The best artistic TVs | Wired

• An intuitive new operating system.
• Excellent contrast and image quality.
• Huge number of artistic images.
• Anti-glare coating actually works.
• High refresh rate for gaming.

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• A monthly subscription is required to access most artworks.

I still remember the moment I realized that Samsung’s The Frame Pro 2026 is the best artistic TV ever. I downloaded Van Gogh Starry night Drawing in different shades of blue. This masterpiece is brought to life with texture and realism thanks to the contrast ratio and clear picture quality. I’ve had friends and family march to my office to stare in wonder.

However, installing The Frame Pro is a simple process. I ended up watching a YouTube video to get help. This model is about one inch thick and is mostly placed against the wall. Instead of connecting your streaming boxes directly to your TV, Samsung’s Wireless One Connect breakout box acts as a bridge. I connected my Xbox Series Navigating The Frame Pro was also easy, thanks to its intuitive user interface and long-lasting, lightweight remote control.

Free users can access Samsung’s rotating catalog of 30 free images, but subscribers willing to pay $4.99 per month will have access to 5,000 pieces of art. The Frame Pro 2026 has the largest variety of artwork, including hundreds of masterpieces, but I liked Amazon Ember Artline’s “Animated Artworks” feature best.

At $2,000, The Frame Pro is the most expensive option on our list, and it’s well worth its price. Although most manufacturers, including Samsung, don’t list specifications for their artistic TVs, The Frame Pro 2026 displays artwork and photos with the best contrast and picture quality.

I was blown away by the picture quality of the films. When watching Netflix Awakewhich shows a lot of night scenes, I was able to see all the action. In comparison, the same scenes looked muddy and boring on the TCL NXTVISION and Amazon Ember Artline.

The 2026 model now supports HD gaming at a 240Hz refresh rate when connected to a gaming PC (although it lowers the resolution). I played The crimson desert The main character — who was wearing a black suit of armor — moved realistically and responded quickly to my controller pushes.

As for AI features, you have a few options. Samsung lets you choose between Alexa+ or Samsung’s Bixby to control the volume by voice or ask about exciting movies released this month. You can also use Microsoft Copilot or Perplexity. However, Amazon Ember Artline was the only art TV that allowed me to create AI-based artwork via sound.

The Frame Pro 2026 is my top choice for art TVs because the paintings look more realistic. If you want the best quality and are willing to pay a higher price, this is a great option.

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