The Samsung The Frame 2022 is styled with a classy frame to display photos and art when not in use and must be wall-mounted, which makes it a unique choice if you're looking for a television that blends with your room's decor and serves a dual purpose. On the other hand, the Sony X95L provides a superior picture quality, higher refresh rate, and better sound capabilities but comes at a higher price. If budget is a major concern and you like the art frame concept, the Samsung may be the right choice. However, for a premium viewing experience with better performance, especially if you enjoy movies, sports, or gaming in a dedicated entertainment setup, the Sony could be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD)
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Very good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Very good for sports
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0/10
8.6/10
5.91/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1/10
8.4/10
5.91/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L provides a more immersive experience for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity compared to the Samsung The Frame 2022, which ensures deeper blacks and more detailed shadows. Additionally, the X95L boasts better colors out of the box, color volume, and gray uniformity, although the wider viewing angles of The Frame might be preferred in rooms where viewers are seated off to the side.
Sports
6.8/10
8.2/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L performs very well for sports due to its superior motion processing and better reflection handling compared to the Samsung The Frame 2022; additionally, the Sony offers wider viewing angles which is beneficial in group settings. However, the Samsung The Frame, while only fair for sports viewing, still presents good response time, but it falls short in reflections handling and motion processing which are crucial for fast-paced sports action.
Gaming
5.9/10
8.3/10
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 has a lower refresh rate and worse performance in response time and input lag compared to the Sony X95L, which can affect gaming experience. The Sony X95L stands out for gaming due to its higher refresh rate, which provides smoother motion, and it rates significantly better in response time and input lag, leading to a more responsive gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
7.9/10
9.1/10
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.4/10
9.2/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L excels over the Samsung The Frame 2022 for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because of its superior upscaling quality, which ensures that lower resolution content appears crisp and clear on the screen, and its heightened SDR brightness, which guarantees vivid images in various viewing conditions. Although The Frame 2022 does perform well in these aspects, the Sony X95L provides more vibrant colors straight out of the box and a wider color gamut which enhances overall picture quality.
Bright Room
7.3/10
9.7/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
The Samsung The Frame 2022 offers good SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections well, making it a suitable choice for bright rooms; however, its contrast and color volume are just good, which may affect the vibrancy of the image. In contrast, the Sony X95L provides excellent SDR and HDR brightness and superior reflection handling, along with better contrast and color volume, hence it's ideal for bright environments and providing a more vivid picture, but it comes at a higher price point.
Cost
$499
$4,498
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$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has a price of $499 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
"The biggest, and most jarring, difference is the revolutionary matte, anti-glare coating on the 2022’s display. Not only does it solve my daytime glare problem of being in a corner apartment, but it somehow adds texture to anything being displayed. The Frame is a home run for anyone looking to add fashion to their function."
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About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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