes with the image. The picture then simply starts to look very artificial, for example by heavily smoothing characters' faces. So it makes the most sense with really poor sources when various types of noise are seriously distracting.
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Blur and motion smoothness
6.8/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 144Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: Yes
BFI function 60Hz: Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
BFI function 120Hz: No
Brightness drop with BFI: 41%
Samsung again used a panel with a maximum refresh rate of 144 Hz here. Refresh rates up to 120Hz primarily offer more headroom for material with a lot of motion. The TV can use additional motion interpolation systems that can improve smoothness in sports and other fast-moving content. However, a high refresh rate alone does not solve everything. The Frame still uses a VA panel, which has a relatively slow response time, and consequently fairly pronounced motion blur. With fast-moving objects, especially on a dark background, motion trails are easy to notice. There's also a slight doubling of edges, which can be visible even with the additional motion processing systems turned off. We already saw similar behavior in last year’s The Frame 2025, and it’s a pity Samsung hasn’t fixed that element. The 144 Hz itself provides a good foundation, but the panel’s response time still limits this TV.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Blur (BFI function enabled):
Image flickers in this mode
Blur (1080p@240Hz):
Interestingly, The Frame has, for the first time in its history, received a dedicated PC gaming mode with a 240 Hz refresh rate at Full HD resolution. This can make motion appear sharper, especially in very fast-paced games. However, it's worth noting that a higher refresh rate does not solve the panel's response time issue. Motion blur is still visible, as the fast-moving UFO test clearly demonstrates. The trail behind the object remains pronounced, so 240 Hz improves motion clarity but does not eliminate the panel's inherent limitations.
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Console compatibility and gaming features
9.6/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 240Hz
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
No
- Correct implementation of HGIG:
Yes
- 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
- 1440p@120Hz:
Yes
- 4K@120Hz:
Yes
- Game bar:
Yes
In terms of gaming features, The Frame is practically on par with Samsung's top TVs. When you connect a console the TV automatically switches to game mode thanks to ALLM, so you don't have to change settings manually each time. There's also VRR, which matches the display's refresh rate to the frames being produced by the console or PC. During drops in smoothness this helps avoid the characteristic screen tearing. The Frame of course supports 4K at 120 Hz, so you can take advantage of the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X in games that offer higher frame rates. HGiG also works correctly. With HDR set up properly on the console the TV doesn't try to brighten the image on its own, so bright effects in games are shown as they should be. Samsung also includes a Game Bar. It's a handy menu you can bring up without leaving the game. There you can check things like VRR and the current frame rate, and quickly change the most important gaming settings. For PC use the options are even greater, since the mentioned Full HD mode allows raising the refresh rate up to 240 Hz. There is really only one feature missing that Samsung has already spoiled us with, and that's Dolby Vision Gaming. Xbox owners will notice this the most, because that console can use Dolby Vision in games. There's one more thing worth mentioning that applies specifically to this model. Its One Connect module has only one HDMI 2.1 port, so that's the only port you can use for a console or PC if you want 4K 120 Hz. Fortunately Samsung didn't tie that port to eARC. You can therefore connect a soundbar separately (3) and still have a full HDMI 2.1 port available for the console.
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Input lag
9.9/10
People who feared that the external One Connect module might cause greater delay between our actions on the controller and what happens on-screen can rest easy. The input lag we measured is just as low as in other Samsung TVs.
With a 60 Hz signal it's about 15 ms, and when switching to 120 Hz it falls to around 8 ms. Those are very good results, so the delay is hard to notice in practice even in fast games. The One Connect module itself does not introduce any noticeable issue here.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 14 ms | 2160p60: 14 ms | |
| 1080p120: 8 ms | 2160p120: 8 ms | |
| 2160p60: 14 ms | ||
| 2160p120: 8 ms |
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Compatibility with PC
8/10
Chroma 444 (max. resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Average
Readability of dark text and shapes: Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, max. refresh rate): 8ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 144Hz
G-Sync: Yes
In this category you could jokingly say that the new The Frame gives with one hand and takes away with the other. If you look solely at PC gaming, it performs really well. It offers 144 Hz at 4K or even 240 Hz at Full HD, plus support for G-Sync and FreeSync and very low input lag. The Frame can comfortably serve as a large gaming monitor and there’s little to complain about.
On the other hand, we noticed that font readability in the new model has slightly worsened. When you look at text from very close up, you can see extra outlines along the bottom edges of letters caused by the behavior of individual sub-pixels. This creates a slight sense of text blurring. Of course, this is mainly a drawback for people who would actually want to use The Frame as a desk monitor, for example for working with text. At a typical viewing distance the issue is practically unnoticeable. And let’s be honest, it’s hard to imagine someone putting a 55- or 65-inch The Frame on their desk.
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Viewing angles
3.1/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 72%
Viewing angles are not a strong suit of this model. Compared with LCD TVs that use IPS panels, and even more so with OLEDs, the picture loses quality fairly quickly when viewed at an angle.
