Samsung The Frame Pro 2026 Review: A Premium Art TV

The market for art televisions is hot right now. Amazon burst onto the scene with the Ember Artline, a svelte and stylish 65-inch model for only $1,100. Hisense and TCL also make low-cost models.

But if you want the best, Samsung's The Frame Pro is still king. Samsung offers several enhancements for the 2026 model, including a new user interface, extra AI features, and refined screen tech to make art look even more realistic. I was already impressed by the 2025 model, which leveraged its exceptional contrast and solid picture quality to reveal beautiful textures in artwork leading to better performance than the TCL NXTVISION.

For 2026, there aren't any radical design changes, but the subtle improvements make this high-end art TV even more compelling. That is if you can stomach the $500 jump from last year's model to a price of $2,000. The two-bracket setup process is relatively straightforward.

A paper template helps you align the screws and drill holes, but this YouTube video provided a much easier approach. I got the TV mounted in 35 minutes, which is slightly longer than 20 minutes it took to install the one-bracket Ember Artline. The high-end art TV market is becoming increasingly competitive, with several brands offering affordable options.

However, Samsung's focus on premium features and performance justifies the steep price of The Frame Pro 2026. For art enthusiasts and those who value exceptional picture quality, the investment may be worth it. Developers and businesses can capitalize on the growing demand for art TVs by creating more content and applications that cater to these devices.

As the market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Samsung and other manufacturers balance innovation with affordability. The Frame Pro 2026 sets a new standard for art TVs, but its high price point may limit its appeal to a wider audience.