Best budget TV under $300?

Combined ranking

1. 1
   Hisense QD6QFnew5 pts

   GPT —Claude —Gemini #1

   Features a QLED panel that delivers vibrant colors, VRR support for budget-conscious gamers, and a responsive Fire TV smart interface.

   To stay #1 Add a local dimming feature to prevent dark scenes from appearing washed out.

2. 2
   Hisense QD7QF—5 pts

   GPT #1Claude —Gemini —

   Best picture quality under $300 when discounted, with quantum-dot color, local dimming, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, strong contrast, low input lag, and better-than-basic sound

   To rank higher Replace the 60Hz HDMI 2.0 hardware with true 120Hz HDMI 2.1

3. 3
   TCL Q6▼25 pts

   GPT —Claude #1Gemini —

   Best picture-per-dollar under $300 in smaller sizes — QLED wide color, full-array local dimming, 120Hz-capable panels, and a snappy Google TV interface make it punch far above its price.

   To rank higher Add more local dimming zones to kill the blooming around bright objects on dark scenes, which is the main thing separating it from a true mid-ranger.

4. 4
   Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED—4 pts

   GPT #4Claude #4Gemini —

   QLED color, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, hands-free Alexa, and a polished Fire TV ecosystem make it a strong compact living-room pick

   To rank higher Offer a 50-inch version consistently under $300

5. 5
   Hisense U6▼24 pts

   GPT —Claude #2Gemini —

   Mini-LED backlight delivers the brightest, highest-contrast HDR image you can get this cheap, with strong full-array dimming and good out-of-box accuracy.

   To rank higher Drop the 60Hz panel for 120Hz and tighten off-angle viewing — its narrow viewing cone and motion handling hold it back from #1.

6. 6
   TCL QM5K▼14 pts

   GPT #2Claude —Gemini —

   Excellent sale-value 50-inch 4K Google TV with HDR Pro+, solid motion handling, Auto Game Mode, Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X, and a cleaner app platform than Fire TV

   To rank higher Add stronger local dimming and higher real HDR brightness

7. 7
   TCL S551Gnew4 pts

   GPT —Claude —Gemini #2

   Standout budget option for gaming due to its support for 120Hz refresh rates at 1080p/1440p and low input lag.

   To rank higher Boost peak HDR brightness to make highlights pop.

8. 8
   Roku Plus Series QLED▼23 pts

   GPT —Claude #3Gemini —

   QLED color with solid local dimming plus the cleanest, most reliable smart platform on the market — fast, ad-light-ish, and dead simple, with good brightness for the money.

   To rank higher Improve low-end black uniformity and bump peak HDR brightness; it looks washed-out next to the TCL/Hisense in a dark room.

9. 9
   TCL Q551Gnew3 pts

   GPT —Claude —Gemini #3

   Offers rich QLED colors, a user-friendly Google TV interface, and decent contrast for a low-cost panel.

   To rank higher Reduce response times to minimize motion blur and ghosting.

10. 10
    Vizio V4K Series▼33 pts

    GPT #3Claude —Gemini —

    The biggest high-quality screen commonly under $300, with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Wi-Fi 6, VRR support, and useful 1080p/120Hz gaming mode

    To rank higher Add real full-array local dimming for deeper blacks

11. 11
    Toshiba C350new2 pts

    GPT —Claude —Gemini #4

    Provides a very clean bezel-less design, decent 4K upscaling, and seamless Fire TV integration for a low price.

    To rank higher Improve the low native contrast ratio to enhance dark room viewing.

12. 12
    IInsignia F30new1 pts

    GPT —Claude —Gemini #5

    Offers a highly accessible price tag with reliable 4K resolution and a user-friendly Fire TV smart ecosystem.

    To rank higher Upgrade the panel color gamut to increase color saturation and vibrancy.

13. 13
    Roku Select Series QLED▼41 pts

    GPT #5Claude —Gemini —

    Simple Roku software, good app coverage, decent color, low input lag, and an easy remote make it the safest budget pick for casual streaming

    To rank higher Add Dolby Vision and meaningfully higher HDR brightness

14. 14
    Vizio Quantum Pro▼61 pts

    GPT —Claude #5Gemini —

    Quantum-dot color and 120Hz on a genuinely affordable set, with a low-latency game mode and decent brightness that make it a sleeper pick for budget gamers.

    To rank higher Stabilize the SmartCast software (slow boots, occasional crashes) and improve local dimming precision to compete on HDR contrast.

Rank history

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Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously