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Samsung The Frame UE55LS003 (55", LCD, VA, 4K, 2017)

Samsung The Frame UE55LS003

55", LCD, VA, 4K, 2017

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  • malkovich

    7 years ago •
    purchased this product

    Absolutely successful, highly innovative product that really beautifies your living room.

    We've been looking for a TV that doesn't look like one for a long time - we've always disliked the dominance of black boxes in the living room. Today, "The Frame" was now delivered in the 55" version. I was still skeptical at first. The installation took quite a long time, because we wanted to do everything right and in the end see as few cables as possible.

    First, it remains to point out that the part is supplied via two cables: a very thin, transparent fiber optic cable and a gray (!) Power cable. Thanks to clever placement, only about 20cm of cable is really visible in our case, the rest disappears behind a bookshelf.

    Basically, the TV was intended as a picture frame, with the possibility to watch TV from time to time. And I have to say, the part really convinces. However, you definitely need an additional frame - one is not included - by default, only a thin aluminum frame is attached, which makes The Frame look like a normal TV.

    The wall mount is really top and reasonably easy to install, as long as you have a 9mm drill with 6.5cm length lying around.

    Once mounted, the TV can be easily aligned and there's hardly any distance between the wall and the TV. The picture is impressive - in "art mode" the whole thing really only looks like a TV at second glance - otherwise it's simply a picture frame that can display either pictures from the Samsung bar or your own. Really convincing!

    But it also looks good as a TV - 4K HDR content, e.g. from Netflix, looks stunningly good, and the sound is great as well.

    Basically, the TV could have been a bit smaller in my opinion - the 55" must also first still fit on the wall. The price is also not without - but you get a real look into the future and a solid performance.     

    Pro

    • Super picture
    • Innovative
    • Looks really top in art mode
    • Good picture
    • Good sound
    • Good wall mount

    Contra

    • Power cable is extra
    • No frame included, must buy extra
    • Price
  • BKargl

    6 years ago •
    purchased this product

    Very good TV with frame function (cable udn SAT tuner), which is worth its price. Unfortunately, but the software is not yet mature (missing functions).

    I think the associated smart box could HW-mässig some more. Maybe SW updates will bring new possibilities. Presumably, however, Android-based TVs will soon offer significantly more extensive functionality (better integration into home networks). 

    Pro

    • very positive is the interaction with the sound system (Onkyo 5. 1) via HDMI-ARC
    • all switching from mono, stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS etc. works perfectly automatically
    • the external sound system can be switched on and off via the Samsung remote control (coupled)
    • the HbbTV function is super integrated
    • easy to set up
    • Problem-free and fast channel searches
    • Comfortable favorites function
    • good program overview

    Contra

    • unfortunately, it is not possible to record one programme and watch another at the same time.
    • Unfortunately, it is not possible to pause a programme (TimeShift) and briefly watch another programme, ...
    • ... as the TimeShift function works with the current programme (a great pity).
    • unfortunately, the audio and video sources cannot be selected/adjusted independently of each other.
    • When listening to a pure sound source (cable or SAT radio), an unsightly message ...
    • ..picture appears and it is not possible to "mix" the sound with, for example, a picture show.
    • The recording of programmes including the "Time Shift" function via an external USB hard disk is ...
    • ... very unstable, the HD must be checked again and again (use an external 3 TB USB 3.0 HD)
    • in frame mode only still images can be displayed instead of a "slideshow" - very unattractive!
    • the connection of a local SAN (Synology) via Ethernet as picture/sound source does not work at all!
    • switching between SAT and cable sources is a bit awkward (but works fine)
    • it's a pity that you can't see the volume change of the sound system via Samsung FB on the TV
    • unfortunately the 5 possible favourite categories have the same name for all sources (changeable)
  • peroe99

    6 years ago •
    purchased this product

    Innovative solution for TV in the living room

    Sure, probably the most innovative product in the television sector in recent years. In addition to the technical improvements, which there were and are constantly. But from the concept really something new. Looks great in the living room, with other picture frames around it even better. The cable (1 x optical, 1 x conventional power) fits in a thin power rail, which can also be concealed with picture frames at most. Picture quality, functionality for television absolutely on par. Sound surprisingly rich. The Art mode works perfectly. Only the brightness adjustment could have a slightly larger range. The remote control is small and functional. In Art mode, the brightness adjustment only works via app, not via remote control. Was actually of the opinion that I saw this on demo devices, however Samsung says that this only works via app.
    The app is indeed in need of a lot of improvement, every now and then the connection gets lost. A slideshow mode would be helpful.     

    Pro

    • Innovative, stylish, special
    • Picture, quality, operation absolutely comparable with top devices
    • Frame

    Contra

    • App functionality
    • The Art mode is reflected in the high price
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