Best Cheap TV Deals: Save Up to $172 on TVs From TCL, Vizio, Toshiba and More
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There's a huge market for TVs at the moment, including plenty of pricey models with high-end features like 8K resolution and OLED panels. But not everyone is looking to spend big money on the latest, greatest and biggest. Oftentimes, all you're looking for is a decent picture, user-friendly interface and consistent performance. There are plenty of these models floating around out there as well, and with a little digging, you'll have no trouble finding one at a great price.
To help you get the absolute most bang for your buck, we've rounded up some of the best bargains available on some of these more affordable models below. We haven't tested all of these TVs ourselves, but based on their specs and what we know about these brands, we're comfortable recommending them at these prices. We'll continue to update this page as deals come and go, so check back often to make sure you're getting the best price available.
This 4K UHD Insignia might not have made it onto our list of the best TVs for this year, but it still boasts impressive specs that make it a highly competitive model and a solid deal. It runs Amazon's Fire TV OS, so you can instantly access all your favorite streaming content, and it also supports Apple Airplay (though not Chromecast). It's equipped with an HDMI eARC port so it's easy to run the audio through a soundbar or surround sound system, and the Alexa voice remote allows for easy hands-free browsing.
Vizio's V-Series made its way onto our best TVs list as a runner-up budget option because it comes with Chromecast and Apple AirPlay built in, which plenty of other smart TVs do not. These allow you to stream, or even mirror, content from your phone or computer. It also boasts 4K UHD picture, and an IQ active processor that enhances the quality of any non-4K content. We liked the picture quality of the TCL above more, but the convenience of this model is tough to beat. Just note that Target won't ship this TV, so you'll have to pick it up in person if you want to take advantage of this deal.
The TCL 3-Series is featured on our best TVs under $500 list as our favorite ultracheap option. At less than $200, this is the only TV on our list that doesn't support a 4K picture, though at this size that's hardly necessary. It does, however, come with Roku built in, so you can still stream all your favorite shows and movies. With 1080p resolution and three HDMI ports, this is a no-frills smart TV that gets you exactly what you pay for.
This 65-inch TCL offers the same image quality of the 4-Series above, but with a much larger screen. It's the same stunning 4K display with direct lit backlighting, but this one features a Google OS, rather than Roku. That means that it comes with Chromecast capabilities built-in, as well as voice control through the Google Assistant remote.
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