The 3 Best 32-Inch TVs - Spring 2023 Reviews

The best TV you can get in a 32-inch size is the Samsung QN32Q60AAFXZA, also known as the Q60A. It's one of the few 32-inch TVs available with a 4k resolution, making it the best 32-inch 4k TV, and it performs like the 55-inch version we tested. Although it's expensive for a small TV, it offers significantly better picture quality than other 32-inch models. It looks great in a dark room thanks to its deep blacks and minimal blooming, and it also gets bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit room. The combination of a small screen and high resolution also results in an extremely sharp image.

It runs Samsung's Tizen OS interface, which is easy to use, quick, and has a great selection of streaming apps, making it the best 32-inch smart TV. There are some great built-in smart features to make your life easier, like the built-in mic on the remote, so you can ask it to open up your favorite apps quickly. 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.

If you're looking for a cheap 32-inch TV and don't need anything special in terms of performance, check out the TCL 32S327. It's an ideal choice if you need a small TV and don't care as much about picture quality as it doesn't look as good as the Samsung Q60/Q60A QLED. You just have to ensure you get the 32S327 variant, which has a 1080p resolution like the 40-inch model we tested, as the other 32-inch variants have a lower 720p resolution. The higher resolution helps result in sharper images, but you'll still be satisfied with whichever variant you get.

The built-in Roku platform makes it easy to stream your favorite shows without needing a cable box or streaming stick, but the menus can feel sluggish due to its limited processing capabilities. Also, the remote doesn't have a built-in mic, so there isn't a voice assistant feature unless you use the Roku companion app on your phone instead. As for the picture quality, it doesn't get bright enough to overcome glare, but that's normal for a cheap TV, and if you care about picture quality, it's better to stick with the Samsung model.

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 because they have narrow viewing angles. If you want something for a kitchen or office with a wide viewing angle, the best 32-inch TV for this use that we've tested is the Samsung UN32N5300. It's a cheap 1080p TV, like the TCL 3 Series 2019, but with a different panel type. Unfortunately, it doesn't look as good in dark rooms due to its lower contrast, as blacks look gray. However, the main advantage of this TV is that its wide viewing angle ensures that the image looks the same 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 watch shows and don't want to buy an external cable box or streaming device because it comes with Tizen OS as its smart platform. It's user-friendly, and you can also cast your phone to watch personalized content, but its remote doesn't come with a mic for voice control like the Samsung Q60/Q60A QLED.