Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was excited to see the 50” version of this TV is now available and at a budget friendly price. I have the larger version in the family room, and I was looking for the perfect TV to fit the bedroom. When escaping the everyday mayhem, relaxing in a quiet spot reading, watching a sporting event, polishing your gaming skills, or just catching up on your favorite TV show, this TV doesn’t disappoint. With 2 people, at 29lbs., the TV is easy to mount. It comes with a flush wall mount, foot stand, or like mine you can opt for VESA mounting. Once mounted the setup process is smooth. A few questions and you’re ready to watch. Immediately I noticed how fast the app response was. I took this as a good sign that the gaming experience would be great. It handled the games perfectly. The refresh rate of 144Hz really stood out when watching sports. There is no lag or blur. The sound quality is very good. The large art selection is well done. Shortly after setting it up, it was updated to included even more landscape art. You can select your favorites to cycle through. It’s the art where the matte screen shines. There’s no glare and the colors really pop. You can set a quiet time so it won’t disturb you at night. I loaded a lot of family pictures and videos to a USB drive, and they really popped. It handled most common formats. You could also upload pictures direct from your phone. While most of what we watch is streaming, the antenna reception is important. Using a basic window mount antenna, I was able to clearly receive stations up to 40 miles away without an antenna amplifier. This is a well-designed TV performing way above my expectations.

The Hisense Canvas TV is quite an innovation. The TV functions of course as a very nice regular TV set with a great picture which is enhanced with 4K ultra HD resolution and it can utilize a built-in AI 4K upscaler. The resulting functionality as a ‘normal’ TV is excellent. I was also impressed with the sound technology that provides a beautiful surround sound effect that is very obviously a cut above. Wireless capabilities include WiFi 6 which is a step up over WiFi 5 for faster speeds – great. This review will concentrate on the unique specifications that allow this TV to turn into a piece of artwork on your wall. The starting point is the wall mount. The very special wall mount does have a very ingenious design to allow the unit to lay flat against a wall – just as if it was a framed piece of art. You are supplied with hardware and directions to mount on various types of walls e.g. concrete block or wood studs. However, for the 50” version which I have, the mount does not accommodate “24” on center wall studs. Ideally you want to drive lag screws through the wall mount into two studs and avoid one side being held only via an anchor in sheetrock. Exterior walls are commonly 16” on center but nowadays interior walls are frequently 24” on center. I’d suggest the wall mount be redesigned to accommodate up to 24” on center walls. Notwithstanding the less than ideal dimensions of the wall mount bracket, the wall mount design is very smart such that you can hang the TV to allow it to sit perfectly flat. In addition, the TV comes with a 4-piece metal frame that is held on via magnets to make the screen look just like a mounted piece of gallery art. Here’s where Hisense has really gone far beyond in providing a great and creative design point in that you are provided with a gallery of images from landscapes to still-life’s and more. When you are done watching TV broadcasts, you turn off the TV, and it turns itself on as framed art. The art can keep changing like a sequenced presentation. Also, the TV will sense when you enter or leave a room and start or stop the art displays. Press the remote on/off button and the TV does completely turn off and press again, and you start your normal broadcast TV. A giant tip of the cap to Hisense engineers for such great audio/video specs and also with the ‘Canvas TV’ innovation I had never seen before, and I do love. You do have a unique backlit remote with a special ‘artwork’ button. Also, Hisense has provided technology to reduce glare and provide a ‘Hi-Matte Display’ to ensure the artwork is even more realistic. I highly recommend this unique and innovative product.

