Discover the special 'Art' mode Thanks to 'Art' mode, sharing unique memories captured in photographs has become even easier. Connect the device using a USB cable or upload photos directly from your phone. Enjoy your favourite images in high quality on the big screen.
Hi-Matte screen. With Hi-Matte technology, the image on the screen is sharp and vibrant, regardless of the surrounding light. Viewing artwork becomes even more immersive, thanks to the high-resolution 4K screen that conveys the depth and texture of the original canvases.
Colours in impressive 4K resolution. The combination of 4K resolution with Quantum Dot Color technology offers billions of shades and intensely vivid colours. The result? Breathtaking image quality that transforms every frame into a work of art.
Perfect picture day and night. The RGB light sensor automatically and in real-time adjusts the image to the ambient conditions, taking the prevailing lighting into account. Colour temperature and brightness are precisely regulated to ensure realistic and impressive experiences — perfect at any time of day or night.
Art activated by motion sensor. With the motion sensor, Hisense Canvas TV intelligently transforms your space into a gallery, displaying images and photos only when you are nearby.
*The motion sensor is active in Art Mode and operates depending on the lighting conditions.
Dynamic style graphics. The television offers a gaming mode with a refresh rate of 144 Hz PR, putting an end to graphics problems, blurry details, and annoying delays! With ALLM, VRR, and MEMC technologies, you can enjoy an incredibly smooth image and a refresh rate of 144 Hz, allowing you to immerse yourself even further in the virtual world.
Perfectly flush against the wall like a real painting The UltraSlim mount ensures that the television closely adheres to the wall, saving space and giving the screen the appearance of an elegant painting. It is lightweight and simple to install, making the setup quick and enjoyable.
*Dedicated mount included with TV
The TV frame in teak wood colour Hisense Canvas TV comes with 1 magnetic frame in teak wood colour, which can be easily applied over the standard black frame to personalise the look of your TV.
Discover sound in an artistic rendition Hisense Canvas TV features room-filling, multidimensional 2.0.2 surround sound, ensuring you are always at the centre of the action, whether you are watching a movie, gaming, or listening to music.
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- Contrast and black detail
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- Factory color reproduction
- Color reproduction after calibration
- Smoothness of tonal transitions
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
- Compatibility with PC
- Viewing angles
- TV efficiency during daytime
- Details about the matrix
- TV features
- Playing files from USB
- Apps
- Sound
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Panel type: LCD VA Brand: HISENSE Resolution: 3840x2160 System: VIDAA Model year: 2024
Our verdict
6.7
Overall rating
The Hisense S7NQ Canvas TV is a very interesting proposition, especially for those looking for something in the style of a picture-television but do not want to spend a fortune. At first glance, it stands out primarily because the gallery mode featuring works of art is completely free – there is no subscription to pay, as is the case with Samsung's The Frame. Moreover, in the box, we immediately get a light brown frame, which will be an additional bonus and saving for many people. Although it is essentially a TV for displaying art, surprisingly, it also performs quite well in other applications. The 144 Hz panel, full HDMI 2.1, support for VRR and ALLM – all this makes gaming on consoles quite possible and quite enjoyable. The Vidaa system operates smoothly, and we find all the most important apps and features here, such as AirPlay, USB recording, or screen mirroring from a phone. However, there are also things that fall a bit short. Above all – the images themselves. Compared to The Frame by Samsung, here they simply look more digital. It lacks the depth, texture of paint, and subtle details that really impress with the competitor. Although at first glance we are dealing with a similar matte panel, in practice, it performs significantly worse at suppressing reflections. Colours and blacks fade much quicker, especially in a bright room. This could also be the effect of lower brightness – Hisense is simply darker than its Korean rival. On top of that, there are minor software issues – for example, the inability to display external subtitles despite configuration options, or the not entirely effective image smoothing feature for lower quality materials. In short: the S7NQ is a good TV in the form of a "picture," which can be a great alternative for those who do not mind the lower quality of displayed works but appreciate the lack of subscription fees, an additional frame included in the package, and full functionality of a typical television. It is not an ideal product, but a reasonable compromise for Samsung's The Frame.
