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Updated April 10, 2024·
The Samsung The Frame 2022 is styled like a picture frame to blend into your decor and displays art when not in use, making it ideal for design-conscious buyers. It performs well in bright rooms and has good overall picture quality but it's not suited for gaming due to its poor gaming score. Wall mounting is required as it doesn't come with a stand. The Vizio M-Series offers very good cartoon and animation performance and is equipped with more HDMI ports, which could be beneficial if you have multiple devices to connect. It supports Dolby Vision and HLG, which The Frame doesn't, offering a wider range of HDR content. Choose The Frame if you value aesthetics and a bright room performance; opt for the Vizio M-Series if connectivity and HDR format support are more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Good motion processing
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.0
7.6
5.91/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the Vizio M-Series (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.1
7.6
5.91/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
6.8
6.2
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.9
6.4
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
7.3
6.6
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
7.9
8.3
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio M-Series (LCD) to be very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.4
7.6
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
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The Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) has a price of $499 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $500.
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Spec Comparison
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| Samsung The Frame 2022 (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$499 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN32LS03B | M50Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 16.5" x 28.7" x 1" | 25.5" x 43.8" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 17.8" x 28.7" | 26.7" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 11.7 lbs | 26.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Tobey Grumet | May 2023
"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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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