Hisense S7 Canvas 55S7N 54.6"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
Hisense S7 Canvas 55S7N 54.6"
The Hisense Canvas TV is widely praised for its art mode, which convincingly mimics framed artwork, and its excellent value compared to the Samsung Frame. Users love the included magnetic frame, free art gallery, and easy wall mounting. However, some report issues with Google TV software, occasional sound problems, and a few mention subpar picture quality or dark scene performance. Overall, it's a stylish and affordable choice for those prioritizing aesthetics, but not without some technical hiccups.
Pros
- Art mode looks like real framed art
- Included magnetic frame and wall mount
- Free art gallery with no subscription
- Excellent value compared to Samsung Frame
- Easy wall mounting and setup
Cons
- Google TV software issues and ads
- Occasional sound problems or dropouts
- Dark scene performance could be better
- Bulky compared to some competitors
- Remote and menus not intuitive
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.
Pros
- exceptional brightness
- vibrant colors and deep contrast
- impressive HDR performance
- immersive built-in speakers
- sleek minimalist design
Cons
- minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- limited viewing angles compared to OLED
- audio sync issues with voices
- no warranty information provided
- premium price tag
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense S7 Canvas 55S7N 54.6" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 54.6" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Quantum Dot Wide Colour Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Hi-View Engine Pro | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 36W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 281 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 18.28 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Hisense S7 Canvas 55S7N 54.6"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Hisense S7 Canvas 55S7N 54.6" offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
