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Best Portable TVs

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
Cons
Best of the Best
Tyler
9" Portable Widescreen LCD TV
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Bottom Line

This little portable TV has a lot of functions for the money and comes with a remote.

Pros

Comes with a stand and remote. Does a good job of picking up channels off the air. Includes a USB and SD slot. Includes two external antennas. Includes an AC adapter, DC adapter and a rechargeable battery.

Cons

This model does not come with a carrying case .

Best Bang for the Buck
Axess
7" LCD TV
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Bottom Line

A compact, fun "travel" TV with built-in speakers and a nice price.

Pros

Includes rechargeable battery and digital tuner. Many owners say they get good reception.

Cons

Some complaints that the antenna is underpowered.

Ematic
9" Portable DVD Player with TV Tuner
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Bottom Line

A nice little portable TV that comes with a case and a built-in DVD player.

Pros

Comes in a nice carrying case with a sturdy strap. Includes an antenna. Rechargeable battery. Also comes with DC adapter. Can work in high temperatures. Headphones included. Battery holds the charge well. Clear picture.

Cons

The antenna on this model could be better. It works best in an outdoor setting.

Supersonic
12" Portable Ultra Lightweight Widescreen LED TV
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Bottom Line

One of the largest portable TVs on the market that comes at a decent price with a lot of features.

Pros

Reliably receives over the air TV stations. Nice size at 12". Comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Includes built-in speakers and remote control. SD card slot for audio or video files. Includes a kick-out stand on the rear.

Cons

If a local TV signal is weak, you may need an extra antenna.

Trexonic
Portable Ultra Lightweight Widescreen 12" LED TV
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Bottom Line

A sleek, lightweight portable TV choice with many functionalities, including digital tuner.

Pros

Can be charged in the car with an adapter. Has a stand for easy viewing. Can get local channels with included antenna.

Cons

Some owners say they wish the battery lasted longer before requiring a recharge.

How we decided

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

  • 42 Models Considered
  • 9 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 281 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.

    While you can easily watch any movie or TV show straight from your smartphone or tablet these days, a portable TV can be a smart investment if you want to share the viewing experience. Portable TVs are perfect for small events, parties, and get togethers away from home where multiple people want to watch at the same time. The screen size should be a balance between excellent viewability and convenient portability, commonly around 7 inches. The most popular models are small, thin, and come with a dedicated antenna or DVD player so you do not have to use a separate device to stream content.

    The team that worked on this review
    • Karen
      Karen
      Writer
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Axess

    7" LCD TV

    Axess

    7" LCD TV

    A compact, fun "travel" TV with built-in speakers and a nice price.
    $66
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    Tyler

    9" Portable Widescreen LCD TV

    Tyler

    9" Portable Widescreen LCD TV

    This little portable TV has a lot of functions for the money and comes with a remote.
    $72
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    Ematic

    9" Portable DVD Player with TV Tuner

    Ematic

    9" Portable DVD Player with TV Tuner

    A nice little portable TV that comes with a case and a built-in DVD player.
    $0
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    Supersonic

    12" Portable Ultra Lightweight Widescreen LED TV

    Supersonic

    12" Portable Ultra Lightweight Widescreen LED TV

    One of the largest portable TVs on the market that comes at a decent price with a lot of features.
    $109
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    Trexonic

    Portable Ultra Lightweight Widescreen 12" LED TV

    Trexonic

    Portable Ultra Lightweight Widescreen 12" LED TV

    A sleek, lightweight portable TV choice with many functionalities, including digital tuner.
    $109

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