Best Frame and Art TVs (2026)
What are the best frame and art TVs (Samsung Frame, LG Easel) in 2026?
TL;DR
Top pick: Samsung The Frame Pro 55" 2026 (~$1,298) — Neo QLED Mini LED, 144Hz, Wireless One Connect, 5,000+ Art Store works.
Best value: LG Gallery TV 55" (~$900) — Mini LED, 5,000+ free artworks, no subscription, cut 31% from a $1,299.99 list.
Best budget: Samsung The Frame 55" 2025 (~$698) — 36% off; Hisense CanvasTV S7SG, Amazon Ember Artline, and TCL Nxtframe all match it at ~$700.
Mid-2026 discounting reset the whole category: every 55" art TV except the Frame Pro now sells under $1,100. [src1, src2, src5, src9, src10]
Summary
The frame/art TV category has exploded in 2026, with Samsung's once-uncontested Frame lineup now facing serious competition from Hisense, TCL, Amazon, and LG — and mid-2026 discounting has compressed the whole category into a $700–$1,300 band. Samsung's 2026 refresh (The Frame LS03HE and The Frame Pro LS03HW) launched in the US in April 2026 at $1,199.99 (Frame 55") and $1,499.99 (Frame Pro 55"), adding a new 55" Frame Pro size, the NQ4 AI Gen3 processor, upgraded Glare Free Technology, and an Art Store now offering 5,000+ works from 800+ artists (up from 2,500+ in 2025) via partnerships with Art Basel, MoMA, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Both have since fallen below list — the Frame Pro 55" to ~$1,298 and the standard Frame 55" to ~$1,098. The Frame Pro remains the overall leader for combined art-display and TV performance thanks to Neo QLED Mini LED, ~1,000 nits, and the Wireless One Connect box. [src1, src2, src4, src9]
The biggest disruption comes from budget challengers offering subscription-free art libraries, and the mid-2026 price cuts made them even more aggressive. Hisense replaced the original S7N CanvasTV with the 2026 S7SG, which adds Wi-Fi 6, expanded game features, a backlit remote, and a new 50" size — the 55S7SG now sells for ~$700 against a $1,499.99 list, and the 65S7SG for ~$1,000. The older S7N is effectively gone: its Amazon listings now read "currently unavailable." Amazon's Ember Artline shipped April 22, 2026 and sits at ~$700 (55", from a $899.99 list), adding Dolby Vision support (absent on all Samsung TVs), 2,000+ free artworks, AI-powered art recommendations, and 10 frame color options. TCL's Nxtframe (now ~$700 for 55", down from a $999.99 list) brings AI art generation at a genuinely budget price, though with dimmer output. The biggest single move is LG's Gallery TV (LX7B, QNED Mini LED), which shipped in the US in late April 2026 at $1,299.99 and has since been cut to ~$900 — a Mini LED art TV with 5,000+ free artworks for less than a standard Samsung Frame. [src1, src5, src6, src8, src10, src11]
All frame TVs share matte anti-glare displays designed to minimize reflections and make digital art look like physical paintings. This matte coating reduces peak brightness by 30-50% compared to glossy panels, meaning art TVs trade some HDR impact for superior art-mode appearance. Energy consumption in art mode is typically 30-60 watts, adding roughly $10-30/year to electricity bills. [src7]
Models Compared
| Model | Price (US street) | Panel | Brightness | Art Library | Subscription | Refresh Rate | Best For | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Frame Pro 55" (2026 LS03HW) | ~$1,298 | Neo QLED Mini LED | ~1,000 nits | 5,000+ | $5.99/mo | 144Hz / DLG 240Hz | Best overall | Check price |
| Samsung The Frame 55" (2026 LS03HE) | ~$1,098 | QLED | ~400 nits | 5,000+ | $5.99/mo | 144Hz | Best ecosystem | Check price |
| Samsung Frame Pro 65" (2025 LS03FW) | ~$1,498 | Neo QLED Mini LED | ~1,000 nits | 5,000+ | $5.99/mo | 144Hz | Best 65" Mini LED | Check price |
