The Best Budget 4K TV

The most important thing to get out the way first is that 4K has become way cheaper in the last year or so. At this point you can find an entry-level 4K Samsung TV (40-plus inches) in the $300 price range. So if you’re looking into buying a new TV, then there really is no reason not to go 4K at this point. If your TV is dying or has already died, or if you’re looking for something a little larger, the 4K TVs covered in this guide offer great performance at a budget-friendly price, with integrated streaming services to watch your favorite movies and shows. Right now the TV industry is promoting three technologies that didn’t exist a few years ago, and unlike the curved screens or 3D technology of years past, these features do provide an obvious benefit, depending on the types of sources you plan to watch. One of them—Ultra HD resolution (four times the resolution of an HD or 1080p TV, also referred to as 4K)—is common on budget TVs. The other features—high dynamic range video (HDR) and wide color gamut technology (WCG), which give you, respectively, brighter, more lifelike highlights and more colors—are less common in lower-priced models, but they’re worth looking for.