Although not as popular in recent years, there's still some demand for 32-inch TVs for small rooms or kitchens. However, many popular manufacturers don't release models in this size, making them hard to find. Our rigorous testing has shown that models available in a 32-inch size typically have picture quality and overall performance that's below average, as they tend to be cheaper models. You usually won't find any advanced gaming features in these sizes either. However, if you're just looking for the best 32-inch smart TV and don't care about the best picture quality, most TVs have built-in apps that make it easy to watch your favorite content.
Below are our recommendations for the best 32-inch TVs. Also, check out our picks for the best small TVs and the best budget TVs. While most 32-inch TVs are limited in picture quality and have low resolutions, you can also look for the best multimedia monitors with better picture quality, more gaming features, and a higher resolution. If you have some free wall space, you could opt for one of the best projectors or best home projectors as well. If you want to see us review a particular TV, vote on which ones you want us to buy and test. To learn more about all of the current models on the market, check out our 2026 TV lineup page.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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Best 32-Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:32" 43" 50" 55" 65" 75" 85"The best 32-inch smart TV you can get is the Samsung QN32Q8FAAFXZA, also known as the Q8F. It's pretty expensive for a small TV, but it's one of the only 32-inch models on the market with a 4k resolution. This combination of a small screen and a 4k resolution results in an incredibly sharp image, which is great. The TV is just bright enough to handle glare in a moderately lit room, but it's too dim in HDR to provide an impactful experience. Additionally, its poor contrast results in blacks looking gray during most scenes, so it doesn't look very good in a dark room. Fortunately, it has decent processing overall, which helps to clean up low-resolution and low-quality content.
The TV runs the 2025 version of Samsung's Tizen OS, which gives you access to a big selection of streaming apps. The smart platform also allows you to cast content from your phone, control the TV with your voice, or play your own videos off a USB stick. This means you can ditch the external streaming device and keep your setup tidy. It can even be wall-mounted, so you have the option to tuck the TV into the corner of your kitchen or mount it on a swing arm for easy adjustments.
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Best Cheap 32-Inch TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorProcessing (In Development)Game Mode ResponsivenessMotion Handling (Broken)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:24" 32" 40" 43" 50" 55" 65" 75"If you're looking for a cheap 32-inch TV and don't need anything special in terms of performance, check out the Roku 32R2A5R, also known as the Roku Select Series 2023. It's an ideal choice if you need a small TV and care less about picture quality, as the 32-inch model of this TV is limited to a 720p resolution instead of the 4k resolution the Samsung Q8F 2025 offers. Like most other TVs that come in this size, it has limited features, inadequate image processing, and no advanced gaming features.
It comes with the great Roku TV smart platform, which is extremely fast, simple, and easy to use, with a great selection of streaming channels. It has a good remote with an integrated microphone for voice commands, or you can give commands through the Roku companion app on your phone. You can also plug headphones into the remote for private listening, a great feature at this price point. Overall, the TV's image quality is sub-par, but it provides a good user experience, especially for the price. If you're struggling to find this TV, consider the Roku 32R3B5/32R3BX, which is a slightly updated model with a 1080p resolution.
Notable Mentions
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TCL 32S350G:
The TCL S3/350G is an alternative to the Roku Select Series 2023, and it does a slightly better job of reducing the intensity of reflections. However, the Roku is brighter, displays better colors, and has significantly better motion handling. This makes the Roku the better option for almost anyone, except for those who prefer the Google TV OS.
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Recent Updates
Apr 13, 2026:
We removed the Samsung N5300 from the article since it's no longer available and revised some text throughout for clarity.
Jan 15, 2026:
We replaced the Samsung Q60D with the Samsung Q8F in the 'Best 32-Inch TV' category.
Oct 23, 2025:
We confirmed the accuracy of our current picks and tweaked some text in the article for clarity.
May 21, 2025:
We modified some of the text in the introduction and confirmed the accuracy of our current picks.
Feb 13, 2025:
Added the TCL S3/S350G to the Notable Mentions and added a link to our 2025 TV lineup page.
All Reviews
Our recommendation above is what we think are currently the best TVs available in a 32-inch size that are available to buy for most people. We factor in the price (a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it) and availability (no TVs that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is a list of all our recent reviews of 32-inch TVs. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no TV is perfect, most TVs are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.