Advantages
Free gallery without a subscription
Frame included
Good for gamers (144 Hz, HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM, Game Bar)
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HDR10+
Decent native contrast (VA Panel)
Works well with PC (chroma 4:4:4)
Fast Vidaa System
Straightforward connection to home cinemas: Supports Dolby and DTS codecs
Disadvantages
Worse quality of displayed images in gallery mode than in Samsung The Frame
Colours and black fade significantly in bright surroundings
Lack of HGiG mode (for gamers)
Software issues - no display of external subtitles in films
Movies and series in UHD quality6.6
Classic TV, YouTube6.2
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)6.1
Gaming on console7.5
TV as a computer monitor7.0
Watching in bright light5.4
Utility functions9.1
Apps8.6
Sound quality6.3
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HDMI inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
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Contrast and black detail
5.6/10
Local dimming function: No
Contrast between the black background and the bright spotlight illuminating Jack. Scene from the movie Oblivion (Universal Pictures).
Result
3,400:1
Contrast between the glare on the chameleon's skin and the black near the edge of the screen below. Scene from the Spears&Munsil test disc.
Result
4,200:1
Contrast between the reflection on the helmet and the black on the black film strip. Scene from the movie Arrival (Paramount Pictures).
Result
5,200:1
Contrast between the actress's face and the black film strip at the top edge of the TV. Scene from the movie Gravity (Warner Bros. Pictures).
Result
5,050:1
Contrast between the colorful balloon and the black slice between the falling objects. Scene from the Pioneer Kuro test disc (2008).
Result
3,650:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
The Hisense S7NQ CanvasTV is a television equipped with a VA panel, which in itself provides decent contrast. This is confirmed by our test charts – an average score of around 4000:1. It's not a stunning value, but for this class of device – quite decent. Perhaps the result would have been significantly better if the television had been equipped with local dimming technology, however, unfortunately, this model lacks it. As a result, blacks in a completely darkened room resemble shades of navy or grey rather than pitch black. This situation causes a slightly noticeable clouding effect. Generally, it's okay, but without much enthusiasm.
Halo effect and black detail visibility:
HDR effect quality
5.6/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 94.0%, Bt.2020: 72.0%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
The measured point is the setting sun against a bright sky. Scene from the movie Life of Pi (20th Century Fox).
Result
455 nit
The measured point is the moon against a dark, starry sky. Scene from the movie Life of Pi (20th Century Fox).
Result
414 nit
The measured point is the flashlight on the rifle, which shines directly at the camera. Scene from the movie Gemini Man (Paramount Pictures).
Result
438 nit
The measured point is the tail light of a helicopter flying at night. This is a very small light point, the essence of the HDR effect. Scene from the movie Sicario 2: Soldado (Lionsgate).
Result
451 nit
The measured point is the sun visible directly between the clouds. The scene is very bright and should blind the viewer as in nature. Scene from the movie The Meg (Warner Bros. Pictures).
Result
470 nit
When it comes to the brightness of the television and how it handles bright elements while watching films, it is simply average – similar to the case with contrast. The average brightness level of the Hisense S7NQ is around 500 nits. This is a value that allows one to feel the beginnings of true HDR, but it is definitely too little to speak of remarkable effects. However, the television should be praised for its colour gamut coverage – films look very colourful and vibrant. Thanks to the use of PFS LED (QLED) coating, the device is capable of covering over 90% of the DCI-P3 colour palette and over 72% of the wider BT.2020 palette. For a television of this class – these are really very good results.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
Okay, let's now check how the television performs in two film scenarios. The first scene we tested is from the film Mr. in a version mastered to around 3000 nits – this format is most commonly found on Blu-ray discs, so it rarely reaches the average user, but it is still worth discussing how the television behaves under such conditions. And here we have to be honest – it's quite poor. The colours appear dull and lacking in saturation, and the brightest elements, such as the sunset during the ascent scene, merge into a single bright spot. Perhaps the effect would be better if the television had a well-implemented dynamic tone mapping feature, but unfortunately, it works rather poorly, so we do not recommend turning it on.
