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If you prioritize aesthetics and a television that doubles as art when not in use, the Samsung Frame Series is designed with a changeable frame to complement your room's style, but it must be wall-mounted. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 is aimed at budget-conscious buyers and may not offer the same premium design or features. The Frame Series typically offers a better viewing experience with smoother motion for sports and gaming due to its higher refresh rate, whereas the CU7000 might be less suited for such fast-paced content. In a bright room, the Frame Series may provide better glare handling and picture quality, however, the difference could be marginal depending on your specific room conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- 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 CU7000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.1
6.2
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Gaming
7.8
6.0
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.5/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
30.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series offers better gaming performance with very good response times and the best input lag, which means it reacts more quickly to user inputs, important for fast-paced games. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000, while also having very good input lag, has fair response times, resulting in slightly slower reactions to gaming actions.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
5.7
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.0/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to having very good colors straight out of the box and a good color gamut, which ensures vibrant and accurate colors. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 falls short in this area with only fair colors out of the box and a poor color gamut, leading to less striking and less precise colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
6.0
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, which are crucial for clear image quality in regular TV shows, and it offers very good colors out of the box, providing a vibrant viewing experience without the need for immediate calibration.
Bright Room
7.3
5.8
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series has a 'Very Good' SDR brightness and 'Good' handling of reflections which makes it suitable for bright rooms, while the contrast and colors are also positively evaluated, indicating overall good picture quality. On the other hand, the Samsung CU7000, despite having 'Fair' contrast and color volume, falls short with only 'Fair' SDR brightness and worse handling of reflections, resulting in lower performance in bright environments.
Cost
$1,598
$528
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) costs $528.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
6.2
5.8
7.75/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Frame Series (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series stands out with a significantly higher contrast and very good colors out of the box, leading to a deeper black level and more vibrant colors for cinematic content. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000 has a lower contrast and fair colors out of the box, which results in less depth in dark scenes and less vivid colors, thus offering a less immersive movie-watching experience.
Sports
6.8
6.6
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
120Hz
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
6.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Samsung Frame Series handles reflections better and has superior response time, which is crucial for watching fast-paced sports, but it has narrower viewing angles and only fair motion processing. Conversely, the Samsung CU7000 has similar challenges with motion processing and viewing angles, along with poorer reflection handling, yet it offers a comparable level of gray uniformity, which affects the consistency of sports fields or courts displayed on screen.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Frame Series (LCD) | Samsung CU7000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $528 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2022 | April 5, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QN65LS03B | UN65CU7000 | |
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 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57.1" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.2" x 57.4" | 35.7" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.4 lbs | 32.7 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 | 5.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 4.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 40 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | 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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