11 Best TV’s for Kids and Teen Ultimate Budget Options in 2022

TV’s have become an essential part of our lives, especially if you have Kids and Teens at your house. Whether it be for watching sports, streaming movies or playing video games, the best option we have other than expensive monitors and projectors is LCD or LED TV’s.

If you are looking to buy a TV for yourself or your kids, and are worried that it is going to set you back quite a lot, well think again. (Don’t get us wrong. Some of the LCD and LED TV’s will eat thousands of dollars up) but in this list, we will cover 11 of the Best TV’s for your kids and teens while staying in a budget.

This list of best TV’s for kids and teens has become possible all thanks to technology and its advancements. And so nowadays, you can buy 4K TVs for your kids and their rooms while only spending a couple of a hundred dollars only! Even then, you will find all the features you might need to have an excellent TV experience.

But as we all know, because there are so many options and different manufacturers out there right now, you might find yourself confused between the different terminologies and features. But fear not, as we will help you out with that too, after the reviews.

11 Best TV’s for Kids and Teens

Name	Resolution	Screen Size	Backlit
1. Insignia NS-24DF311SE21	HD 720p	24	Direct Lit
2. TCL 32S327 (2018)	Full HD1080p	32	Direct Lit
3. Toshiba 32LF221U21	HD 720p	32	Direct Lit
4. TCL Class 3 Series	Full HD1080p	40″	Direct Lit
5. TCL 40S325	Full HD1080p	40″	Full Array
6. TCL 43S425 (4 Series)	4K 2160p	43″	Direct Lit
7. LG UN7000	4K 2160p	55″	Direct Lit
8. Samsung TU-8000	4K 2160p	43″	Direct Lit
9. Vizio M50Q7-H1	4K 2160p	50″	Full Array
10. TCL 50S535 (5 Series)	4K 2160p	50″	Full Array
11. Hisense H8G	4K 2160p	50″	Full Array

1. Insignia NS-24DF311SE21

For our number 1 entry in the list of best TV’s for kids and teens, we do not have the fanciest LED TV out there. But you will be glad to hear that this is the ultimate budget option for our list. The Insignia NS comes in a few different sizes.

Starting off from only 19 inches and going up all the way to 70. For our list, the best configuration that we could find while getting the best of both worlds, budget and experience, was getting the 24 inch model with the Smart HDTV Fire TV specification.

With this model, you get an Alexa Enabled remote so you can access your TV without even moving a muscle. That is combined with 720p HD resolution and 60 Hertz of refresh rate. We know for some of you that might be too low, but keep in mind with only 24 inches, you will get a sharp clear resolution even with only a 720p display.

The Insignia also supports 60Hz refresh rates which allows it to be a choice to reckon with if you want your TV for gaming. And with its compact 24″ size, you won’t even have to worry about where to place it.

Though Insignia and their products have not been too popular over the internet, these new entries in their line up have been well received. Insignia have worked over their color problems over the years.

And so these newer models provide incredible picture. This improvement has been significant enough to push some reddit users to go for two Insignia TVs for their house.

If you want to get more functionality out of the TV, you could unscrew the mount. But the MYX seal would give you some troubles. As Reddit user, Yuanzheng625 found out after wasting a few hours on getting the mount out.

Specifications

Screen Size: 24″

Display Type: LED

Resolution: HD 720p

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Backlight Type: Direct Lit

HDMI Ports: 3

HDR: No

2. TCL 32S327 (2018)

The TCL brand is one that you will get to see a lot of as you go through this list. And well, that is for good reason. It has over the years fought a lot to be in the budget option and they have gotten the formula right, quite a few times.

The TCL 32S327, even though from back in 2018, is still a really good buy in the budget section.

You get a 32 inch screen with a resolution of 1080p and a refresh rate of 60Hz. As well as internet connectivity and the function to be compatible with both Amazon and Google Smart Home devices.

You also get an array of ports, such as HDMI, USB and even audio jacks.

With the TCL 32S series, you can also go for the 32S335 TV. Why we choose this product though is the price. While you do get a higher resolution with the 32S335, we think for kids a 1080p resolution that you get with this TV will be more than enough to make them happy.

Specifications

Screen Size: 32″

Display Type: LED

Resolution: Full HD1080p

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Backlight Type: Direct Lit

HDMI Ports: 3

HDR: No

3. Toshiba 32LF221U21

If you were hesitant with our last entry, but still are looking for the best TV’s in the 32 inch size for your kids and teens, well the Toshiba 32LF221U21, is for you. This is their brand new 2020 Fire TV edition, so you do get their best.

