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Top 10 inexpensive televisions
Review of the best budget TVs - according to experts and ordinary buyers
Author: Oleg Yasinsky
Usually, buying an inexpensive TV, we do not expect anything special from it. Shows - okay. But you always want something more. In our rating - the best budget TVs, which in addition to low prices and have quite a serious functionality, and other nice bonuses. This applies to both image quality and technical “frills”, and design. Read - and choose.
What is it, a good inexpensive TV?
Low price, of course, is of paramount importance, but to give preference to a certain model only on the basis of its cheapness is not the best method, which is fraught with serious disappointments. Therefore, several criteria were used for the selection criteria for our rating of the best low-priced TVs:
Manufacturer
Leading positions in terms of quality and price occupied by cheap Korean brand TVs LG. Gone far Samsungbut the products of this company are somewhat more expensive. Good budget TV models are found in Chinese BBK, Supra.
As for the country of production, it is mainly Russia, Belarus or the same China. More reputable brands such as Sony, Panasonic even their low-end models can produce in Malaysia or Europe.
Functional characteristics
Most often, it all comes down to the presence or absence of Smart Tv. Whether this platform is necessary or not - everyone decides for himself. Another detail: before buying it is important to carefully study the specification, so as not to be surprised later that something suddenly is missing.
Screen Size and Resolution
From the first it is clear - more steeper, but more expensive. The second parameter directly affects the quality of the image on the screen. If for compact TVs the format is quite acceptable Hd-Readythen under the medium and large diagonal the matrix of the device must meet at least the standard Full Hd, and even better 4K. Otherwise, the picture on the TV will have a “pale look”.
Rating the best inexpensive TVs in 2019
| Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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| The best budget TVs in the price range of up to 15,000 rubles. | 1 | LG 32LJ510U | 9.6 / 10 | 14 587 |
| 2 | LG 28LH451U | 9.6 / 10 | 15 290 | |
| The best inexpensive TVs worth up to 20,000 rubles. | 1 | Hyundai H-LED43F402BS2 | 9.5 / 10 | 20 370 |
| 2 | Samsung UE32M4000AU | 9.5 / 10 | 14 999 | |
| 3 | SUPRA STV-LC40LT0020F | 9.4 / 10 | 14 890 | |
| The best budget TVs up to 30,000 rubles. | 1 | LG 43LJ595V | 9.8 / 10 | 18 500 |
| 2 | LG 32LK615B | 9.8 / 10 | 18 500 | |
| 3 | BBK 50LEX-5039 / FT2C | 9.7 / 10 | 27 490 | |
| 4 | Sony KDL-40RE353 | 9.7 / 10 | 27 490 | |
| Best cheap 4K TVs | 1 | LG 43UJ634V | 9.8 / 10 | 26 900 |
| 2 | Samsung UE40MU6100U | 9.7 / 10 | 36 290 |
The best budget TVs in the price range of up to 15,000 rubles.