Most of us are used to seeing big TVs in throughout our living areas. When not in use, they’re essentially black mirrors. The Hisense Canvas TV (like other similar “canvas” or “frame” TVs) convert these black mirrors into home decor. It turns an otherwise utilitarian object into a round the clock focus of home decor by displaying artwork. IN THE BOX In the box you will find the TV, the magnetic frames, feet (if you want to place it on a table/stand), remote, power cord, and ultraslim mount. SETUP/INSTALLATION Setup is like most TVs. Now, it has VESA mounting threads, so you can use most any wall mount to affix it to the wall, but it also comes with an ultra slim mount to get it flush against the wall. This mount allows you to get the TV flush against the wall feeding into the sense that your TV is a piece of artwork. We put it on our old wall mount because of the setup of our house, and it was a breeze. We quickly affixed the bracket to the TV and hung it on the wall. From there, the magnetic frames easily attach to the TV itself. The instructions tell you NOT to install the magnetic frames and move the TV; attach them after the TV is on the wall. Includes are little black angled clips that secure the frame together at the joints. Honestly, these are probably unnecessary as I found the frame to hold up just fine. And it was real simple to get them align properly. A really nice addition is the cable management system on the back of the TV. The power cord is thin and with no power “brick.” It fits nicely in the channel behind the TV to completely conceal it. This includes little clips (included in the bag along with the remote and the instructions) that keeps the power cord against the TV. There appears to be enough room in the channels for another HDMI cable, but I didn’t personally test it. It’s obvious, but keep in mind that in order to completely conceal any cables, you will need a power outlet (and/or hole to run other cables) right behind the TV - and the outlet will need to be recessed. If you already have that type of setup, you’re all good, otherwise, it might complicate your setup (at least as it pertains to hiding all the cables and using the ultraslim mount. CANVAS/ART Admittedly, I’ve had my eye on a canvas or frame TV for some time. I liked the idea of turning a TV into functional art. But I wasn’t sure how they’d work and granted, I can’t compare it to other brands like Samsung. But I can say that Hisense gives you access to over 1,000 famous paintings and photographs to display when not using your TV - for free. This is a big boon, because I guarantee you I personally would not pay to display art (I already have enough subscriptions). The TV has motion sensors which will detect when you’re in the room to help save power. The screen is what Hisense calls a “Hi-Matte” display. My impressions are that it’s not reflective like glass, or like your standard flat screen TV. Don’t get me wrong, when the screen is off, there’s still a bit of reflection, but when the art is being displayed and even in a sunny room, there’s no reflections on the artwork to really give the look of a painting. It’s actually pretty incredible. Just looking at it from across the room it really does look like a painting or textured canvas. SCREEN QUALITY/SPECS This TV is full 4K at 50 inches. It’s a an LED display that is edge lit. It uses “Hi-QLED” color. It is able to produce over a billion shades of color that really allows digital paintings to look so realistic. These produce intense colors that gives a better picture in the brightest of rooms - where some TVs’ displays get washed out. It really creates bright and vivid pictures and enhances all your favorite shows and movies. The biggest downside of the TV is the edge lit display and dark scenes. If you’ve ever watched an OLED, which produce deep blacks, you will notice a faint light on the edge of the screen in dark scenes. By no means is it a deal breaker, and some might not even notice it, but it’s a limitation in the image quality that pales in comparison to OLED and other screen technologies in certain dark scenes. The refresh rate is only 60 hz on this model while the larger screen sizes have 144 hz. This really only matters to anyone that might play Xbox or PS5 (which takes advantage of the higher refresh rate). In has no effect in my mind to watching TV and movies. SMART FEATURES As someone who has Google TVs and/or Fire sticks plugged into my TVs, I really appreciate the built in Google TV. Now, I’m a big user of Google so it fits seamlessly into my smart home setup. But the TV and remote has all the features of a Google TV device and it works extremely well - including dedicated Netflix, Disney+ buttons on the remote - and a microphone so you can dictate directions. The setup as a Google TV was relatively quick and easy. I was able to quickly download and access all my apps and everything loaded really quickly. CONCLUSION This is a lifestyle TV insomuch as your’re buying it as home decor. It doesn’t have the deepest blacks or high refresh rate as other models, but for the price, it’s the best way to get a high-tech display that looks great as artwork when you’re not watching TV.

This framed TV is a great idea when you want the convenience of a TV but are putting it in a room where you don't want it to look techy. One such room would be the living room where the vibe is both subdued and palatial with soaring ceilings and a massive window. The usual flat panel TV will look out of place, stick out too far from the wall, and be only viewable at night due to glare from the window. The Hisense S7 Canvas TV actually looks like a canvas because of the matte finished display. What's great about it is the fact that it can display art on a rolling loop when you don't want a frame of black nothingness. I wanted something that would fit my wall and not look out of place. I chose a 50-inch model because of its unobtrusive look on the wall just above the sofa. The included mounting bracket and powerful magnets really ensured I would get a tight fit up against the wall. The bracket was wide enough to drill the outer screws into studs while the inner screws used the included anchors. The cord wouldn't sit flat in the channel behind the tv; a ruler helped slide that into place. The frame is metal with a teak finish and attaches using powerful magnets together with corner clips to ensure they stay snug. The only thing alluding to technology while displaying art is the slight protrusion of the sensor tab at the bottom, and the white cord coming down the wall. Once Wi-Fi was connected, signing in with my google account was easy. I played around with the video settings and art display until I had everything the best I could for proper viewing of both online programming and art. For the art profile, using very low backlight settings combined with the matte screen, gives a better sense of realism to the paintings, especially during the day. I was impressed with how well the screen dealt with sunlit environments producing no discernable glare. Paintings looked true to life, not just from 10ft away, but close up the way you would typically look at it in a museum, the 4k QLED screen brings out the minutest detail with zero pixelation, including the fine cracks you would expect to see from a centuries old canvas. As a Smart TV, it functions with the speed and quality you would expect from any dedicated tv. The quantum dot matrix and crisp edge lighting produce vivid video with truer blacks minimizing noise and distortion. I suspect the only thing better would be an OLED screen. Google Freeplay negates the need for an HD antenna to get your local channels. The built-in processor is quick enough that you won't need to buy third party dongles. Set up the included Apple Airplay and use your iPhone to control media. The only negative I've found was very slight glare in the evening when a table lamp produces some fuzziness in the lower corners of the screen. Paintings at night don't look as realistic as during the day. This Canvas TV is a great, inexpensive, fine art capable display that won't disappoint.

