No Need to Sacrifice Quality With These Budget-Friendly 4K TVs -- All Less Than $500
If you're gearing up for the Super Bowl, upgrading your screen might be on your list, and now, you can do it for less.
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Whether you're knee-deep in anew TV show, getting ready for theSuper Bowl or enjoyingaward show season, a great screen can take the experience to a new level. But thebest TVs with the latest features from top brands like Samsung aren't the most affordable. That's why we've found some budget-friendly options that don't compromise on quality, all under $500.
While they're cheaper, most of these TVs have all the essential features you'd find in pricier options. Some of them skip a few extras, like HLG support, but if you're fine with that, they'll save you money. Although we haven't tested every model on this list, our extensive experience with these brands and their specifications gives us confidence in our selections.
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Enjoy great picture quality and tons of smart features such as game mode, which supports variable refresh rate and auto low latency.
For under $300, you get Dolby Vision, HDR 10 and all the modern smart TV features, making it a real bargain.
This inexpensive 58-inch screen offers 4K resolution and has all the smart TV capabilities you've come to expect with today's models.
Perfect for smaller spaces, like small bedrooms and even apartments, this TV has HD picture and built-in Alexa for streaming and a hands-free experience.
This already affordable TV has Full HD for a clear image and DTS Virtual: X for a nice surround sound experience.
Samsung's budget-friendly TVs like the U7900 series may not have high-end processing or panel technology, but they consistently deliver reliable performance, solid picture quality and user-friendly features for the price.
The Onn model is a Roku smart television, meaning it comes equipped with our favorite user interface. It also works with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home, as well as the Roku mobile app. Enjoy streaming over 500,000 movies and shows with thousands of free and paid channels built-in.
This Vizio V-Series TV was already a star at its usual price, but it's now available at its lowest price yet. It has built-in apps for streaming content from your favorite providers and a special mode for playing games so you get the best experience, no matter what.
The Amazon 4-Series Fire TV is one of our favorite budget TV picks. It has a high image quality even when compared to its more expensive competitors, as it has excellent contrast and well-saturated colors.
As expected, this TV is great for streaming. Roku makes some of the best streaming devices on the market. And this one comes with RokuTV, so you can also stream live TV.