Best TVs Under $500

Customer Favorite

With impressive color, sharp images, and smart capabilities, you'll have a difficult time believing that this TV falls below the $500 price point.

Popular 55-inch model that delivers gorgeous 4K UHD video quality. Mega Contrast function adjusts automatically to bring depth and details to images. Compatible with Samsung's TV and gaming hubs for numerous entertainment possibilities.

50-Inch Class C350 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV

The sound is average, but you can pair this TV with a Samsung soundbar to improve the audio.

Best Bang for the Buck

Toshiba

Budget Pick

For less than $500, this Toshiba Fire TV offers responsive streaming and excellent image quality that make it an awesome deal.

Features built-in Fire TV streaming that is compatible with many top apps. Straightforward to set and stream. Works with Alexa voice control. Immersive 4K UHD resolution gives lifelike quality to images on the 50-inch screen. Available at an affordable price.

55-Inch Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV

Would benefit from adding a soundbar, as the audio quality isn't very rich or balanced.

Insignia

Ideal for Streaming

Good sound, detailed images, and built-in streaming come at a surprisingly low price with this 55-inch Fire TV.

This is another smart TV that offers Fire TV streaming. Sets up in minutes and has an interface that streamers can navigate with ease. Crisp 4K UHD resolution and a 55-inch screen. Better than average sound quality. Quite affordable.

65-Inch Class 4-Series 4K UHD HDR Smart Roku TV

A few owners report various issues after a fairly short time of owning this TV.

TCL

User-Friendly

If a large screen is one of your priorities in a TV, you'll love all that this affordable TCL streaming model has to offer.

Offers a large 65-inch screen that's perfect for large rooms. Built-in Roku streaming allows you to access your favorite streaming apps and keep them organized on the user-friendly menu. Outstanding 4K UHD image quality.

65-Inch Class UQ75 Series LED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV

Occasional issues with the backlight noted. Sound is average.

Most Comprehensive

This is a feature-packed smart TV that provides a generous display and impressive images for a price that won't break the bank.

Made with proprietary webOS and built-in streaming so you can make the most of many smart entertainment options. Features outstanding 4K UHD on a large 65-inch screen. Simple to set up and stream.