Best TVs under $500
2 results
Cheapest right now: Samsung 40" Q5F QLED Full HD Smart TV [2026] at $395 across 2 retailers. The 2 models we track run $395-$449. Updated 5 Aug 2026
Under $500 is the entry tier: a capable second TV for a bedroom, study or spare room, or a first smart TV. Most sets here are 4K LED at smaller-to-mid sizes with a mainstream smart platform, so the useful comparisons are size, brightness and which smart system you prefer.
We rank for value, weighing reviews against the live cheapest price, and the figures refresh automatically from the retailers we track, so the list only ever shows what is actually under $500.
![Samsung 40" Q5F QLED Full HD Smart TV [2026]](/img/product/8e/8eabd77b62cf89657670166ca7f6589d602c21db-t.webp?v=1cca8702)
- Screen size 40in
- Panel QLED
- Smart OS Tizen
- Refresh rate 50Hz
Frequently asked
What's the cheapest TV under $500 right now?
The Samsung 40" Q5F QLED Full HD Smart TV [2026] at $395, as of 5 Aug 2026.
How much does a TV under $500 cost?
Currently $395 to $449 across the 2 models we track.
Which TV under $500 is the best pick?
Our pick is the Samsung 40" Q5F QLED Full HD Smart TV [2026] (4.28/5), from $395.