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14 587
This TV is a good example of the fact that functional simplicity is not necessarily a serious drawback. There is no Smart TV and no connection to the network is provided, but there are no special “brakes”, and the attractive price for many can be a much more weighty argument in favor of buying than the availability of Internet options. In addition, the TV shows quite well and with the reception of digital broadcasting everything is in order (DVB-T2 / C / S2). The model entered the market in 2017. The diagonal size is 32 inches, the backlight of the matrix is Direct LED. For connecting external devices, there are 2 HDMI inputs, 1 component / composite. Playback of multimedia files from a USB flash drive or hard disk is available via the USB connector. The only trouble is that the latter is located on the rear panel, and not on the side, which is extremely inconvenient when wall-mounted the TV. The sound system consists of two speakers with a total output power of 10 watts. Main advantages:
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 9.6 / 10
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Ideal for a child's room. Connected to the cable in the HDMI stuck game console. It shows well, nothing superfluous, there is enough sound power. In the budget segment, the best TV. |
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15 290
Cute inexpensive TV from the Korean brand with a screen of 28ʺ, which is today considered to be a compact format for relatively small rooms. This could be a kitchen, a bedroom or, very likely, a children's room, because among other things, the menu has a section for free built-in games. As for the display, it is widescreen with support for the resolution of 1366x768 pixels (HD). Type of illumination Direct LED. For the quality of the image meets the graphics processor Triple XD. The presence of the Picture Wizard III image adjustment system will allow you to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color gamut and depth of black to your taste. Audio system - 2 speakers with a total power of 6 watts. 6 different sound modes are available, including Clear Voice to highlight conversations. Supported broadcasting systems: analogue signal, digital terrestrial DVB-T2, cable DVB-C and satellite DVB-S2 television. The case has an HDMI interface and a USB port for playing content from HDDs or Flash drives using the built-in media player. Main advantages:
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 9.6 / 10
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We chose the best budget TV for the size of the furniture niche, this model fit perfectly. There is a computer nearby, so Smart as such was not needed. Connected via HDMI and order. Shows excellent, the menu is fast without brakes. All good. |
The best inexpensive TVs worth up to 20,000 rubles.
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20 370
Classic inexpensive Full HD TV on 43ʺ production Kaliningrad. Brand ambitions come from Korea are not so "going wild", like some of his compatriots, because the model assembled in Russia can be bought at a very attractive price. And let the functional plan simplicity reigns, but with the quality everything is not bad, the design is modern with thin frames, the image does not disappoint. The tuner is universal, designed to work with terrestrial, cable and satellite broadcasting DVB-T2 / C / S2. The resolution of the matrix is 1920x1080 pixels, the frequency is 50 Hz, the stated viewing angles are 176 ° / 176 °, the pixel response time is 8 ms. The sound is reproduced using 2 speakers of 8 watts each. You should not wait for miracles, but if you want more, you have all the necessary stereo outputs. Of the video formats supported by most well-known, including MKV. Main advantages:
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 9.5 / 10
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Needed a good cheap TV to the country. Chose this one. Normally catches both analog and digit. The satellite was not checked, but there is an idea to install a plate. Video via HDMI and good quality USB. |
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14 999
Good inexpensive TV is a popular Korean brand. Produced in Russia (however, like LG). The screen resolution complies with the HD 720p standard, but even the 31.5ʺ diagonal can hardly be considered the standard for creating a full-fledged multimedia center. Rather, the UE32M4000AU is a convenient additional attribute, suitable for a small room such as a bedroom, nursery or kitchen of the appropriate size (as an option, to give). Model 2017. For Samsung, recently departing from small screens, it is quite a “fresh” version. However, it almost repeats the earlier one and does not shine with some functional delights. The picture is not perfect, but, in comparison with what is shown on TV sets of cheaper Chinese-Turkish-Russian “families”, it is quite worthy. Internet connection and smart features are not provided.But the very notorious optimal ratio of quality and price takes place, and the second parameter should be recognized as more significant. Main advantages:
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 9.5 / 10
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The main thing that attracted - a small price. Compare this TV with models of simpler manufacturers, this one showed itself better. The television signal catches well, without interference. Already had a bracket, hung in the kitchen. |
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14 890
LED TV Supra STV-LC40LT0020F more than any other matches the expression "inexpensive, but angry." And let the model's functionality is relatively simple, there are no network connections and “smart” applications, but the picture on the screen is bright, clear and contrast, and the supported Full HD resolution (1920x1080) allows you to watch television broadcasts or videos from your own collection in the best quality. For receiving digital terrestrial, satellite and cable broadcasting there is a DVB-T2 / C / S2 tuner. Content playback from external sources is available via HDMI (2 connectors) or a built-in USB media player. The latter easily reads most audio and video formats, including MKV. Powerful and realistic sound is available, thanks to two 6-watt front speakers, there is an A2 / NICAM stereo tuner. There is also an audio output for connecting headphones. Main advantages:
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 9.4 / 10
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The best inexpensive TV for those who do not want to overpay for the brand. Moreover, it shows exactly the same as the expensive competitors from Korean companies. Andriod Box was connected to it, and that's a full-fledged Smart. |
The best budget TVs up to 30,000 rubles.
