Best TVs under $500 – CNET
Aged Corona virus we were asked to do so Protection on the spot at home what leads to watch TV more than ever. At the same time, the economy is in recession and a lot of Americans stand out financial burden
. This combination means that you may want to buy a new TV without spending a lot of money. The good news is that you can get a second TV or a new primary device that allows you to move your current model to another room for less than you might think.
Most of CNET’s favorite TV cost more than $ 500 because they offer excellent image quality and large sizes, but there are some exceptions. Below are TVs that we recommend for $ 499 or less. For most of them, the picture quality is perfectly fine and one, the TCL 6 series, is one of our favorite TVs.
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Keep these points in mind when you look at my decisions:
- Most of the following series offer several sizes that cost less than $ 500. We’ll list the size that we like best for the money (which is usually bigger).
- Are you looking for a specific size? Check out our comparisons of 32-inch TVs. 43 inches, 55 inches, 65 inches and 75 inch TV.
- The pictures below generally show 65 inch TVs as this is the size we are checking at CNET. However, the information applies to any size.
- Don’t see what you’re looking for below? Here are all the TVs I’ve checked. More will follow shortly.
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No television I have ever tested offers so much picture quality for this little money. Thanks to improved color technology, the latest version of the TCL 6 series offers an even better image quality than its predecessor. Thanks to the well implemented full array local dimming, it can circle almost any other TV at this price. As if that weren’t enough, the Roku Smart TV operating system, which really supports all the top streaming services, is our absolute favorite for a seamless viewing experience.
Read the test report for TCL 55R625 (2019 Roku TV).
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Roku is our favorite platform for streaming apps and apps like Netflix. It is even better if it is integrated into the television. This TCL 4 series cannot outperform the above model in terms of image quality – the 4K resolution and HDR (High Dynamic Range) compatibility don’t help improve the image or color – but it does a good job for most Visual experience people, especially at this price.
Other sizes under $ 500: 55 inches, 50 inches, 43 inches, 40 inches.
Read the TCL 65S425 test.
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The Vizio V-Series offers two features that make it natural when you want to stream from your phone to the TV: Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay. There are actually a range of sizes under $ 500, but we’re listing one of the smallest, the 43-inch model, because it’s one of the few small TVs with our favorite image-enhancing extra for LCDs: local dimming with full array. However, this function is not available in all sizes. See the review for details.
Other sizes under $ 500: 65 inches, 60 inches, 55 inches, 50 inches, 40 inches.
Read our Vizio V436-G1 review.
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This Toshiba has the integrated Fire TV system from Amazon and is therefore a direct competitor of the Roku system of the TCL. In general, we like Roku better than Fire TV thanks to superior menus and search features, but this Toshiba has a cool extra that the TCL lacks: the built-in Alexa, which is available via the remote control.
Other sizes under $ 500: 65 inches, 55 inches, 50 inches, 40 inches, 32 inches.
Read our Toshiba 49LF421U19 review.
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Smart TV is king in small sizes. At that price, buying a separate streamer is a significant investment for Roku – and juggling with the streamer’s remote is tedious. So if you need a TV of this size to meet your needs, this is our pick for the best 32 inch TVs.
Other sizes under $ 500: 43 inches, 40 inches.
Read the CNET TCL 32S325 Roku TV review.
Learn more about buying a new TV
Even at $ 500, a new set can be a big investment. Maybe you’re looking for a little more information. Here’s a quick and dirty list.
Are you looking for more information? Here’s everything you need to know about buying a new TV in 2020.
