The impressive Hisense Canvas TV drops by $450 in a last-minute Cyber Monday deal

The Hisense Canvas TV positions itself as a more affordable alternative to Samsung's Frame TV, but there's a twist: it's actually better for gaming. Whilst Samsung's model maxes out at 60Hz, the Canvas delivers a native 144Hz refresh rate with VRR support and AMD FreeSync Premium, making it ideal for PC and console gaming.

The other twist? The Hisense Canvas TV is now $1,297.99 $847.99, down 35% in today's last-minute Cyber Monday deal.

The anti-glare matte display and magnetic wooden frame deliver the art TV aesthetic you're after, with access to 300+ free artworks through the built-in gallery. Google TV provides straightforward navigation and excellent app support, whilst Game Mode Pro achieves just 16ms input lag for responsive play. The QLED panel produces vibrant colours with decent accuracy, and bright, action-packed games look excellent.

There are compromises: black levels are merely adequate rather than impressive, peak HDR brightness reaches only around 420 nits, and accessing rear ports is awkward if wall-mounted. Also, for cinematic viewing, dedicated movie-focused TVs will deliver better contrast and deeper blacks. But niggles aside, it's a great TV and outstanding value at this discounted price of $847.99.

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Hisense 65-Inch QLED 4K CanvasTV: was $1,297.99 now $847.99 at Amazon

Outstanding 144Hz gaming performance meets art aesthetics in this very lovely frame TV. The native 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium deliver smooth gameplay, whilst the matte display and magnetic wooden frame make your art look beautiful on your way. All this for just $847.99 is quite exceptional value.

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Frame TV aesthetics, gaming credentials

Where the Canvas truly differentiates itself from other frame TVs is in gaming performance. That 144Hz native refresh rate is genuinely impressive, particularly at this price point. Combined with VRR support from 48Hz to 144Hz and AMD FreeSync Premium, you get buttery-smooth gameplay whether you're running PC games at high frame rates or playing console titles with unlocked frame rates. The 16ms input lag in Game Mode Pro is low enough for competitive play, and ALLM automatically switches to gaming mode when it detects console input.

The QLED panel produces vibrant, saturated colours that work well for bright, action-heavy games. Racing games, shooters, and colourful adventure titles look excellent. Google TV's platform provides easy access to cloud gaming services, making this a solid choice for Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce Now subscribers.

The compromises worth knowing about

As you might expect, you'll get superior picture quality for films and TV in a more expensive frame TV. Here, black levels are adequate but unimpressive – dark scenes lack the depth and shadow detail you'd get from OLED or even better LED-backlit LCD TVs. Peak HDR brightness of around 420 nits is functional but won't deliver the punch that premium HDR content deserves. Moody, atmospheric games with dark environments expose these contrast limitations.

So it really comes down to how much you wish to pay. At $847.99, the Canvas costs less than Samsung's 65" Frame, currently reduced to $1,297.96 $995 on Amazon, whilst offering superior gaming specs. You're getting a TV that serves dual purposes competently: attractive art display when idle, genuinely capable gaming display when active. It won't satisfy videophile standards for movie watching, but for gamers seeking aesthetics without sacrificing performance, it's an exceptional value.

Read our best Frame TV guide for more choices and details.