Best overall budget TV
Hisense QD7 QLED (QD7QF)
~$400–$500 (55–65") at time of writing
What we like
- Tom's Guide's best TV under $500
- On RTINGS' 2026 best budget TVs list
- Quantum-dot color, local dimming and Dolby Vision
Keep in mind
- 60Hz panel
- Sluggish Fire TV software
Best picture for the money
TCL QM6K
~$500–$700 (65") at time of writing
What we like
- On RTINGS' 2026 best budget TVs list
- QD-Mini LED backlight for strong contrast
Keep in mind
- Price climbs at 75"+
Best budget gaming TV
Hisense U65QF
~$500 (55") at time of writing
What we like
- Tom's Guide's best TV under $500 for gaming
- 144Hz with two HDMI 2.1 ports
- Bright HDR for the price
Keep in mind
- Some blooming and narrow viewing angles
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Best for Alexa homes
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED
~$400–$600 (55") at time of writing
What we like
- Business Insider's pick at 50" for contrast and color
- Hands-free Alexa built in
Keep in mind
- Ad-heavy Fire TV interface
Best step-up
TCL QM7K
Price varies see current price at the retailer
What we like
- Brighter Mini LED sibling of the QM6K
- 144Hz gaming support (maker)
Keep in mind
- Often costs more than $700 at larger sizes
Best name-brand basic 4K
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F
~$300–$450 (55") at time of writing
What we like
- Samsung Tizen smart platform
- Simple, reliable 4K LED
Keep in mind
- No local dimming; HDR is modest
Best LG on a budget
LG QNED80
Price varies see current price at the retailer
What we like
- LG webOS platform
- Quantum-dot color (maker)
Keep in mind
- Contrast trails the Mini LED picks
Best under $400
TCL Q65 QLED (Q651G)
~$300–$400 (55") at time of writing
What we like
- QLED color with Google TV
- Dolby Vision support (maker)
Keep in mind
- 60Hz; edge lighting limits contrast
Best cheap bedroom TV
Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K
~$250–$350 (50") at time of writing
What we like
- Very low price for a 4K set
- Fire TV and Alexa built in
Keep in mind
- Basic picture quality
- Lots of on-screen ads
Lowest price
Insignia F30 4K Fire TV
~$200–$300 (50") at time of writing
What we like
- Often one of the cheapest 4K TVs at Best Buy
- Fire TV built in
Keep in mind
- Dim HDR; best for casual viewing
Compare all 10
| # | Product | Best for | Price* | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hisense QD7 QLED (QD7QF) | Best overall budget TV | ~$400–$500 (55–65") | — |
| 2 | TCL QM6K | Best picture for the money | ~$500–$700 (65") | — |
| 3 | Hisense U65QF | Best budget gaming TV | ~$500 (55") | — |
| 4 | Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED | Best for Alexa homes | ~$400–$600 (55") | — |
| 5 | TCL QM7K | Best step-up | See retailer | — |
| 6 | Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F | Best name-brand basic 4K | ~$300–$450 (55") | — |
| 7 | LG QNED80 | Best LG on a budget | See retailer | — |
| 8 | TCL Q65 QLED (Q651G) | Best under $400 | ~$300–$400 (55") | — |
| 9 | Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K | Best cheap bedroom TV | ~$250–$350 (50") | — |
| 10 | Insignia F30 4K Fire TV | Lowest price | ~$200–$300 (50") | — |
*Approximate, at time of writing. Rating shown only where a sourced rating was found.
Sources consulted: Tom's Guide best TVs under $500 (2026), RTINGS best budget TVs and TVs under $500 (2026), Business Insider best TVs under $500 (Apr 2026), plus manufacturer specs. Prices are approximate (checked Oct 19, 2026) and change often. Prices change often; check the retailer. Product photos are official brand press images (credited) where we have permission; otherwise we show a photo of the product type, clearly labeled Illustrative.
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