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Daytime performance
6.7/10
Panel finish: Matte
Reflection suppression: Very Good
Black levels during daytime: Average
The Frame is, by design, a TV that will often be used in a bright living room, and its matte coating suits that very well. The screen effectively scatters reflections, so a window or a lit lamp don't turn into a distinct mirror. In that respect it's really good and one of the stronger points of this model. The matte coating does have a downside. Strong light hitting the screen directly scatters over a larger area and slightly raises the black level. During the day the blacks therefore don't look as deep as at night, especially when the room is very bright. But we think that's a fair compromise. Working in The Frame's favor, however, is its high brightness. The TV has enough brightness so the picture doesn't become washed out and remains clearly visible during the day. Overall, it's a good TV for a bright living room, especially if reflections bother you more.
Panel brightness
Samsung The Frame 2026 (LS03H): 617 cd/m2
SAMSUNG LS03HA - TV features
7.7/10
System: Tizen
System performance: Good
- HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.1 40Gbps
- Other inputs: USB-C
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): No
- Recording programming: No
- Picture in Picture (PiP): No
- RF remote control (no need to aim): RF
- Backlit remote control: No
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Bluetooth headphones support: Yes
- Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio: Yes
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Voice search: Yes
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
Operating System: Tizen
Samsung The Frame 2026 runs on the familiar Tizen operating system, so when it comes to Smart TV features, you get pretty much everything you would expect from a modern TV. There is a wide selection of streaming apps, AirPlay, SmartThings, and the ability to cast content from a smartphone. The system itself is fast and responsive, while the menu layout is very similar to what you’ll find on other Samsung TVs.
When it comes to traditional TV features, things are a little more basic. The Frame doesn’t really stand out in this area, focusing primarily on its online features and lifestyle-oriented functionality.
Art Mode
The key feature, of course, remains Art Mode. It allows The Frame to display artwork or your own photos when you’re not watching TV, effectively turning the screen into part of your interior. The matte screen coating plays an important role here, as it helps the displayed artwork look less like an image shown on a glowing TV screen.
Another interesting addition is the motion sensor, something you won’t normally find on other TVs. It’s worth pointing out that this is not the same thing as the ambient light sensor. The latter adjusts the screen brightness to match the conditions in the room, while the motion sensor detects whether someone is nearby. If the room is empty, the TV can automatically turn Art Mode off and then switch it back on when you return. This means the screen doesn’t have to stay on all the time.
Another feature that works particularly well with this model is One Connect. In our opinion, it makes a lot of sense on a TV like The Frame, which is designed to sit as close to the wall as possible. All the main cables are connected to a separate box, while only a single cable runs to the screen itself. It’s simply a very convenient solution.
It’s also worth mentioning that Samsung includes a dedicated wall mount in the box. That might sound obvious, but it really isn’t. With the flagship S99H, for example, which also puts a strong emphasis on flush wall mounting and blending into the interior, the appropriate wall mount has to be purchased separately. With The Frame, it’s included, so you can save yourself a bit of extra money right from the start.
*The Art Mode photo was taken on The Frame Pro 2026. It looks identical on the standard The Frame — we have to admit that we simply forgot to take a photo of it during testing. 😉
Sound connection options
HDMI audio:
Other audio outputs:
- Toslink: Yes
Wireless audio:
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Samsung Q-Symphony (Speaker extension): Yes
Supported audio formats (external HDMI eARC audio):
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
- Dolby True HD 7.1: Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: Yes
- DTS:X in DTS-HD MA: No
- DTS-HD Master Audio: No
Senior accessibility
- Numeric keyboard on TV: No
- Font size adjustment: Yes
- Audio description: Yes
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Apps
9.3/10
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Playing files from USB
9.1/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
When it comes to playing files from USB, The Frame performs adequately. The TV easily supports the main video, photo, and audio formats, so you shouldn't encounter any major surprises in everyday use. However, we again ran into problems with the HEIC format, which is popular on Apple devices, among others. Photos saved in that format couldn't be opened correctly, which can be annoying if you often transfer pictures directly from an iPhone. Other than that, the player worked without major issues.
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Sound
6/10
90dB
Maximum volume
Supported codecs (TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
Despite using a 40 W speaker system in a 2.0.2 configuration—on paper a bit better than in many ordinary TVs—the sound is fairly average. What bothers us most is that it’s simply flat. As with most very slim TVs, it lacks bass and much depth. Fortunately, mids and highs are reproduced correctly. Dialogue is clear, and during normal viewing you don’t hear significant distortion. For the news or regular TV, this setup is more than enough. However, for movies, music, or games you’ll quickly want more. That’s why we’d definitely recommend adding a soundbar or external speakers to The Frame. Samsung increasingly offers models made specifically for lifestyle TVs, like the slim S800 series or speakers from the Studio or Music Frame lines, whose design fits the TV well.
Sound Quality Test:
Acoustic Measurements
90dBC (Max)
75dBC
SAMSUNG LS03HA - Panel details
Software version during testing: 1204
Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:
Backlight Type: QLED
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