When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Frame Pro TV offers enhanced image quality compared to the standard model.Tyler Hayes/Business InsiderSamsung's Frame TVs are a go-to for anyone who wants a screen that can double as stylish home decor. They're designed to look like artwork when not in use, with a flush wall mount and a matte panel that resembles canvas. The effect is great, but the trade-off has always been clear: while the Frame nails its "painting on a wall" look, its overall image quality has lagged behind the best TVs you can buy.That's why I was excited to learn about Samsung's Frame Pro model. It keeps all the signature Frame design touches but promises better picture performance, thanks to upgrades to contrast and brightness. There's also a new wireless connection box that makes placement easier in certain rooms.I've tested the best art-frame TVs from various brands, and I bought a standard Frame for my home. I chose it despite its image quality limitations because I really wanted a matte display that could reduce reflections. My LG OLED's glossy screen looked fantastic at night, but the glare made it basically unusable for long stretches of the day. The Frame's anti-glare panel solved that problem, and its Art Mode is undeniably cool. But I've always found the Frame's picture underwhelming when actually watching TV.After testing the Frame Pro for a few weeks in the exact same spot as my standard Frame, I can confidently say it delivers better picture quality, especially in rooms that receive a lot of light. But while the display's improved brightness is a cool perk, the Frame Pro's contrast is still a bit lacking. If you're thinking about upgrading to the Frame Pro, here are the most important things to know about its performance, design, and features. Editor's note: We tested the 2025 Frame Pro TV, but Samsung has since released a slightly revised 2026 Frame Pro model. The 2025 edition is still typically available at a lower price, so it remains the better value for most people. But that will change as stock of the 2025 model sells out, and the 2026 edition gets more frequent discounts. The Frame Pro has a noticeably brighter, higher contrast screenThe Frame Pro utilizes a Mini LED backlight to produce a brighter image with better contrast control than the standard Frame.Tyler Hayes/Business InsiderWhen it comes to general design and specs, the Frame Pro is a lot like the standard Frame. Like the regular model, it features a 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160) screen, a 120Hz refresh rate (up to 144Hz with a PC), a slim wall mount, and support for interchangeable bezels. It also features the same motion-activated Art Mode, which displays various paintings and images.But under the hood, the Frame Pro's panel uses more advanced dimming technology, resulting in a brighter, higher-contrast picture. In short, the Frame Pro simply looks better than the regular Frame TV.I watched several movies and TV shows on both models, and the Frame Pro's improvements were noticeable. This upgrade is made possible by changes to the Frame Pro's backlight, which is what illuminates the screen so you can see its images.Unlike standard Frame TVs, the Frame Pro uses a Mini LED backlight with local dimming. This allows the panel to darken and brighten specific areas of the screen, improving black levels and light control. On TVs without local dimming, such as standard Frame models, dark scenes appear more washed out and are prone to frequent patches of uneven brightness.The Frame Pro's Mini LED backlight also makes its screen much brighter than past models. On a 10% test pattern, the Frame Pro reached nearly 1,000 nits in its Filmmaker HDR picture mode. That's close to what Samsung's upper-midrange QN80H QLED can hit, and about double the brightness of a standard Frame TV. This gives HDR images a more pop and helps overcome ambient light.Thanks to this upgraded tech, the Frame Pro is even easier to see than my standard model when watching TV in a bright room. I've also tried other art-style TVs from Hisense, TCL, and Amazon, but the Frame Pro is by far the best for daytime use. This is the model I'd buy for a sunny room.Black levels still can't match those of Samsung's high-end TVsThe Frame Pro's home theater performance is better than the regular Frame's, but it's still not an ideal TV for watching movies.Tyler Hayes/Business InsiderWhile the Frame Pro's backlight is a lot better than the standard Frame TV's, it still has some clear issues when viewed in a dark room. Unlike Samsung's home theater-focused Neo QLED and Micro RGB TVs, which use direct-lit local dimming, the Frame Pro uses edge-lit dimming.This method isn't as effective at controlling contrast and black levels. Though some dark sequences are displayed with much deeper black levels than I've seen on the regular Frame, some still suffer from noticeable patches of light that g
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