The Samsung 65-Inch Class The Frame 4K QLED Smart TV is down to $999.99 from $1,799.99, so you are looking at an $800 price drop on a TV that is made to look more like wall art than a big black box. If you hate how normal TVs take over a room, this one is built for you. When it is not playing a game or a movie, you can have it show art or photos so it looks like a picture frame on the wall. The matte screen cuts down on glare, so it really does look more like printed art instead of a shiny TV. At 65 inches (about 64.5 inches of actual viewable screen), it is large enough for a living room, but still works in a bedroom or open space where you want things to look clean and simple.
On the picture side, you get a 4K QLED panel with a 3,840 x 2,160 resolution, so your movies and shows look sharp with a lot of detail. The NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor and 4K AI Upscaling help make lower resolution content look closer to native 4K, which matters if you still watch cable, older streaming, or YouTube clips that are not in 4K. Quantum HDR with HDR10+ (with adaptive and gaming modes) means better contrast and punchier colors when you watch HDR content from apps or discs. The TV uses Dual LED for contrast and Supreme UHD Dimming plus Real Depth Enhancer to boost depth in both dark and bright scenes. If you care about accurate movies, Filmmaker Mode is built in so you can watch films closer to how the director intended, and EyeComfort Mode helps by adjusting things for easier viewing at night.
If you play games or care about smooth motion, the 120Hz panel that can go up to 144Hz with Motion Xcelerator 144Hz is a big deal. Fast sports, racing games, and action movies will look smoother and cleaner with less blur. The wide viewing angle means you can have people sitting off to the side and they still get a good picture, which is nice if you host game nights or movie nights. The matte display also cuts room reflections, so if your living room has a lot of windows or lights, this TV will handle that better than a glossy panel that turns into a mirror.
Sound is better than what you get with a basic budget TV, too. You get 40W of power with a 2.0.2 channel setup, plus Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound, which helps audio feel like it follows the action on screen. Adaptive Sound Pro can tweak audio based on what you are watching, so voices in shows and sports are easier to hear. Q-Symphony lets the TV work with a Samsung soundbar so both the TV speakers and soundbar play together if you add one later. Bluetooth audio and 360 Audio are handy if you like wireless headphones or earbuds for late-night watching without waking anyone up.
For smart features, The Frame runs on Tizen Smart TV, with built-in Bixby and Alexa, and it also works with Google Assistant. You get all the usual streaming apps, a web browser, and Samsung TV Plus for free streaming channels. The TV also acts as a SmartThings and Matter hub, which is nice if you are building up smart plugs, lights, or other gear at home. The multi-device features let you mirror from your phone to the TV or from the TV to your phone, use Tap View, and even watch up to two videos at once with Multi-View, which can be handy for watching a game while streaming something else. Buds Auto Switch makes life easier if you are already in the Samsung earbud world.
If you have been eyeing a TV that doubles as decor, the Samsung 65-Inch Class The Frame 4K QLED Smart TV at $999.99 is a strong pick. You get a large 4K QLED screen, strong motion and gaming features, solid sound with Dolby Atmos, voice control, and smart home support, all in a package that can pass as art on your wall. At $800 off the regular price, this is the type of deal you grab when you want a TV upgrade that also makes your space look better, not just bigger and brighter.
