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Samsung The Frame F-85LS0380160D TV review

Samsung The Frame 2024 85" QLED 4K TV with S801D Ultra Slim Soundbar and Music Frame Wireless Smart Speaker. Display diagonal: 2.16 m (85"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: QLED, Screen shape: Flat, LED backlighting type: Dual LED. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: Motion Xcelerator, Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black

A glare-free* viewing experience
Matte Display


Tired of seeing distracting glare on your TV screen? The Frame's ground-breaking Matte Display overcomes this as it absorbs reflections - so even in bright light you'll have the best possible viewing experience. It also helps your TV look just like a picture frame, so you can enjoy art on a glare-free canvas*.

Designed to look just like a picture frame
Modern Frame Design


The Frame is a stunningly slim TV that you'll want to watch even when it's off. This elegantly minimal TV with tidy cables even hangs just like a picture frame, near flush to the wall, so it'll blend beautifully with your home.

Style The Frame, your way
Customisable Bezels

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Switch up the colour and style of The Frame TV with customisable bezel frames.* Designed to look just like the edges of a picture frame, it's never been easier to customise The Frame TV to work with your taste, space or simply the artwork on display.

TV when it’s on. Art when it’s off.
Art Mode


Instead of turning into a black screen, The Frame transforms into a showcase of artwork and photography when it's turned off - now with lower energy consumption than before*. Plus, enjoy your favourite pieces for as long and as often as you like with no screen burn worries – guaranteed**.

Bring world-class galleries to your home
Samsung Art Store


With an Art Store subscription* you can curate your own personal art collection with a growing library of over 2,500 pieces of artwork from world renowned institutions. From beloved classics to stunning photography, Art Store gives you unlimited access to a vast collection of art pieces.

Explore a specially curated complimentary collection of streaming art
Samsung Art Store - Streams


Dive into the world of art and discover new favourites. With Art Store - Streams, you can explore a specially curated complimentary collection of artwork, streamed directly to your The Frame TV.

Enjoy artful colours, validated by PANTONE
PANTONE Validated


Meet fully authentic colour expression, validated by PANTONE. The Frame reproduces rich colours and textures of your favourite artwork, with high colour fidelity. And with the Matte Display that reduces glare, you can enjoy an authentic art viewing experience.

My Photo


Frame your most treasured memories in a way that best compliments your home. It's easy to upload and exhibit your own photography or a new family portrait on your TV – simply send your photos to The Frame TV via your smartphone* or a USB flash drive.

Brightness Sensor


The Brightness Sensor detects ambient light and automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness and colour tone to perfectly match the art piece on display.

Motion Sensor


When you’re in the room, the Motion Sensor detects your presence and automatically turns the TV to Art Mode, so you can enjoy art while you’re there. When you leave, it turns off into standby mode to save energy.

Snap on. Style up.
Customisable Bezels* with Magnetic Design


It’s easy to swap the bezel whenever you fancy a change - all it takes is a snap to switch things up and refresh your everyday space. Change the look of the Frame quickly to complement your mood, space or simply the artwork on display.

Flexible design that fits your space
Height Adjustable Stand


The Frame is flexible enough to work with your home set-up too. Thanks to the adjustable TV stand design, simply set your TV at the height of your liking to make room for your soundbar.

A flush fit to the wall
Slim Fit Wall Mount


Effortlessly wall mount The Frame near flush to your wall using the Slim Fit Wall Mount, which comes in the box with the TV. And with the One-Near Invisible Cable you won’t have to worry about cable management as you can have just one cable for all your connections.

Your favourite apps on the best-selling Samsung Smart TV*
Smart TV powered by Tizen

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Dive into a huge collection of 4K films, TV shows, and all your catch-up TV apps – including Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, Apple TV and NOW apps*** – all in one place. Not sure what to watch? Our easy-to-use and customisable Smart Hub platform gives you personalised recommendations.

Ultra slim, cinematic sound

Ultra Slim Design
Cinematic sound, ultra slim design


Experience powerful sound in a compact design. With a Slim Wall Mount Kit included it can be effortlessly wall mounted near-flush to the wall. It’s the perfect size to pair with 65” and larger TVs.

