The 6 Best Small TVs - Winter 2020
Reviews

The best small TV we've tested that's available in a 28 inch size is the TCL S Series/28S305 2018. Its small size makes it suitable for rooms where space is scarce, like a kitchen or a dorm room. This is a mediocre TV. It can't get very bright, so it's not a good choice if your room is bright. It can display deep blacks thanks to the high native contrast ratio, which improves dark room performance, but the overall picture quality is just mediocre.

This TV has a 720p resolution and is powered by the same excellent Roku TV smart platform found on higher-end TCL models. There are many apps and streaming channels to choose from. You'll most certainly find what you're looking for, and you can also stream files from your mobile device.

Overall, this is a mediocre TV, but of the best small smart TVs available in this size.

If you find that your space allows for a 32 inch TV, then the best small TV in the 32 inch category is the Samsung QN32Q50R. It's a good overall 4k TV with a VA panel. It has a decent picture quality with deep blacks, thanks to its high native contrast, and a wide color gamut. Unfortunately, it can't get very bright in HDR, so HDR content lacks most of the bright highlights you'd expect to find. It has an extremely low input lag but doesn't support any advanced gaming features like FreeSync.

Unfortunately, motion is only decent due to the noticeable motion artifacts that this TV displays, despite having a great response time. Also, the image degrades at an angle and might not be the best choice if you often watch TV from the side.

Overall, this is the best 32 inch 4k TV and it'll keep most people happy.

The Vizio M7 Series Quantum 2017 M437-G0 is the best 43 inch TV we've tested. This is an impressive TV with good picture quality. When in a dark room, blacks are deep and uniform thanks to the TV's high native contrast ratio, great black uniformity, and local dimming support. You shouldn't have any issues placing this TV in a bright room, as it can fight glare and handle reflections well. When in HDR, it can't display bright highlights as it should, but it has an exceptional color gamut and displays rich, vivid colors. Motion is decent overall. The fast response time leaves only a small blur trail behind fast-moving objects, and the TV has very little stutter and can remove judder from most sources. The input lag is low and gamers will enjoy responsive gaming experiences.

Unfortunately, just like with most VA panel TVs, the image degrades at an angle. The SmartCast smart OS isn't very smooth, and although you'll find the most common apps, you can't add any more. 

Overall, this is the best 43 inch TV available.

If you want a small TV with great smart features, the best small smart TV is the TCL 5 Series/43S525 2019. It's a decent LED UHD TV with a wide color gamut, great dark room performance, and outstanding low input lag for gaming or use as a PC monitor.

This TV has great smart features. There are hundreds of streaming channels (apps) available, so you won't need to worry about having an external streaming box like an Apple TV connected to the TV. It can also stream files directly from your mobile device, similar to Chromecast.

Unfortunately, it doesn't have a local dimming feature and doesn't support motion interpolation. It can't get very bright and the image degrades when viewed at an angle. Overall, however, it's a decent 4k TV that should please most people.