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Want a TV that doubles as décor? We break down the key differences between Samsung’s Frame and Sony’s Studio Frame to help you decide.

<p>The Frame TV has transformed an unsightly object on the wall into art! As of this writing, January 2025, there are two main manufacturers in the art TV world: Samsung and Sony. The biggest difference is how they set against the wall. Samsung&rsquo;s Frame often installs closer to the wall and looks thinner. So we highly recommend you see both styles in our Grand Haven or Grand Rapids showroom before you make your selection.</p>
<p>Here are nine thoughts to keep in mind while considering a Frame TV for your home.</p>
<h2>1. The TV itself</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="A gallery wall with the Samsung Frame featured." src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/QBEK1/QBEK1_bekins-sony-vs-samsung/QBEK1_Family-Photo-Samsung-TV-smaller_01.jpg" /></p>
<ul>
<li><em><strong>Samsung The Frame</strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>32-85 inch diagonal viewing area</li>
<li>1.1 inches deep</li>
</ul>
<li><em><strong>Sony Studio Frame</strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>55-85 inch diagonal viewing area</li>
<li>3.2 inches deep</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="A neutral wall with the Sony Studio Frame featured." src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/QBEK1/QBEK1_bekins-sony-vs-samsung/QBEK1_Sony%20Studio%20Frame%20Example_02.jpg" /></p>
<p>If you are wondering, what size TV to go with, we often go by this rule:</p>
<p><em>Take a measurement from the TV to the back of the seating furniture, couch, chair, etc to get a distance measurement. Now, divide that distance measurement in inches by two. That is the largest we would recommend for the space. Take that same distance measurement and divide by three. That is the smallest we would recommend for that space.</em></p>
<h2>2. Video Quality</h2>
<ul>
<li><em><strong>Samsung Frame TV </strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>4K Ultra High Definition Video</li>
</ul>
<li><em><strong>Sony Studio Frame</strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>4K Ultra High Definition Video</li>
<li>Sony is known for providing the best processing power which improves video quality.</li>
<li>Sony also draws expertise from every step of the process through Sony Pictures Entertainment.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<h2>3. Mounting the TV</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="a Samsung The Frame TV mounted on a wall." src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/QBEK1/QBEK1_bekins-sony-vs-samsung/QBEK1_Samsung%20Frame%20TV%20side%20wall_03.png" /></p>
<ul>
<li><em><strong>Samsung The Frame TV </strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>TV extends less away from the wall.</li>
<li>No gap is nearly impossible to obtain if you want the Frame TV mounted on a stacked stone fireplace.</li>
</ul>
<li><em><strong>Sony Studio Frame TV</strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>Purchase the frame and mount separately.</li>
<li>TV is pulled away from the wall a few inches.</li>
<li>Gap is beneficial if you need to reset the TV or add a device via HDMI cable.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="A Sony Studio Frame mounted on the wall. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/QBEK1/QBEK1_bekins-sony-vs-samsung/QBEK1_Sony%20Studio%20Frame%20Side%20Wall_04.jpg" /></p>
<h2>4. Power Supply and HDMI Connections</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="A Samsung One Connect box. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/QBEK1/QBEK1_bekins-sony-vs-samsung/QBEK1_Samsung%20One%20Connect%20Box_05.png" /></p>
<ul>
<li><em><strong>Samsung The Frame TV</strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>One Connect Box</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s the biggest reason the Samsung Frame TV is so thin.</li>
<li>The power, HDMI, and audio connections are in the One Connect Box and not the TV itself.</li>
<li>The box itself varies in size depending on the size of the TV</li>
<li>One Connect cable is five meters long and discreet, so the One Connect Box must be within fifteen feet of the TV.</li>
<li>Where do you put this box?</li>
<ul>
<li>Purchase a separate in-wall box to conceal it, but if you need to service the One Connect box it requires taking the TV off the wall.</li>
<li>Install the One Connect box in a cabinet under the TV. While it&rsquo;s a discreet cord, you will still have a cord hanging from the TV.</li>
<li>Purchase a recessed in-wall back box with an articulating mounting bracket. This option provides the best of both worlds: no furniture is needed nearby for the One Connect box while providing the option to pull the TV away from the wall if you ever need to service it. This in-wall box with an articulating mount needs to be purchased separately and will cost more than a typical mount.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li><em><strong>Sony Studio Frame</strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>Acts more like a normal mounted TV.</li>
