Best TV under $300 for 2022

TCL 50S435 4K UHD TV (2021)

An incredible budget model when on sale with a slew of modern smart features

The TCL 50S435 is often discounted to nearly half of its normal price, and that means that for under $300, you can get a TV with a big screen, great resolution, and all the smart features you could hope for. It’s one of the best TV models available on a budget, and it even includes both Alexa and Google Home compatibility so you can control all of your favorite apps with your voice. In addition to promising a 4K resolution, this TV for under $300 also comes with support for high dynamic range, resulting in brighter and clearer picture quality.

Samsung UN43AU8000FXZA Flat 43″ 4K UHD Smart TV

A truly smart TV through and through

When Samsung markets smart TVs, they mean it’s smart all over. Sure, this Samsung smart TV gives you access to all of your favorite streaming services due to the built-in guide, but you’ll also be treated to some solid cable management and a slim design that can more easily fit into any space. You can count on the picture quality and color accuracy to be solid too, thanks to the PurColor support and the powerful 4K UHD processor built in. You may have to catch this TV on sale to get it for under $300, but we think it’s worth the wait.

Insignia NS-43DF710NA21 43″ 4K Smart LED Fire TV Edition

Quality performance at a price that’s hard to beat

Insignia isn’t the most well-known manufacturer, but they offer some really great TVs at price points that are hard to beat. The NS-43DF710NA21 retails for significantly less than $300 and offers all the features you’d expect from modern TVs with a decent-sized screen to boot. Amazon’s Fire TV interface comes as a standard feature and can be set up in a matter of minutes. Everything from gaming to entertainment can be navigated with just your voice, and it even supports HDR for a richer gamut of color reproduction.

TOSHIBA 43C350KU C350 Series LED 4K UHD

An ideal option for integrating with your Amazon ecosystem

Toshiba has undoubtedly produced one of the best TVs in this price range with the 43C350KU C350 Series. Powered by Fire TV and compatible with Alexa, this is an especially solid choice if you want your TV to integrate into your existing Alexa ecosystem. The 4K resolution is complemented by support for high dynamic resolution, and getting everything up and running is as simple as plugging it in and syncing it up to your Wi-Fi network. If only all modern tech was this easy!

Hisense 40-Inch Class H4 Series (1080p) LED TV (2020)

In practical terms, the Hisense offers practically the same performance as the LG listed above. They feature the same refresh rates, the same resolution, and comparable connectivity options all within roughly the same size. This LED comes with Roku Smart TV with Alexa Compatibility and also, comes with a USB port so you can share locally stored videos and photos more easily. The fact that four HDMI outlets are included also means it’s pretty easy to get all the best streaming apps running on this TV

VIZIO 40-inch D-Series Full Array LED Smart TV

While the majority of modern smart TVs run on Fire TV or Roku operating systems, Vizio has instead opted to use their own proprietary OS for streaming your favorite apps. While it’s not quite as elegant, it does a good job of keeping the price low. Two separate HDMI ports allow you to hook up two gaming consoles or other entertainment devices, and the 1080p resolution goes well above what many TVs in this price range offer. A full array LED backlight also provides bright performance even in less than ideal rooms.

SKYWORTH E20300 32″ 720P LED A53 Quad-CORE Android TV

For the same price and at the same size as the two aforementioned TVs, Skyworth offers a model that lets you stream all the big services without the need for a separate device. Its sleek design and minimalist bezel clearly position this as a TV built for modern sensibilities, and you can easily adjust the picture settings to accommodate a wide variety of different situations. With the infinity A53 quad-core processor, this TV is capable of keeping pace with even the most resource-intensive apps and games.

Sceptre X415BV-FSRR 40″ 1080p LED HDTV

Got some older devices you want to keep hooked up to your television? Most TVs under $300 offer only a minimal amount of HDMI outputs, but the Sceptre X415BV-FSRR is generous with its wired connectivity options, so it will play along well with legacy devices. This, along with the asking cost of under $200, does a lot to make up for the lack of Wi-Fi and smart functionality. Instead, Sceptre allows you to stream content straight from your phone using the Mobile High-Definition Link technology.

 Sony KDL32W600D 32″ HD Smart TV

True budget option at retail price with an impressive range of features

You don’t have to track down TV sales to get this Sony TV for less than $300. It may offer a reduced screen size compared to the two models listed above, but it promises crisp and clear picture resolution and an impressive navigational front-end built upon the Linux operating system. The Motion Flow technology ensures that everything looks smooth even when you’re watching action movies or playing AAA video games, and you can even use the included USB port to plug in a thumb drive and play home movies or share your photo galleries with friends and family.

LG 32″ Class HD (720P) LED TV (32LJ500B)

LG’s refurbished TV isn’t just available for less than $300; it’s available for half that. That makes it one of the best TV deals available. Of course, investing in TVs at this price range means that you’re sacrificing smart features, but that’s an issue easily resolved with a streaming device plugged into one of the two HDMI connections. It may be one of the more bare-bones TVs on our list, but it’s a great fit as a secondary TV for the bedroom.