Frame TVs are extremely popular because they let you better match the TV's design to your room. Instead of a TV being a simple black box on the wall, these TVs feature user-replaceable bezels, so you can now change the TV's look and feel for a bespoke design. These TVs are designed to display artwork when you're not watching TV, and, with slim wall-mounts and matte anti-reflective coatings, they mimic the look of canvas on the wall. When choosing the best Frame TV for your needs, you should consider not only its TV performance but also its art features, like whether the wall mount is included or sold separately and whether a subscription is required to access the artwork.
Below are our recommendations for the best Frame TVs you can buy. For more options, see our picks for the best TVs for bright room viewing, the best smart TVs, and the best 4k TVs.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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Best Frame TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85"The Samsung The Frame Pro 2026 is the best frame TV we've tested. It's a great choice for daytime TV watching thanks to its high peak brightness and matte anti-reflective coating. It has a wide range of smart features, including many gaming features typically reserved for higher-end models, like VRR support and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. It comes with Samsung's slim-fit wall mount, which allows you to mount your TV flush against the wall. It also features a Wireless One Connect box, so aside from power, you don't need to run any cables to the TV itself. You can place the connection box and all your devices in a different part of the room entirely, keeping a clean setup around the TV. There are downsides to this feature, though: it increases input latency and adds extra cost. If this doesn't interest you, check out the standard Samsung The Frame 2026 below instead.
As for art features, this TV offers a dedicated art mode that can be configured to turn on automatically when motion is detected in the room. It'll also adjust the screen's brightness automatically based on the room's lighting. You can access a curated playlist of 30 pieces of art that rotate monthly, or subscribe through Samsung's Art Store for access to more choices. You can even upload your own photos via USB. It's only available with a black bezel in the box, but you can buy replacement bezels available in a wide range of colors and finishes.
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Best Mid-Range Frame TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 98"If you want to save a bit of money, you can step down to the Samsung The Frame 2026. This model features the exact same art features as the more expensive Samsung The Frame Pro 2026, but with a few key differences. It doesn't come with the Wireless One Connect box, so you need to connect all of your external devices directly to the TV. It's still possible to achieve a clean setup with this, but you'll need to consider running a conduit in the wall if you want to hide the cables. Other than that, the overall design is nearly identical to the more expensive variant, including the slim-fit wall mount that allows it to sit flush against the wall.
There are a few other key differences between this one and the more expensive variant. It's not quite as bright, so while it's still a decent TV for bright-room viewing, small details in movies and shows don't stand out as well. It also lacks local dimming, making it slightly less versatile and not as good in a dark room. Overall, the Pro version is worth it if you want the wireless connection box or if your room is often very dark or very bright, but if the wireless box doesn't interest you and your room is usually moderately lit, the cheaper Frame is the best option.
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Best Budget Frame TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:50" 55" 65" 75" 85"The best budget Frame TV we've tested is the Hisense CanvasTV 2026. It's actually fairly closely matched to the Samsung The Frame 2026 in terms of picture quality, but there are a few trade-offs to going with a cheaper model. It's brighter than the Samsung, so small details in movies and shows stand out better, and it can handle a bit more glare during the day. On the other hand, it has noticeably worse overall accuracy and a very slow response time, resulting in incredibly blurry motion.
As for its design and art features, it has a lot in common with the two Samsung TVs on this list. It comes with a teak frame, so you'll need to buy a different color separately for a bespoke look. It comes with a slim wall mount, and, like the regular Frame 2026, all the inputs are on the back of the TV. As for its art mode, it's pretty basic. There's no subscription service here, but it has a more limited selection of free artwork instead. You can also upload your own photos via USB or a QR code on your phone to create custom slideshows. Since it's powered by Google TV, you can also find other third-party art apps if you want something more advanced.
Notable Mentions
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Amazon Ember Artline 2026:
The Amazon Ember Artline TV is unique in that it allows you to choose your bezel color at the time of purchase. It's an interesting alternative to the Hisense CanvasTV 2026, with similar picture quality overall. It has slightly worse motion handling, though, and it's usually more expensive than the Hisense.
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Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best art TVs to buy for most people in each price range. We factor in price (a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no TVs that are difficult to find or unavailable in the United States).
If you'd like to do the work of choosing yourself, here's a list of all our TV reviews from the past few years. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no TV is perfect, most TVs are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.