Everything has gone micro in the last few years – laptops, ear-pieces, flip phones. The whole concept of home entertainment has been whittled down to what can be processed through a phone. TVs on the other hand have gone (and continue to go) in the opposite direction. Perhaps it’s the home cinema feel or the choice of high quality content streamed through our favourite channels, but big screen TVs are where it’s at.
But what exactly is wrong with a smaller screen? Nothing, of course, and if you haven’t got the room or don’t fancy your home being dominated by a huge rectangular vortex in the left corner, then here are some fantastic smaller models for you to look out for. The picture is just as good, you just don’t have to crane your neck to enjoy the view.
TCL 32S327 32-Inch 1080p Roku Smart LED TV
Like all TVs nowadays, the word TV doesn’t really do the TCL justice. With a built-in Roku streaming player that enables you to connect to all your favourite content, a USB stick for importing content, and with WIFI connectivity allowing you to purchase new movies directly, this is a well-equipped piece of kit for the smaller home. Full 1080 HD picture quality and three HDMI jacks also come as standard.
Samsung QN32Q50RAFXZA 32-Inch QLED 4K Smart TV
No surprise that Samsung wins on picture and audio quality. You also get all the main streaming apps, voice control and AirPlay 2 so you can direct content easily from your Apple devices to the screen. Of course, this being a Samsung model (and being top of the picture and audio pyramid) means you have to pay for the privilege, but think of it as a little TV with bigger ideas, and the extra cost is clearly worth it.
VIZIO D-Series D24f-F1 24-Inch Smart TV
This 24-inch Vizio D-Series TV allows you to cast content from your favorite streaming apps and services via your mobile device. Key features of this small TV include a 1080p LED display panel and DTS StudioSound support. You can also control the TV by using your voice through your Google Assistant-powered smart speaker.
Samsung N43TU7000FXZA 43-inch Smart 4K UHD TV
This option from Samsung is one of the most affordable 4K TVs the manufacturer currently offers. It has a good contrast ratio and lets you watch stunning high-dynamic range content. It's equipped with three HDMI ports and two USB jacks, and it runs Samsung's Tizen Smart TV platform, so you can download and stream all your favorite shows from numerous apps.
LG 24LM520D-WU 24-Inch HDTV
A perfect option for a small kitchen, the LG 24LM520D-WU comes in silver to match all your stainless steel appliances. This small TV option has a 24-inch HD display panel and basic functionality. It has just a single HDMI port for installing a streaming device or video game console, which may be a deal-breaker for some.
TCL 5-Series 43-Inch 4K TCL Roku Smart TV
This 43-inch TV by TCL features three HDMI inputs, while most other small TVs only have one or two. The display offers a crisp 4K ultra high-definition resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate with minimal motion blur, which means that it's a great choice for gamers.
It also has a built-in Roku streaming device so you can watch your favorite shows and movies online. You can control it with your voice using your Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker, too!
