This Samsung small TV is cheap but should you buy The Frame instead?

Date:
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:13:26 +0000

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Theres a new Samsung TV in town, and it looks to bring QLED technology to a cheap and compact size but is it something of a misfire?

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Theres a new Samsung TV in town, and it looks to bring QLED technology to a cheap and compact size but is it something of a misfire?

The Samsung Q50A is a 32-inch TV packed with Full HD resolution, and most importantly a QLED panel. That latter technology means youre getting
improved color and contrast on a par with the Q60A, though likely not
high-end QLED or Neo QLED screens with the lighting systems and processors to really do films and TV shows justice. Youll even get HDR thrown in too.

A small TV with QLED sounds like a great deal, though its curious to see Samsung slap on the same price tag that youll get for Samsung The Frame , the lifestyle television designed to look like a picture frame when not in use. Best Samsung TV : amazing flatscreen TVs worth buying What is QLED? The panel tech explained Best 120Hz 4K TVs : the best TVs for your Xbox Series X and
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The Q50A retails for 499 in the UK, with a $499 looking US model possible if yet to be confirmed. That does make it cheaper than the Q60A (which doesnt
get any smaller than a 43-inch size), but its the same amount youd be paying for a 32-inch Frame model too even more, actually, when you consider that
the 32-inch Frame is generally discounted to 399 / $399 these days. The Frame vs Q50A

The Frame has a number of advantages over a regular, affordable QLED screen. It has a much nicer form factor and the option of various customizable bezels to cater to the style and color of your home decor. The 2021 iteration, too, is just 24.9mm thick almost half the 45.8mm of the 2020 model.

The Q50A isnt much thicker at 30.5mm, though its stuck with the same-old
black bezel found on any low-spec small TV, and lacks the multi-position
stand that helps the Frame be pivoted into various positions.

There looks to be a small boost to audio, with the Q50A featuring Samsungs
OTS Lite technology and two-channel speakers, whereas the Frame makes do with Dolby Digital Plus. There should be an improved soundstage in the former TV, then, though its unlikely to win viewers over with this alone.

Considering that The Frame also comes in a 32-inch size, and costs the same amount at launch while managing to be slimmer and more aesthetically
pleasing, and with little technical difference, its very hard to make any
case for the Q50A.

That may well be why the Q50 series skipped a year; while we saw a Q50R
occupy a similar position in 2019, there was no Q50T last year, and even this years launch we spotted without a big unveiling for Samsung, suggesting its not a huge priority area for the company.

For those who want more of a no-frills TV experience, and are intimidated by The Frames aesthetic stylings, the Q50A may feel a bit more straightforward. When it comes down to it, though, this set feels needlessly pricey for what
it offers, especially when Samsung has a much better alternative already out there.

You can currently buy it at John Lewis , while it seems to be out of stock at Very for the time being. Should I buy Samsung The Frame TV?



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