The Hisense S7NQ performed much better in more everyday conditions, with the film Billy Lynn. This kind of material resembles most of the productions available on streaming platforms. And although one might criticise the appearance of black (due to the lack of local dimming) or slight variations in skin tones, the overall impression is really decent.
HDR luminance chart:
The way a film is displayed largely depends on the HDR format that reaches the television. With this Hisense model, there is no need to worry about missing anything – we have support for HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision here. However, it is important to remember that depending on the type of material, the effect can be completely different. And that is precisely the case here – dynamic metadata, namely Dolby Vision, certainly works in favour of the S7NQ. Despite its average brightness, the television in this format can showcase quite a significant amount of detail.
Unfortunately, we cannot say the same about the standard HDR10 mode. In the scene we tested – aside from the horses in the foreground – hardly any details are visible in the background of the forest or in the texture of the grass on the snowy glade. Fortunately, such a situation is rather rare for this model because – as we have already mentioned – it supports practically every popular format of dynamic metadata, and films in these formats are available on most streaming platforms.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: Dolby Vision
Factory color reproduction
7.2/10
Let's now check how the Hisense S7NQ CanvasTV performs in colour reproduction in the best factory mode, which is Filmmaker. Right from the start, it is clear that it is decidedly better than in dynamic or standard modes, but there are still a few things to nitpick. Regarding image quality from an HD signal, the colours are slightly inaccurate – there is a dominance of cooler shades of blue and a lack of red. This makes the image appear somewhat too cool.
A similar effect can also be observed with 4K content, but there it is much more noticeable. The excessive exposure of blue tones and the lack of red result in the image appearing distinctly cold. However, the biggest problem with this television is not the colours themselves but the way brightness is managed. The tested unit slightly boosted brightness compared to the reference value. While this results in better visibility of details, it comes at the cost of significantly brightened blacks – causing the entire image to seem more "flat".
A similar phenomenon was noticed in the 4K signal – the slightly elevated curve at the beginning of the EOTF chart shows that the television has a tendency to overexpose certain scenes. Fortunately, this effect can be improved with professional calibration, which we will discuss in the next point.
Color reproduction after calibration
8.3/10
The results we achieved after calibrating the Hisense S7NQ are really very good. Thanks to the calibration, we managed to eliminate the excessive exposure of blue tones and deficiencies in red with HD signal. A similar, albeit slightly weaker effect was also achieved with 4K HDR content. Managing brightness in HD material has also been improved – the television no longer has issues with brightening the image "across the board."
However, there are things that cannot be bypassed. The characteristic of the EOTF curve has practically not changed, and the lack of local dimming means that the smallest elements on the screen will always be slightly overexposed. One simply has to come to terms with this when choosing a television with a similar type of backlighting. Despite this, the final effect is very good and should fully satisfy the vast majority of users.
Smoothness of tonal transitions
9.2/10
The fluidity of tonal transitions is one of those categories that even less advanced users can notice. If someone doesn't understand what it means — we're explaining it now. It concerns whether the colours blend smoothly into one another or if their "gluing" is visible in the form of distinct bands. Good tonal transitions are those that are natural and smooth, without large jumps in colour.
The Hisense S7NQ performs very well in this category, although it must be admitted that it fares slightly worse than Samsung The Frame. In very bright scenes, slight imperfections can be noticed, but you really need a keen eye to catch them. Overall, as with most "frame" style televisions, it still performs excellently.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
5.5/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
Equally important is how the television handles tonal transitions on a poor signal – for example, in older films, television, or on YouTube. Unfortunately, despite the presence of the "Smooth and Gradient Picture" feature, which was supposedly meant to improve this aspect, its performance is truly poor. It's barely noticeable that it has any real impact on the visibility of colour transitions.