<li>All you need is the right mount and a power outlet to connect the TV to the wall.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="A Sony Studio Frame mounted on wall. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/QBEK1/QBEK1_bekins-sony-vs-samsung/QBEK1_Samsung%20Frame%20TV%20Articulating%20Mount%20with%20box_06.jpg" /></p>
<h2>5. Customizable Frames</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Samsung Frame frame options on wall. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/QBEK1/QBEK1_bekins-sony-vs-samsung/QBEK1_Samsung%20Frame%20TV%20Frame%20options_07.jpg" /></p>
<ul>
<li><em><strong>Samsung The Frame TV </strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>Samsung&rsquo;s website provides many options, or you can purchase a higher-quality option from Deco TV Frames.</li>
</ul>
<li><em><strong>Sony Studio Frame </strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>Currently has four frames available:&nbsp;Grain White,&nbsp;Matte Black,&nbsp;Oak, and&nbsp;Walnut.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="A Sony Studio Frame frame options on display. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/QBEK1/QBEK1_bekins-sony-vs-samsung/QBEK1_Sony%20Studio%20Frame_08.png" /></p>
<p>All the frames are easy to install anytime. </p>
<h2>6. Art Subscription</h2>
<ul>
<li><em><strong>Samsung Frame TV </strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>Comes with about a dozen pre-loaded pieces of art.</li>
<li>Separately purchase a subscription to the Samsung Art Store for a consistently updated vast library of classic paintings, art and photography. Even upload your own photo to display.</li>
</ul>
<li><em><strong>Sony Studio Frame</strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>Comes pre-loaded with about 150 pieces of art for free.</li>
<li>The Sony Art Frame Gallery App offers built-in motion and light sensors to activate Art Mode when the room is empty and power-saving standby while vacant.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<h2>7. Smart Home Control </h2>
<ul>
<li><em><strong>Samsung Frame TV </strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>SmartThings app controls the TV&rsquo;s settings, artwork selection, and even other smart devices in your home.</li>
<li>Separately purchase a subscription to the Samsung Art Store for a consistently updated vast library of classic paintings, art, and photography. Even upload your own photo to display.</li>
</ul>
<li><em><strong>Sony Studio Frame</strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>Connects to Google Assistant so you can say &ldquo;Hey Google&rdquo; to ask for things such as sporting events, weather, and showtimes on Google Assistants or Alexa-supported smart speakers.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<h2>8. Sound System</h2>
<ul>
<li><em><strong>Samsung Frame TV </strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>Built-in speakers on the edges mean the audio does not reach you directly, and the framed bezels cover the speakers. So, you will want to enhance your audio experience with an additional sound system.</li>
<li>In the Bekins Smart Home, we installed in-ceiling speakers with a white grill cover that integrates into the ceiling. The speakers funnel the sound at an angle to ensure the audio reaches you in your seat. You get better-quality sound without interfering with the home&rsquo;s d&eacute;cor.</li>
</ul>
<li><em><strong>Sony Studio Frame</strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>Sound seemingly comes straight from the screen itself. Sony has Acoustic Multi-Audio technology, so what you see and what you hear are perfectly matched.</li>
<li>We always recommend a sound system for your room, but you get more direct sound from the Sony Studio Frame than the Samsung Frame TV.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="A technician installs speakers in the ceiling of a home. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/QBEK1/QBEK1_bekins-sony-vs-samsung/QBEK1_In-Ceiling%20Speakers%20Smart%20Home_09.jpg" /></p>
<h2>9. Remote Control</h2>
<ul>
<li><em><strong>Samsung Frame TV </strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>Smaller with fewer buttons.</li>
<li>Does not have batteries and charges with the rays of the Sun. So, if your remote is dead, simply place it on your windowsill and wait for the charge.</li>
</ul>
<li><em><strong>Sony Studio Frame</strong></em></li>
<ul>
<li>Bigger with more buttons.</li>
<li>Buttons are backlit for easier use in darker settings.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Side-by-side comparison of remote options for featured TVs. " src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/brandsource_member_blogs/QBEK1/QBEK1_bekins-sony-vs-samsung/QBEK1_Samsung%20vs.%20Sony%20Remotes_10.jpg" /></p>
<h2>Which TV is right for you? Samsung Frame TV or Studio Frame</h2>
<p>Both TVs are great with each having its own pros and cons. What matters most to you?</p>
<p>Luckily, we have them on display in our Grand Rapids and Grand Haven showrooms. Plus, the <a href="https://www.bekins.us/contacts"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">most certified team in the state</span></a> can help you select the correct product for your lifestyle.</p>

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Whether it’s a new grill or a full entertainment hub, Bekins can provide many of the items you need to turn your yard into a private getaway or the most popular summer hangout spot.

