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What is the best 50” tv I can get for $500 or less

Posted on 6/1/19 at 10:12 pm
Posted by Byrdybyrd05
Member since Nov 2014
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Posted on 6/1/19 at 10:12 pm
I have a 49” Samsung plasma tv from 2011 and it’s starting to have multiple lines on the right side of the screen. I want to buy a new tv and I am more of a Samsung guy and I am not caught up with all the new stuff that are out. What is the best tv to get on a $500 budget?
This post was edited on 6/1/19 at 11:28 pm
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
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Posted on 6/1/19 at 10:26 pm to
I would go with one of these from Walmart.
Check rtings.com for reviews.
Other posters can help also.



Posted by Byrdybyrd05
Member since Nov 2014
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Posted on 6/1/19 at 10:58 pm to
Thanks for the info! I will definitely check those out
This post was edited on 6/1/19 at 10:59 pm
Posted by fibonaccisquared
The mystical waters of the Hooch
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Posted on 6/1/19 at 11:08 pm to
Would vote TCL for best budget TV currently
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
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Posted on 6/2/19 at 8:28 am to
That's the 4 series tcl at Walmart. If you're a Costco member you can get the upgraded 5 series 65" for $529 and I think it's worth the extra.

I just bought that same TV 3 days ago and if you use your Costco visa you get a 4 year warranty on top.
Posted by tigersmanager
Member since Jun 2010
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Posted on 6/2/19 at 10:44 am to
Electronic Express: TCL 55" R617 4K UHD Dolby Vision HDR Roku Smart TV | Rakuten.com
LINK /
440 no tax for r series
Posted by bird35
Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 6/2/19 at 11:15 am to
I love my TCL Roku Tv.

My next TV will be this.

Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
86876 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 11:37 am to
The 6 series is the bomb. I was on the fence but at $719+ tax I couldn't justify $200 more than the 5 series 65".

I'm still waiting for the next major breakthrough in TV picture quality to jump on a more expensive set.
Posted by Athis
Member since Aug 2016
14543 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 12:44 pm to
A couple years ago I got an 50'' Insignia from Best Buy..I am happy with it..I was looking at the Vizio but it didn't come with a Co-Axial input. Not sure if they have included that with the newer models. I wasn't sure if there was a work around for the OTA co-axial input so I went with the Insignia.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
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Posted on 6/2/19 at 12:50 pm to
Vizio got killed in reviews for leaving out ota/coaxial on their sets so they started including it again.
Posted by Byrdybyrd05
Member since Nov 2014
26061 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 1:04 pm to
Damn I didn’t know that
Posted by Athis
Member since Aug 2016
14543 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 1:17 pm to
quote:

they started including it again.


That's good to hear..I like Vizio..quality and a good price..
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
54787 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 2:16 pm to
I got a Samsung 55" 4K at black Friday for $400. Can you wait a little?
Posted by Byrdybyrd05
Member since Nov 2014
26061 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 2:25 pm to
I was thinking of getting one now since I keep hearing about the tariffs with people telling everyone get the TVs and iPhones now.
Posted by tlsu15
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Posted on 6/2/19 at 6:35 pm to
Posted by LSU Delts
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2007
2604 posts
Posted on 6/3/19 at 5:19 am to
My last two purchased tvs were Vizio.
One 49” and one 55” 4k Ultra HDR.
I have had issues with both. My vote is TCL.
Posted by MickeyLikesDags21
Member since Apr 2019
6641 posts
Posted on 6/3/19 at 7:40 am to
Man I bought this for my room middle of last year, it's not samsung but really cheap and I have no complaints at all.

Posted by Wilson
Metairie
Member since Jul 2011
295 posts
Posted on 6/12/19 at 9:21 pm to
Make sure if you get a TCL, that it has auto volume leveling. I have a 49" 4 series. It does not have it and I'm constantly having to play with the volume.
Posted by jennyjones
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Apr 2006
9731 posts
Posted on 6/13/19 at 1:30 am to
quote:

5 series 65" for $529 and I think it's worth the extra. I just bought that same TV 3 days ago and if you use your Costco visa you get a 4 year warranty on top.


Would the 65” TCL 5 series be a good outdoor tv? Is it bright enough for that purpose?

I recently ordered a 65” 2018 Vizio M series from Costco to use as an outdoor tv but was considering the 5 series as well. I’m still waiting on the Vizio to arrive
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
86876 posts
Posted on 6/13/19 at 1:44 am to
quote:

Would the 65” TCL 5 series be a good outdoor tv? Is it bright enough for that purpose?
honestly no. I have it in our basement which has 24 led tubes in 6 former florescent housings. When those are all flipped on the glare on the screen is unbearable..

But again anything you but at Costco you can just take back if it doesn't work.
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