With the Toshiba you get a 32Inch Direct Lit Display with WIFI compatibilities as well as Alexa. You also get 3 HDMI ports. For the Display, you get an HD 720p Panel with a 60 Hertz refresh rate.

You can also enjoy hours of seamless content with regards to the fact that Fire TV integrates Live over the Air TV channels and Streaming content together.

Though we would warn you to choose the Toshiba 32 after a bit of caution. Users have reported that the Fire OS becomes slow after a while. These problems then end up slowing your experience down by a bit. In order to read more about this, click here. Though at the same time, with this TV you get a lot more functions than any other option provided by competitors at this price point.

Over some of the last year options that have been offered by Toshiba, you do get a lot more channels than before. And as phrased by Paating Reviews,

“You can get amazing contrast and better blacks while coloring down the TV a little bit”

Paating Reviews, Youtube

Specifications

Screen Size: 32″

Display Type: LED

Resolution: HD 720p

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Backlight Type: Direct Lit

HDMI Ports: 3

HDR: No

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4. TCL Class 3 Series

The TCL Class 3 Series steps its game up quite a bit. If you are looking for a reliable TV that will last you a few years up the road, then the 3 series will do that job for you.

It comes with a 1080p, 60 Hertz Display with 40inches HD panel. You get good contrast between the colors as well as black levels throughout. Making your viewing experience great. Even if they had offered 4K, you would not have really seen a huge difference, so why not save money instead of that?

You also get a number of ports, as well as Google Home and Alexa Compatibility. And when that is paired up TCL’s ROKU platform, you get easy access of whatever you need.

If you want a more hands on experience for the device, this video by Peter Von Panda will give you just that:

This TV, as you will see, comes with a near Bezel Less frame which really helps it stand out of the competition. Even though this is not the biggest of TVs you can find, in a budget, this TV will do all that you want it to do and more.

Specifications

Screen Size: 40″

Display Type: LED

Resolution: Full HD1080p

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Backlight Type: Direct Lit

HDMI Ports: 3

HDR: No

5. TCL 40S325 (2019)

If you were attracted to the TCL 32S327, but want something that is not as old, say hello to its big brother, the 40S325 from 2019.

TCL followed their formula from their previous version back in 2018 and added a few new features to upgrade the whole package.

So with the TCL 40S325, you get a 60 Hertz, 1080p Full HD display panel that is 40 inches. So you get crispier colors, and darker darks than before. To enhance the colors and your experience, the LED TV is lit not by a Backlit panel but rather a Full Array, which further helps improve the depth of the image.

You also get TCL’s famous Roku App as well as compatibility with WIFI and Home Assistants to make life easier.

One of the major advantages that you get with the TCL 40S325 is the smoothness of the UI in the TV. As Bookstrappin’ points out in his video on YouTube, a lot of other products on the market really miss the mark with their User Interfaces.

According to Scott WengerTime and his calculations, you will only use 11 bucks a year in terms of electricity if you use this TV for 5 hours each day at a electric price of 11 cents per kilowatt. Which surely makes this TV much more efficient than other competitors out there.

Specifications

Screen Size: 40″

Display Type: LED

Resolution: Full HD1080p

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Backlight Type: Full Array

HDMI Ports: 3

HDR: No

6. TCL 43S425 (4 Series)

I don’t think you would be surprised too see another TCL on the list so, here we are again. The TCL 43S425 is another older version from the TCL lineup, but it still comes with all the goodies.

You get a 4K High Dynamic Range Panel with a Creative Pro Upscaling Engine. As an added bonus, to make things as smooth as they come, you have the ability to go up to a 120 Hertz refresh rate. Meaning, you could potentially play games at the highest quality if you have the right hardware for it.

You can go for whatever size you like, but the 43″ is the most budget friendly. You still have the options to go for a screen that is up to 75″.

The 43S425 also gets compatibility with Google and Alexa as well as TCL’s famous Roku TV App. Meaning, with the display and the budget friendly option, this could be the product to get for your Kids. And according to Reddit user Thnok, it is a prominent even over some of the Samsung options at this price level.

Specifications

Screen Size: 43″

Display Type: LED

Resolution: 4K 2160p

Refresh Rate: 120Hz

Backlight Type: Direct Lit

HDMI Ports: 3

HDR: Yes

(From here on until the end, the prices will jump up a little. We have gone from the 1-2 hundred dollar range to the 3-4. We wanted to accommodate all of you and as you cannot always get 4K options while staying around 2 hundred dollars, we thought it would be best to include all the options that you can get; still without breaking your bank.)