<p>Once upon a time, a small grill, a handful of plastic chairs, and a speaker were all you needed to host a get-together in the backyard. Nowadays, we&rsquo;re seeing people turning the once humble yard into a space that can entertain your family and friends as well as any kitchen or living room!</p>
<p>The Washington Post recently called outdoor entertainment spaces &ldquo;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/outdoor-furniture-patio-design-rug/2021/05/25/9199c7cc-b42b-11eb-9059-d8176b9e3798_story.html" target="_blank">The new American status symbol</a>.&rdquo; Whether it&rsquo;s a new grill or a full entertainment hub, Bekins can provide many of the items you need to turn your yard into a private getaway or the most popular summer hangout spot.</p>
<p><img src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/QBEK1_outdoor-living_veranda.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<h2>Let&rsquo;s Start with The Grill</h2>
<p>For many, the grill is the foundation of any good outdoor space. It&rsquo;s where we like to congregate, and more importantly, it&rsquo;s where the food comes from! With so much at "steak" (yes, we said it), you want to make sure the grill you select will not only wow the spectators with its looks but produce exceptionally mouthwatering results. There are a LOT of grills out there&mdash;so, how do you make the right choice?</p>
<p>For starters, you&rsquo;ll want to select a grill that gets hot, stays hot, and cooks your food evenly. You&rsquo;ll also want to consider how well the grill protects against flareups, which can turn perfect caramelization into char in seconds. Most grills have an array of features like smoker boxes, multi-level cooking zones, infrared searing rotisseries, and more. Offerings like these can make your grilling experience more flexible and fun, but remember... they&rsquo;re only as good as the grills&rsquo; baseline performance, so make sure that&rsquo;s the main aspect you like&mdash;not the bells and whistles.</p>
<p>So now you&rsquo;ve found a grill that fits your style and can be relied upon to cook your grilling favorites to perfection. The next big question is: How long will it last?</p>
<p>All too often grills are approached with a "buy rather than invest" mentality. Sure, you can go pick up a cheap grill and get some use out of it, but after a few rainstorms&mdash;or one classic Michigan winter&mdash;chances are you&rsquo;ll be wheeling its rusty remains out to the curb on trash day. When selecting a new grill make look for brands with quality construction and materials that can withstand elements and a proven track record for serviceability.</p>
<p>At Bekins, we offer a wide range of these grills in a variety of brands and styles, including freestanding and built-in gas grills, Kamado-style cookers, and even pizza ovens! Even better, at Bekins, you&rsquo;ll work with a knowledgeable sales professional trained to help you determine the best fit for your new backyard oasis. You&rsquo;ll also have access to the parts and service you need to keep your grill performing year after year after year.</p>
<h2>Ever Thought About an Outdoor Kitchen?</h2>
<p>A staple of any summer backyard barbeque is a cold beverage, and now you can put the days of fishing lukewarm cans out of a watery cooler behind you!</p>
<p>By incorporating refrigerators, beverage coolers, beverage dispensers, or ice machines into designs for your outdoor space, you can ensure your guests&mdash;and you&mdash;have ice cold drinks at the ready, without having to mess around with a cooler or leave the party to refill inside. Along with outdoor refrigeration Bekins also carries outdoor storage options like drawers and cabinets, to keep your outdoor kitchen space organized, and make clean up a breeze. All of these outdoor products are built to withstand the rain, snow, heat, and cold while keeping the items within protected, and at the right temperature!</p>
<p>Take your outdoor kitchen a step further with retractable screens. Screens are a great way to enjoy the outdoors in a more controlled setting&mdash;and without those pesky mosquitos! Our line of outdoor screens is perfect for those beautiful summer days and can withstand hurricane-force winds and rain. Since hurricanes don&rsquo;t ever seem to reach Michigan, you can be confident your screens will handle whatever the Mitten State throws your way.</p>
<p><img src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/QBEK1_outdoor-living_outdoor-kitchen.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<h2>Now Kick It Up a Notch with Video and Sound!</h2>
<p>Let&rsquo;s set the scene: It&rsquo;s a warm summer evening and you&rsquo;re out on the back deck with your loved ones. Your steaks are sizzling on your new grill, and you just pulled a fresh drink out of your beverage center. Over the hum of chatter and noise of crickets, you hear... nothing. You forgot to incorporate outdoor speakers!</p>
<p>Outdoor speakers have come a long way&mdash;both in looks and sound quality! Bekins's internationally acclaimed electronics team can help you find the best speakers for your space and integrate them seamlessly into your backyard design. Pair those speakers with an outdoor TV (yes... they make them!) and you&rsquo;re set to enjoy the big game or the newest summer blockbuster without having to cut the night short and head indoors.</p>
<p>Being able to stay outside longer is great&mdash;until the last bit of sun goes down and you&rsquo;re stuck with that one overly bright LED bulb by the back door. Make sure you consider how outdoor and landscape lighting can extend your time outside while setting the mood! Talk to our electronics experts about how strategic lighting placement and color selections can make your backyard look magical! Bonus: landscape lighting &ldquo;<a href="https://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/easy-front-yard-updates-sellers/" target="_blank">can significantly improve the curb appeal of a home</a>&rdquo; per Realtor.com&mdash;which means added home value!</p>
<p><img src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_content_cases/QBEK1_outdoor-living_outdoor-tv.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<h2>Let Bekins Be Your Outdoor Experts</h2>
<p>Creating a backyard oasis may seem daunting, but our team is trained to make it easy for you. Give us a call at 616-288-1020 or click <a href="https://www.bekins.us/locations/grand-rapids-showroom" target="_blank">here</a> to send us a message through the website and we will contact you to get your backyard party started!</p>

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