The Samsung 65-Inch Class The Frame 4K QLED Smart TV is down to $997.99, which is a solid price if you want a big screen that also looks good on your wall when it is turned off. The whole idea with The Frame is that it can look like a piece of art instead of a regular TV. The matte display helps cut down on glare, so you are not staring at reflections every time the sun hits your living room. At 65 inches (about 64.5 inches of actual screen), it fits well in most living rooms or larger bedrooms, giving you that home theater feel without taking over the whole wall. If you care about how your space looks as much as you care about picture quality, this model is made for that.
For picture quality, you get a 4K QLED panel with a 3,840 x 2,160 resolution, so everything from sports to movies and streaming shows looks sharp. The NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor and 4K AI upscaling help clean up lower-resolution content, which is handy if you still watch cable or older shows. Quantum HDR, HDR10+ with adaptive and gaming modes, and HLG support mean you get stronger contrast and brighter highlights from apps that support HDR. Dual LED contrast, Supreme UHD Dimming, and Real Depth Enhancer all work to bring out detail in dark scenes and keep bright scenes from washing out. If you like film-style viewing, Filmmaker Mode and Film Mode keep the image closer to what the director wanted, and EyeComfort Mode can soften the image and brightness at night so the screen is easier on your eyes.
If you are into gaming, the 120Hz refresh rate with support up to 144Hz and Motion Xcelerator 144Hz is a big deal. Fast-moving action looks smooth, which helps with shooters, racing games, and sports titles. The wide viewing angle also makes a difference when you have people over to watch the game or a movie, since people off to the sides still get a good picture. On the sound side, you get 40W of power with a 2.0.2 channel setup, Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound, and Adaptive Sound Pro, so audio adjusts based on what you are watching and where the sound should seem to come from on screen. Q-Symphony lets you pair it with a matching soundbar and have the TV speakers and soundbar work together, which can save you from having to turn the volume way up just to hear voices. Bluetooth audio and 360 Audio are nice if you want to watch at night with headphones or get a more immersive feel with supported earbuds.
As a smart TV, it runs on Tizen Smart TV with built-in Alexa and support for Bixby and Google Assistant, so you can use voice control for basic tasks and search. You get access to Samsung TV Plus for free streaming channels, plus a web browser for quick lookups. It also works as a SmartThings Hub with Matter support and IoT sensor features, which is useful if you are building out smart lights, plugs, and other gear. For day-to-day use, the multi-device options are handy: you can mirror your phone to the TV or send the TV screen to your phone, use sound mirroring, wake the TV wirelessly, or tap your phone for quick view. Multi-View lets you watch up to two videos at once, which is great if you like having a game on one side and a stream or social feed on the other. Buds Auto Switch helps if you use compatible earbuds and move between phone and TV. If you want a 65-inch TV that doubles as wall art, cuts down on glare, and has strong gaming and smart features, getting The Frame at $997.99 is a pretty good way to upgrade your room without paying top-of-the-line prices.
