We tested the best 50-inch TVs from Samsung, LG, and more to help you find the best fit for both your budget and your entertainment needs.
When you’re investing in a new TV, the top three factors you should consider are picture quality, screen size, and color contrast. People use TVs to watch a variety of content: movies, sports, gaming, and so much more. Depending on your space, you may choose a 50-inch, a 55-inch, a 65-inch, a 75-inch (or perhaps an even larger) TV to view your favorite shows and movies. If you’re looking for a 50-inch TV to fit your apartment or bedroom, these TVs offer a beautiful picture for a lower price point.
As a gamer who loves a good Netflix show, I care about the quality of my TV. And with season 4 of Succession being released, now is the time to pick up a new 50-inch display with improved specs to catch every subtle interaction. I rounded up the best 50-inch TVs that I would personally purchase and use in my own home.
My pick for the best 50-inch TV is the Samsung QN90D for it’s updated Neo QLED panel, Dolby Atmos support and object tracking sound, dedicated gaming hub with access to cloud gaming services, and a base refresh rate of 120Hz that can be pushed to 144Hz for PC and console gaming. Keep reading below to find out more about the Samsung QN90D as well as our other top picks for the best 50-inch TV.
Samsung QN90D Best 50-inch TV overall
You can set up a virtual assistant via Alexa, Samsung’s Bixby, or Hey Google for hands-free controls over your new TV. And console gamers can take advantage of AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR technology to help prevent screen tearing and stuttering that can ruin your game. It also supports Samsung’s Multi View feature, which lets you watch up to 2 additional video sources simultaneously with your game, movie, or show; which is great for fantasy sports leagues, game walkthroughs, and catching up with the news while streaming music or following along with a workout.
Samsung QN90D tech specs: Panel type: Neo QLED | HDR: Neo Quantum HDR+ | Audio: Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound Lite | Refresh rate: Up to 144Hz | Voice controls: Alexa, Bixby, Hey Google | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4x HDMI, 2x USB, RF, Optical
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Best budget 50-inch TV
Read the review: Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED review
I was able to go hands-on with the Fire TV Omni QLED, and was pleasantly surprised at the picture and sound quality you get from such an affordable TV. And it seems tailor-made for streaming, using the Fire TV platform to not only give you access to Amazon’s Prime Video library, but a host of popular streaming apps. It also supports AirPlay for sharing media from your iOS device as well as Alexa and Hey Google for hands-free voice controls. Verified customer reviews from Amazon agree that the picture quality is excellent for the price, though your mileage may vary with the integrated Alexa and Amazon-exclusive features.
Amazon Fire Omni QLED tech specs: Panel type: QLED | HDR: Dolby Vision IQ | Audio: Dolby Digital Plus | Refresh rate: 60Hz | Voice controls: Alexa, Hey Google | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4x HDMI, USB, RF, Optical
LG C4 Best 48-inch OLED TV
Sony is no longer the only name in the game when it comes to small-screen OLED TVs.
