Best 50-Inch Smart TVs Updated April 2025

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Best 50-Inch Smart TVs
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated April 2025
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9.9

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9.9

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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Picked by 141 people today!
Picked by 141 people today!

9.9

1
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

9.7

2

9.7

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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9.7

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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

9.4

3

9.4

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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9.4

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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

9.3

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9.3

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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9.3

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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

9.2

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9.2

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

9.2

5
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

9.0

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9.0

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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9.0

6
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

8.9

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8.9

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

8.9

7
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

8.8

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8.8

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

8.8

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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

8.7

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8.7

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

8.7

9
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

8.6

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8.6

TCL 55-Inch Class Q65 QLED 4K Smart TV with Fire TV (55Q651F, 2024 Model), Dolby Vision, HDR PRO+, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-in ...
Display Size: 55"
Display Type: QLED
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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8.6

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TCL 55-Inch Class Q65 QLED 4K Smart TV with Fire TV (55Q651F, 2024 Model), Dolby Vision, HDR PRO+, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-in ...
Display Size: 55"
Display Type: QLED
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

Our Top Choice

9.9

1

9.9

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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Picked by 141 people today!
Picked by 141 people today!

9.9

1
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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Best Smart TV
1. Amazon Fire TV 50" 4-Series Smart TV
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2. TCL 55" S5 Smart TV
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3. Insignia 42" F20 Series Smart TV
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4. Samsung 50" Q60B Series Smart TV
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5. Vizio VFD40M-08 Smart TV
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6. TCL 50" S3 Smart TV
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7. Amazon Fire TV 50" Omni Series 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. TCL Class Q65 QLED 4K Fire Smart TV
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Display Size
50" 55" 42" 50" 40" 50" 50" 50" 40" 55"
Display Size
50" 55" 42" 50" 40" 50" 50" 50" 40" 55"
Display Type
LED LED LED QLED LED LED LED LED LED QLED
Display Type
LED LED LED QLED LED LED LED LED LED QLED
Resolution
4K UHD 4K UHD 1080p Full HD 4K UHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 4K UHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD
Resolution
4K UHD 4K UHD 1080p Full HD 4K UHD 1080p FHD 4K UHD 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, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 2 USB 2 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB
Ports
3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 2 USB 2 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB 3 HDMI, 1 USB
HDR Type
HDR10, HLG HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG Not indicated Quantum HDR HDR10, HLG HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG HDR10, HLG HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG HDR10, HLG HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR Type
HDR10, HLG HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG Not indicated Quantum HDR HDR10, HLG HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG HDR10, HLG HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG HDR10, HLG HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Sound Type
Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Atmos DTS TruSurround Object Tracking Lite, Q-Symphony Not indicated DTS Virtual X, Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Plus DTS Virtual X Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos
Sound Type
Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Atmos DTS TruSurround Object Tracking Lite, Q-Symphony Not indicated DTS Virtual X, Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Plus DTS Virtual X Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos
Smart Features
Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa, Apple Airplay Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa
Smart Features
Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa, Apple Airplay Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bixby Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa Compatible with Alexa

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