Samsung 65-Inch Class The Frame 4K QLED Smart TV is down to $899.99 from $1,799.99, so you are looking at a $900 price cut on a big-screen TV that doubles as wall art. If you hate how a normal TV looks like a big black box on the wall, this one is made for you. The Frame is built to look like a picture frame, and when you are not watching a movie or a game, you can put artwork or photos on the screen. The matte display and anti reflection finish help the screen look more like paper and less like shiny glass, so it blends into your room in a way a standard TV just does not. At 65 inches (about 64.5 inches of actual screen), it works well in a living room, family room, or large bedroom where you want the TV to be part of the decor instead of the main focus.
On the picture side, you get 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160) and a QLED panel, so you see sharp detail and strong color whether you are streaming movies, watching sports, or gaming. The NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor handles 4K AI upscaling, which means older HD content still looks clean on the bigger screen. Quantum HDR, HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming support, and HLG help with bright highlights and dark scenes, so you see more detail in shadows and bright skies instead of a washed out mess. Dual LED and Supreme UHD Dimming work in the background to boost contrast, and Real Depth Enhancer and Filmmaker Mode are there if you care about movies looking closer to how the director wanted. The 120Hz refresh rate, with support up to 144Hz and Motion Xcelerator 144Hz, can make fast action and games look smooth with less blur, which is good if you play shooters, racing games, or just watch a lot of sports.
Audio is better than what you get on a lot of thin TVs. You get 40W of sound output in a 2.0.2 channel setup, along with Object Tracking Sound and Dolby Atmos, so sound has a bit more height and direction instead of coming from a single flat spot. Adaptive Sound Pro adjusts audio based on what you are watching, trying to keep voices clear so you are not always riding the volume during quiet talk and loud scenes. If you own a Samsung soundbar, Q-Symphony lets the TV speakers and soundbar work at the same time, which can give you a fuller soundstage. You also have Bluetooth audio and 360 Audio support if you like to watch late at night with wireless headphones or earbuds without bothering anyone else in the house.
For smart features, you are covered. The Frame runs on the Tizen Smart TV system, so you can load the usual streaming apps and use the built-in web browser when you need it. You get built-in Alexa, plus Bixby, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant smart speakers, so you can control the TV with your voice. Samsung TV Plus adds a bunch of free streaming channels if you want something to watch without logging into a paid app. SmartThings Hub support means the TV can act as a basic hub for smart home gear, and features like TV to Mobile, Mobile to TV, mirroring, Tap View, and Multi-View (up to two videos at once) are handy if you like to watch a game and scroll your phone on the same screen or keep an eye on a stream while you work out with Samsung Health. At $899.99, you are paying mid-range money for a set that works as a 65-inch 4K QLED TV and a piece of wall art, which makes this deal worth a look if you care as much about how your TV looks on the wall as you do about picture quality when it is on.
