Samsung’s The Frame made a splash when it debuted in 2017, creating a TV that perfectly disguised itself as a piece of art. A few generations later, the TV looks even better and has the technology to match. The 2025 model brings years of refinement, featuring a QLED 4K display, an anti-reflective matte coating, and quantum dot technology that delivers vibrant colors and deep contrast.
The Frame’s anti-glare coating gives the TV a canvas-like appearance, so you can place it in a bright room without the picture washing out. When the art mode is activated, the matte finish helps diffuse ambient light, creating the illusion that you’re standing before an actual painting in a gallery. Samsung’s adaptive brightness sensor further enhances this effect by automatically adjusting the display’s brightness to match the room’s lighting conditions throughout the day.
Additionally, the TV features a built-in motion sensor that detects when you enter or leave the room, automatically turning its art mode on/off to save power. The Frame further helps save energy by lowering its refresh rate from 120 Hz to 60 Hz when art mode is activated. To help eliminate cable clutter, The Frame comes with an external hub that houses all the TV’s ports and connections, so you can hide everything from view.
Samsung's Art Store, which provides access to over 2,000 curated works of art, requires a monthly subscription. Meanwhile, the TV's customizable bezels are sold separately and typically range from $100 to $200, depending on size and material. This can add to the overall cost of the TV, which already comes at a premium.
TCL’s frame TV line, Nxtvision, brings the art display concept to a more accessible price point while still offering advanced features such as a 4K QLED display, a high refresh rate, and next-generation gaming capabilities. At just 1.1 inches deep, the Nxtvision TV is incredibly thin, and it comes with a mount so it sits flush against the wall.
Like other options on this list, it features an anti-glare screen, which creates a convincing paper-like look, maintaining the illusion of physical artwork. The TV’s processor can also optimize color, contrast, and clarity, ensuring you get the best picture quality no matter what’s being displayed.
In addition to a curated gallery featuring various styles and periods, there’s an AI art capability that generates custom artwork from prompts. Additionally, you can display your personal photo gallery, giving you a huge picture frame for your favorite memories. The only drawback is that the Nxtvision comes with its own proprietary mount, so it’s not VESA-compatible, which may limit your mounting options.
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If you’re in the market for another value pick that doesn’t scream “technology” when not in use, the Hisense CanvasTV is a mid-range lifestyle TV with an art mode that showcases Renaissance paintings, family photos, and more. Its matte display reduces reflections and gives artwork more depth and texture, so pictures look like actual paintings.
Additionally, the ultra-slim wall mount lets you hang it flush against the wall for that coveted gallery look. The magnetic frame system (teak comes standard) also lets you easily change the look of the CanvasTV to match your décor. Just note that it only comes in a 55- and 65-inch option, limiting placement options.
The CanvasTV doesn’t sacrifice performance for aesthetics, delivering an excellent picture with its 4K QLED display. Gamers will also appreciate the 144 Hz refresh rate and Auto Low Latency Mode, ensuring smooth gameplay without screen tearing or motion blur. Together, the combination of design and features makes the CanvasTV an excellent value.
If you’re in the market for another value pick that doesn’t scream “technology” when not in use, the Hisense CanvasTV is a mid-range lifestyle TV with an art mode that showcases Renaissance paintings, family photos, and more. Its matte display reduces reflections and gives artwork more depth and texture, so pictures look like actual paintings.
Additionally, the ultra-slim wall mount lets you hang it flush against the wall for that coveted gallery look. The magnetic frame system (teak comes standard) also lets you easily change the look of the CanvasTV to match your décor. Just note that it only comes in a 55- and 65-inch option, limiting placement options.
The CanvasTV doesn’t sacrifice performance for aesthetics, delivering an excellent picture with its 4K QLED display. Gamers will also appreciate the 144 Hz refresh rate and Auto Low Latency Mode, ensuring smooth gameplay without screen tearing or motion blur. Together, the combination of design and features makes the CanvasTV an excellent value.
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The LG G5 isn’t necessarily a gallery TV like Samsung’s The Frame, but it features a slim design with a barely noticeable bezel, plus a gallery mode for showcasing artwork and photos. For these reasons, and others, including best-in-class picture quality, we believe this pick is a good entry point for those who want to upgrade their current model to a hybrid lifestyle TV.
On the G5’s OLED display, images look stunning thanks to perfect blacks, infinite contrast, and vibrant colors. It also offers better brightness—a major weakness of OLED—with some clever engineering that helps the screen stay vivid. However, as good as the OLED display is, it can still appear slightly washed out in bright ambient light, which may influence where you place it in your room.
While it doesn’t offer customizable bezels like The Frame, the LG G5’s minimalist aesthetic naturally complements modern interiors without sticking out like a sore thumb. Without a stand, the TV is just 1 inch thick, creating a sleek, floating appearance that doesn’t protrude from your wall.
Beyond its aesthetics, this pick also offers excellent functionality. Its four HDMI 2.1 ports allow you to enjoy gaming at 4K resolution with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Dolby Vision support ensures that movies look their best, and Filmmaker Mode helps preserve the director’s original vision, providing the optimal viewing experience.
Brandon Russell is a freelance writer covering gear and technology. He started his journey as a news writer at a small newspaper and later began reviewing smartphones, movies, and video games. In his free time, he enjoys the slower, more intentional experience of using a 35mm film camera and making short videos about movies he grew up watching.
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