Samsung’s Frame TV is Finally Getting the Knockoffs It Deserves

It’s been several years since Samsung first launched its popular Frame TV lineup, and now we’re starting to see more brands release their own canvas-like designs. The latest is TCL’s newly announced 4K QLED NXTFrame TV, which has many of the features you’d expect from an “Art TV” — including a magnetic wooden frame, flush-to-wall mount, an “ultra matte” display, and various gallery modes for displaying images.

This follows similar releases like the Hisense CanvasTV and LG’s Posé and Easel TVs that mirror Samsung’s Frame pitch — to disguise the TV itself as a piece of artwork around your home. Third-party accessories like the Leon Studio Frame for Sony’s Bravia range have also appeared to get in on the aesthetic trend, but all-in-one solutions have been limited to Samsung’s original until fairly recently.

TCL NXTFrame TV Features

The NXTFrame is available in four sizes: the 55-inch (₹1,23,000), 65-inch (₹1,64,000), and 75-inch (₹2,05,000) models, which are available now in the US, and a larger 85-inch model that will arrive in September for ₹3,28,000. The pricing here is fairly comparable to the latest version of Samsung’s Frame TV, and the specifications are similar, though Samsung’s 55-inch model comes in a smidge cheaper at ₹1,06,600.

We’re seeing more brands release TVs that are visually near identical to Samsung’s original Frame. The NXTFrame TV (pictured) has taken some obvious inspiration. Image: TCL

TCL is also launching a more expensive NXTFrame Pro series in the same sizes, which starts at ₹1,64,000 and comes with upgraded audio courtesy of a Bang & Olufsen 3.1.2 soundbar and wireless subwoofer system. All versions of the TV feature a 144hz variable refresh rate and support HDR10, HDR10 Plus, Dolby Atmos Audio, and AMD FreeSync Premium.

Art and Design Features

The most notable features, however, are those designed to help consumers display the TV as an art piece. There’s an optional movable floor stand for ₹57,399 that seems partly inspired by Samsung’s Studio Stand. TCL says the NXTFRAME’s off-white bezels blend into “virtually any home décor.” It also comes with a preloaded art library, options to display personal photo galleries, and an AI Art feature that allows users to “curate a customized experience.”

The NXTFrame Pro series comes with some extra audio goodies, but it still doesn’t come with a table or floor stand (pictured). Image: TCL

Availability and Customization

The biggest downside so far is that while TCL includes its magnetic frame for free (as opposed to Samsung and Hisense, which charge extra for them), there’s only a single light wood option available right now. Given there are entire companies dedicated to selling third-party magnetic frames for Samsung’s Frame TV, we may see other brands release canvas-inspired offerings to carve out their own space in this rising trend for aesthetics-focused displays.

Conclusion

With TCL’s NXTFrame TV, the competition in the Art TV market is heating up. Consumers now have more choices than ever for aesthetically pleasing TVs that double as art pieces. While Samsung set the trend, brands like TCL are quickly catching up, offering similar features at competitive prices. This can only be good news for consumers looking to combine technology with home decor.

Stay tuned to Kushal Bharat Tech News for the latest updates on TCL’s NXTFrame TV and other innovations in home entertainment technology.