If you really want to knock it out of the park this holiday season, gifting a TV will surely do the job. A gift that grand seems like it will likely break the bank, but it doesn’t have to. Right now, there are big discounts on affordable TVs from Hisense, Roku, Sony, Samsung and more, getting you a great TV for less. We’ve rounded up the top TVs of all sizes for $500 and under.
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These TVs are all packed with the modern features you’re likely hoping for and more. Additionally, if you’re willing to compromise in some areas, like not having something like HLG — the HDR standard that broadcasters use — the more you can save.
Here we’ve collected the best deals on inexpensive TVs you’re likely to find, so all you have to do is pick the one that’s right for you. 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 as prices change. Be sure to check out our main TV deals roundup if you’re looking for something a little bigger or with specific features.
LG has proved time and time again that it’s the best brand in the TV business so to get anything this inexpensive is a win. Better yet, to get a 4K smart TV is great. At $60 off, this might not be the largest discount, but for well under $300, the TV is still top value for the money.
This is a solid offer for a solid TV just in time for the NFL season. This is a 2024 model with an LED display, 60Hz refresh rate, Motion Xcelerator and HDR 10+. Don’t miss out.
Insignia is Best Buy’s brand of budget TVs that typically come with solid features and are well-priced, even when they’re not discounted. This one is a generously sized 65-inch 4K TV with HDR10 that is compatible with all of the Amazon Fire devices.
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 because it has a lot to offer.
There are some trade-offs any time you opt for a budget set, but this one might be worth it at the lower price, especially while it’s discounted by 38%. 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. It has one of the best pictures of any entry-level model, and it’s a great fit for anyone already using the Amazon ecosystem.
The retail price of this 4K HDR Roku TV is $248, and there aren’t any dramatic deals to bring the price that much lower. But at less than $230, it’s an excellent budget option. The TCL 4 series was ranked among the best budget TVs on our list of 2024’s best televisions.
Given Amazon’s growing selection of smart devices and streaming sticks, it was only a matter of time before the company started manufacturing its own smart TVs. The Omni series is the midrange model, and it comes with a microphone built into the TV for truly hands-free voice control. It also boasts 4K resolution.
Sneaking in just under the $500 mark, this 2024 Sony model has received a $100 discount. Considering it’s been on the market for less than a year and the Bravia series of TVs are known for offering good quality, this is not a bad price cut. It’s also one of the cheapest ways to get a Sony TV right now.
A Samsung 4K TV for $250. That’s one of Best Buy’s deals of the day, thanks to an $80 discount. It’s not expected to last long, so if you fancy getting one of the best brands with an LED screen in a 50-inch size, this is a great option.
This is a cheap way to get a modern 40-inch screen, with this particular TV from TCL launching in 2023. While it only offers 1080p full HD, it does have all the smart TV capabilities you’ve come to expect with models today, and it’s only a few dollars off its lowest-ever price.