Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA (USA version)
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LCD Display
- HDR10, HDR10+, HLG support
- Quantum Dot Color (100% Color Volume)
- Quantum Processor 4K
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA Overview
Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA was introduced in 2019. It has a LCD screen with 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and 50 Hz/60 Hz refresh rate. The TV is HDR compatible. It supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. AMD Freesync™ allows TV to display variable refresh rate during gaming and its powerful Quantum Processor 4K picture processor guarantees a high quality upscaling of any low resolution source to 4K UHD (3840 x 2160).
We give Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA TV 72 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
Major Changes from its predecessor
A predecessor of 2019 LS03R The Frame series is 2018 LS03N The Frame series. In this section we show major changes from the predecessor.
| UPGRADES | Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA | Samsung UN43LS03NAFXZA |
|---|---|---|
| Backlight Type | QLED | LED |
| AMD Freesync™ | Yes | No |
| 2K HFR | Yes | No |
| More Powerful Picture Processor | Quantum Processor 4K | UHD Mastering Engine |
For this comparison we chose 43" version of the predecessor - model UN43LS03NAFXZA. For more detailed comparison between the two please visit Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA vs Samsung UN43LS03NAFXZA where you can also choose different size and country models to compare.
Pros and Cons
In this section we highlight pros and cons of Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA.
PROS |
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| High Resolution | 👍 | ||||
| Color Depth | 👍 | ||||
| HDR10 | 👍 | ||||
| HDR10+ | 👍 | ||||
| HLG | 👍 | ||||
| AMD Freesync™ | 👍 | ||||
| 2K HFR | 👍 | ||||
| Bluetooth Audio Playback | 👍 | ||||
CONS |
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| Low Refresh Rate | 👎 | ||||
| LED Type | 👎 | ||||
| Limited Viewing Angle | 👎 | ||||
| No 3D Capability | 👎 | ||||
| No Dolby Vision | 👎 | ||||
| No Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | 👎 | ||||
| No IMAX Enhanced | 👎 | ||||
| No NVidia G-Sync | 👎 | ||||
| No 4K HFR | 👎 | ||||
| No VRR | 👎 | ||||
| No HGIG Compatibility | 👎 | ||||
| No Filmmaker Mode | 👎 | ||||
| No Dolby Atmos | 👎 | ||||
| DTS Digital Surround | 👎 | ||||
| No Active Voice Amplifier | 👎 | ||||
| No WiSA Ready | 👎 | ||||
| Real Game Enhancer+ | 👎 | ||||
| No NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) | 👎 | ||||
Selected Features
QLED Display with VA Panel
Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA has a QLED display which is a LED backlight LCD display with additional semiconductor nanocrystal layer that can produce pure monochromatic red, green, and blue light. Quantum dot displays are capable of producing wider color gamut compared to OLED displays and can even achieve a full coverage of BT.2020 color gamut. And together with Vertical Alignment (VA) type panel their contrast is comparable to the OLED displays with nearly perfect black levels.
Detailed Specifications
In this section we present all the features and specifications available for Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA.
BASICS |
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| Brand | Samsung |
| Country | USA |
| Series 2 | LS03R The Frame |
| Model | QN43LS03RAFXZA |
| Release Year | 2019 |
| Size | 43" |
| Smart TV | Yes |
DISPLAY |
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|---|---|
| Design | Frame Edge |
| Actual Size (Diagonal) | 42.5" |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Refresh Rate | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
| Screen Design | Flat |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Backlight Type | QLED |
| LED Type | Edge LED |
| Dual LED | No |
| Backlight Dimming | Frame Dimming |
| Dimming Name | Supreme UHD Dimming |
| Contrast | Mega Contrast |
| Color | Quantum Dot Color (100% Color Volume) |
| Viewing Angle | No |
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| Color Depth | 1.07 Billion |
| DCI P3 Color Space Coverage | 100% |
VIDEO |
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|---|---|
| 3D Capability | No |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | No |
| HLG | Yes |
| Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | No |
| IMAX Enhanced | No |
| High Dynamic Range | Quantum HDR 4x |
| AMD Freesync™ | Yes |
| NVidia G-Sync | No |
| 4K HFR | No |
| 2K HFR | Yes |
| VRR | No |
| HGIG Compatibility | No |
| Picture Processor | Quantum Processor 4K |
| Upscaling | 4K AI |
| Blacks | No |
| Frame Interploation Technique | Auto Motion Plus |
| Frame Interpolation Frequency | 120 Hz |
| Black Frame Insertion | Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode | No |
| Contrast Enhancement | Yes Contrast Enhancer |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | No |