Wireless Dolby Atmos
Built-in wireless Dolby Atmos cinematic sound

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Transform your home cinema set-up with Wireless Dolby Atmos. This technology takes your soundbar to the next level, wirelessly delivering pinpoint sound effects for cinematic 3D surround sound* - just sit back and enjoy the show.

True 3.1.2ch Sound
Impressive power from 10 speakers


Boost your surround sound experience with dedicated upfiring speakers. This soundbar boasts 10 built-in speakers, carefully tuned by the award-winning Samsung Audio Lab.

Discover what makes this Soundbar so immersive


This Ultra Slim Soundbar has front-firing speakers ① and up-firing speakers ② – along with a subwoofer with 8” passive radiator ③ and 6.5” woofer ④ – to deliver powerful multi-directional sound.

Samsung Q-Symphony
Your TV and Soundbar play together in perfect harmony


Enhance your viewing experience with amazing sound from both your TV and soundbar, working in perfect harmony, without a complicated set up. Just kick back, and let Q-Symphony take care of it all. Elevate your sound experience, perfected by Samsung.

SpaceFit Sound Pro
Sound tuned perfectly for your space


Experience optimised sound, calibrated perfectly for your space. A built-in microphone listens to the acoustics of your room and improves the equalisation of your soundbar and subwoofer automatically. Always get the best sound experience tuned for your room.

Voice Assistants
Hands-free voice control to skip the track or crank up the volume with ease


Effortlessly control your soundbar with Amazon Alexa built-in* and Google voice assistant. Our smart soundbar lets you play music, check the weather, search the web, and more – all you have to do is ask.

Adaptive Sound
Advanced AI tailors the audio to what you’re watching


Experience sound like never before. Adaptive Sound uses advanced AI to tailor the audio to match whatever you're watching. Feel like you're a part of the action watching movies; or enjoy music like you’re at the concert. Even at low volume, it clarifies voices to catch every word.

Built-in Centre Speaker and AVA
Never miss a word


Experience crystal clear dialogue thanks to a special built-in center speaker and Active Voice Amplifier (AVA) that detects background noise and clarifies the voices on your screen. No more rewinding to hear the conversation in your favourite shows. Available only at Samsung.

Game Mode Pro
Directional sound dedicated for an extraordinary gaming experience


Dive deep into the action using our special gaming setting. Experience the roar of a sports car on the open road and hear opponents sneaking up behind you with pinpoint directional sound. It's all configured automatically to help you make most of your gaming experience.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connection
Cable free TV to Soundbar connection and music streaming


Connect your soundbar wirelessly with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for a mess-free solution. With this feature you can position your soundbar anywhere in the room without the need for trailing cables. Play music straight from your favourite apps or get optimised sound functionality using the SmartThings app.

AirPlay2 and Chromecast Built-In
Seamlessly connect your iPhone and soundbar with Airplay 2* and Chromecast


Say goodbye to your remote. Use your iPhone with AirPlay 2 to control the volume and switch songs. Play your favourite tunes in one room, stream a podcast in another. If you get a call, no worries – your friends can take over with their music seamlessly.

Tap Sound
Just tap to play


Streaming your favourite music has never been easier. Simply tap your Galaxy Android smartphone* on your soundbar and enjoy rich sound quality without the hassle of manual pairing. Yes, it's really that easy.

Samsung Audio Lab
Carefully tuned in Samsung's award-winning Audio Lab


Tested and tuned at the California Audio Lab, where our world-class audio engineers apply the advanced acoustic technologies and cutting-edge computer modelling to give you perfectly balanced, space-filling sound.

SmartThings App
Smart soundbar for a smart home


With the SmartThings app, you can connect and control your soundbar along with 1000s of other smart devices all in one place*. Whether they’re from Samsung or other brands such as Amazon, Google, Philips Hue or Ring.

One Remote Control
Declutter your coffee table with just one universal remote


Simplify your life with a single remote. Samsung's Smart Remote lets you effortlessly control multiple connected devices with just one click. It's not just for your soundbar; it can link up with various compatible devices from your TV to your set-top box.

HDMI eARC
A seamless signal for the best Dolby Atmos experience


Other HDMI ports can't support the full Dolby Atmos or DTS:X experience. But with this cinematic soundbar, you can kick back, unwind, and savour the original, high-quality audio delivered through HDMI eARC (Audio Return Channel) for the ultimate surround sound experience.

