TVs have only been getting bigger and better over the past twenty years. At the same time, they’ve been getting much more affordable. Screens that were once thousands of dollars can now be had for a few hundred. If you’re looking for a good second TV, or maybe just a budget first one, here are some of the best options for you.
Best Budget TVs
Samsung UN43NU6900
$300 for a 4K TV might sound too good to be true, but that’s just the era we live in. This stellar Samsung panel is not only an affordable and sizable TV, it’s got full 4K support and wonderful picture quality. It’s not totally without its faults, of course. It has only 2 HDMI ports, poor HDR implementation and a narrow optimal viewing angle.
In essence, this isn’t a screen you’d get for the living room. For a game room, however, or in the bedroom, this is a great option. For a single viewer, this is a great way to spend $300 and get a 43” 4K screen.
Vizio E43-F1
If you want a huge screen but don’t want to break the bank, this Vizio panel is for you. The 65” variant of this panel retails for a whopping $650, making it a steal for the size. For those who want to go even bigger, the 75” can be had for a cool $1,300, which is great value.
This Vizio panel is great for hardcore gamers on a budget, too. The input lag is negligible, and the motion blur is only slight. While the colors aren’t terribly impressive and HDR is lackluster, this is all mitigated by the low price and high performance of the screen.
TCL 32S325
The word with this panel is “cheap”, and we mean it. You can pick up this TCL screen for a crazy-low $150 for the 32” variant. That’s a price to envy, and it’s surprisingly a really nice TV for that price range. It’s not terribly bright, and the picture quality isn’t very impressive, though, so it’s not ideal for being a main TV.
However, for its price and features, it makes a wonderful secondary TV. It would go well in a kitchen, a garage or a rec room as a backup screen. All size variants come included with a Roku interface, making them great for a guest room, as well. Essentially, this is a budget TV that will satisfy most secondary needs for your home!