Our Favorite Inexpensive TVs
These are the best deals we have found for TVs of various sizes.
The Toshiba 26AV502U is a tasteful, small-sized LCD television, perfect for shoppers looking for a high-definition display that will fit snugly into even the most tight spaces. This 26-inch display offers 720p high-def resolution and two best-quality HDMI inputs for your HD accessories. read more
- 4 out of 5
The ViewSonic N2635w isn't the most impressive TV, but if what you're looking for is a small, affordable HDTV for a cramped room or other tight space, this will do the job and won't set you back too much money. It's an adequate HDTV that is designed primarily to save you money. read more
- 3.44 out of 5
Though you may not recognize the brand name, the Haier HL32R provides low-cost high-definition television for consumers on a budget. It has everything you'd expect from an HDTV, like 720p resolution, two HDMI inputs, and an attractive, glossy widescreen design. read more
Though it's often overlooked, DLP, or digital light processing, is probably the best way to get a large-screen television at an affordable price. It's not as sleek as LCD or plasma (typically, DLP TVs are 12-14 inches deep), but it also won't thin out your bank account. read more
- 4 out of 5
The Sharp LC-37D44U is an excellent, inexpensive option for consumers interested in a big-screen TV that's affordable and still attractive. This 37-inch LCD TV features 720p HD resolution, perfect for a television of this size, which keeps the price down by not overloading the set with unnecessary pixels. read more
- 3.89 out of 5
Worth a Second Look
This 50-inch, 720p plasma display certainly isn't on the cutting edge of HDTV technology, but it's huge and the picture is pretty good for the (very low) price. A few years ago, this would've been an expensive, high quality TV, so it's still a decent budget purchase even in this advanced marketplace. read more
- 4.54 out of 5
TVs We Considered But Didn't Pick
24-Inch LCD
ViewSonic VT2430
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
50-inch Plasma
Samsung PN50A450
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
32-inch LCD
Samsung LN-32A450
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
37-inch LCD
Toshiba 37AV500U
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
