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If you've been considering upgrading an old TV but you don't want to break the bank, there's great news. Plenty of the best TVs can be had for well under $500. In fact, we've found several that don't even hit the $200 mark. We've searched the internet high and low to bring you the best deals on affordable TVs.
Some budget televisions do come with excellent quality, solid features and large sizes, and they won't cost you an arm and a leg. There are a lot of options from brands like Amazon Fire TV, TCL and Pioneer that are packed with features. And the more you're willing to compromise, such as not having something like HLG -- the HDR standard that broadcasters use -- the more you can end up saving.
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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. 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 recommending these models.
We'll be updating this list as new models arrive and as prices change, so check back if you don't see anything right now that tickles your fancy. And be sure to check out other TV deals if you're looking for something a little bigger or with specific features.
Regularly priced at $200, this Fire TV is already a good deal but with the current discount of 35% off, it's an excellent choice if you're looking to upgrade an old TV or want a second TV. You get 720 pixel resolution, Dolby Digital audio and, as an added bonus, six months free of MGM Plus.
Although the savings aren't dramatic on this TV, it's already priced low. It made our best budget TV list for its design, with our reviewer noting its high-end features, thin bezels and premium finish.
Insignia TVs are a Best Buy brand of budget TV that come with plenty of features and are well priced even when not discounted. This one is a great size 4K TV with HDR10 and is compatible with all of the Amazon Fire devices.
Similar to the TV above but with an even bigger screen, this 2021 Insignia 4K Fire TV may be a couple years old now, 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.
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 27%. 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 anyone already using the Amazon ecosystem.
Pioneer is pretty well-known for its TVs, so it's nice to see one priced well below the $200 mark. It's also packed with features, such as 4K resolution and support for HDR10 and HLG, the latter of which is great if you watch a lot of sports.
The retail price of this 4K HDR Roku TV is $248 -- there aren't any dramatic deals to bring the price lower, but at less than $250, it's just an excellent budget option at face value. In fact, 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.