Samsung The Frame 2022 vs Samsung The Frame 2021

The most important addition to the latest The Frame television is the matte screen. Thanks to this screen, you're less bothered by reflections. That's because it absorbs the light instead of directly reflecting it. That's useful when you're watching TV, but also when you display art on your The Frame television. The matte screen ensures that the TV looks like a real art piece even more.

The Samsung The Frame from 2021 doesn't have a matte screen, which means that you may be more bothered by sunlight reflections or lights in your room. If your TV is right in front of your window, the light from outside probably causes reflections on your screen. These reflections are even more visible when you turn on the Art Mode. The darker the screen, the more visible the reflections. That's why it's more important to think about where you're going to place the TV if you get the Samsung The Frame from 2021.

This year, the Tizen smart menu looks different from previous years. That's because the menu is full-screen now, instead of a row of tiles at the bottom of the screen. This provides a clear overview of downloaded apps, connected devices, and recommended content. On the side of the menu, you have easy access to the gaming menu and the Art Store. The disadvantage is that you can't continue watching when you navigate through the menu.

The Samsung The Frame from 2021 still has the older smart menu where there's a row of tiles at the bottom of the screen. You can scroll through your downloaded apps there. Only when you select an app like Netflix and stay on it, you'll see a bar with recommended content. Compared to the new smart menu, getting these suggestions requires an extra step. The advantage of this menu is that you can continue watching what you were watching when you scroll through the menu.