[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had the 2025 Frame Pro on my wall for a bit now, and I’ve got some very mixed, but ultimately positive, feelings about it. If you’re on the fence about dropping this kind of money, here is the unfiltered truth from someone who actually uses it daily.
The Good: It Finally Earns the "Gallery" Title
The whole point of this TV is the aesthetic, and Samsung finally nailed the execution with the Wireless One Connect Box. I’m pretty handy around the house, but I absolutely despise cutting into drywall to fish cables and patch things up. Being able to just hang this thing and beam the 4K video wirelessly from the box sitting completely out of sight across the room is a total game-changer.
The matte screen is also incredible for a bright room. It completely kills the glare from the windows. When it's in Art Mode, the combination of the matte finish and the flush wall mount makes it genuinely pass for a physical canvas.
The Upgrade: Gaming and Sports
I play a decent amount of video games, and the bump up to a 144Hz refresh rate is very noticeable. Whether I'm running something fast-paced on PC like Arc Raiders or just firing up the Switch with the boys, the motion is buttery smooth with practically zero input lag.
It also handles sports beautifully. Catching an MLB game on the weekends is a massive step up from older edge-lit TVs; the new Neo QLED (Mini-LED) panel gets surprisingly bright (pushing around 1,000 nits) and the colors really pop.
The Brutally Honest Cons
Let’s be real, you are paying a massive "design tax" for this TV.
The Black Levels: Yes, the Mini-LED panel is a huge upgrade over the standard, cheaper Frame TVs, but it’s still not an OLED. If you’re watching a really dark, moody movie, the black levels can still look a little washed out if there are bright highlights on the screen.
The Bezels: The old bezels from previous Frame models don't fit this one because of the new sensor placement. Having to buy new custom bezels on top of an already expensive TV is annoying.
Audio: The built-in speakers are just okay. Because the TV is so incredibly thin, there isn't much room for low-end bass. You’re definitely going to want a soundbar.
The Verdict
If you are an absolute home theater purist who only cares about getting the absolute best contrast and picture quality for your dollar, do not buy this. You can get a better pure-performance TV for less money.
But if you want a TV that completely disappears into your room, doesn't require tearing up your walls for cable management, and can actually hold its own when you fire up a game or a sports broadcast, the Frame Pro is fantastic. It’s finally a TV where you don't feel like you’re sacrificing all the specs just to get the aesthetic.