| Samsung Frame Pro 75" (2025 LS03FW) | ~$1,658 | Neo QLED Mini LED | ~1,000 nits | 5,000+ | $5.99/mo | 144Hz | Best big-screen deal | Check price |
| Samsung The Frame 55" (2025 LS03F) | ~$698 | QLED | ~400 nits | 5,000+ | $5.99/mo | 120Hz | Best Samsung deal | Check price |
| Samsung The Frame 65" (2025 LS03F) | ~$998 | QLED | ~400 nits | 5,000+ | $5.99/mo | 120Hz | Best 65" under $1,000 | Check price |
| Hisense CanvasTV S7SG 55" (2026) | ~$700 | Hi-QLED | ~350 nits | 1,000+ | Free | 144Hz | Best budget | Check price |
| Hisense CanvasTV S7SG 65" (2026) | ~$1,000 | Hi-QLED | ~350 nits | 1,000+ | Free | 144Hz | Best 65" free-art | Check price |
| Amazon Ember Artline 55" | ~$700 | QLED | ~400 nits | 2,000+ | Free | 60Hz | Best value + Dolby Vision | Check price |
| TCL Nxtframe 55" (A300W) | ~$700 | QLED | ~300 nits | 350+ | Free | 120Hz | Best AI art generation | Check price |
| LG Gallery TV 55" (LX7B) | ~$900 | Mini LED (QNED) | ~700 nits | 5,000+ | Free (Gallery+) | 60Hz | Best art curation (museum-grade) | Check price |
| TCL Nxtframe Pro | ~$2,000 | QLED | ~300 nits | 350+ | Free | 120Hz | Best built-in audio (B&O) | Dealer / TCL.com |
| LG OLED evo G6 Gallery | ~$2,300 (65") | OLED | ~1,500 nits | Gallery+ | Included | 120Hz | Best picture quality (not for static art) | See Best OLED TVs |
Best for Each Use Case
Best Overall: Samsung Frame Pro 2026 (~$1,298 for 55") — Check price
The Frame Pro is the first art TV that genuinely excels at both art display and TV watching. Its Neo QLED Mini LED panel delivers ~1,000 nits peak brightness — 2.5x brighter than the standard Frame — making HDR content pop while the matte anti-glare coating (upgraded Glare Free Technology in 2026) keeps art mode looking natural. The Wireless One Connect box eliminates visible cables entirely, the NQ4 AI Gen3 processor handles both artwork rendering and video, and the 2026 model adds Micro HDMI eARC plus DLG 240Hz for compatible PCs. Samsung added a new 55" Frame Pro size in 2026 at a $1,499.99 list, now discounted to ~$1,298. Tom's Guide called it "the first art TV I'd actually recommend" as a primary television. [src2, src4, src9]
Best 2026 Refresh — Standard: Samsung The Frame 2026 (~$1,098 for 55") — Check price
The 2026 standard Frame (LS03HE) launched in the US in April 2026 at a $1,199.99 list (55") and now sells for ~$1,098. Key upgrades over the 2025 model: NQ4 AI Gen3 processor, upgraded Glare Free Technology, Motion Xcelerator 144Hz (up from 120Hz), and access to the expanded 5,000+-work Art Store with new Art Basel, MoMA, and Art Institute of Chicago partnerships. New bezel options include Modern Brown, Modern Teak, Modern White, and Sand Gold Metal. The best choice for buyers who want the current-generation Samsung Frame without paying Pro money. [src9]
Best Budget: Hisense CanvasTV S7SG (~$700 for 55") — Check price
The most affordable way into the art TV category without sacrificing core features, and now on its second generation. The 2026 S7SG replaces the S7N with Wi-Fi 6, broader game support, a backlit remote, and a new 50" entry size, while keeping the magnetic wood frame, UltraSlim wall mount, 1,000+ subscription-free artworks, and Dolby Vision HDR in the box. The Hi-Matte display handles art convincingly and is a genuine rival to Samsung's Advanced Glare Free coating for reflection rejection, though colors appear slightly more muted than Samsung's panel. 144Hz with AMD FreeSync Premium makes it viable for gaming. The biggest weakness is audio quality — built-in speakers sound harsh at higher volumes. At ~$700 against a $1,499.99 list it is the steepest discount in the category. [src1, src6, src10]
