The Hisense CanvasTV Is a Great Alternative to Samsung's 'The Frame,' and Now It's $500 Off

Daniel Oropeza Daniel Oropeza Shopping Editor ExperienceDaniel is Lifehacker's Shopping Editor covering tech deals and reviewing TVs, headphones, speakers, and projectors. He earned his master’s in journalism from Columbia University and has reported for the Miami Herald. He lives in Atlanta. Read Full Bio May 14, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Rene Ramos Table of Contents After my wife and I bought our home and it came time to get a TV, we knew we wanted one like Samsung's The Frame—we didn't want the focus of our living room to be an ugly black box when not in use. We ended up going with Hisense's first CanvasTV, and we love it. This year, Hisense released the 2026 S7 CanvasTV, and right now, 50-inch model is $798.99 (originally $1,299.99) after a $500 discount. That's the lowest price it has ever been, according to price tracking tools. The primary attraction of the CanvasTV over Samsung's The Frame is the price: If you choose The Frame, you have to buy the frames that go around the set and pay for most artwork separately, while Hisense includes all of that in the list price. Like The Frame, the CanvasTV also comes with a flush TV mount that will allow you to hang it so it looks like an actual art piece. I also like that CanvasTVs come with the Google OS, which is my favorite smart TV operating system, as it lets you cast seamlessly from your phone (Android or iPhone).This newer version improves on the peak brightness, bringing it up to 500 nits (as opposed to 450 nits) and an ambient light sensor that adjusts the brightness and color based on your room's brightness (you can turn this off). The side viewing angle is supposed to be better, but to what extent we'll have to wait for reviews to confirm. What do you think so far? If these changes don't seem too exciting for you, the 2024 is still a great option in 2026, and it offers a big discount as well. The 55-inch version is just $599.99 (originally $999.99) on Best Buy, a substantial price drop for a slightly bigger (but older) TV. Our Best Editor-Vetted Tech Deals Right Now Deals are selected by our commerce team Add to Cart Newsletter Shop smarter, save more money Daniel Oropeza Get all the best deals and biggest sales curated by Daniel and the team. Add to Cart NewsletterShop smarter, save more money. Get all the best deals and biggest sales curated by Daniel and the team. Lifehacker has been a go-to source of tech help and life advice since 2005. Our mission is to offer reliable tech help and credible, practical, science-based life advice to help you live better. Our Mission Our Team Newsletter © 2001-2026 Ziff Davis, LLC., A ZIFF DAVIS COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lifehacker is a federally registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of Lifehacker. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.