LG OLED B3 65" vs Samsung The Frame 55"
The Verdict
LG's OLED B3 65" and Samsung's The Frame 55" serve distinctly different purposes at the same $1299 price point. LG prioritizes pure display quality with perfect blacks, superior contrast, and exceptional gaming credentials,7ms input lag, VRR/ALLM support make it ideal for competitive gaming and cinematic content. Samsung The Frame emphasizes lifestyle integration and brightness (1500 nits vs 600 nits), better suited for well-lit rooms and art display mode, though its 15ms input lag limits gaming appeal. Audio-wise, The Frame delivers 40W versus LG's 20W, but neither excels in this category. The critical decision hinges on screen size preference and use case: LG wins for dedicated movie/gaming enthusiasts seeking larger displays and superior black levels, while Samsung appeals to those valuing design aesthetics and ambient brightness in living spaces. For most buyers seeking traditional TV excellence, the 65" OLED B3's superior contrast and gaming performance justify the recommendation.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG OLED B3 65" if…
- →Most affordable 65-inch LG OLED at $1,299 — great entry into OLED
- →Perfect blacks and infinite contrast inherent to OLED technology
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for cinema-quality HDR experience
Buy the Samsung The Frame 55" if…
- →Art Mode displays curated artwork when idle, blending seamlessly into home decor
- →Matte anti-glare display surface reduces distracting reflections in bright rooms
- →Slim One Connect box keeps all cables hidden for a clean, cord-free wall mount
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG OLED B3 65"
Pros
- Most affordable 65-inch LG OLED at $1,299 — great entry into OLED
- Perfect blacks and infinite contrast inherent to OLED technology
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for cinema-quality HDR experience
- 4x HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K@120Hz for gaming
- Wide viewing angles with no color shift
Cons
- Older α7 Gen6 processor — less effective upscaling than C3's α9
- 600 nits peak brightness is dim — struggles in bright rooms
- 20W speakers are weak — a soundbar is essential
- Wi-Fi 5 instead of Wi-Fi 6 on a 2023 model
Samsung The Frame 55"
Pros
- Art Mode displays curated artwork when idle, blending seamlessly into home decor
- Matte anti-glare display surface reduces distracting reflections in bright rooms
- Slim One Connect box keeps all cables hidden for a clean, cord-free wall mount
- Customizable bezels available in multiple colors and materials
- Magnetic slim cable minimizes visible wiring between the TV and One Connect box
Cons
- QLED panel cannot match the contrast or black levels of an OLED at this price
- Not gaming-focused — limited to 60Hz input lag in game mode and no VRR
- Art Mode and frame customizations add cost through accessories and subscriptions
- Brightness falls short of the QN90D for peak HDR performance
- At $1,299, cheaper QLED panels with better picture quality are available
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG OLED B3 65" | Samsung The Frame 55" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 200mm | 400 x 400mm |
| Weight | 41.7 lbs | 38.8 lbs |
| Dimensions | 57.0 x 32.8 x 1.8 inches | — |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.0 x 35.5 x 11.8 inches | 48.4 x 30.8 x 7.3 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 20 | 40 |
| Speakers | 2.0ch | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 7 | 15 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Quantum HDR, HDR10+, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Type | OLED (WOLED) | QLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 1500 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | webOS 23 | Tizen OS |
| Voice assistant | LG ThinQ AI, Alexa, Google Assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | — | Quantum Processor 4K Lite |
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