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Best 4K TVs Under $500

Updated October 2018
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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.
Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
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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Bottom Line

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

If you aren’t rich and don’t care about tons of features, this new model is a good choice. Offers an excellent picture quality at a bargain price.

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
55 inch 2017
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Bottom Line

This big-screen 2017 model remains on our list because it's such a great value. Offers impressive 4K resolution and a Roku interface.

Pros

This popular TV still offers plenty to like, including impressive 4K resolution, High Dynamic Range support and a Roku interface. Brilliant picture and a big screen at an incredibly low price.

Cons

Not for those who crave the absolute latest technology.

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.

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.
    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.
    $479
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    LG

    49 inch 2018

    LG

    49 inch 2018

    If you aren’t rich and don’t care about tons of features, this new model is a good choice. Offers an excellent picture quality at a bargain price.
    $426
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    TCL

    55 inch 2017

    TCL

    55 inch 2017

    This big-screen 2017 model remains on our list because it's such a great value. Offers impressive 4K resolution and a Roku interface.
    $379

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