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The Samsung Frame Series often comes at a premium price and is designed to double as an art piece when not in use. It has a unique aesthetic appeal but doesn't perform as well in dark room conditions compared to other TVs. However, it has a slightly higher score for gaming which suggests it could be better for gamers. On the other hand, the Samsung Q70A is less expensive and offers similar picture quality with slightly better performance in bright room conditions. It also has a higher dark room score over the Frame Series, which makes it a better choice for movie watching in darker environments. If the art-like design and a marginal edge in gaming are important to you and you are willing to pay more, the Samsung Frame Series could be your choice. But if you prefer a better value for money, care more about movie watching in a dark room, and want a very competent option for a variety of content, the Samsung Q70A would be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Samsung Q70A (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Cost
$1,598
$948
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the Samsung Q70A (LCD) costs $948.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.1
7.2
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
6.4
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
Both the Samsung Frame Series and the Samsung Q70A offer fair performance for watching movies and cinematic TV due to adequate contrast and black uniformity, which are essential for deep blacks in dark scenes. However, they have subpar local dimming which is crucial for enhancing contrast ratio and black depth, and their color accuracy out of the box and color volume are only moderate, which means that colors may not be as vibrant or accurate as higher-end TVs, and viewing angles are also limited, affecting viewers not sitting directly in front.
Sports
6.8
6.7
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Both the Samsung Frame Series and the Samsung Q70A have very good response times, which is crucial for sports watching as it ensures minimal motion blur. However, they have different weaknesses: the Frame Series has a good ability to handle reflections but only a fair performance in viewing angles, which may limit the viewing experience from off-center positions, while the Q70A has poor reflections handling, making it less suitable for bright rooms, but with similar viewing angles performance to the Frame Series. Both TVs have fair gray uniformity, which might be noticeable during sports with large areas of uniform color but is less important than the other factors mentioned.
Gaming
7.8
7.7
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and Samsung Q70A (LCD) are both good for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.2
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.1/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Samsung Frame Series and Samsung Q70A both have 'Very Good' colors out of the box scores, ensuring cartoons and animations appear vibrant and true to life initially without additional calibration. Although both TVs have 'Good' scores for color gamut, indicating they can display a wide range of colors, the Samsung Frame Series exhibits slightly better gray uniformity which is important for consistent shading across the screen when watching animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
7.6
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in upscaling and delivering very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and TV programs with clear image quality, even from lower resolution sources. In contrast, the Samsung Q70A also offers very good upscaling and SDR brightness for enjoyable viewing in various lighting conditions; however, both TVs do not feature local dimming, which can affect contrast and black levels, but they compensate with robust out-of-the-box color reproduction and sizable color gamuts.
Bright Room
7.3
7.4
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Q70A (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Samsung Frame Series performs well in bright rooms partly due to its strong SDR and HDR brightness and its effective handling of reflections. The Samsung Q70A similarly excels in bright conditions with excellent SDR and HDR peak brightness and good reflection handling, but its lower contrast may be a drawback in dark room viewing compared to the Frame Series.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the Samsung Q70A (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | Samsung Q70A (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $948 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2022 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65LS03B | QN65Q70A | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.4" x 1" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57.4" | 35.3" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.4 lbs | 46.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 X 300 | |
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 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Bypass only | |
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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