Best Value with Dolby Vision: Amazon Ember Artline (~$700 for 55") — Check price
Amazon's debut art TV offers the best value combination of features: Dolby Vision + HDR10+ (Samsung lacks Dolby Vision entirely), 2,000+ free artworks, AI-powered room-matching art recommendations, Omnisense motion detection that automatically activates art mode when someone enters, and 10 magnetic frame colors included. At 1.5 inches thick with a matte QLED 4K panel. Now selling for ~$700 (down from a $899.99 launch list), it undercuts every current-generation Samsung Frame and matches the budget Hisense and TCL on price while adding Dolby Vision and free bezels. Runs Fire TV OS with Alexa+ built-in. Available in US, Canada, Germany, and UK. [src5]
Best Samsung Deal: Samsung The Frame 2025 (~$698 for 55") — Check price
With the 2026 lineup on shelves, the 2025 Frame (LS03F) has fallen 36% from its $1,097.99 list to ~$698 — the cheapest a current-catalog Samsung Frame has ever been, and now the same price as the Hisense, Amazon, and TCL budget entries. It keeps the matte anti-glare display, the full 5,000+-work Art Store, Samsung Vision AI, and the customizable bezel system; you give up the 2026 model's NQ4 AI Gen3 processor, the upgraded Glare Free coating, and 144Hz (the 2025 caps at 120Hz). This replaces the 2024 Frame (LS03D) as the value Samsung pick — that model is discontinued and its Amazon listing now reads "currently unavailable." [src4, src7, src9]
Best Large-Screen Value: Samsung Frame Pro 65" / 75" (2025) — Check price
The 2025 Frame Pro (LS03FW) is being cleared out ahead of the 2026 Pro reaching larger sizes, and it is the cheapest route to a Mini LED art TV above 55": the 65" is ~$1,498 (29% off a $2,097.99 list) and the 75" is ~$1,658. Both carry the same Neo QLED Mini LED panel, ~1,000 nits, Wireless One Connect box, and NQ4 AI Gen3 processor as the 2026 Pro — the only real losses are the 2026 model's DLG 240Hz mode and the newest Glare Free coating revision. Stock is thin at these prices; both listings show single-digit inventory. If a 65" is the target but Mini LED is not essential, the Frame 65" 2025 at ~$998 is the cheaper standard-QLED alternative. [src2, src4]
Best AI Art Features: TCL Nxtframe (~$700 for 55") — Check price
TCL's entry is the only art TV with built-in AI art generation — describe a scene and it creates original artwork. Comes with two frames in the box, 350+ subscription-free artworks, and a 1.1-inch thin profile. Supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, and 120Hz/144Hz gaming. The A300W has fallen to ~$700 (30% off a $999.99 list, and down from an effective ~$1,500 mid-2025 street price), making it one of the cheapest ways to get Dolby Vision + AI art generation in the category. The Pro model ($2,000+, sold through TCL and AV dealers rather than Amazon) bundles a Bang & Olufsen 3.1.2 wireless soundbar. Downsides: below-average brightness, no motion detection for automatic art activation, and a confusing interface for art mode controls. [src1, src3]
Best Premium Art Curation: LG Gallery TV (~$900 for 55") — Check price
LG's first dedicated frame TV (LX7B series, model 55LX7BPUA) shipped in the US in late April 2026 at a $1,299.99 list and has since been cut roughly 31% to ~$900, with an included snow-white attachable frame. It uses QNED Mini LED technology (avoiding OLED burn-in risk from static art) with a matte screen coating developed in collaboration with museum curators. Gallery+ service offers 5,000+ artworks with no subscription — among the largest free libraries in this category. Gallery Mode optimizes color temperature and brightness to replicate the visual texture of original masterpieces, and a motion sensor wakes the screen as you approach. Magnetic swappable frames. Available in 55" and 65" only. At ~$900 it now undercuts even the standard Samsung Frame 2026 while offering a Mini LED panel and free art — the single best price-per-feature move in the 2026 category. [src8, src11]
