Samsung Frame TV 32 Review | Is the 32" Inch Version of the Art TV Worth Buying?

Refresh Rate
Samsung Picture Quality Index: 1000
Remote Control
Remote Control Included
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Screen Type
QLED
Screen size
32"
Smart TV
YES
Speaker output
20W
Table Top Stand
YES
Timer
YES
Viewing angle (horizontal / vertical)Read tooltip information
178 degrees
Visible Screen Size (measured diagonally)
80cm
Vision Features
Full Frame, Smart, Voice Activated
Weight
With stand: 5.4kg. Without stand: 5.3kg

[@kessilrun6754]

But are there any better 32" FullHD TVs out there? I certainly don't know of any that are QLED. It's got to be the highest end 1080p currently being produced, no? I mean, a high end 1080p TV probably hasn't been produced for about 10-12 years now. I wonder how this would hold up against an old Panasonic Viera VT50 plasma, or some of Samsung and LG's 2012/ 2013 OLED FullHD TVs. It seems like the only 1080p TVs dominating the market are TCL, Roku and Vizio. All of which are low end.

[@jonathanparle8429]

Great question and I have been asking this myself. My LG 32LB6500 from 2014 was considered a "high end" TV since it was the smallest of their high end series back then and the picture was (and still is) excellent. But there does not seem to be a lot out there to directly replace it, except perhaps this particular LG "Frame", since the specs seem comparable. Most 32 inch TVs these days even use inferior 720p panels so they have taken a step backwards compared to their "best" era (which was probably when I bought mine a decade ago). I can only hope my 10 year old TV keeps going!!

[@jonathanparle8429]

In fairness, if you are the sort of person like me who prefers a small TV of this size viewed from a distance of around 2 metres (as is the case with me), 4K versus 1K all other things being equal is going to be really hard to discern. You would see much bigger differences with the quality of the encoding of the source material. That said, 4K would still be nice to have regardless and yes, for gaming when you might be only 50 or 60 cm away from the screen then 4K would make a significant difference. I still have my Full HD LG LB6500 from 2014 and still love it. I would have bought an LG 4K 32 inch to replace it if only because my current TV is a decade old. But it seems that the only 4K 32 inch TV being made today is a Samsung and even then only in some markets (not here in Australia).

[@kverduga]

Hello, how are the viewing angles on this 32 inch model?

[@ragonoga]

I had bought this one to use now and later when I move to my own place I'd get a 55 inch 2022 version, and use this one as a bedroom tv/ monitor... but after seeing this video I cancelled the purchase.... maybe the 43 inch, but they are weirdly expensive, even more then the 50 inch one

[@HenryGeorge2018]

Hi Rafael, I hope you are well. It is a strange one with the 32" TV, it feels like old tech and almost a different item for only a few hundred less. The 43" I am happy with, great image quality. But I wish I had the 50" 😂 If you wait for the next bank holiday hopefully you'll get the 43" for around £600 if lucky. Have a good week

[@ashwinmysore7123]

Hello. Can I request you to check if your TV has the setting for IP Control (settings -> general or connection -> expert settings -> IP Control)? I see it in my 43” and 65” Frames, but I don’t see it on my 32”.

[@mattiashjelmberg1670]

Do you know how long the cable between the TV and the connect boxvis that comes with the TV?

[@vaclavpodhradsky8780]

2,5 meters

[@Cacheola]

Looking at one of these for my sailboat. How solid is the wall mount??

[@odotb9916]

You say there are better tvs out there with better picture. I'm looking for a 32" 1080p tv. What are your other suggestions?

[@HenryGeorge2018]

Hi Odot, I hope you are well. So unless the frame feature is your prime driver you can get the same quality for around £150 less or at the £400 mark you can get a 4k screen. LG and Samsung do some good screens with the slightly thicker bezels (LG 32LM6300) but if must have the frame you can get the 2020 version for £295 on Amazon right now.

[@odotb9916]

@@HenryGeorge2018 Hi Henry, thanks for the reply. I think I may settle on the samsung q50. Richer Sounds said I could return it within 14 days if im not happy with it. The frame seems like an over priced gimmick.

[@skye5857]

Once it’s mounted, is it easy to take on and off the wall? I was thinking of mounting it in my bedroom but would like to bring it into the kitchen every once in a while to watch movies while cooking.

[@HenryGeorge2018]

Hi Skye, I hope you are well. It will freely lift off the wall mount without any issues.(Like a picture frame) The hardest bit will be the wires if you have them in the wall, otherwise if they are external, it will be simple. Legs are easy to quickly attach if you want to stand it up in the kitchen. Putting it back on the wall may take a minute or two if you are on your own, as you'll have to line up a little blind due to how close it sits against the wall. I hope this helps

[@skye5857]

@@HenryGeorge2018 huge help! Thank you so much 😊

[@alicej243]

Will this tv be on to play ps5 on?

