The best 32-inch TVs for 2024

The Samsung Q50A is a top choice for a 32-inch smart TV with a QLED panel. And it's no wonder why - a QLED screen on any TV under 42-inch is a real rarity and they are prized for their smooth image and great colour. This excellent value 1080p screen has real clarity and vibrancy, assisted by HDR10+ for extra colour range. The on-screen contrast is decent too. Alongside is Samsung's Ultra Clean View processor, which will upscale live television for extra detail in real time.

Everything from the thin screen, the tiny bezels, the solid build and the speedy functionality of the Q50A makes it feel like a television double the price, so there's no need to fork over heaps of cash for a premium TV experience. Gamers are very well catered for at this price point, even when put up against our picks for the best gaming TVs of the year; the inclusion of Samsung's Motion Xcelerator tech will compensate for missing frames and make for much smoother gameplay.

Audio is very well represented here, with Dolby Digital Plus and Q-Symphony; the latter is Samsung's clever tech to combine your TV's internal speakers with an external soundbar for all-encompassing sound. There's even Object Tracking Sound - amazing on a TV of this size - which will work to make important sounds, like dialogue, seem as though it's coming from the right spot on-screen. Alexa voice control is built-in, too, as are all of the usual streaming apps such as Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video.

Our final pick is certainly on the more budget end of the spectrum, but it's a new model for 2023 and remains a solid choice. It's a nice-looking display with strong sound and plenty of smart TV apps.

Hisense's 32A4KTUK 32-inch TV is an HD-Ready 720p TV, and that's the only slight shortcoming to mention. Full-HD would have been nice, but what you lose in definition, you gain in extra features. A 32-inch screen is, after all, a little bigger than an open tabloid newspaper, So for many casual viewers, 720p resolution is more than enough for a sharp and vibrant picture.

For the cinematically inclined, there's Natural Colour Enhancer tech to deliver optimised images. And in terms of audio, this set has DTS Virtual X sound-enhancing technology for better bass and more vocal clarity. Smart TV functions abound, thanks to Hisense's VIDAA operating system. You have access to all of the usual apps, like Prime Video, BBC iPlayer and Netflix. To top off this excellent package, Game Mode and Sports Mode will fine-tune your experience depending on what you're playing or watching. This is a perfect all-rounder and one of the best TV deals to be found when it comes to having useful features at hand.

This Sharp 40FD6K comes packing a brilliant overall range of features that make it one of the most usable and practical 32-inch TVs on the market. You need to use the free Roku companion app for voice control - but once done it interfaces with all of the major smart home assistants out there such as Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Home. Elsewhere, this TV is a Full HD model with access to Freeview for all of your regular TV viewing, plus all of your streaming apps.

Unusually for a sub-40-inch set, this one has HDR10, which is a step up from others in terms of colour range and clarity. We also love the inclusion of Dolby Digital for enhanced audio, and users report excellent sound from the internal speaker system for once in a TV at the smaller end. Lastly, the addition of Active Motion to keep fast-moving action sharp and tear-free will make all the difference for your sports and movies.

Amazon is becoming equally well known for its feature-rich and affordable Fire TVs. Despite only being a 720p HD set, this one has plenty of technical trimmings to make for a highly usable and practical TV. This is down to the brilliant integration with Amazon's streaming content and the remote with built-in Alexa voice control. Hit a button on the remote to access all that virtual assistant power - change the channel, set a timer, control your smart home - the works.

The picture is well-specced, thanks to HDR10 with over a billion colours, and Dolby Digital Audio is there too for immersive sound. As you'd expect, all of the popular streaming apps have lots more to choose from available for download. If you're not streaming, there's no shortage of inputs on the side panel, too.

If you're firmly in the Roku camp regarding all of your favourite content, this is the TV for you. Running under a fast and intuitive interface, RCA has packaged a lot of high-tech TV goodness into this model. You have access to Apple TV+. Disney+ and all of the usual streaming apps, but you also have Dolby Audio, HDR and three levels of picture noise reduction.