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18 500
Stylish and functional model with the platform Smart TV webOS 3.5. This particular TV has a 43-inch screen, but in the same line of 2017 there is a version at 49ʺ, which in its class is also considered inexpensive, but very advantageous in terms of features and capabilities. The design is modern and concise with a crescent-shaped desktop stand. The body, however, is not the thinnest, but this is due to the use of the backlight of the matrix of the Direct LED type, which is distinguished by greater uniformity and lower predisposition to highlights. The screen resolution is 1980x1020 pixels, the refresh rate is the standard 50 Hz. At the same time, the input image quality improvement index PMI 1000 is supported, and True Motion (TM100) is also used to smooth dynamic scenes. Reception of a television signal is available in both analog and digital formats DVB-T2 / C / S2 (terrestrial, cable, satellite). Of the Smart features are present: Magic Zoom, Quick Access, Corporate store content and applications, Browser, Music Player. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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Initially they wanted to take the Vytelevizor easier, but here is an inexpensive, pretty model with Smart. I like everything, the choice was definitely not wrong. For a more correct image setting, it makes sense to turn off the power saving mode. |
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18 500
Our ranking of the best low-priced TVs is quite versatile in terms of characteristics of the new 2018 from the Korean brand. The TV is equipped with a matrix of not the highest resolution - 1366x768 pixels, which clearly affected the attractiveness of the price.And although there certainly will be a considerable number of skeptics, who are in a hurry to notice that there are plenty of more affordable 32-inch HD-Ready models from last year’s LG models and older series, it's not just calendar dates. Actually, if the priority selection criteria for you are just a decent quality picture and a smaller price, you can immediately proceed to the previously discussed options without any special mental anguish. If you need a compact, yet quite modern and most comfortable to use device, here it is - LG 32LK615B. With the resolution it is clear, further interesting. Short and to the point: LED TV with webOS Smart TV, Wi-Fi, resolution scaling function, noise reduction system. Few? What about Active HDR technology support ?! Of course, no one promises to detail and work out the shadows like on high-end UHD screens, but it’s still very good for such a small amount of money! Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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Bought this TV in the bedroom. Looks great on the wall, shows great. Wi-Fi catches confidently, without “gags”. Fully met expectations. With a 32-inch diagonal, 720p resolution is enough. |
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27 490
BBK 50LEX-5039 / FT2C will appeal to those who want to get a big, modern and “smart” LED-TV, but do not feel an overwhelming desire to overpay for the brand’s fame. 50-inch Full HD screen for the money - just a gift. The response time of pixels is 8.5 ms, plus good viewing angles of 176 ° / 176 ° is also a very significant bonus. In addition, users say very decent for an inexpensive TV picture quality. The tuner is designed to receive analog and digital DVB-T / T2 / C signal. For playing photos, video and audio files from Flash drives and HDD, as well as recording them, there is a USB port version 2.0, for connecting other external sources there are 3 HDMI 1.4 connectors, VGA, component, composite inputs. Network features are available in wired and wireless format. The operating system is based on Android. Not to say that it is very smart, but it would be strange to find fault with the budget TV on this issue. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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This size TV for 25 thousand did not expect to see. Bought, set, satisfied. For me, Smart is a minor thing. I mainly watch digital TV and high-quality video via HDMI. |
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27 490
Budget TV famous Japanese brand. Simple, without network functions, but still it is Sony in the traditionally stylish minimalist design with thin aluminum frames, characterized by excellent picture quality, natural color rendering, to which the main competitors are still far away. Screen diagonal 40ʺ, resolution 1920x1080 px (Full HD 1080p). Motionflow ™ XR technology is 100 Hz for a more even display of dynamic images (not to be confused with the real frequency of 50 Hz), Clear Resolution mode is used for clarity, the contrast is optimized thanks to a special dynamic backlight algorithm. For external connections there are all the necessary connectors, including component (aka composite), side and rear HDMI 1.4, USB for playing files from a hard disk and recording. The sound is played through 2 speakers of 5 watts each. Supported formats are Dolby and DTS. Tuner - DVB-T2 / C. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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Perfectly fit into the interior of the room. We have a TV box with a normal "iron", because Smart TV is not required. But the image very much. Good inexpensive TV good manufacturer. |
