Hisense S7 Canvas 55S7N 54.6"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
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
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
The Roku Pro Series TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Users praise the built-in sound, often finding it good enough to skip a soundbar, and highlight the responsive, user-friendly Roku interface. The rechargeable, backlit remote with a locator feature is a standout convenience. A few minor criticisms include the glossy screen causing reflections, non-customizable shortcut buttons, and occasional initial issues like local dimming quirks that resolved quickly.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality with vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great built-in sound, often no soundbar needed
- Responsive and fast Roku interface
- Rechargeable backlit remote with locator
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Non-customizable shortcut buttons on remote
- Initial local dimming artifacts (resolved quickly)
- Heavier than expected
- Bass can struggle at times
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense S7 Canvas 55S7N 54.6" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 54.6" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QLED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Quantum Dot Wide Colour Gamut | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | Hi-View Engine Pro | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4 |
| Wattage | 36W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| 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★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 281 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 18.28 kg★ | 18.55 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
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Hisense S7 Canvas 55S7N 54.6"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
