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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Frame Series is typically much more expensive, and it offers better gaming performance, and it has a great design that doubles as wall art. However, it's not ideal for darker rooms due to its lower performance there. On the other hand, the Samsung Q60C is much less expensive than the Frame Series. While its overall picture quality and gaming performance are not as high as the Frame Series, it delivers fairly consistent performance across different types of content and also performs slightly better in dark rooms. When making your decision, consider how much you value gaming features, design, and the types of content you will be watching, versus the price and dark room performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung Q60C (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
6.0
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
5.5
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
2.9/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series provides a fair experience for movies and cinematic TV mainly due to its adequate contrast and local dimming features, which enhance the depth and detail in darker scenes. On the other hand, the Samsung Q60C is considered poor for the same content because it offers lower contrast and lacks local dimming, resulting in less impressive dark scene portrayal and overall picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
7.5
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series is regarded as very good for watching cartoons and animation because it delivers vibrant colors straight out of the box and has a good color gamut which ensures a wide range of colors. On the other hand, the Samsung Q60C, while still providing good color quality out of the box and a decent color gamut, falls short compared to the Frame Series when it comes to color volume and grayscale uniformity, which can affect the overall viewing experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.8
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series boasts better upscaling and SDR brightness than the Samsung Q60C, making it more suitable for watching news and talk shows. Furthermore, the Frame Series offers stronger performance in areas such as contrast and color accuracy out of the box, enhancing the overall viewing experience for those types of programs.
Bright Room
7.3
6.5
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series is better suited for bright rooms than the Samsung Q60C as it has very good SDR and fair HDR brightness, as well as good reflection handling, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments. On the other hand, while the Samsung Q60C also has good SDR brightness, its HDR brightness is only rated as poor, and its reflection handling is fair, making it less optimal for viewing in bright rooms.
Cost
$977
$598
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $977 and the Samsung Q60C (LCD) costs $598.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.5
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and Samsung Q60C (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Frame Series has excellent response times and handles reflections well, making it suitable for sports in well-lit rooms; however, its motion processing is only adequate and viewing angles are limited, which could make fast-moving action look less smooth and colors appear inaccurate from the side. The Samsung Q60C also has excellent response times and modest reflection handling, but its motion processing is slightly better; despite that, it suffers from similarly limited viewing angles and poorer handling of reflections compared to the Frame Series, so it's not the best in very bright environments or for wide seating arrangements.
Gaming
6.1
5.7
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
30.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Frame Series (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the Samsung Q60C (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series is better for gaming owing to its very good response time, which cuts down motion blur, and its low input lag, which means the TV responds more quickly to your actions. In contrast, the Samsung Q60C has a poor response time resulting in more motion blur, which can be a disadvantage during fast-paced games, and despite having low input lag as well, it's held back by its lower refresh rate.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the Samsung Q60C (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | Samsung Q60C (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$977 | $598 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 2, 2022 | April 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN50LS03B | QN50Q60C | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.4" x 44.3" x 1" | 25.4" x 44" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 26.7" x 44.3" | 26.8" x 44" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 26.0 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 4.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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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.
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