Best 50-Inch Smart TVs Updated May 2025

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Best 50-Inch Smart TVs
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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SAMSUNG 50-Inch Class QLED Q60B Series - 4K UHD Dual LED Quantum HDR Smart TV with Alexa Built-in (QN50Q60BAFXZA, 2022 Model)
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: QLED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 2 USB
HDR Type: Quantum HDR
Sound Type: Object Tracking Lite, Q-Symphony
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby
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Picked by 510 people this week!
Picked by 510 people this week!

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SAMSUNG 50-Inch Class QLED Q60B Series - 4K UHD Dual LED Quantum HDR Smart TV with Alexa Built-in (QN50Q60BAFXZA, 2022 Model)
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: QLED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 2 USB
HDR Type: Quantum HDR
Sound Type: Object Tracking Lite, Q-Symphony
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby

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Roku Smart TV 2025 – 50-Inch Select Series, 4K HDR TV – RokuTV with Enhanced Voice Remote – Flat Screen LED Television with Wi-...
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB-C
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit

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Roku Smart TV 2025 – 50-Inch Select Series, 4K HDR TV – RokuTV with Enhanced Voice Remote – Flat Screen LED Television with Wi-...
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB-C
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Audio
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit

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Amazon Fire TV 50" 4-Series, 4K UHD smart TV with Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, stream live TV without cable
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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Amazon Fire TV 50" 4-Series, 4K UHD smart TV with Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, stream live TV without cable
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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INSIGNIA 42-inch Class F20 Series Smart Full HD 1080p Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote (NS-42F201NA23)
Display Size: 42"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p Full HD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not indicated
Sound Type: DTS TruSurround
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Apple Airplay

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INSIGNIA 42-inch Class F20 Series Smart Full HD 1080p Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote (NS-42F201NA23)
Display Size: 42"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p Full HD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: Not indicated
Sound Type: DTS TruSurround
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Apple Airplay

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TCL 50-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart TV with Fire TV (50S551F, 2024 Model), Dolby Vision, HDR PRO+, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-i...
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: DTS Virtual X, Dolby Atmos
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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TCL 50-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart TV with Fire TV (50S551F, 2024 Model), Dolby Vision, HDR PRO+, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-i...
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: DTS Virtual X, Dolby Atmos
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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VIZIO 40-inch Full HD 1080p Smart TV with DTS Virtual: X, Alexa Compatibility, Google Cast Built-in, Bluetooth Headphone Capabl...
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 2 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Not indicated
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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VIZIO 40-inch Full HD 1080p Smart TV with DTS Virtual: X, Alexa Compatibility, Google Cast Built-in, Bluetooth Headphone Capabl...
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 2 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Not indicated
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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TCL 55-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart TV with Fire TV (55S551F, 2024 Model), Dolby Vision, HDR PRO+, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-i...
Display Size: 55"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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TCL 55-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart TV with Fire TV (55S551F, 2024 Model), Dolby Vision, HDR PRO+, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-i...
Display Size: 55"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Atmos
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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VIZIO 50-Inch V-Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV with Voice Remote, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Alexa Compatibility, 2022 Model
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: DTS Virtual X
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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VIZIO 50-Inch V-Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV with Voice Remote, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Alexa Compatibility, 2022 Model
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type: DTS Virtual X
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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Amazon Fire TV 40" 2-Series (newest model), HD smart TV with Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote, stream live TV without cable
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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Amazon Fire TV 40" 2-Series (newest model), HD smart TV with Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote, stream live TV without cable
Display Size: 40"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 1080p FHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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Amazon Fire TV 50" Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV, hands-free with Alexa
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

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Amazon Fire TV 50" Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV, hands-free with Alexa
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: LED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type: HDR10, HLG
Sound Type: Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa

Our Top Choice

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SAMSUNG 50-Inch Class QLED Q60B Series - 4K UHD Dual LED Quantum HDR Smart TV with Alexa Built-in (QN50Q60BAFXZA, 2022 Model)
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: QLED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 2 USB
HDR Type: Quantum HDR
Sound Type: Object Tracking Lite, Q-Symphony
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby
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Picked by 510 people this week!
Picked by 510 people this week!

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SAMSUNG 50-Inch Class QLED Q60B Series - 4K UHD Dual LED Quantum HDR Smart TV with Alexa Built-in (QN50Q60BAFXZA, 2022 Model)
Display Size: 50"
Display Type: QLED
Resolution: 4K UHD
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Ports: 3 HDMI, 2 USB
HDR Type: Quantum HDR
Sound Type: Object Tracking Lite, Q-Symphony
Smart Features: Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby

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Best Smart TV
1. Samsung 50" Q60B Series Smart TV
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2. Roku Smart TV 2025
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3. Amazon Fire TV 50" 4-Series Smart TV
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4. Insignia 42" F20 Series Smart TV
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5. TCL 50" S3 Smart TV
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6. Vizio VFD40M-08 Smart TV
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7. TCL 55" S5 Smart TV
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8. VIZIO 50" V-Series Smart TV
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9. Amazon Fire TV 40" 2-Series Smart TV
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10. Amazon Fire TV 50" Omni Series Smart TV
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Display Size
50" 50" 50" 42" 50" 40" 55" 50" 40" 50"
Display Size
50" 50" 50" 42" 50" 40" 55" 50" 40" 50"
Display Type
QLED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED
Display Type
QLED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED LED
Resolution
4K UHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 1080p Full HD 4K UHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD
Resolution
4K UHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 1080p Full HD 4K UHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD
Refresh Rate
60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz
Refresh Rate
60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz
Ports
3 HDMI, 2 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB-C 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 2 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB
Ports
3 HDMI, 2 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB-C 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 2 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type
Quantum HDR HDR10, HLG HDR10, HLG Not indicated HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG HDR10, HLG HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG HDR10, HLG HDR10, HLG
HDR Type
Quantum HDR HDR10, HLG HDR10, HLG Not indicated HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG HDR10, HLG HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG HDR10, HLG HDR10, HLG
Sound Type
Object Tracking Lite, Q-Symphony Dolby Audio Dolby Digital Plus DTS TruSurround DTS Virtual X, Dolby Atmos Not indicated Dolby Atmos DTS Virtual X Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus
Sound Type
Object Tracking Lite, Q-Symphony Dolby Audio Dolby Digital Plus DTS TruSurround DTS Virtual X, Dolby Atmos Not indicated Dolby Atmos DTS Virtual X Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus
Smart Features
Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa, Apple Airplay Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa
Smart Features
Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa, Apple Airplay Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa

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