Why You Can Trust CNET Best Cheap TV Deals: Score Toshiba, TCL, Fire TV and More for $300 and Under
Getting a new television doesn't have to be a budget buster -- we've even found one for just $80.
If you like the sound of "new year, new TV" but your budget is a bit tight, there's good news. While many of the best televisions for 2024 will cost you over $1,000, there are plenty of TVs on the lower end of the price spectrum that still offer a lot of the features you'd like. (In fact, we've found one that's just $80 -- really.)
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. Unless otherwise noted, 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 also keep updating this list as we find better offers, so check back regularly. And if you're willing to spend a bit more, check out these other TV deals for a few more options.
This is probably the cheapest 32-inch TV you're going to find. It doesn't have any fancy features and it sports a bezel from the early 2010s, but it's HD, supports HDMI ARC (audio return channel) and it has its own speakers. It's not a smart TV, but you can pair it with a streaming device like a Roku or FireTV stick.
If you're looking for a bigger TV on the cheap, this TCL gives you a 40-inch screen and supports HDR10 and HLG. If you aren't familiar with the latter, HLG is an HDR standard used by some broadcasters, especially for sports, which makes this a great option for watching football, basketball, tennis and all the rest.
Vizio's V-Series made its way onto our best TVs list as a runner-up budget option thanks to its impressive picture and built-in Chromecast and Apple AirPlay, which not all smart TVs have. These features allow you to stream or even mirror content from your phone or computer. The TV also boasts a 4K UHD picture and an IQ active processor that enhances the quality of any non-4K content. We liked the picture quality of the TCL above more, but the convenience of this model is tough to beat.
The retail price of this 4K UHD HDR Roku TV is $248, so there aren't any dramatic deals to bring the price lower, but at less than $250, it makes a great budget option. In fact, the TCL 4 Series was ranked among the best budget TVs on our list of 2024's best televisions.
This 2021 Insignia 4K UHD Fire TV may not have made it onto our list of the best TVs for this year, 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. In some locations, you may have to pick up this item in store.
This A6 model from 2022 features Google TV and offers 4K resolution, Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with both Google Assistant and Chromecast built in. It also comes with a voice remote and offers optimized modes for sports and gaming.
Toshiba makes some great TVs, and it's always nice to see one going for less than $300, especially a 55-inch version. Under the hood, you'll find HDR and HDR10, an auto low-latency game mode, and Toshiba's Regza Engine 4K, which helps optimize image quality and fidelity. It uses the Fire TV platform, so you gain access to the Amazon ecosystem and can control it with Alexa, though there's also Apple AirPlay support for iPhone users.
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 36%. 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 those who are already using the Amazon ecosystem.
With Amazon's growing selection of smart devices and streaming sticks, it was only a matter of time before it started manufacturing its own smart TVs. The Omni series is the midrange model and comes with a microphone built into the TV for truly hands-free voice control. It also boasts 4K resolution. Right now, you can pick it up for $100 off, with no Prime membership required.
You can read more about the differences between the two models here.
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