[@2kBofFun]

Not sure about why one would like this flat mount when the result is this: 0:06. A HDMI and power cable can be pulled through an in wall tube, this connector cannot. I would have hanged it 25cm lower, with the brick behind it so you cover and use the wall sockets.

[@doobieters1234]

Hi, is there a way i can test if the nighttime sensor works?

[@HenryGeorge2018]

Hey there Marlon, I hope you are well. If you switch your light off in your room, close blinds etc and leave it a few minutes it should switch off automatically. If not there is a setting in the menu to edit the duration before it turns off.

[@RH3D]

so why is the price so high if its just a meh tv?

[@kaeganthornhill3936]

It's for the thinness and all in one box.

[@NasosMazdaspeed6]

How activate motion derector???

[@niksaunders3258]

Hi there thanks for the video, I have purchased one for kitchen do you know if the 15 metre invisible cable works with this TV cheers. Subscribed 👍👍

[@HenryGeorge2018]

Hey there, I hope all is good with you and thanks for the sub. Sadly the invisible cable doesn't work on the 32" version. So you have to get creative hiding the grey cable 😂 How you finding the TV, or have you not setup yet?

[@niksaunders3258]

@@HenryGeorge2018 cheers thanks for getting back to me going to have to put my thinking cap on , how did you solve it for yourself 👍👍

[@HenryGeorge2018]

@@niksaunders3258 Originally I had put some ducting in the wall, but the cable end was to big when we went to hang it and it wouldn't go through. So until I cut the plaster board out again I have used some external wire 10mm magnolia ducting (you can see it in the video under the right hand side of the TV) It was about £5 from Screwfix. The box I have hidden in the unit draw below it. Maybe a bit harder to hide the box in the kitchen?

[@niksaunders3258]

It's looking like I'm going to have to buy radiator cover with storage and use ducting , lucky I didn't buy the other lead from eBay , nothing is ever easy lol 😂😂

[@HenryGeorge2018]

@@niksaunders3258 Yes it is never easy, and no doubt plenty of swearing will be involved 😂 The hanging, was actually quite straightforward, so fingers crossed you are ok as it comes with a template to mark the holes. Good luck with it all and give us a shout when it's up and running. Have a good weekend.

[@valentinalorefice9286]

It s work with hotspot Wi-Fi iPhone?

[@pyu_ru]

can i ask how did yoy set on your wall? Is there include wall mount?

[@HenryGeorge2018]

Hey Pyu, how are you? Yes it comes with the wall mount included and also a drilling guide to help with hole placement. They are flat plate hooks that you just drill and screw onto the wall. Easy enough to do your self.

[@tita22901]

Hi! Is This the 2022 version? Thank you!

[@HenryGeorge2018]

Hi Natalia, I hope you are well. This is the 2021 version with the 2022 one due early April 22. The difference will be it has a less reflective screen and look even more like a picture on screen than it does now. Sadly the specs will remain roughly the same.

[@tita22901]

@@HenryGeorge2018 😐. Thanks for your response! Have a nice day!

[@paolocardinali3951]

The 32" 2022 version will be 4K, so your problems with the resolution will be solved!

[@quentingiroud]

@@paolocardinali3951 no it will be 1080p !

[@paolocardinali3951]

@@quentingiroud you are right, I was assured by a Samsung rep that the 2022 model in 32” was going to be 4K! I was going to use it as a monitor for my mac mini m1… At the end it worked out for me, as I got a 30% discount code (guilt maybe?) to use on 2021 models and I got a 43” that was already on clearance for A$ 999… Ended it paying A$ 699 for a 43” 2021! Overkill as a monitor but I couldn’t be happier 😀

[@cooktolivetocook]

2021 or 2022?

[@coffeepot3123]

I hate the design of tv's, they intrude on a livingspace like a malnourished xenomorph. This one will do me well.

[@shatner99]

Would the au8000 be a poor man’s frame?

[@krecikowi]

2023 version is much better than previous versiona.

[@houdchanaai5334]

Did you swallow your mic?

[@DptoLegalização]

why whisper?

[@equalizer7775]

Would have been a great review if only you would not whisper

[@HenryGeorge2018]

Hi Equalizer, I hope you are well and thanks for the feedback. I have not had issues with sound playing through my setup and the voice is narrated over the video as the main channel, so not sure if it is a device setup issue. I'll have a play around. Anyway, apologies and have a great weekend 👍

[@Pinkblack-r9g]

Take a few steps away from the mic