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The 10 Best Small TVs for Your Space-Saving Needs
We put in over 100 hours of research to find the best small TVs that don’t sacrifice picture quality in the name of smaller size.

Editor's Note: We reviewed our current recommended picks to ensure they are in stock, available, and accurately priced. We are confident that these are the best small TVs on the market as of January 2023.
Even though large-screen 4K TVs are all the rage these days, there's still a huge market for compact TV sets with a screen size of 43 inches or less. Whether you're shopping for a TV to put in your guest room, apartment, or dormitory, I've researched and evaluated more than 50 different small TVs from the likes of Samsung, Vizio, and LG, among others.
Best Small TVs of 2023
What to Consider
Screen Size and Resolution
The biggest factor in your smart TV buying decision will likely be its screen size. Screens are measured diagonally from corner to corner. Normally most people would agree that bigger is better, but a big TV won't do you much good if you don't have room for it.
Resolution refers to the number of pixels that compose your TV's picture. Small TVs (around 32 inches) typically have a 720p resolution. Resolution is important to keep in mind because it helps increase the clarity of the image. In terms of image quality, 720p resolution TVs are good, 1080p Full HD TVs are better, and or 4K Ultra HD TVs are the best.
Refresh Rate
This figure is expressed in Hertz (Hz). It tells you how many times per second a new frame can be put on the screen. 60 Hz TVs refresh the display image 60 times each second. A higher refresh rate makes for a smoother motion for live sports and video games. I recommend shopping for TVs with 120 Hz refresh rates, especially if you are a gamer.
Panel Type
Just like back in the day when you had to decide on an LCD or plasma display, now, you have to pick from an organic, light-emitting diode display (OLED), liquid crystal display (LCD), an LED or a quantum dot LED TV (QLED). It's worth mentioning that OLEDs can't get as bright as LCD, LED, or QLED TVs, so they are more susceptible to reflections in bright rooms.
Operating System
Similar to shopping for a smartphone and deciding between Android (Google) or iOS (Apple) operating systems, smart TVs run different operating systems, too. Sony TVs run Google TV, Samsung TVs use an OS called Tizen, and LG models use webOS, to name a few. I prefer Google TV and Roku TV to other operating systems since they are more intuitive and not as ad-filled.
HDMI Ports
I recommend shopping for a TV with at least three HDMI ports, which are the jacks you’ll need for plugging in external devices such as video game consoles and streaming devices. If you game a lot or are an audiophile, you should shop for a TV with HDMI 2.1 ports, which have more bandwidth.
I spent 100-plus hours researching and comparing the best small TVs on the market. Our recommended models will not only fit a small space, but also offer the best picture and audio quality. They come with all the ports you could possibly need for your video game consoles and home theater system. Here are the most reliable small TVs you can buy.
Brandon Carte has been covering technology at BestProducts.com since 2017, where he's been writing about the latest gadgets, appliances, and scouring the internet for the products that make life easier. His reporting has been featured on TopTenReviews.com, Good Housekeeping and USA Today. When he's not researching washing machines or testing robot vacuums, you can find him at concerts, swimming laps, or at the movies. He thinks smartphones are too big, prefers MP3s to Spotify, and misses his iPhone’s headphone jack.
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