Feb 13, 2020 05:46 PM
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(Updated Jan 30, 2023 01:06 PM)
TL;DR
Overall rating 3/5
Connectivity and App support is huge letdown. Only buy if you want a flat back TV.
Design - 4/5
The TV just looks stunning as it comes with zero gaps(not actually zero) wall mount. The stands provided with the TV aren’t aesthetically appealing.
The TV comes with a significantly big OneConnect box. The box has it’s own pros and cons. The best part is you don’t see a lot of thick black cables going to TV. It’s just a thin and clear fibre optic cable which is solely responsible for power and other sources. The bad part is that if you don’t have a place to hide that box then you will see a lot of cables and clutters.
Setup & Installation – 3/5
The mounting and dismounting of TV are challenging jobs which require 2 strong people and a lot of care.
Setting up TV is an easy job if you have a smartphone connected to a WiFi network. If not, then it’s a lengthy and tiring process to set up the TV. If you fail to accept anyone of the T&C during installation, you may see some of the menu items disabled.
Display - 4/5
Switch on the TV and you are welcomed with mega bright Samsung trademark display. The QLED is a tad brighter than conventional LEDs and league ahead of LCDs. The blacks are good too.
Viewing angle isn’t disappointing but isn’t good as LG’s IPS display.
Sound - 3/5
I had LG32F880 series LCD and it had amazing SQ. The Frame TV is loud has good sound and voice is clearly audible but listening music videos is disappointing experience.
Connectivity - 2/5
The TV comes with OneConnect box which contains 4 HDMIs(1 ARC) and 3 USB, there is SPDIf port too.
Wireless display is good but sometimes it lags. You can mirror your phone and laptop. Cast your YouTube videos to TV directly. I still found my firestick screen mirroring better than this.
Bluetooth connectivity – This doesn’t work for me. It takes quite long to search Bluetooth device and when it connects, there is lot of audio breakdowns. Flipkart replaced my TV but again it has the same problem.
Remote Control - 3/5
It’s a beautiful white Bluetooth remote. For general operations it’s okay, but if you want to set up something its painful. Reaching anywhere minimum takes 4-5 clicks.
Apparently, it throws tantrum sometimes too.
If you have seen LG Air Remote, you will hate this remote for sure.
You can also use your smartphone as a remote control.
App Support – 1/5
With limited memory and RAM, you have to live with some preinstalled apps like Prime, Netflix, Youtube etc. I do use Firestick, thus I don’t have to rely much on TVs capabilities.
Art Mode – 5/5
I like this and it looks superb. The only downside is that even in stand-by it consumes 50W of electricity.