There's a smooth 60hz refresh rate here, too, so shows and movies will look sharp and slick - as will all but the most fast-moving sports. We do wish that RCA had included Bluetooth into the mix, but there is at least a headphone jack so that you can plug in your favourite headphones for uninterrupted listening.

It wouldn't be a top 32-inch TV list without an LG. And let's face it, not everyone wants or needs a 4K resolution. As you'd expect from LG, a reputable manufacturer, the 32LM6300 delivers great quality at an affordable price. It has packed the LM6300 with a shedload of premium technology - including an intelligent processor that sharpens pictures in real time. Sound is dealt with by an immersive AI sound processor, coupled with LG's excellent speaker quality for a TV of this size.

The only thing we're not huge fans of is the thick-ish bezels that give the TV a far more retro look than the screen deserves. Despite such nitpicking, this is a great screen worth investing in for the price.

TCL's fully kitted-out 32SF540K 32-inch FHD Fire TV display is a spectacular deal on television that pairs perfectly with bedroom console setups, snug lounge areas, and kitchens. After all, a little something on in the background while cooking makes it all the more enjoyable - especially if it's also one of the best budget TVs on the market. Despite not being a 4K TV, we think that a 32" model only needs a 1080p screen - as this TV is all about being practically sized for all your streaming apps. But, amazingly, it does have HDR10 for high dynamic range with over a billion colours - that's not normally seen on a TV this size or on a non-4K screen.

The screen is a crisp, thin 1080p display with a minimalistic, modern look and bezel-less surround. Hands covered in flour while cooking? Simply use the remote with Alexa built-in to change channels or crank up the volume. TCL's built-in dual-band 5ghz Wi-fi is joined by Bluetooth - so you can connect headphones and more. This TV's a real showstopper for a terrific price. The only thing that will come close budget-wise is the range of 4K TV for under £500 - but you won't find many 32-inch models there.

This TV is a far-from-humble smart display from Samsung, aptly named due to its dual functionality as both television and monitor. Samsung's M7 smart display is elegant. From the M7's sharp, simple, yet modern chassis to its dedicated smart remote, Samsung's M7 is an exciting collision of functional, ergonomic design with streaks of Samsung's trailblazing technology. The extra features alone make this TV worth every penny.

But what of the M7's 4K UHD screen? Well, you won't be disappointed. Rich, vivid, and bold - the M7's pixel density is much higher in its 32-inch size than it would be in a larger television, giving the picture quality a richer colour and detail boost that brings films and television to life.

All things considered, despite the slightly higher price of Samsung's M7 compared to other 32-inch televisions, we believe that value is absolutely paramount here. With the M7, you'll get a gorgeous 4K TV with streaming and web-browsing functionality.

TVs in the Sony Bravia range do come in all shapes and sizes, from staggering 75-inch screens to the more compact 32-inch that you see here. But what makes this such a capable TV is the range of features - like HDR for mode colours and of course that Sony Bravia Engine for superior picture processing compared to lesser brands. There's also voice control, director recording to a USB stick, and a tonne of apps via the Android operating system.

The inclusion of Android makes this a familiar experience for existing Android users with a lot of app choices in the store - over 5000 at the time of writing. So, if you’re after a compact TV with some serious smarts, the BRAVIA KD-32W800 is perfect for you.

This ZF0223 from Cello offers ultimate simplicity for anyone who wants a simple TV that just works. There are no smart apps or voice control here - just a solid and reliable 32-inch set with modern looks that will hook up to your digital TV aerial or satellite dish for all of your free-to-view terrestrial channels. Keeping with the simple but functional ethos, the trick up the sleeve here is the integrated DVD player.

Do you have a collection of movies on disc? What about all those Disney films you need to watch when the grandchildren visit? No need for a separate player here - the ZF0223 is a neat, hassle-free TV that will slot very nicely into smaller rooms.