Hisense S7 Canvas 55S7N 54.6"
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
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 5 K65XR50 65"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED receives strong praise for its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for dark rooms and sports. However, multiple users report frustrating issues with the remote control not working out of the box, app crashes, and limited external hard drive support, with customer service also drawing criticism.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid and lifelike colors
- Deep blacks
- Great for dark rooms
- Excellent for sports
Cons
- Remote control issues (non-functional or too small)
- App crashes (Netflix, YouTube)
- No external hard drive support
- Difficult setup process
- Poor customer service
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense S7 Canvas 55S7N 54.6" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 54.6" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500:1 |
| Color Gamut | Quantum Dot Wide Colour Gamut | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Hi-View Engine Pro | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| 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 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | 36W | 40W★ |
| 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 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 185W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 281 kWh★ | 407 kWh |
| Weight | 18.28 kg★ | 24.90 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 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Hisense S7 Canvas 55S7N 54.6" offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
