The 7 Best 50 Inch TVs

This wiki has been updated 19 times since it was first published in November of 2018. While plenty of people may want to get their hands on as big a television as possible, the 50-inch TVs on our list happen to be the perfect size for the majority of living rooms. We've included options with some great features, from high refresh rates and quantum dot filtration, to powerful operating systems and HDR support, all in a range of prices sure to fit into anyone's budget. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Samsung Q80T

The high-end Samsung Q80T (appx. $1098) boasts some of the most advanced features available, including HDMI 2.1 support with a variable refresh rate range of 20 to 120 hertz. Its quantum dot filtration ensures bold colors and a special layer helps improve the viewing angle.

High peak brightness
Very low input lag
Great hdr performance

2. Sony X950H

As the flagship LCD model from the Japanese electronics giant, the Sony X950H (appx. $900) makes few sacrifices in terms of image quality and ease of use. Its fast response time and black frame insertion feature ensure great motion handling, and it's well calibrated out of the box.

Official android tv operating system
Apple airplay 2 support
Works well as a pc monitor

3. Vizio M7 Series Quantum

The VA panel on the Vizio M7 Series Quantum (about $400) provides a high contrast ratio and deep blacks suitable for gaming or watching movies in a dark room. Unlike some competitors, it covers most of the DCI-P3 color space, and it also supports variable refresh rates up to 60 hertz.

Minimal motion blur
Handles reflections well
Decent local dimming

4. TCL S535

While not the most advanced option, the value of the TCL S535 (about $420) is hard to beat, thanks to its low cost, full-array local dimming, and especially high static contrast ratio. Its wide color gamut and low input lag make it a good choice for both movies and games.

Fast pixel response
Able to remove 24p judder
Subpar peak brightness

5. Samsung's The Frame

The artwork-styled design of Samsung's The Frame (around $980) means it looks just as good when you aren't watching it as when you are. It features QLED color-enhancing technology and has low input lag, but it does require a significant investment.

Mounts flush to the wall
Impressive contrast ratio
Doesn't have local dimming

6. Samsung TU8000

The entry-level Samsung TU8000 (about $460) is a good choice for a budget home theater, thanks, in part, to a VA panel that provides consistent black levels. It's also good for gaming, as it has a low input lag and 4:4:4 chroma for use as a PC monitor.

Looks good in dark rooms
No variable refresh rate
Poor hdr support

7. TCL S435

If you're after convenience and affordability, it's hard to top the TCL S435 (about $280), which doesn't have any fancy features, but utilizes the powerful Roku interface, costs less than most of the competition, and can remove judder from 24p sources.

Displays deep blacks
Doesn't get very bright
Narrow viewing angle

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