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[Jeeves]

I'm looking at upgrading from an old 32" TV that I inherited from my grandma. The 40 inch range is what I'm looking for, and I don't intend on using it for anything beyond 1080p so I need it to either be a 4K TV that won't make 1080p or 720p look like ass, or just a native 1080p TV.

I'm looking for:

• Low input lag
• HDMI ARC support for a soundbar
• I don't want the OS to show me ads or whatever (the less "smart" the TV is, the better)
• Good viewing angles since I'm probably going to need to raise it a bit above seated eye level
• At least two HDMI inputs, more would be even better
• Component support would be nice because I still have my Wii hooked up
• Price range is under $400 (anything good on sale?)

I've been out of the TV shopping game for a long time, last one I bought was a 42" Panasonic plasma which I honestly wish I still had. I don't know what the reputable brands are these days or anything. I plan to do my own research over the weekend but I figured it wouldn't hurt to tap you guys for some input on this too.

 

[#Phonepunk#]

i just bought one of these 43" 4k RCA tv's currently going for ~$168

Robot or human?

 

[Riven326]

The 3 Best Budget TVs - Winter 2025

The best budget TV we've tested is the Hisense U6/U6N. What separates it from similarly-priced models from other brands is its effective local dimming feature that gives the TV fantastic contrast.

www.rtings.com

 

[Rentahamster]

last one I bought was a 42" Panasonic plasma which I honestly wish I still had.

Look on Craigslist or Facebook marketplace or eBay. You can probably find someone selling a 1080p plasma set for under $100.

Make sure to check for burn in when you inspect it.

 

[Orutisu Furio]

The RCA TVs on Walmart.com are decent enough.

 

[Drake]

The lockdowns really fucked TV production. Last year I got a 50 inch 4K TCL ROKU TV for $278. I love that TV. Look at TCL's though they are great cheap TV's.

 

[Jeeves]

Thanks guys. I like that RCA TV! My wife didn't though...think we've settled on a LG 43UN7000PUB for $250. It's a smart TV but if I just don't connect it to wifi it shouldn't bother me, right?