Best Portable TVs

Updated February 2019
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Best of the Best
Tyler
10" Portable Widescreen LCD TV
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This portable TV offers impressive crisp images and lots of features for a model in its class.

Pros

Features a 10" inch screen. Owners rave about the sharp picture quality. Has a stand and remote. Includes AC/DC adapters but can also be powered with the built-in rechargeable battery.

Cons

Some TVs had faulty batteries that wouldn't stay charged; otherwise, the rechargeable battery is a handy feature. Tuning the channels can be tricky.

Best Bang for the Buck
Axess
7" LCD TV
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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. Size (7") is very portable. Stand and remote included. Low price.

Cons

Some complaints that the antenna is under-powered. Instructions that come with it are confusing and lack details.

LEADSTAR
12" Portable Digital ATSC TFT HD Screen Freeview LED TV
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A 12" portable TV that comes with helpful customer support. A good choice for camping or other outdoor uses.

Pros

Does a good job picking up channels in most areas, and gets decent battery life. Has ample ports, a kickstand, and remote. Easy to set up. Responsive customer service when issues arise.

Cons

Sound quality isn't the sharpest. Controls aren't very responsive. Price falls on the higher end of the scale.

Supersonic
12" Portable Ultra Lightweight LED TV
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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. Decent sound quality and remote control. Includes a kick-out stand on the rear.

Cons

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

Pyle
15.6-Inch 1080p LED TV
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Choose this portable TV if you want a slightly larger screen with better image quality than most models in its size range. However, keep in mind that it doesn't have a built-in battery.

Pros

Has a 15.6" screen that offers portability yet is larger than others. Has HD resolution. Can be wall-mounted. Includes a stand and remote control.

Cons

A plug-and-play model, which means you'll need a power outlet. Sound quality could be better.

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.
$61
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Tyler

10" Portable Widescreen LCD TV

Tyler

10" Portable Widescreen LCD TV

This portable TV offers impressive crisp images and lots of features for a model in its class.

$89
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LEADSTAR

12" Portable Digital ATSC TFT HD Screen Freeview LED TV

LEADSTAR

12" Portable Digital ATSC TFT HD Screen Freeview LED TV

A 12" portable TV that comes with helpful customer support. A good choice for camping or other outdoor uses.

$159
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Supersonic

12" Portable Ultra Lightweight LED TV

Supersonic

12" Portable Ultra Lightweight LED TV

One of the largest portable TVs on the market that comes at a decent price with a lot of features.
$119
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Pyle

15.6-Inch 1080p LED TV

Pyle

15.6-Inch 1080p LED TV

Choose this portable TV if you want a slightly larger screen with better image quality than most models in its size range. However, keep in mind that it doesn't have a built-in battery.

$119

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