Wireless Surround Sound Compatible
Make sound more cinematic with wireless rear speakers

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Say goodbye to messy cables - upgrade your cinematic experience with our wireless surround sound rear speakers. It seamlessly fits within your space for a hassle-free immersive setup.

Ultra Slim Soundbar Skin
A stylish new look for your Soundbar


Give your Soundbar a makeover with the Ultra Slim Soundbar Skin. Pick a style that pairs with your Samsung TV for a perfectly coordinated look.

Awarded by experts

Techlicious – Editor’s Choice


"An innovative Blend of Sound and Style"
"The Samsung Music Frame is an innovative and stylish addition to the smart speaker market, successfully combining the functionality of a wireless speaker with the aesthetic appeal of a customisable photo frame"

10 Years Global No.1 Soundbar


*Samsung is ranked No.1 selling Soundbar brand for 10 years (2014-2023) ©2024 Futuresource Consulting Ltd.

  • Create your own secret cinema that seamlessly blends in to your space
  • A TV that looks like a picture frame. TV when it's on. Art when it's off.
  • Hear meticulous sound precision from our ultra-slim soundbar with 10 speakers
  • A speaker that blends in beautifully with your home - designed to look just like a picture frame
  • The TV, Music Frame and Soundbar wirelessly connect and play sound together in perfect harmony for room-filling sound

Samsung The Frame F-85LS0380160D TV specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 64.1 kg
Package height: 1249 mm
Package depth: 235 mm
Package width: 2087 mm
Remote control type: TM2361E
Cables included: AC

Ports & Interfaces

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): Anynet+
Common interface Plus (CI+) version: 1.4
RF connector type: F, IEC
RF ports quantity: 2
RS-232C ports: 1
Digital audio optical out: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Stand depth: 34.8 cm
Stand width: 142 cm
Soundbar weight: 1.4 kg
Soundbar dimensions (W x D x H): 1160 x 38 x 39.9 mm
Weight (without stand): 44.5 kg
Height (without stand): 1085.3 mm
Depth (without stand): 26.9 mm
Width (without stand): 1904.3 mm
Weight (with stand): 45.4 kg
Height (with stand): 1122.4 mm
Depth (with stand): 347.9 mm
Width (with stand): 1904.3 mm

Management Features

Number of OSD languages: 27

Network

Bluetooth version: 5.2
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

Performance

Game features: Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Dynamic Black EQ, Game Motion Plus, Gaming Hub, HGiG, Mini Map Zoom, Super Ultra Wide Game View, Surround Sound, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync Premium
Picture processing technology: Quantum Processor 4K, Samsung Real Depth Enhancer
Backlight dimming technology: Supreme UHD Dimming
Ambient mode: Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Quantum HDR

TV Tuner

Digital signal format system: DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T2
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (max): 290 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 328 kWh
Power consumption (typical): 167 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 167 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Design

Bezel type: VNB (Very Narrow Bezel)
Stand colour: Black
Stand type: Legs stand
Introduction year: 2024
Panel mounting interface: 600 x 400 mm
Product colour: Black

Other Features

Audio output channels: 2.0.2 channels
One Connect box type: One Connect (Y22 4K)

Smart TV

Smart modes: Filmmaker
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) version: 2.0.3
Operating system installed: Tizen

Audio

Sound modes: Adaptive Sound Pro
Audio decoders: Dolby Atmos
RMS rated power: 40 W

Display

Display diagonal (metric): 214 cm
Display refresh rates supported: 120 Hz
Motion interpolation technology: Motion Xcelerator
Native refresh rate: 100 Hz
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
LED backlighting type: Dual LED
Display technology: QLED
Display technology: QLED
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 2.16 m (85")

Brand-specific features

Samsung technologies (AV/TV): AI Scaling, Active Voice Amplifier Pro, AirPlay 2, Contrast Enhancer, Dolby Atmos®, Dual LED, HDR10+, Matte Display, Motion Xcelerator, Object Tracking Sound, Q-Symphony, Quantum Dot Display, Quantum HDR, Quantum Processor 4K, Samsung Health, Samsung TV Plus, Smart Calibration, Supreme UHD Dimming, Wide Viewing Angle, Works With Amazon Alexa