Best TVs under $500
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Cheapest right now: Hisense 32" Q6SAU Full HD Hi-QLED Smart TV [2026] at $345 across 3 retailers. The 3 models we track run $345-$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.
![Hisense 32" Q6SAU Full HD Hi-QLED Smart TV [2026]](/img/product/78/783aa1725c8d974a07e58e271a5af884a22fde97-t.webp?v=7d754e88)
- Screen size 32in
- Panel QLED
- Smart OS VIDAA
- Refresh rate 60Hz
![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 Hisense 32" Q6SAU Full HD Hi-QLED Smart TV [2026] at $345, as of 5 Aug 2026.
How much does a TV under $500 cost?
Currently $345 to $449 across the 3 models we track.
Which TV under $500 is the best pick?
Our pick is the Hisense 32" Q6SAU Full HD Hi-QLED Smart TV [2026] (4.48/5), from $345.