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Best 4K TVs Under $500

Updated December 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
VIZIO
55-inch 2018
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Bottom Line

With Chromecast built right in, this is a crisp, colorful TV option for a great price.

Pros

Vivid image quality. Easy to set up and use. For the price, screen size and features are remarkable. VIZIO's WatchFree feature gives you access to 100+ channels.

Cons

A few owners have criticized sound quality, saying it diminishes over the lifespan of the TV.

TCL
55-inch 2018
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Bottom Line

We love this generously sized TV for its excellent performance and versatile Roku interface.

Pros

The picture quality is stunning, with fantastic clarity, color and contrast. Roku’s excellent smart TV platform is sure to please cord cutters and movie lovers alike. Enhanced remote with voice control.

Cons

Some owners have reported problems with flimsy leg stands.

Samsung
50-inch 2018
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This affordable 4K TV delivers a breathtaking, theater-like picture. Excellent smart features make this a terrific value.

Pros

Smarter than most TVs in this price range with Samsung offering support for apps, streaming and mobile content-sharing. High Dynamic Range support for better contrast and a wider range of colors.

Cons

Owners have complained that action scenes can be a bit jittery.

LG
49-inch 2018
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Bottom Line

Nice picture quality by a top name in TVs that proves you don't have to spend thousands to enjoy 4K technology.

Pros

This smart TV delivers excellent picture quality, combining 4K with High Dynamic Range. Great television for the money, with easy set-up. Voice control remote works with Alexa.

Cons

Stand durability issues have been raised by some owners.

Best Bang for the Buck
TCL
49-inch 4K Roku
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Bottom Line

With impressive 4K resolution, Roku technology, and a price well under $500, this TCL model tops the pack when it comes to features and value.

Pros

A smart TV that offers Roku for effortless streaming, and a remote that isn't complicated to use. Vibrant picture quality. Price falls on the lower end of the spectrum.

Cons

A few remotes and/or TVs developed problems shortly after purchase. However, many more owners are pleased with the performance.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 31 Models Considered
  • 8 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 395 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

    Looking for a 4K TV that won't require you to break your budget? Check out some of the 4K TVs available for under $500. These 4K TVs come from LG, Vizio, and other globally recognized brands, and they are sold in multiple sizes. A 4K TV can be used to play movies, watch TV shows, and enjoy video games. Some 4K TVs support apps like Roku and Netflix to allow you to stream your favorite TV shows and movies. A 4K TV can serve as the centerpiece of a living room. It typically won't take long to set up a 4K TV, and the device can even be mounted to a wall.

    The team that worked on this review
    • Bill
      Bill
      Writer
    • Jacob
      Jacob
      Editorial Manager
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    TCL

    55-inch 2018

    TCL

    55-inch 2018

    We love this generously sized TV for its excellent performance and versatile Roku interface.
    $429
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    Samsung

    50-inch 2018

    Samsung

    50-inch 2018

    This affordable 4K TV delivers a breathtaking, theater-like picture. Excellent smart features make this a terrific value.

    $699
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    LG

    49-inch 2018

    LG

    49-inch 2018

    Nice picture quality by a top name in TVs that proves you don't have to spend thousands to enjoy 4K technology.

    $396
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    TCL

    49-inch 4K Roku

    TCL

    49-inch 4K Roku

    With impressive 4K resolution, Roku technology, and a price well under $500, this TCL model tops the pack when it comes to features and value.

    $299
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    VIZIO

    55-inch 2018

    VIZIO

    55-inch 2018

    With Chromecast built right in, this is a crisp, colorful TV option for a great price.
    $475

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