Best Picture Quality (Caution for Art): LG OLED evo G6 Gallery (~$2,300 for 65")
LG's OLED Gallery series delivers the best picture quality of any wall-mountable TV, with the G6 featuring the new Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel hitting ~1,500 nits. It mounts flush against the wall and includes Gallery+ art access. However, OLED panels are highly reflective (no matte coating) and displaying static art for extended periods risks permanent burn-in. Only recommended for users who prioritize movie/TV performance and will limit art display to short sessions. [src7, src8]
Head-to-Head Comparisons
Samsung The Frame Pro 2026 vs Samsung The Frame 2026
Frame Pro adds Neo QLED Mini LED (~1,000 nits vs ~400 nits), Wireless One Connect, and DLG 240Hz; both share the new NQ4 AI Gen3 processor, Glare Free Technology, and the same 5,000+-work Art Store. At 55" the Pro now street-prices at ~$1,298 vs the standard Frame at ~$1,098 — a $200 gap (down from $300 at list) that buys 2.5x brightness and cable-free wall mounting. [src2, src9]
Pick Frame Pro 2026 if: you watch a lot of HDR content or stream sports and want the matte display without losing punch.
Pick Frame 2026 if: the TV is primarily an art display and HDR brightness is a nice-to-have.
Samsung The Frame Pro vs Hisense CanvasTV S7SG
Frame Pro wins on brightness, matte coating quality, ecosystem polish, and art curation (5,000+ vs 1,000+); the 2026 CanvasTV wins on price (~$700 vs ~$1,298 at 55"), bundled magnetic frame, no subscription, Wi-Fi 6, and a better Google TV interface. CanvasTV delivers roughly 80% of the Frame experience at just over half the cost, and its Hi-Matte coating is close enough on reflection rejection that side-by-side glare tests are a coin flip. [src1, src6, src10]
Pick Frame Pro if: budget allows and you want best-in-class brightness plus Art Store curation with Art Basel/MoMA partnerships.
Pick CanvasTV S7SG if: you want a frame TV for ~$700 and refuse to pay a monthly art subscription.
Amazon Ember Artline vs Samsung The Frame 2026
Both are matte QLED 4K, and the price gap remains wide — Ember is ~$700 vs the Frame 2026 at ~$1,098 (55"). Ember adds Dolby Vision + HDR10+ (Samsung supports neither), 2,000+ free artworks, AI room-matched art suggestions, Omnisense motion detection, and 10 magnetic bezels in the box; Samsung wins on processor (NQ4 AI Gen3 vs Fire TV SoC), 144Hz gaming (Ember caps at 60Hz), and the 5,000+-work Art Store with museum partnerships. [src5, src9]
Pick Ember Artline if: Dolby Vision matters, you want free art and bezels in the box, and you don't game on the TV.
Pick Frame 2026 if: you game (144Hz / DLG 240Hz), want the deepest art library, or already own Galaxy/SmartThings devices.
Hisense CanvasTV S7SG vs Amazon Ember Artline
Both land at ~$700 for 55" with free art libraries and matte panels. CanvasTV is far faster for gaming (144Hz + FreeSync vs 60Hz), adds Wi-Fi 6, and includes a real wood frame; Ember has more artworks (2,000+ vs 1,000+), Dolby Vision on both sides but with HDR10+ as well, motion-activated art mode, and 10 magnetic bezels versus Hisense's single frame. Stock is no longer the tiebreaker it was in mid-2026 — the discontinued S7N's availability problems do not carry over to the S7SG. [src1, src5, src6, src10]
Pick CanvasTV S7SG if: gaming or sports performance matters and you want the biggest discount off list in the category.
