Best Samsung The Frame TV alternatives that double as art for your living room

Art TVs are built to complement living spaces through slim profiles, low-reflection panels, and dedicated art or ambient display modes. When idle, they function as digital canvases, showing artwork, photography, or subtle visuals that blend into the room decor. This category matters most to users who care as much about interior design as screen technology. These appeal to homeowners, apartment dwellers, and minimalists who want a television that fits naturally into a living room, bedroom, or studio space without looking like a piece of consumer electronics. The trade-off is often different priorities, with design, finish, and idle-screen behaviour carrying as much weight as raw brightness or contrast figures.

Samsung is widely credited with popularising this format through The Frame series. But there are many Art TV options in the market now from brands like LG, Hisense, TCL, and Amazon. This feature compares brand-announced specifications and features of these TVs. It is not an experiential or subjective assessment of picture quality or usability. The goal is to clearly outline what each Art TV offers on paper, so readers can understand the differences and decide what best suits their space and priorities.

LG W6 Wallpaper TV

LG W6 marks a revival of LG’s ultra-thin Wallpaper OLED concept, updated for 2026 with a wireless design, advanced picture tech, and gaming-ready performance.

• Display: It has a 4K OLED panel with Hyper Radiant Colour Technology for enhanced brightness, colour and contrast. Under the hood, there is an α11 AI Processor Gen3 with a Dual AI Engine for image processing. You also get the Brightness Booster Ultra system (claimed up to ~3.9× conventional OLED brightness) and Reflection Free Premium certification for reduced glare and deep blacks. The supported HDR formats include Dolby Vision IQ. This is coupled with a 165 Hz refresh rate for smooth motion and gaming performance. It is available in 77-inch and 83-inch models.
• Audio: It sports eARC and DAFC(Dolby Atmos Flex Connect), which automatically optimises sound based on speaker placement.
• Design: The panel is approximately 9 mm thick when mounted against the wall. A separate Zero Connect Box handles all inputs and transmits 4K video and audio wirelessly.
• Gaming: You are getting HDMI 2.1-based 4K at 165 Hz refresh rate across supported inputs, VRR, Nvidia G-Sync support and AMD FreeSync Premium support, and a claim of 0.1 ms pixel response time.
• OS and Art: It runs on webOS 26 with Gallery+ art, including over 4,500 monthly-refreshed works, and lets you generate images with AI or display your personal photos.
• Connectivity: The list includes 3 HDMI 2.1 and 2 USB-A ports.

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Hisense CanvasTV (S7N)

The Hisense CanvasTV S7N targets value-focused buyers who want an Art TV experience without paying extra for accessories.

• Display: It features a 4K QLED panel with a Hi-Matte display coating to reduce glare. Resolution is 3840 x 2160. The TV supports Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ Adaptive, and HDR10+ Gaming. It features an edge LED backlight and not full array local dimming. It sports a 144Hz refresh rate.
• Audio: A 2.0.2-channel speaker system delivers around 46 W output, with DTS Virtual X.
• Design: The TV is about 38 mm thick. Hisense includes a magnetic teak-style frame in the box, along with an ultra-slim wall mount that leaves a roughly 3 mm gap from the wall.
• Gaming: You get HDMI 2.1 features, including 4K at 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM, and low input lag, making it strong for gaming at this price point.
• OS and Art: It runs Google TV with a dedicated Art Mode. Over 1,000 artworks are included for free, and built-in motion and light sensors wake the display and adjust brightness automatically.
• Connectivity: 4 HDMI ports, including 2 HDMI 2.1, 2 USB ports, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, and Ethernet.

TCL Nxtvision TV (A300W)

TCL’s Nxtvision TV is also referred to as A300W or Nxtframe in some regions.

• Display: It features a 4K QLED panel with a matte coating designed to resemble real canvas under gallery lighting. HDR formats include Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+. The native refresh rate is 120Hz, and with VRR, it supports up to 144Hz.
• Audio: A 20W speaker system with Dolby Atmos support.
• Design: A proprietary wall mount is included, along with support for magnetic decorative frames.
• Gaming: HDMI 2.1 features include 4K at 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM, and low input lag.
• OS and Art: It runs Google TV and includes an AI Art feature that can generate artwork using voice prompts, alongside static art and personal photos.
• Connectivity: It brings 4 HDMI ports (two of which are HDMI 2.1 and one has eARC), 2 USB ports, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet.