Best cheap 4K TVs
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26 900
In the segment of inexpensive TVs, the Korean brand LG, as they say, has ripened everywhere. A potential consumer will easily find his current version in his lineup with UHD resolution, and 43UJ634V is considered to be one of the most popular models. This is already the 6th series, in relation to which it is no longer necessary to talk about budget, but the adequacy of price with impressive characteristics is the most objective reality. The design of the TV is beautiful and modern, onboard 4K IPS matrix with excellent viewing angles and bright colors. The presence of Active HDR technology aggravates the positive impression even more, and the HDR Effect contrast enhancement mode is provided to improve the content, which was shot by default in the standard dynamic range. The Smart TV platform is built on webOS 3.5, all major functions are supported with the exception of OLED Gallery. Connections are available via smartphone, WiDi, Miracast, DLNA. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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The budget for the purchase was limited, but I wanted Ultra HD. Revised a bunch of options, but I liked this model more than others, including the price. Immediately rocked the movie with HDR 10 - cool! True, we can only compare with the old TV. |
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36 290
40-inch Smart TV 6 series with 4K matrix and support for HDR. If you compare the model with a competitor from LG on the characteristics of the image, the viewing angles are not so wide, but more brightness and dark areas look more realistic. Design - an amateur. The price could be more affordable, but it all depends on individual perceptions, capabilities and preferences. The TV has a whole set of technologies for optimizing picture quality: Pur Color for improving color, Micro Dimming for more detail, Motion Rate 100 for enhancing clarity in motion transmission, PQI (Picture Quality Index) - 1300. The image processor is able to scale the resolution to Ultra HD. Tuner for all occasions - analog DVB-T2 / C / S2. Power built-in speakers - 20 watts. Produced TV at the Russian factory. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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For a small apartment - the best inexpensive TV. With a normal home Internet speed, Smart behaves quite decently. "Heavy" video run by wire. At first, I "dabbled" with a free IPTV, then I got tired. |
How to choose the best inexpensive TV: some additional information
Perhaps it makes sense to dwell in more detail on one of the most burning questions - is it necessary or not? Smart Tv in an inexpensive TV? The same case, when "two opinions still be as it can." In the camp of supporters of the presence of the platform, it is widely believed that a modern TV without network functions is something from the “Stone Age”. However, there is an alternative point of view, which undoubtedly has no less right to life. Moreover, the arguments of those who fundamentally reject the “bonus” built into the TV in their own way are very convincing:
- You will have to pay much more for the “smart” functions, which means that the most important criterion is suffering - affordability.
- Producers do not aspire to equip smart TVs in the budget segment with serious hardware and the latest software. Hence the constant and annoying “brakes” and “suspensions” in applications. And it would be okay, this is all limited. The device itself as a whole is often in control much slower and more thoughtful than its simpler counterparts.
- Nowadays, you can always buy an Android console with optimal performance, it will be inexpensive and noticeably intelligent.
Another detail is that in the description of the models, the ambitious terms “100 Hz, 200 Hz”, etc., that sellers and manufacturers so much like to manipulate, are not consciously used. The vast majority of modern LCD TVs have matrices with a real refresh rate of 60/50 Hz, and the indexes of the image quality improvement in dynamic scenes indicated on advertising labels (200, 600, 900 Hz and more) in the case of inexpensive TVs often turn out to be just a marketing gimmick . Or does someone really believe that the manufacturer will supply a "cool" and expensive processor to a cheap TV?
Have a good shopping!
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Updated: 22.02.2019
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