Pick Ember Artline if: you'll display art most of the time, value the AI room-matching, and want the bigger curated library plus swappable bezels.
LG Gallery TV vs Samsung The Frame 2026
At ~$900 the LG Gallery TV is now ~$200 cheaper than the standard Frame 2026 while offering a QNED Mini LED panel (vs Samsung's plain QLED), a brighter picture, 5,000+ artworks with no subscription, and an included frame. Samsung answers with the far more mature Art Store and bezel ecosystem, 144Hz gaming (LG's LX7B is 60Hz), Tizen app breadth, and eight years of matte-coating iteration. [src8, src9, src11]
Pick LG Gallery TV if: you want the most panel and the largest free art library per dollar, and never game on the TV.
Pick Frame 2026 if: you want 144Hz gaming, the deepest bezel/customization options, and the most polished art-mode software.
Decision Logic
If budget < $800
→ Four strong options now sit at roughly $700: the Samsung The Frame 55" 2025 (~$698, full Art Store, 120Hz), Hisense CanvasTV S7SG (~$700, free art, 144Hz), Amazon Ember Artline (~$700, Dolby Vision + free art + bezels), and TCL Nxtframe (~$700, Dolby Vision + AI art). All except Samsung include free art; Samsung requires a $5.99/mo Art Store subscription but has the most polished art mode. [src1, src5, src6, src10]
If primary use is art display (TV secondary)
→ Samsung Frame Pro for the highest brightness and best matte display quality, or the LG Gallery TV (~$900 for 55") for the largest subscription-free curated library (5,000+ works) with museum-grade color optimization and a Mini LED panel. Avoid OLED models due to burn-in risk from static images. [src2, src8, src11]
If user wants Dolby Vision
→ Samsung TVs do not support Dolby Vision at all. Choose the Amazon Ember Artline (~$700), Hisense CanvasTV S7SG (~$700), or TCL Nxtframe (~$700) — all three support Dolby Vision, and all three now sell at roughly the same price. [src5, src6, src10]
If user wants no subscription fees for art
→ Hisense CanvasTV S7SG (1,000+ free), Amazon Ember Artline (2,000+ free), TCL Nxtframe (350+ free), or LG Gallery TV (5,000+ via Gallery+). Samsung charges $5.99/month for Art Store access beyond a small free selection. [src1, src5, src6, src11]
If user is a gamer who also wants art mode
→ Hisense CanvasTV S7SG offers 144Hz + AMD FreeSync Premium at the lowest price. Samsung Frame Pro 2026 offers 144Hz plus DLG 240Hz with Wireless One Connect. TCL Nxtframe supports 120Hz/144Hz VRR. Amazon Ember Artline (60Hz) and LG Gallery TV (60Hz) should be avoided for gaming. [src1, src6, src10]
If the target size is 65 inches or larger
→ Under $1,000: the Samsung The Frame 65" 2025 (~$998) or Hisense CanvasTV S7SG 65" (~$1,000). For Mini LED at 65", the 2025 Frame Pro is ~$1,498, and the 75" Frame Pro is ~$1,658 — the cheapest large Mini LED art TVs currently listed, though inventory is thin. [src2, src4, src10]
If buyer wants the latest (2026) Samsung model
→ Samsung The Frame Pro 2026 55" (~$1,298) for combined art + HDR performance, or The Frame 2026 55" (~$1,098) for art-first buyers. Both add the NQ4 AI Gen3 processor, upgraded Glare Free Technology, 144Hz Motion Xcelerator, and access to the expanded 5,000+-work Art Store (Art Basel, MoMA, Art Institute of Chicago partnerships). [src9]
Default recommendation
→ Samsung Frame Pro 2026 55" (~$1,298) for buyers who want the best overall art TV, or the LG Gallery TV 55" (~$900) if a subscription-free 5,000-work library and a Mini LED panel matter more than Samsung's software. For budget-conscious buyers, the Samsung The Frame 55" 2025 (~$698), Hisense CanvasTV S7SG (~$700), and Amazon Ember Artline (~$700) are all genuinely good at roughly the same price. [src1, src2, src5, src9, src10, src11]
Key Market Trends (2026)
