If you’re planning to buy a new Samsung TV but don’t want to settle for an average LED display TV, then you might want to give Samsung the Frame TV a try.
There are hundreds—even thousands—of TVs out there, but sometimes you just want to have something that is really different from kind of TVs out there. The Samsung the Frame TV is one such TV. With its aesthetic-led design and a form-factor that is completely unique from the rest of the TVs in Samsung’s TV range, you can be sure that you’re getting something completely unique. It has come a long way from its first 2017 version as well with its new QLED panel upgrade.
In the past few years, especially 2021, we have witnessed quite a major upgrade to the Frame TV’s design as well. It is also now possible to hang it in portrait mode (at least for the 43-inch model) or be placed on a wall-mounted shelf.
But what exactly makes the Frame TV unique? And even though it looks good, is there a downside that you may not notice immediately. This article will serve as a guide to everything you need to know about Samsung’s the Frame TV—starting from its specs, to its sizing, and up to the technology used to power it.
What is the Frame TV by Samsung?
The Frame TV is one of Samsung’s many designer TVs. It joins the ranks of the style-focused Samsung Serif TV and Samsung Sero TV (a rotating TV). The Frame TV’s design is inspired from that of a picture frame. It goes all out on a thick, metallic casing—quite different from the zero-bezel appearance of the Samsung Q950TS 8K QLED. This gives the display a strong outline and will certainly make a huge impact in your living room’s appearance.
The Frame TV offers many different color options for the frame around its display as well: black, white, brown, beige, burgundy red, and clay beige.
Another wonderful feature of the Frame TV is that it allows you to use Samsung’s Art Mode—a setting that allows televisions to display artworks, paintings, or photos instead of just keeping the screen black when not in use. Think of it as an upgraded smart display. With the Frame TV, you use a small amount of power, rather than properly powering the set down. But this means that you can customize your TV to match your home décor better.
With Art Mode, you can view hundreds, to thousands, of artworks and paintings from globally-recognized collections—such as the Tate Gallery, the Van Gogh Museum, and the V&A Museum.
Although you can place the Frame TV on a counter, it will feel and look more “at home” with its No Gap Wall Mount, which keeps the display flush to the wall and help “hide” or camouflage it better with its surroundings.
What are The Available Sizes for The Frame TV?
Although the 2018 Samsung the Frame TV model only came with three size options (43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch) it has since expanded its size offerings with the introduction of the 32-inch, 49-inch and 75-inch models for 2020. The 2021 models have kept the same size options except for the 32-inch models, although we could expect a smaller version release in the coming years.
The variety in sizes available simply goes to show that the Frame TV can be customized according to your specific living situation. Do you want a TV with a massive screen that’s perfect for a home theater setup? Or do you prefer a smaller, cute TV that can be easily mounted on a shelf? No worries, the Frame TV can do all that and then some.
The smaller size option is quite unusual especially for a premium TV set. This is because smaller TVs usually come with second-rate parts. With smaller TVs, you notice a decline in video resolution, from 4K UHD to just full HD (1080). But you won’t notice that much of a difference on such a compact screen anyway.
According to experts, 24% of people replace their TV for interior-related reasons, which means the 32-inch Frame TV model fills that specific demand in the market for a transferrable TV that can easily fit in any space regardless of the size.
In addition, the smaller size Samsung Frame TV was originally designed to “seamlessly blend in the bedroom décor” more unlike other bigger and larger versions of the set. The 32-inch model, for instance, comes with a mini One Connect Box for storing (relatively smaller) cables away. It also it comes with a flexible lean-back stand, so you have the option to watch the Frame TV vertically or horizontally. This is just like the Samsung Sero TV.
Pricing and Other Offers for the Samsung Frame TV
The newer Samsung the Frame TV 2021 models are priced according to screen size.
For a 43-inch size model, you’ll pay around $999, $1299 for the 50-inch model, $1,499 for the 55-inch model, and $1,999 for the 65-inch model—these are all closely similar to the 2020 prices. The largest Frame TV 2021 size, the 75-inch size, is priced at $2,999 –slightly a bit more expensive than the $2,799 price tag of the 2020 model.
If you’re fine with using an older Frame TV model, don’t worry; 2020 models are still available on the market. If you want to save some cash, you might want to consider getting them instead. Or if you are more interested in the smaller 32-inch size, you can get it for only $599.
The rest of the 2020 Frame TV models cost around $999 for the 43-inch, $1,199 for the 50-inch, $1,399 for the 55-inch, $1,899 for the 65-inch, and $2,799 for the 75-inch.
Buyers in the US can choose to pay monthly, spread across three years (36 months) through Samsung Financing, instead of just doing a one-off payment. This is such a smart and convenient way to purchase and own a new Samsung the Frame TV.