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Modern TVs can get expensive, but you don't have to spend a ton of money to get something that's relatively budget-friendly
You could spend thousands of dollars buying the best TV on the market, but you can also get something with lots of features for pretty cheap. There are a lot of options from brands like Insignia, which are trying to push into the budget TV market, that are packed with features. The more willing you are to settle for lower resolutions and no HDR, the cheaper you can go.
We've collected the best cheap TVs you're likely to find, so all you have to do is pick the one that's right for you. Unless otherwise noted, we haven't tried all these sets ourselves -- there are enough configurations and options to keep us occupied for a century. Even so, based on their specifications and our own experiences with various brands, we're confident in recommending these models.
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We'll be updating this list as new models arrive and prices change, and be sure to check out other TV deals if you're looking for something a little bigger or with specific features, too.
This Insignia N10 is probably one of the cheapest TVs we've seen on the market and is a great option if you're looking for something smaller and more budget-friendly. It only runs a 720p resolution, but that's not too bad for the 24-inch size, plus it supports HDMI Arc and parental controls, which is great. There's also a 32-inch version if you want something a bit bigger.
If you're looking for a bigger TV on the cheap, this TCL gives you a 40-inch screen and supports HDR10 and HLG. If you aren't familiar with the latter, HLG is an HDR standard used by some broadcasters, especially for sports, which makes this a great option for watching football, basketball, tennis and all the rest.
Pioneer is pretty well-known for it's TVs, and so it's always nice to see one priced below the $250 mark. It's also packed with features, such as being 4k and supporting HDR10 and HLG, the latter of which is great if you watch a lot of sports.
While the savings aren't as significant on this Roku TV, it's an excellent option if you don't want to be inside the Amazon ecosystem while having something cheap. It has some great features, such as HRD10 Plus and HLG, as well as a fully-fledged smartTV platform.
Vizio's V-Series made its way onto our best TVs list as a runner-up budget option thanks to its impressive picture and built-in Chromecast and Apple AirPlay, which not all smart TVs have. These features allow you to stream or even mirror content from your phone or computer. The TV also boasts a 4K UHD picture and an IQ active processor that enhances the quality of any non-4K content. We liked the picture quality of the TCL above more, but the convenience of this model is tough to beat.
The retail price of this 4K UHD HDR Roku TV is $248, so there aren't any dramatic deals to bring the price lower, but at less than $250, it makes a great budget option. In fact, the TCL 4 Series was ranked among the best budget TVs on our list of 2024's best televisions.
This 2021 Insignia 4K UHD Fire TV may not have made it onto our list of the best TVs for this year, but it still boasts impressive specs that make it a competitive model and a solid deal. It runs Amazon's Fire TV OS, so you can instantly access all your favorite streaming content. It's equipped with an HDMI eARC port, so it's easy to run audio through a soundbar or surround-sound system, and the Alexa voice remote allows for hands-free browsing. In some locations, you may have to pick up this item in store.
Toshiba makes some great TVs, and it's always nice to see one going for less than $300, especially a 55-inch version. Under the hood, you'll find HDR and HDR10, an auto low-latency game mode, and Toshiba's Regza Engine 4K, which helps optimize image quality and fidelity. It uses the Fire TV platform, so you gain access to the Amazon ecosystem and can control it with Alexa, though there's also Apple AirPlay support for iPhone users.
This A6 model from 2022 features Google TV and offers 4K resolution, Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with both Google Assistant and Chromecast built in. It also comes with a voice remote and offers optimized modes for sports and gaming.
The Fire TV 4 Series is a basic 4K TV compared with its Omni Series sibling, but that doesn't mean it should be dismissed. It landed a spot on our best budget TV list, which means it has a lot to offer.
There are some trade-offs when you opt for a budget set, but this one might be worth it at the lower price, especially while it's discounted by 36%. It lacks some higher-end specs like Dolby Vision and gaming features such as AMD FreeSync and it doesn't have a built-in microphone, but this TV does deliver a brilliantly bright image. In fact, it has one of the best pictures of any entry-level model, and it's a great fit for those who are already using the Amazon ecosystem.
With Amazon's growing selection of smart devices and streaming sticks, it was only a matter of time before it started manufacturing its own smart TVs. The Omni series is the midrange model and comes with a microphone built into the TV for truly hands-free voice control. It also boasts 4K resolution.
You can read more about the differences between the two models here.
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