It is not just a TV. It really is a picture or poster frame. I uploaded a photo of my girlfriend. When she walked in and looked at it, she thought it was a super high-quality print of her - she was amazed.
You can upload your photos to TV and play them as you like, or play them from Samsung gallery (I don't use it since I use Google Photos, but Samsung smartphone users may appreciate it).
Art mode function gives you access to paintings, photos and other art - I love it. There are some free collections, or you can get access to much more with a monthly subscription; it is $5 after 3 month trial, I thin it is worth it.
Other benefits: wireless screen sharing from laptop PC (Windows 10 required) - I use it often to work from bed; AirPlay built in and working well for Mac users - I stream Facebook live sessions or (sometimes) music; remote PC access - use TV as a remote workstation (wireless keyboard and mouse needed, USB will work if you have long-enough cable); Samsung SmartThings hub built in (I don't use it as I am already set on Amazon's solution).
Usual complement of apps including Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Hulu, SlingTV and many more.
Since the electronics box is separate (connected to TV with a very thin and completely unobtrusive cable - if you have beige or light brown wall, you will hardly notice it) it is bigger and therefore has plenty of connection options - 4 HDMI ports, optical, 3 USB ports, gigabit ethernet. I do miss old fashion RCA audio output, but bluetooth headphone or external speaker pairing is a breeze.
Picture quality is great. Note: this is QLED display (i.e. quantum dot TFT display with multipoint LED backlighting) not OLED (emissive). Blacks are reasonably black, but not as deep black as on OLED (or plasma).
It is pricey - you pay for the form and functionality, but I think it is totally worth it. I guess I will buy one for each room and turn my house into a gallery.
| Brand Name | SAMSUNG |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 41.7 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 48.6 x 27.9 x 1.7 inches |
| Item model number | QN55LS03RAFXZA |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | Charcoal black |
| Special Features | Customizable Frame; One Invisible Connection; Smart TV with Bixby Voice, Art Mode; Art Store; 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dots |
| Speaker Type | 2.2CH |
| Item Weight | 41.7 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 55 Inches |
