Best Smart TVs Under $500 for Every Room in Your Home

## Finding the Perfect Budget Smart TV You don't need to drop $1,500 to get a great TV in 2026. Thanks to aggressive competition between Samsung, TCL, Hisense, and LG, the sub-$500 smart TV market is stacked with solid options. Whether you need a bedroom TV, a living room upgrade, or a second screen for the kids' playroom, here are the best options to consider. ## Top Picks for 2026 ### 1. TCL S4 Series 55" 4K Smart TV TCL continues to dominate the budget segment. The S4 delivers vibrant 4K HDR with Google TV built in. Voice control via Google Assistant works flawlessly, and the price routinely dips below $300. ### 2. Hisense A6 Series 58" 4K UHD Hisense packs a lot of value into this set — Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and a silky-smooth 60Hz panel. The built-in VIDAA smart platform has all the major streaming apps. ### 3. Samsung Crystal UHD DU7200 50" Samsung's entry-level 4K TV features the Tizen smart platform, Crystal Processor 4K upscaling, and Object Tracking Sound Lite. It's thin, sleek, and handles motion well. ### 4. LG UR7300 Series 55" 4K LG's webOS platform is one of the best in the business. The UR7300 delivers solid color accuracy with the a5 Gen5 AI Processor and supports AirPlay 2 for Apple users. ### 5. Vizio V-Series 65" 4K If size matters most, Vizio's V-Series gives you 65 inches of 4K for under $400. SmartCast with built-in Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2. ## What to Look For in a Budget Smart TV - **Resolution**: 4K is standard even at this price — don't settle for 1080p - **HDR support**: Look for Dolby Vision or HDR10+ for better contrast - **Smart platform**: Google TV, Roku, and webOS are the most app-rich - **Refresh rate**: 60Hz is fine for movies; gamers should look for 120Hz panels - **Size**: 50-55" is the sweet spot for most rooms at this price ## Rent to Own or Lease to Own a Smart TV Can't pay the full price upfront? Rent-to-own and lease-to-own programs let you take home a new TV today with affordable weekly payments — typically $10-$25/week. No credit check required, and most providers offer a 90-day same-as-cash option. Browse our full collection of [rent to own TVs](/category/tvs) or learn [how it works](/how-it-works).