Hisense 55-Inch Class QLED 4K S7N CanvasTV Series Dolby Vision HDR Google Smart TV (55S7N) – 144Hz, Art Mode, Anti-Glare Panel, Hi-Matte Display, Frame & UltraSlim Wall Mount Included

The perfect “Art TV” without the premium price tag!
I’ve wanted one of those “frame” style TVs for the longest time to go above my fireplace when we moved to a new house but I just couldn’t bring myself to pay the premium price for the name brand version. Since I run a small business from home and spend a lot of time in my living room, I really wanted something that looked like decor rather than just a big black rectangle on the wall. After a lot of research, I went with the 55 inch Hisense CanvasTV, and I am so happy I did!Installation & LookThe installation was surprisingly straightforward. It comes with an ultra-slim wall mount that lets it sit flush against the wall, which is key for making it actually look like a piece of art. The teak bezel is a really nice feature too; it just snaps on magnetically and instantly elevates the whole look. The 55 inch size is absolutely perfect for the space above my mantle and it fits the proportions of the room without being overwhelming.The Art Mode & DisplayI love that there are so many different art pieces to choose from right out of the box. You can really match the mood of the room or the season. I will say, it does take some picture adjusting to get that perfect matte, “painting” look. The Hi-Matte display is great at cutting out glare from my windows, but you have to play with the brightness and color settings to make it look less like a screen and more like a canvas. A little online research goes a long way here, but once you find the right settings, it looks incredible!Motion Sensor & PerformanceThe motion sensor, which controls the auto on and off, can be a bit of a hit or miss sometimes. However, it’s been much more reliable recently, even though I didn’t change any of my settings. I’m wondering if a new firmware update came out that smoothed things over. It’s been great lately at “sleeping” when no one is around and then turning right back on to the canvas mode the second we walk by. It’s so nice to walk into the room and see a beautiful landscape instead of a blank screen.OverallIf you want that high-end designer look but don’t want to break the bank, this is a fantastic option. The picture quality is sharp for movie nights, but the way it transforms into art during the day is what really makes it special. It has been a wonderful addition to my home, and I’ve already had a few guests ask if it was a real painting during visits.

Good tv, some caveats
I needed a “smart tv” in my bedroom to cut cable and use modern streaming apps natively. I dont like the Roku option. This tv was fairly easy to set up out of the box, and has every service available. I wasn’t thrilled to learn its so tied into my own personal Google account, which seems intrusive. But, given I am in the eco system already, using Nest thermostat and cameras, I can forgive this. Others be warned. That said, it is cute to be able to see my live cameras on the big screen, or make temperature adjustments.Wall installation was fairly easy. There are no adjustment opportunities with the mount, so be sure to get it right the first time. It also helps greatly to have recessed power and hdmi inputs to achieve the most flush installation. It does look great once on the wall.Art mode is unconvincing af. There is no seeing anything but a tv as soon as you see it. However, I do use it, and it has a huge selection of art which is really cool. Because the tv is paired with a sound bar, that probably betrays some of the convincing it takes to believe it is anything but a tv.I got this tv at a great price during the prime days sale, so I really can’t complain too much. I cannot imagine the samsung frame tv, which doesn’t even include a frame, does anything better than this tv, which will always be priced much more reasonably.Recommended.

Absolutely love our 55 inch TV. The TV came with a nice light brown frame and looks fantastic on our wall.We get so many compliments on the TV when in picture mode.

The picture is fabulous, especially in the art mode (the oils especially look 3D, to the point I want to reach out and touch the “ridges” in the “paint”). We made a list of Favorites that rotates through every 5 minutes so we have time to look at a picture, but still get a variety. Unlike the Samsung Frame, there is plenty of artwork to choose from for free. I haven’t tried uploading any personal photos yet.The matte screen makes a HUGE difference with glare, although when there is full sun from the south and west windows it is still better to pull a blind. (The photo was taken in full sun with only a sheer blind over the window, and the brightness turned up to about 20)I thought I may need to purchase a sound bar, but the speakers are beyond what we need for living room use. Between that and using WiFi for streaming, I am very happy to be able to mount this like a picture and have NO wires running from behind. Even with the 90 degree plug and flat mount, it still pushed out an extra inch or so from the wall so we did purchase a recessed outlet to get it completely flush with the wall. Overall we are very happy with this Canvas TV!