Love the tv. Set up was very easy. So many pictures to display

Have to give props to Hisense in that they’ve truly designed a flush mount tv that looks nearly identical to the large picture frame I replaced on my wall. I’ve had several slim depth tvs but this takes it to a new level. The major benefit here is that the mount comes with the tv ina flatpack cardboard box securely tucked right behind the tv in its box. Since this is a flush mount, you definitely have to use their mount and I appreciate it’s already included unlike other proprietary mounts. The mounting process is fairly normal other than you definitely need a second person lifting as you drop the tv down onto the mounting guides. It’s best to have visibility on both sides as it’s fairly hefty trying to just slide it into place by yourself. Picture quality is definitely nicer than my other 50” and the matte effect gives it a nice “able to view from all angles” effect. Also helps if you’re displaying certain types of art that looks artificial in a normal glossy tv vibrance. Cabling has very specific cutouts where the wires are designed to flow and I used an inset box for my power and hdmi runs to accommodate that super flush setup.

The new concept in televisions is why have that big dark piece of gigantic electronics hanging on the wall with no picture on it when not watching it? Makes sense right? This makes the case for an electronic wall art on a TV that is hanging on your wall, but also lets pair a magnetic frame with it to seamlessly attach to make this TV blend in with the wall as art, playing various art masterpieces as it hangs there. So in comes Highsense with the newest concept in TVs at 55 on up to even larger, this TV is easy to hang, includes an easy to install wall anchor complete with required hardware and easy to use wall guides to attach and hang this TV flat on to any wall. Add in a subscription free service to play various screen saver type art pictures or even add in your own pictures and you have a blank TV screen turning into a piece of wall art. This device even looks like a picture and its think enough to easily blend in like it is a picture. What I love the most is the ease of set up and its actually a smart TV with a Google interface. In all this is a beautiful device that turns your family room or living room into a nice room to sit in even without the TV on.

The Canvas or Frame-style TV belongs to a class of LED TVs where design, form, and aesthetic takes precedence over other things. However with the 2026 SG models of S7 Canvas TVs, Hisense has created something where previous generations’ compromise has minimized, and the value aspect has grown. And with models now available in the 50-inch class, I now have a superb looking TV that fits right in my bedroom without breaking the bank. There are three defining features that impressed me the most. First, the teak-colored “frame” that exudes a polished and high-end look, essentially making the TV a part of the decor. Instead of being a display unit for entertainment, it, in itself, becomes something pleasing to look at. Second, the ultra-flush mount system that is enclosed with the unit. Proper installation creates a clean, sophisticated look that captures anyone’s attention the first time it’s seen. And finally, the matte screen which just makes the display natural and lifelike. The default frame that comes with the TV, as I mentioned earlier, is “teak-colored”. It’s not real wood but it is well made to mimic the real thing. It seems there are other versions of this frame available, so down the line it’s possible to update the looks to match the color scheme of the room. The frame is magnetic is quite easy to snap on to the TV. Hisense provided some clips for added security. The ultra-flush mount comes within the box, and is quite easy to mount. It supports standard stud spacings. However, since the mounting place is not too large, and the TV mounts to a fixed position, getting the TV mounted in a specific position was tricky - I had to get a mix of stud and drywall mounting, and added more reinforcement. So, if you have a small wall and want to mount along say a centerline, it’s better to research this a bit before committing. The mounting technique is pretty unique, but it’s quite easy to secure the TV to the mount, and it’s recommended to get a few extra hands. The TV itself is pretty slim, and did not feel too heavy, which is nice. As for the display, this is not the latest or the best display tech out there. It uses Hisense’s ULED technology, which has adequate local dimming zones paired with a Quantum dot layer for added color reproduction. In raw performance, an OLED or a Mini-LED TV will always have the advantage for vibrant color and deep black levels, but what sets it apart is the matte display. As a lot of people know, displays with matte screen are so much soothing to the eye due to attenuation of glare and makes the viewing experience so much more pleasant. This itself kind of overcomes the display technicalities compared to other units. Even though they are important matrices, at the end of the day I was using this TV more just because I felt less fatigued. The panel seems to have a native max refresh rate of 144 Hz, so gaming should be fine. Connectivity wise it’s pretty well equipped: 2x HDMI 2.1 ports are there for doing the heavy lifting, with one of them having eARC. 2 more HDMI 2.0 are there too, along with 2x USB-A ports, and an optical digital out. Due to the flush mount, the cables are routed in a specified way which needs some planning to create a clean look, but not entirely unmanageable. Hisense uses the Google TV platform, so it’s very versatile and easy to use. Apps are abundant and it gets integrated to the Google Home ecosystem as well. The remote has Bluetooth connectivity so there’s voice commands available. Overall, I am very pleased with the TV. Even though it’s designed with a “form over function” mindset, I’m glad overall Hisense has struck a nice balance and made it affordable.