Best TVs under $500
Vizio 50” Class V-Series 4K HDR Smart TV
This smart TV from Vizio has a 4K UHD display with Dolby Vision HDR, providing an impressive picture. The built-in SmartCast system allows you to stream movies, television shows and music from your favorite streaming services. $329.99 at Best Buy
Toshiba 55-Inch 4K Fire TV Edition
If you regularly stream Prime Video and use Amazon's voice assistant Alexa, this TV allows for easy integration thanks to built-in Alexa controls to help you initiate voice-based searches, play music, command smart home devices and more. $399.99 at Best Buy
TCL 3 Series 32” 32S327
This small HD TV includes 5,000 streaming channels via Roku TV, and it works well with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for voice search functions. The size and low price of this TV make it well-suited to a bedroom or for use as a computer monitor. $189.99 at Amazon and Best Buy
Samsung 32” 1080p Smart LED TV (2018)
This is one of the cheapest Samsung smart TVs available, but despite its low price, it sports a full HD 1080p LED screen and decent color contrast. You can access most content through streaming providers like Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube. $279.99 at Amazon and Best Buy
LG 43” Series 4K Smart TV
The low price of this large 4K TV is an easy buy if you’ve held off on upgrading your TV for a few years. The picture is bright and crisp, and customers praise this model for its range of viewing angles. $329.99 at Amazon and Best Buy
Hisense 55” Class H65 4K UHD Smart TV
With a 4K display, smart features and voice commands, this affordable TV includes most modern features and is likely to last you years before you need to upgrade. Includes Dolby Vision HDR and works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. $399.99 at Best Buy
Samsung 50” Class 7 Series LED 4K TV
The ultra-thin bezel is the standout feature of this well-priced 4K TV, and the slim design is easy to fit into a variety of spaces. $399.99 at Best Buy
Hisense 32” Class H4 Series LED TV
At 720p resolution, this TV works best in a bedroom. However, setting up streaming services can be challenging. $199.99 at Amazon
Samsung 43” Class Q60T Series QLED 4K UHD TV
Finding a QLED TV under $500 is not easy, but this model offers incredible colors and crisp 4K images. Setup issues are common, however, and the 60Hz refresh rate is underwhelming. $529.99 at Amazon and Best Buy
TCL 40” 1080p Smart TV
For the price, this smart TV offers a good size and resolution. Includes many modern functions, such as voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. $219.99 at Amazon and Best Buy
Sony 32” 720p Smart TV
A sleek TV with straightforward Wi-Fi connectivity and a handful of streaming services. Though it works well and has a good picture for a 720p TV, there are many similarly priced models with better resolutions. $298 at Amazon
Hisense 55” Class R8 Series 4K ULED TV
At 55 inches, this large and affordable 4K TV uses Hisense’s proprietary ULED technology for a dual-layer LED display for bright images. $499.99 at Amazon
Skyworth 40” 1080p Smart TV
The thin bezel of this TV gives it a sleek look and maximizes screen size compared with its form factor. The operating system can be sluggish, but the voice control remote works well. $249.99 at Amazon
If you’re shopping for a new TV on a budget, your options are plenty, and now include 4K smart TVs with a range of modern features. Here are 13 TVs priced around or under $500.