- Mid-2026 price collapse: Every 55" art TV except the Frame Pro now sells under $1,100, and four models cluster at ~$700. The LG Gallery TV fell 31% from its April 2026 launch list within three months, and the Hisense S7SG carries a 53% discount off its $1,499.99 list. Art TVs have moved from a design premium to a mainstream price tier. [src10, src11]
- Samsung's 2026 lineup expands Art Store and adds 55" Frame Pro: Samsung shipped The Frame LS03HE and Frame Pro LS03HW in the US in April 2026, doubling the Art Store library from 2,500+ to 5,000+ works (Art Basel, MoMA, Art Institute of Chicago partnerships) and adding a new entry-size 55" Frame Pro — previously the Pro started at 65". [src9]
- Art TV category explosion: From Samsung's near-monopoly in 2024 to five competing brands in 2026 (Samsung, Hisense, TCL, Amazon, LG). CES 2026 was dominated by lifestyle/art TV announcements, signaling this is now a priority category for all major manufacturers. [src3, src7]
- Second-generation challengers arrive: Hisense's S7SG is the first refresh of a non-Samsung art TV — adding Wi-Fi 6, a 50" size, better game support, and a backlit remote while pushing the 55" to ~$700. The first-generation S7N is now discontinued and out of stock on Amazon. [src10]
- Subscription-free art is the new standard: Samsung's $5.99/mo Art Store subscription is increasingly a competitive disadvantage. Every other brand (Hisense, TCL, Amazon, LG) includes free art libraries ranging from 350 to 5,000+ works. [src1, src5, src6, src11]
- AI-generated art emerges: TCL's Nxtframe is the first TV with built-in AI art generation, and Amazon's Ember Artline uses AI to recommend art based on room photos. Expect AI art features to become standard across the category by 2027. [src1, src5]
- Mini LED enters frame TVs: Samsung Frame Pro (Neo QLED) and LG Gallery TV both use Mini LED backlighting, delivering 2-3x the brightness of standard QLED art TVs while maintaining matte display benefits — and at ~$900 the LG has brought Mini LED art displays below $1,000. [src2, src8, src11]
- Museum partnerships for art curation: LG partnered with museum curators for Gallery+ content curation. Art quality and curation depth are emerging as key differentiators beyond mere library size. [src8]
Important Caveats
- Prices listed are approximate US street prices as of July 2026. Frequent sales (especially during Prime Day, Black Friday) can reduce prices 20-40%.
- Hisense's S7N CanvasTV is discontinued; its Amazon listings show "currently unavailable." The current model is the 2026 S7SG (50/55/65/75/85 inch) — verify the model code before buying, as S7N stock at other retailers is old inventory.
- Samsung's 2024 Frame (LS03D) is discontinued and no longer carries a live Amazon price; the 2025 Frame LS03F at ~$698 is now cheaper than the 2024 model ever was and replaces it as the value Samsung pick.
- The 2025 Frame Pro 65"/75" prices reflect clearance inventory (single-digit stock at the time of verification) and may revert to list without notice.
- The LG Gallery TV (LX7B, 55LX7BPUA) ships in 55" and 65" only, at ~$900 for the 55" as of July 2026 (a $1,299.99 list).
- Samsung Art Store subscription ($5.99/mo or $29.99/yr) is required for full art library access. A small selection of free artworks is included.
- Matte anti-glare coatings reduce peak brightness and HDR impact. Users prioritizing movie/gaming HDR over art mode should consider standard TVs.
- Frame TVs typically add 30-60 watts of power consumption when displaying art, costing roughly $10-30/year in electricity.
- Custom bezels/frames are sold separately on Samsung models ($100-300); Hisense, TCL, and LG include a frame in the box.
- OLED-based art TVs (LG G6 Gallery) are not recommended for extended static art display due to burn-in risk.
- The TCL Nxtframe Pro is sold through TCL and AV dealers rather than Amazon, so it has no buy link here.