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. 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 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 the 2025 models, check out our 2025 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 are done with 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 Usage5.8Home Theater5.8Bright Room6.4Sports6.3Gaming5.6Brightness5.7Black Level5.0Color6.2Processing (In Development)6.2Game Mode Responsiveness5.6Motion Handling (Broken)6.9Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:32" 43" 50" 55" 65" 70" 75" 85"The best 32-inch smart TV you can get is the Samsung QN32Q60DAFXZA, also known as the Q60D. It's one of the few 32-inch TVs with a 4k resolution and includes several smart features. Although it's expensive for a small TV, it offers significantly better picture quality than other 32-inch models, and the combination of a small screen and a 4k resolution results in an extremely sharp image. It's bright enough to overcome glare in a room with some lights on, and its black levels are decent enough that the TV doesn't look too bad in a dark room.
It runs Samsung's 2024 Tizen OS interface, which is quick and easy to use. It also has a great selection of streaming apps, so you don't need to pair it with a dedicated streaming box. It can even be wall-mounted, which is great if you want to tuck it into a corner of your kitchen or mount it on a swing arm.
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Best Cheap 32-Inch TV
Mixed Usage5.4Home Theater5.3Bright Room6.4Sports6.4Gaming5.1Brightness5.2Black Level4.2Color6.1Processing (In Development)5.9Game Mode Responsiveness5.3Motion Handling (Broken)7.2Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:GlossyType:LEDSub-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. 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. Like 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.
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Best 32-Inch Kitchen TV
Mixed Usage5.7Movies4.8TV Shows7.1Sports7.1Video Games5.4HDR Movies4.8HDR Gaming4.2PC Monitor6.3Resolution:1080pNative Refresh Rate:60 HzScreen Finish:Semi-glossType:LEDSub-Type:IPSDolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:32" 43"The top two picks in this list are good if you like to watch TV head-on, but not if you like to move around while watching TV, as they have narrow viewing angles. If you want something for a kitchen or office with a wide viewing angle, the best option is the Samsung UN32N5300. It's a cheap 1080p TV, but that resolution looks impressive in this screen size. Unfortunately, it doesn't look good in dark rooms, as blacks look gray. However, the main advantage of this TV is that its wide viewing angle ensures that the image is consistent from the sides, which is great if you watch TV from different areas in the kitchen.
It's a decent TV if you want to avoid buying an external cable box or streaming device, as it comes with Tizen OS as its smart platform. It comes loaded with popular streaming apps, so finding your favorite content is easy. The TV is user-friendly, and you can cast your phone to it to watch personalized content. However, the TV's remote doesn't have a microphone like some other Samsung models.
Notable Mentions
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TCL 32S350G:
The TCL S3/350G is an alternative to the Roku Select Series, 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
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.
Nov 20, 2024:
Confirmed the availability of our picks and refreshed some text for clarity.
Aug 27, 2024: Replaced the Samsung Q60C QLED with the Samsung Q60D QLED as our new top pick.
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 the list of all our 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, but it still may be difficult to find the best 32-inch smart television for gaming as they don't usually have gaming features. Also, keep in mind that our scores aren't comparable across different test benches, so most of the TVs in the list below score higher than they would in 2025.