6 Best TVs Under $150 in 2026

The 43-inch Insignia is the most capable set in this group on paper, and it is the only 4K model here. It offers four times the pixels of Full HD, HDR10 for a wider range of brights and darks, and upscaling for content that is not native 4K. Fire TV is built in, so apps like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu are on the home screen without a separate streaming stick. The Alexa voice remote lets you search across apps, switch inputs and control the TV by voice, which is handy if navigating menus is a chore. The size also matters, because 43 inches is a big step up from the 32-inch sets for a living room or a larger bedroom. The tradeoff is that HDR10 on a budget panel is modest, so do not expect high-end contrast. Setup is the typical Fire TV routine of signing in, choosing apps and connecting to Wi-Fi. Compared with the INSIGNIA 40-Inch F40, it jumps to 4K and adds three inches of screen. Compared with the Roku 32-Inch Select, it gives you far more pixels but uses Fire TV rather than Roku's simpler layout.

Roku's own Select Series 32-inch is the plainest and most predictable TV in this lineup. It has a 1080p Full HD panel, fast Wi-Fi and an uncluttered home screen of tiles that launch apps quickly. The maker says setup takes minutes, and the remote is intentionally pared down to the controls you actually use. Because Roku builds both the TV and the software, the experience is cohesive and stable. A feature called Smart Picture automatically cleans up lower-quality incoming signals, which helps with older cable or streaming sources. The compact size suits a bedroom or kitchen, but it also means this is not a set for a big living room. It is a good fit when ease matters more than extras. Compared with the Hisense 32-Inch Hi-QLED, it skips the quantum dot color treatment but keeps the Full HD resolution that the Hisense lacks. Compared with the INSIGNIA 32-Inch F40, it switches the software from Fire TV to Roku for a cleaner interface.

Hisense adds Hi-QLED color technology to a compact 32-inch HD set, aiming for truer skin tones and richer shades than a standard LED panel. It runs Roku OS, so the grid-based interface and unified icons make navigation straightforward, and it carries Dolby Audio for a fuller sound than flat TV speakers usually offer. Color is the headline here, and for anyone watching nature shows, sports or family photos in a bedroom, richer color is a visible upgrade. The caveat is resolution, since this is an HD panel rather than 1080p, which makes text look softer than on the Full HD sets. For a small bedroom screen that difference is easier to forgive. It works best as a bedroom or kitchen companion. Compared with the Roku 32-Inch Select, it trades sharpness for color and sound. Compared with the INSIGNIA 32-Inch F20 Fire TV at 720p, it matches the HD resolution but adds quantum-dot color and Roku's interface.

This 40-inch Insignia hits a practical middle point. It gives you a full 1080p picture on a larger panel than the 32-inch sets, and it includes Fire TV with an Alexa voice remote. The maker highlights access to over a million streaming movies and episodes and free live channels without cable. The extra eight inches over the compact sets make a real difference from a couch several feet away, and 1080p at 40 inches still looks clean. It does not offer 4K or HDR10, so it is a no-frills picture, though a dependable one. The Alexa remote helps with searches and switching inputs, which saves menu hunting. It is a good choice if you want a bigger screen without paying for 4K. Compared with the INSIGNIA 43-Inch F50, it gives up 4K and HDR10 but keeps Full HD. Compared with the Roku 32-Inch Select, it is bigger and uses Fire TV, which carries more advertising on its home screen.

The 32-inch F40 pairs a 1080p Full HD panel with a direct LED backlight, which the maker says gives better brightness uniformity than edge-lit sets. It includes Fire TV, an Alexa voice remote and access to more than 400 free streaming channels. Backlight type is a small detail with a visible payoff. Direct LED lighting behind the whole panel can reduce the uneven bright patches that some edge-lit budget TVs show on dark scenes. The result is a steadier picture at a compact size. Like the other 32-inch sets, it is best viewed from a few feet away. It is a sensible bedroom or kitchen TV for people who like Fire TV. Compared with the INSIGNIA 32-Inch F20 at 720p, it jumps to Full HD and gets the better backlight. Compared with the Roku 32-Inch Select, it matches the resolution but uses Fire TV and a direct LED panel instead of Roku's interface.

The F20 is the lowest-resolution TV here, at 720p on a 32-inch panel. It still includes Fire TV and an Alexa Voice Remote that controls the set by voice, searching across apps and switching inputs. The maker highlights access to over a million streaming movies and episodes plus thousands of channels and apps. At 32 inches viewed from a bed or a desk, 720p is perfectly watchable, and the simplicity keeps cost-to-use low. It is the set to choose if the TV is a background companion, a kitchen screen or a dorm TV rather than the star of a room. The limit is detail: text and fine graphics look softer than on any other model here. Ownership is simple. You plug it in, sign in to Fire TV and go. Compared with the INSIGNIA 32-Inch F40, it drops to 720p and loses the direct LED backlight. Compared with the Hisense 32-Inch Hi-QLED, it matches the resolution but offers no color enhancement or Dolby Audio.