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Can the Samsung Frame Pro replace my TV? My advice after weeks of testing

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Why This Matters

The Samsung Frame Pro redefines the TV experience by blending high-end display technology with interior design, offering consumers a stylish alternative to traditional televisions. Its ability to function as both a display for digital art and a conventional TV makes it a versatile choice for modern homes, emphasizing aesthetics without sacrificing functionality.

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Samsung Frame Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Frame Pro (65-inch) is on sale at Amazon for $1,597.

Unlike most TVs, it looks great even when it's turned off.

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My friend who works for an international shipping company said the breakroom at his office has three Samsung Frame TVs hanging on the walls. None of them functions as a television.

"All they do is cycle through images," he said. "From like classic paintings to company photos. No streaming shows at all, and the truth is, nobody has a problem with that."

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My first thought was: That seems like a colossal waste of exceptional television engineering. Yet, his statement is a testament to one of the selling points of Samsung's Frame series. I tested the 2025 Samsung Frame Pro earlier this year to analyze its other attributes, and, like my friend, I was not disappointed.

The "Art TV" concept

For many years, our living rooms have been dominated by black, rectangular voids when our TVs are turned off. Back in 2017, Samsung sought to change this with its "Art TV" concept by introducing its Frame line of televisions.

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