Amazon Ember Artline

Amazon’s Ember Artline marks the company’s serious entry into the Art TV space, leaning heavily on Alexa integration and simplicity.

• Display: It uses a 4K QLED panel with a matte anti-glare finish. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Adaptive, and a 60Hz refresh rate.
• Audio: A 20W stereo speaker setup is built in, with support for Dolby Audio and eARC for external soundbars or AV receivers.
• Design: The TV has a thin 1.5-inch frame and supports wall mounting. Buyers can choose from 10 magnetic frame colours, with one included in the box.
• Gaming: Gaming support is basic, with standard HDMI features and no high-refresh-rate gaming focus.
• OS and Art: It runs the 2026 version of Fire TV OS. Amazon includes over 2,000 free artworks, along with Amazon Photos integration. An AI Room Analysis feature suggests artwork based on room colour and lighting. Hands-free Alexa+ support is also included.
• Connectivity: You get 3 HDMI 2.0 + 1 HDMI 2.1 with eARC, 1 USB-A, 1 Digital Optical Audio Port, Wi-Fi 6, and 1 Ethernet port.

Let’s now circle back to The Frame series as they continue evolving with each new generation.

Samsung The Frame

Samsung The Frame continues to be the most popular Art TV in the market. Here’s what it offers:

• Display: It uses a 4K QLED panel with Edge LED backlight, a matte, anti-reflection finish designed to mimic real canvas under ambient lighting. The TV is powered by an NQ4 Gen 2 processor and supports HDR10+ Adaptive. Samsung’s Pantone Validation ensures accurate colour reproduction in both Art Mode and video playback. The refresh rate tops out at 100Hz but offers Motion Xelerator 144Hz. The Frame (LS03H) will be selling in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch, and 98-inch models.
• Audio: The 75-inch model has 40W built-in speakers that support Samsung’s spatial audio processing, Q-Symphony paired with eARC for external sound systems.
• Design: The Frame is around 25 mm thick and ships with a Slim Fit Wall Mount. Interchangeable magnetic bezels are available in multiple colours and materials, sold separately.
• Gaming: You get 4K 144Hz (for HDMI 4), VRR, and ALLM.
• OS and Art: It runs Tizen OS with Samsung’s Art Mode. Users get access to 370+ free artworks annually through the Art Store, with a subscription required for the full catalogue. Personal photos and custom collections are also supported.
• Connectivity: 4 HDMI ports (one of which is HDMI 2.1 capable) via the wired One Connect Box, USB ports, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

Samsung The Frame Pro

The Frame Pro is the higher-end Samsung Art TV with a Neo QLED (Mini LED) panel, a more capable NQ4 Gen 3 processor and a slimmer wireless One Connect Box.

• Display: The Frame Pro upgrades to a Neo QLED panel with Mini LED backlighting, offering higher brightness and improved contrast over the standard Frame. This is powered by an NQ4 AI Gen3 processor, and resolution remains 4K, with HDR10+ Adaptive support. The native refresh rate increases to 144Hz in 2026. The Frame Pro (LS03HW) is available in 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch sizes.
• Audio: It supports enhanced spatial audio processing and eARC, with better sound tuning than the standard Frame, though external audio is still recommended.
• Design: Thickness remains close to 25 mm. The key change is the Wireless One Connect Box, which transmits video and audio wirelessly to the TV, leaving only a power cable visible.
• Gaming: You get HDMI 2.1-based 4K at up to 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM, and low input lag, making it far more gaming-friendly than the standard Frame. The Frame Pro also has a built-in Micro HDMI 2.1 input port, which can be used for low-latency gaming.
• OS and Art: Tizen OS with the same Art Store ecosystem as The Frame, including curated art collections, ambient display modes, and personal photo support.
• Connectivity: Inputs are housed in the Wireless One Connect Box, including 5 HDMI (one of which is an HDMI 2.1 port), 2 USB-A, 1 USB-C, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

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