5 of the best new TVs you can get for under $500

Did you know you can replace your old TV with a brand new television for less than $500? It’s true. And these more contemporary models don’t just give you basic satellite channels. They connect you with the wonderful world of streaming.

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We found five of the best new TVs for less than $500. That’s right. You can affordably upgrade your television to a 55-inch screen. Check out your options.

1. Just look at these curves

SAMSUNG 55-inch 4K UHD HDR Smart TV

This 55-inch Samsung smart TV is the perfect option for your living room, home office or bedroom. The screen has a curved design, which allows for a more immersive viewing experience, and the 4K resolution promises an experience you'll love. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) offers a variety of colors and detail, even when the scene is dark. Connect your computer via HDMI or log in to all your favorite streaming services. Connect with Alexa and tell her to pull up the news, music, shows, movies and more.

Promising review: "Love this TV. Wasn't sure if I would like the curved screen but I like it better than flat. Very little reflection unless a light is right in front of the screen. System is fast loading apps, Alexa responds quickly when I use it on the remote. ... No noticeable blurring during sports or action movies. Good contrast and great color tone out of the box. Sound is very good without a sound bar and I listen to a lot of music. Very easy to wall mount by myself."

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$497.99 on Amazon.com

2. Use with Google Assistant

Hisense 4K Ultra HD Android Smart TV

Are you tired of losing your remote control? Turn to this Hisense Android smart TV. Connect with Google Assistant to open your favorite movies, TV shows, music and more. Control your other compatible smart home devices and enjoy the 4K Ultra HD, 1080p resolution. This screen features 8.3 million pixels and LED backlighting to bring you a crisp, colorful picture. Enjoy the Auto Low Latency Game Mode so you don't have to go back and forth with adjustments, and you can customize your home screen to display the apps you use most.

Promising review: "We decided to ditch cable and do everything off of the internet. This TV has been perfect. Easy menu, lots more features than we imagined there would be. We added a sound bar."

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$399.99 on Amazon.com

3. Connect and enjoy

VIZIO 55-Inch 4K UHD LED HDR Smart TV with Apple AirPlay

Do you own an iPhone? If so, you probably know you can't connect to just any smart TV. Thankfully, this 55-inch VIZIO smart TV offers you the chance to connect and stream straight from your phone. Enjoy more than 8 million pixels for 4x the resolution of 1080p, Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10, and LED backlights for superior lighting and picture performance. It has a 4K 60fps variable refresh rate and auto game mode for gaming, or just sign in to all your favorite streaming apps to relish this TV to its fullest.

Promising review: "Love it. I've always had great luck with Vizio TVs, and this one has proven to stick to that tradition. Great picture quality and overall usability. The audio is fine but I pair it with a Vizio sound bar so I can't speak much on the internal speakers."

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$425.27 on Amazon.com

4. Bigger isn't always better

TCL 43-inch 4K UHD Smart LED TV

Turn to this 43-inch TCL Roku TV for all your viewing needs. Connect to top apps like Apple TV, HBO Max, Disney+ and more. Personalize your home screen, enjoy Alexa's voice control and HDR viewing. Connect gaming systems or other devices via HDMI. There are mounting holes if you'd like to mount this TV, or you can use the stand that comes in the box, which is designed to help keep your new television sturdy around kids, pets and other disruptions.

Promising review: "I have two of these Roku smart TVs. ... They both work amazingly for viewing and for gaming. The picture quality is consistent with other bigger brand name 4k TVs. The remote is simple to use and ... it comes with 4 HDMI ports, which is great when you have a couple of game systems hooked up. You can get nearly every application to stream Netflix, sports, and the news. For the price you seriously can not beat how high-quality this TV is."

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$316.00 on Amazon.com