| Depth Enhancement | Yes Auto Depth Enhancer |
| Adaptive Picture | No |
AUDIO |
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|---|---|
| Speaker Channels | 2.0 |
| Speaker Power Rating | 2 x 10 W |
| Multiroom Link | Yes |
| Bluetooth Headset Support | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| Dolby AC-4 | No |
| DTS Digital Surround | No |
| Object Tracking Sound | No |
| Q-Symphony | No |
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes |
| Audio Pre-selection Descriptor | Yes |
| Active Voice Amplifier | No |
| WiSA Ready | No |
| Bluetooth Audio Playback | Yes |
CONNECTIVITY |
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| Ethernet Input | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Protocol | IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Apple Airplay | Yes Airplay 2 |
| Chromecast | No |
| Virtual Assistant | Samsung Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Works with Alexa | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.2 |
| HDMI-CEC | Yes Anynet+ |
| InstaPort S (HDMI Quick Switch) | Yes |
| USB Inputs | 3 |
| USB 3.0 Ports | No |
| RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 1 |
| Component Inputs | No |
| Composite Inputs | No |
| RCA Audio Outputs | No |
| 3.5mm headphone Audio Output | No |
| Optical Audio Output | Yes |
| RS-232C Remote | Yes |
| DLNA | Yes |
OTHER |
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|---|---|
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Operating System | Tizen |
| Internet Browser | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Yes |
| Electronic Program Guide (EPG) | Yes |
| Parental Control (V-Chip) | Yes |
| Far-Field Interaction | Yes |
| Teletext | No |
| Closed Captions | Yes |
| PVR Function | Yes Extended |
| USB Drive Format Support | FAT / exFAT / NTFS |
| Digital Clean View | Yes |
| Ambient Mode | Yes |
| Dcor Mode | Yes |
| Motion Detection | Yes |
| ConnectShare™ | Yes |
| Embedded POP | No |
| Real Game Enhancer+ | No |
| Game Mode | Yes |
| Art Mode | Yes |
| Art Store | Yes |
| USB HID Support | Yes |
| Gallery Mode | Yes |
| 360 VR | Yes |
| Bluetooth Low Energy On | Yes |
| Time Shift | Yes |
VIDEO FORMATS |
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|---|---|
| 3GPP | Yes |
| AV1 | No |
| AVI | Yes |
| ASF | Yes |
| DivX | No |
| Flash Video | Yes |
| H.263 | Yes |
| H.264 | Yes |
| H.265 | Yes |
| MKV | Yes |
| M2TS | Yes |
| MP4 | Yes |
| MPEG-4 | Yes |
| QuickTime | No |
| RealVideo | Yes |
| TS | Yes |
| VC-1 | Yes |
| VP7 | Yes |
| VP8 | Yes |
| VP9 | Yes |
| VOB | Yes |
| VRO | Yes |
| WebM | Yes |
| WMV | Yes |
| Xvid | No |
AUDIO FORMATS |
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|---|---|
| AAC | Yes |
| AC4 | No |
| AIFF | Yes |
| ALAC | Yes |
| APE | Yes |
| aptX | No |
| eAAC+ | No |
| EAC3 | No |
| FLAC | Yes |
| HE-AAC | No |
| LPCM | No |
| M4A | Yes |
| MIDI | Yes |
| MP2 | No |
| MP3 | Yes |
| OGG | Yes |
| RealAudio | No |
| WMA | Yes |
| WAV | Yes |
IMAGE FORMATS |
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|---|---|
| BMP | Yes |
| GIF | Yes |
| JPEG | Yes |
| JPS | No |
| MPO | Yes |
| PNG | Yes |
TUNER |
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|---|---|
| Digital Tuner | Yes 1 |
| SAT Tuner | No |
| Analog Tuner | Yes |
| NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) | No |
| Digital Terrestrial TV System | ATSC |
| Digital Cable TV System | Clear QAM |
| Color system | PAL / SECAM / NTSC |
| FM Radio | No |
GENERAL |
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|---|---|
| Power Supply | 110 -120 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | 72 W |
| Power Consumption (In Standby) | 0.4 W |
| Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D) | 38.1" x 21.9" x 1.7" |
| Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 38.1" x 23.6" x 7.9" |
| Stand Size | 0.9" x 5.7" x 7.9" |
| Dimension of Package (W x H x D) | 43.5" x 27.3" x 9.3" |
| One Connect Box | Yes |
| One Connect Box Size (W x H x D) | 15.4" x 2.6" x 5.1" |
| No Gap Wall-Mount | Yes Included |
| VESA Wall Mount | Yes |
| VESA Hole Pitch (W x H) | 200 mm x 200 mm |
| Weight Without Stand | 25.4 lbs |
| Weight With Stand | 26.5 lbs |
| Weight of Package (Gross) | 48.9 lbs |
ACCESSORIES |
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|---|---|
| Remote | TM1950C |
Successor
The 2019 LS03R The Frame series has a successor - 2020 LS03T The Frame series. Let us now display the major changes that the successor brought.
| UPGRADES | Samsung QN43LS03TAFXZA | Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA |
|---|---|---|
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | No |
| Active Voice Amplifier | Yes | No |
| DOWNGRADES | Samsung QN43LS03TAFXZA | Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA |
|---|---|---|
| AMD Freesync™ | No | Yes |
For this comparison we chose 43" version of the successor - model QN43LS03TAFXZA. For more detailed comparison between the two please visit Samsung QN43LS03RAFXZA vs Samsung QN43LS03TAFXZA where you can also choose different size and country models to compare.
