The Hisense CanvasTV 4K art television copies and pastes everything great about the "television as art" capabilities of Samsung's The Frame but at $500 less.

Any good idea sparks imitation, and The Frame by Samsung, appealing to audiences with the series’ combination television-artwork simulation display, robust digital library, anti-reflective matte coating, and ability to effectively disguise itself into context, seems to be doing the trick. So it’s no surprise The Frame now has numerous display manufacturers following suit with their own take on the “television as wall painting” trope. Count the Hisense CanvasTV as the newest model to join the gallery game.

Available in two screen sizes, 55″ and 65″, the Hisense CanvasTV checks off all the boxes when it comes to specs as a formidable 4K QLED television for everyday viewing and gaming, as it boasts a 144 Hz refresh rate, ambient light sensor, auto-off energy saving mode, Google TV integration, and a multi-channel 2.0.2 (Hisense describes the audio as “room-filling,” but take this with a grain of salt). Designed to be affixed flush to the wall just as The Frame, Hisense’s iteration is also covered in an anti-glare coating and features an interchangeable teak finish bezel that connects via magnets giving the display its appearance as wall art. The company also plans to sell optional white and walnut frames to cater to personal tastes. With the press o...