Hisense’s CanvasTV is a great Samsung Frame TV alternative at nearly half off
Samsung’s Frame TV is one of the coolest-looking TVs you can buy, doubling as wall art when you’re not watching — but it’s pricey. If you like the idea of a TV that displays art when not in use but is far more affordable, Hisense’s S7N CanvasTV delivers a similar vibe for a lot less, especially now that the 65-inch model has dropped to an all-time low of $699.99 ($598 off) at Amazon and Best Buy.
The 4K QLED TV features an anti-glare matte display that shows off artwork surprisingly well for the price, even if The Frame still looks a bit more realistic. You also get access to more than 1,000 free art pieces, including works by Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet — and unlike Samsung, Hisense includes the bezel in the box, so you don’t have to pay extra.
Aside from doubling as home decor, it’s also a solid TV. It runs Google TV and supports a variable refresh rate of up to 144Hz with AMD FreeSync Premium, along with two HDMI 2.1 ports and a pair of USB ports. As a nice bonus, it also comes with a backlit remote that includes a customizable shortcut button and a built-in remote finder, so it’s easier to track down when it goes missing.
Read our comparison of Samsung’s Frame TV and Hisense S7N CanvasTV.
Three more Verge approved deals
- If you’re looking for a case to protect your Nintendo Switch 2, the Tomtoc FancyCase-G05 Slim Case is on sale starting at $25 ($10 off) at Amazon, which matches its all-time low price. It’s an excellent zip-up case with a slim, durable design and a screen cover that can store up to 12 cartridges. It also provides extra space above the Joy-Con 2 sticks, so the case won’t accidentally press them down when it’s closed.
- You can pick up the Goal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank for $89.99 ($30 off) from REI as a part of its recently launched Last Minute Gifts sale, which will run through December 22nd. The 19,200mAh power bank is great for keeping your devices charged outdoors, with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance and a built-in 50-lumen LED light that lets it double as a flashlight. Its USB-C port can deliver up to 60 watts of power and can also be used to recharge the bank itself if you’re not topping it up with a solar panel. It also offers two USB-A ports that output up to 15 watts, so you can charge up to three devices on the go.
- Speaking of holiday promos, Grid Studio has kicked off its Christmas sale, offering up to 50 percent off various framed retro gadgets. There’s a lot on sale, but our favorite deal is the Grid Game Boy Pocket, which you can buy for $129 ($100 off). It makes for a unique gift: a disassembled Game Boy Pocket inside a shadowbox-style frame, with the casing and all the internals arranged like a collage.