Best Small TVs in Australia (32 to 43 inch): Bedrooms, Kitchens and Garages

If you want a second TV for a bedroom, kitchen, garage or caravan annexe, a small set does the job and you should not overpay for it. The short version: at 24 to 32 inches almost every TV is HD rather than 4K, and at that size and viewing distance that is genuinely fine. 4K only starts to earn its keep around 40 to 43 inches. So spend where it counts, and skip the specs that do nothing at this size.

Small TVs are also where quality varies most and review coverage is thinnest, so it pays to know what actually matters before you buy. Here is what changes at this size, what to look for by room, and the real models and prices we track right now.

What changes when the screen gets small

The big one is resolution. Below about 40 inches, the overwhelming majority of sets are HD (720p) or Full HD (1080p), not 4K. That is not a corner being cut. At 32 inches, viewed from a couple of metres across a bedroom or a kitchen bench, your eye cannot resolve the extra 4K detail anyway. A sharp Full HD panel at this size looks clean and the picture holds up fine.

4K becomes worth having as you move up to 40 to 43 inches, where it is more common and the extra pixels start to show if you sit close. If the set is going somewhere you will actually watch properly, that is the size band where paying for 4K makes sense. For a glance-at-it kitchen or garage screen, HD is the sensible call.

A few things matter more than resolution at this size:

• Brightness. A kitchen catches a lot of daylight and window glare. A dim budget panel washes out. This is the one spec worth spending a little to get right in a bright room.
• The apps you actually use. Check the set lists the services you watch (Netflix, Disney+, Binge, Kayo, plus the AU catch-up apps like ABC iView, 7plus, 9Now and 10 play) before you buy, not after.
• Sound is small. Tiny sets have tiny speakers. For a bedroom that is fine; for anything you care about, plan on a cheap soundbar.

For a fuller walk-through of sizing to your room and seating distance, see our guide on what size TV to buy.

The smart platform still matters

Even a $250 set runs a smart operating system now, and it shapes how the TV feels to use every day. You will see Google TV, VIDAA (Hisense), Tizen (Samsung), webOS (LG) and various generic "Smart TV" builds on cheaper models. Google TV and the big-brand platforms tend to be slicker and better supported for updates; the generic builds on no-name sets can be slower and lighter on apps.

None of this is a dealbreaker at small sizes, but it is worth a look, especially if you want a specific app or voice assistant. Our smart TV OS comparison breaks down the differences.

Room by room

Bedroom. Size and simplicity win here. A 24 to 32 inch set is plenty on a dresser or wall, and HD is fine at bedroom distance. Look for a sleep timer and an easy remote you can use half-asleep. Do not pay for 4K or high brightness you will never notice with the lights off.

Kitchen. Brightness is the priority, because kitchens are bright and you watch at an angle while doing three other things. A 32 inch set on a wall bracket keeps the bench clear. Check the VESA mount pattern (100mm or 200mm at these sizes) and factor in a bracket. HD is fine; put your money into a panel that stays visible in daylight.

Garage or shed. This is a value play. You want something cheap and cheerful that survives being a background screen for the footy and the radio. HD, a couple of HDMI ports, and the apps you need. Do not overthink it.

Caravan or annexe. The extra requirement is power. Some small sets run on 12V or a built-in battery so they work off a caravan supply or off-grid, which matters far more here than resolution or brand.

What we track right now

These are real models from our listings, with the current cheapest price we track, as of July 2026. Small TVs are a thin, fast-moving segment, so treat these as a snapshot and check the live browse pages for the current list.

• FFalcon 32" S55A HD Smart TV [2026] - from $225. The cheapest small set we track. HD panel, HDR10, Google Assistant built in, and a full slate of AU streaming and catch-up apps. A sensible bedroom or kitchen buy where you just want a working smart TV without spending much.
• LG 32" LB655 HD Smart AI TV (2026) - from $391. A brand-name 32 inch alternative. Still HD at this size, with AirPlay 2 and a broad app list including Kayo and the catch-up services. Worth the step up from the FFalcon if you want LG's platform and support.
• Monster 24" HD LED Battery Smart TV with 12V - from $345. The specialist pick. A 24 inch HD set with 12V input and a battery, built for a caravan, boat or off-grid annexe rather than a bedroom. Backed by a 3-year warranty. You are paying for the portability, not the panel.
• Hisense 40" A4NAU Full HD Smart TV [2024] - from $386. The value step up in size. Full HD on Hisense's VIDAA platform, a strong AU app list, and a 3-year warranty. It is also the best-reviewed small set we track, at 4.17 out of 5 across 147 ratings. A good main-ish second TV for a lounge, rumpus or bigger bedroom.
• Sony 43" BRAVIA 3 II 4K LED AI Google TV [2026] - from $1,095. The only 43 inch model in our current listings, and a premium one: genuine 4K, Dolby Vision, Google TV and Sony's processing. This is the size where 4K starts to matter, but a set at this price is a considered main-room buy, not a knockabout second TV. If you only need a 43 inch 4K panel for casual viewing, our tracked list here is thin, so check the 43-inch browse page for what is current before deciding.

You can see the full current shortlist and prices on the 32-inch TVs page and the 43-inch TVs page.

TV Rex is an independent price-comparison site. We do not sell TVs; we track and compare prices from real retailers, and prices update over time.

How much to spend

For a straightforward bedroom or kitchen second TV, a 32 inch HD smart set from around the low-$200s does everything you need, and there is little reason to go above the mid-$300s at this size. Step up to a 40 inch Full HD set (from around $386 in our listings) when it is a more serious viewing spot and you want a bigger, better-rated panel.

Only move to a 43 inch 4K set if the picture genuinely matters in that room and you will sit close enough to see the difference. At that point you are buying a small main TV, not a cheap second one, and it is worth comparing the current 43 inch options rather than grabbing the first thing you see.

The one rule that holds across all of it: at small sizes, spend on brightness, the right smart platform and the apps you use, not on a resolution number that does nothing at 32 inches.