The image scaling is also lacking. Yes, it can be observed that the television tries to "enhance" the quality, but the end result is far from ideal. The image often appears slightly jagged, which is particularly noticeable in the example of tree branches in the background. Additionally, the Hisense S7NQ has a clear tendency to crop the image at lower resolutions, causing subtitles in news items or finer details in the image to be missed.
Blur and motion smoothness
6.5/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 144Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: Yes
BFI function 60Hz: No
BFI function 120Hz: No
Brightness drop with BFI: 0%
When it comes to motion fluidity, the television performs remarkably well. Although the S7NQ was designed primarily for displaying static elements – such as images – the manufacturer has implemented a 144 Hz refresh rate matrix. As a result, sports and games look really good on it.
For materials that are not recorded at a high frame rate, the manufacturer has provided two features that allow you to adjust the picture to your own preferences. "Motion blur reduction" and "judder reduction" operate on a 10-point scale, allowing you to choose between a more cinematic image – with characteristic frame jumps – and a smooth effect reminiscent of a "soap opera". How to set this up? That’s a personal matter – we leave the decision to you.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
In terms of trailing, the television performs quite well. Admittedly, in our test with the little green man, there is some slight trailing, particularly on darker backgrounds, but it is nothing catastrophic. Given this type of panel and the class of the device – it is satisfactory.
Console compatibility and gaming features
8.5/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 144Hz
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
Yes
- Correct implementation of HGIG:
No
- 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
- 1440p@120Hz:
Yes
- 4K@120Hz:
Yes
- Game bar:
Yes
Although the S7NQ is a "picture" type television, it can indeed be used for gaming. Really. Here you can find almost everything (except for the HGiG mode) that a modern gaming television needs. The 144 Hz panel and two full-fledged HDMI 2.1 ports allow for the hassle-free connection of two consoles, such as the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S.
The television supports Automatic Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), with no stuttering or issues. It also handles displaying high frame rates at lower resolutions without any trouble. Hisense deserves praise for a very attractive Game Bar – it displays all available picture options, and additionally, we have the ability to enlarge the minimap or turn on the crosshair (because sometimes someone might actually want to "aim" 😉).
The only missing element – as we mentioned earlier – is the lack of a proper implementation of the HGiG mode. It is specifically responsible for automatically adjusting the picture in games as the creators intended. It's a shame, because that’s the only thing preventing the Hisense S7NQ from being a full-fledged gaming "beast".
Input lag
8.7/10
Input lag in the Hisense S7NQ is decent, though it cannot be said to be extraordinary – especially by the standards of 2024/25. Values around 30–20 ms may not be very high and the average player is unlikely to notice it, but those who spend a lot of time gaming may experience a slight discomfort.
The situation is definitely better when playing in Dolby Vision mode – then the latency is lower and the gameplay feels more pleasant. The problem is that there are still few games supporting this mode, and they are mainly available on the Xbox console.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 30 ms | 2160p60: 28 ms | 2160p60 DV: 18 ms |
| 1080p120: 21 ms | 2160p120: 20 ms | 2160p120 DV: 10 ms |
| 2160p60: 30 ms | ||
| 2160p120: 23 ms |
Compatibility with PC
7/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 23ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 144Hz
G-Sync: Yes
When it comes to working with a computer, the S7NQ Canvas TV performs really well. Gaming on it is seamless thanks to the presence of a 144 Hz panel and support for G-Sync with Nvidia cards. Input lag – as we mentioned earlier – is good, though not exceptional.
And what about work? It’s doable. The television has a correct implementation of chroma 4:4:4, so fonts look quite clear. You might nitpick about some minor issues with the thinnest letters on a dark background, but let's be honest – rarely does anyone sit a metre away from a 55-inch screen reading small text.
