> At a Glance
> – Every set here costs $500 or less-some under $300
> – 4K, Dolby Vision, HDR 10 and smart apps are still included
> – Game mode with variable refresh rate shows up on several picks
> – Why it matters: You can score a flagship-style experience without the flagship price
Big-screen upgrades don’t have to wreck your budget. News Of Los Angeles rounded up the latest sub-$500 sets that keep the picture quality and streaming smarts you actually use.
What You Still Get for Under $500
Most of these bargain TVs carry the same core specs as their pricier siblings. Think 4K panels, Dolby Vision, HDR 10 and full smart-TV suites.
A few models drop niceties like HLG broadcast support, but that’s the main concession.
- 4K resolution
- Dolby Vision & HDR 10
- Game mode with variable refresh rate and auto low-latency
- Built-in Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home compatibility on select sets
The Standout Deals Right Now
58-inch 4K set – under $300 and ships with Dolby Vision, HDR 10 and every major streaming app.
Compact HD set – built-in Alexa, aimed at bedrooms and apartments.
Full HD model – DTS Virtual:X surround, price already low.
Samsung U7900 series – reliable performance and user-friendly Tizen interface, minus the high-end processing.
Onn Roku TV – Roku’s interface plus Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and the Roku mobile app. Access to 500,000+ movies and shows across free and paid channels.
Vizio V-Series – already a value favorite, now at its lowest recorded price. Includes streaming apps and a dedicated game mode.
Roku TV sets – live-TV streaming baked in.
Key Takeaways
- Quality 4K HDR sets now start below $300
- Smart features like game mode and voice control are common even on budget lines
- Samsung, Vizio, Roku and house brands all have solid picks under $500
- Check back often-deals rotate quickly
Grab one now and start the year with a bigger, smarter screen for hundreds less.
