Shop the best TV deals under $500 from Samsung, TCL, Hisense and Vizio

Jon Winkler, Reviewed
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Save big while shopping for quality visuals with the best TV deals under $500 from TCL, Samsung, Hisense and more.
Save big while shopping for quality visuals with the best TV deals under $500 from TCL, Samsung, Hisense and more.

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TVs are a major investment, both as a home essential and a powerful piece of tech. If you're looking for eye-catching picture quality, clear sound and all the latest features for the best viewing experience, you may be thinking you'll need to shell out thousands—but you'd be wrong. In fact, brands including Samsung, TCL, Hisense and more offer quality screens, all for less than $500.

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We've tested many of these affordable TVs and found them to have solid picture quality and great color and brightness at wallet-friendly prices. (In fact, some of the best TVs we've ever tested are included!)

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For our money, the best of the budget TVs is the TCL 5-Series. We tested the latest model and were impressed with the Google TV smart platform built in and found its brightness made high dynamic range video content pop. The Google TV interface is a smoother, easier-to-navigate version of Android TV that quickly lets you add and access various streaming services. You can get this quality model in 50-inch size from Best Buy at $429.99—a 28% off its list price of $599.99.

The Vizio V-Series is a solid investment for TV fans and gamers alike.
The Vizio V-Series is a solid investment for TV fans and gamers alike.

For even more affordability, there's the Vizio V-Series 50-inch model on sale for $299.99, $60 off its $358 list price at Best Buy. When we tested the 55-inch model of the V-Series (on sale at Amazon for $384), we were impressed with its accurate, rich color and excellent black levels. Gamers on a budget will also appreciate the three HDMI ports on the TV and the ability to handle any sound format.

So whether you need a new screen to watch your favorite movies at home or just a better way to watch the Super Bowl this year, these TV deals are what you're looking for.

The best TCL TV deals less than $500

The TCL 5-Series has an easy-to-use smart platform and commendable picture quality for a TV less than $500.
The TCL 5-Series has an easy-to-use smart platform and commendable picture quality for a TV less than $500.

The best Hisense TV deals under $500

This 60-inch Hisense TV is now $50 off at Best Buy right now.
This 60-inch Hisense TV is now $50 off at Best Buy right now.

The best Vizio TV deals under $500

The Vizio M6 promises striking colors and eye-catching 4K picture quality for less than $500.
The Vizio M6 promises striking colors and eye-catching 4K picture quality for less than $500.

The best Samsung TV deals under $500

The Samsung AU8000 promises excellent black levels and a great smart platform for users.
The Samsung AU8000 promises excellent black levels and a great smart platform for users.

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