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Tech · Asked June 26, 2026
Best budget TV under $500?
Verdict
Split
2 of 4 models chose TCL QM6K
50%split
Where the models landed
TCL QM6K
2 of 4
Claude
Mini-LED backlight with full-array local dimming delivers contrast and brightness far above its price class.
Grok
Mini-LED backlight with full-array local dimming delivers contrast and brightness far above its price class.
TCL QM6K 55-inch
1 of 4
ChatGPT
Mini-LED brightness, 144Hz gaming support, and Google TV make it the strongest under-$500 all-rounder.
TCL 55QM6K
1 of 4
Gemini
It offers Mini-LED local dimming and QLED technology for exceptional contrast, brightness, and color quality under $500.