Viewing angles
3.4/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 68%
The viewing angles here are typical for a VA panel. The S7NQ loses quite a bit when viewed at around a 45-degree angle – the colours fade, and the brightness clearly drops. It’s a pity, because after all, this is a television that is meant to display works of art – it would be nice to be able to look at them from different places in the room, not just straight on.
TV efficiency during daytime
5.4/10
Matrix coating: Matte
Reflection suppression: Good
Black levels during daytime: Poor
The Hisense S7NQ Canvas TV is equipped with a matte display, which quite effectively suppresses reflections – very similar to its Chinese rival, the TCL A300 NXTVision. Unfortunately, both designs fall short in this category compared to Samsung's The Frame, which offers a significantly better anti-reflective coating. In the case of the Chinese models, including the S7NQ, colours fade quite noticeably under light, and black performs poorly in such conditions. The brightness of the television reaches around 500 nits – a fairly decent value for a matte screen, but still lower than that of the aforementioned The Frame. Generally, if someone prefers matte displays, well... it looks like it looks – Samsung simply did it better.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
Hisense S7NQ CanvasTV: 497 cd/m2
Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: V0000.08.50P.O0819
Panel uniformity:
Backlight Type: PFS LED
TV features
9.1/10
System operacyjny: VIDAA
TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV):
Yes
- Recording programming:
Yes
- Picture in Picture (PiP):
No
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast):
Yes
- AirPlay:
Yes
- Voice search in native language:
Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse:
Yes
- Possibility to connect Bluetooth headphones to the TV:
Yes
- Possibility to simultaneously use Bluetooth headphones and the TV speaker:
No
- Audio only mode:
Yes
- RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen):
RF
- Backlit remote control:
Yes
- Teletext:
Yes
As the Hisense S7NQ is a television designed for a specific purpose, we will start the description a bit differently – from the most important aspect of such models, which is the display of artworks. Like all "art" televisions, it features a special mount, allowing the screen to be installed completely flat. The biggest advantage compared to the Korean Samsung The Frame is the fact that, despite the lesser availability of images in gallery mode, all of them are completely free – there is no need to pay any subscription fees. An additional bonus included with the S7NQ is the light brown frame. This is quite a plus, especially if someone was planning to choose that colour anyway – it can save a bit of money on both the frame and the subscription.
However, when it comes to the quality of the displayed images, unfortunately, it is evident that the Samsung The Frame performs significantly better in this regard. In the S7NQ, the images look more digital, while in The Frame, the Art Store mode offers real scans of artworks, where you can even see the texture of the paint or the brush strokes of the artist. And once again, we return to an old truth – for better quality, you simply have to pay.
Fortunately, the S7NQ is not just an “art piece,” but also a regular television – and it performs really well in that role. Like most Hisense models with the VIDAA system, it has many basic functions such as USB recording, screen mirroring, and AirPlay support. As for applications – the most popular streaming services are present here, and you can find their full list below.
Playing files from USB
5.4/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
The Hisense S7NQ effortlessly plays the vast majority of popular audio, photo, and video formats. So why the relatively low rating in this category? Well – due to software issues. This is yet another Hisense television that did not allow us to open external subtitles in films. Regardless of whether we are talking about the .ass, .srt, .txt, or .sub format – the subtitles simply did not appear.
The most amusing (or rather the most frustrating) thing about all this is that in the menu, we find options to change the font colour, size, and background… The problem is that the subtitles themselves are not visible at all.
Apps
8.6/10
Sound
6.3/10
6.3/10
Subjective sound quality
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
When it comes to sound, it presents itself... much like a television on the wall – that is to say, rather flat. Despite the use of a 2.0.2 speaker set with a total power of 36 W, we cannot speak of any exceptional sound quality here. But as is the case in most instances – buying even the simplest soundbar can radically change the situation.
On the plus side, it is worth noting the support for practically all popular Dolby and DTS codecs. This means we can easily connect the television to a home cinema system without having to fiddle with settings or sound conversion.