7. LG UN 7000

The LG UN 7000 is a monster deal that you can get. Both, in terms of size and display. You get a 50 inch panel with a 4K with HDR 10. But what this TV does that no one else is doing is, that LG uses an IPS Panel for their screens.

IPS panels are panels that have increased viewing angles. This will, for sure, help you if you are going to have a lot of kids and teens running around while watching their TV Shows at the same time.

The UN 7000 also comes with connectivity to both WIFI and all the Home Assistant kits out there.

One Drawback that you get though, is that due to IPS panels, you get relatively worse dark areas all around and the contrast also takes a hit.

Over the predecessors, one of the most important upgrade has been the use of a Quantum Core Processor. This helps the TV not only in upscaling 4K movies and shows that are broadcasted in 4K but also helps with Low input lag when gaming.

As Abt Electronics mentions in his video on YouTube,

“While in the budget range, some other competitors do miss out on a large variety of ports, LG offers you all of them.”

Abt Electronics on YouTube

Specifications

Screen Size: 55″

Display Type: LED

Resolution: 4K 2160p

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Backlight Type: Direct Lit

HDMI Ports: 3

HDR: Yes

8. Samsung TU-8000

The Samsung TU-8000 is another monster in the 4K world, with only one drawback. That it is not from 2020. Still, if you can get past the age of this TV, it could be an amazing addition in your house for either yourself, your kids or your teens.

While staying in a budget, you get Samsung’s Crystal Processor 4K Technology. Which helps convert anything you watch into 4K. You also get amazing colors, though not from all viewing angles because this does not have an IPS panel. But where it lacks in that, it makes up for with its contrast and its dark levels.

You get connectivity for WIFI, Alexa and Bixbi. As well as Samsung’s own TV UI, helping you or your kids to use the TV with ease.

What helps the Samsung TU-8000 stand apart from all the other products at this price point is its User Interface. It is intuitive, smart and easy to use. This really helps elevating the experience. With that, the Samsung has solid blacks. It is something they have improved over the last few years too. If you want to read more about this, click here.

Specifications

Screen Size: 43″

Display Type: LED

Resolution: 4K 2160p

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Backlight Type: Direct Lit

HDMI Ports: 3

HDR: Yes

9. Vizio M50Q7-H1

The Vizio M50Q7-H1 is TV that is hard to find but, if you do get it somewhere, we are sure you can get it in a good deal. It is one of the best TV’s for kids and teens out there.

Vizio, just like TCL make superb products in the budget department. And so, the H1 is no surprise. It comes with a 4K 60 Hertz panel that is back lit by a Full Array. This translates to vibrant, sharp colors and deep blacks.

Vizio also have upgraded their Smartcast interface. Which will help the usability of this TV with your kids and teens if they are trying to share their smartphones or their laptops.

Because of all these features and their affordable price, the Vizio TV’s can be an amazing option for your teens and kids.

Overall the Vizio M50Q7-H1 is a solid choice to go for. Like many users have commented, you will not find much that is wrong with this TV.

With the Vizio M50Q7-H1, while you do get a comparatively low number of dimming zones, you do not miss out on much. As even in this budget option, real world content looks premium.

Specifications

Screen Size: 50″

Display Type: LED

Resolution: 4K 2160p

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Backlight Type: Full Array

HDMI Ports: 4

HDR: Yes

10. TCL 50S535

This might be on the pricey side a little considering if you are buying the TV for your kids or teens but, still we believe because you get the best value for your money if you do go for the TCL 50S535 5 Series.

You get an amazing 50 inch screen with High Dynamic Range, 4K resolution and a Full Array Back lit panel. Because of its size, you do get to experience the colors, the darks and the contrast in all their glory.

You also get a Sleek design with almost no bezels at all.

The 50S535 comes standard with the Roku TV app as well as Home assistant and WIFI connectivity.

In terms of competition, you can go for the TCL 6 series if you have more budget lying around. Though if you do not, the 50S535 is an amazing option as well. As it does beat out the more expensive 6 series in terms of both contrast ratio and response time.

Specifications

Screen Size: 50″

Display Type: LED

Resolution: 4K 2160p

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Backlight Type: Full Array

HDMI Ports: 4

HDR: Yes

11. Hisense H8G

The Hisense H8G proves to be a valuable addition to this list if you are looking for TV’s for your kids and teens that they can use for gaming as well as as streaming.

The Display is a 50 inch 4K display that can go up to HDR10. Meaning, in terms of color quality, this is one of the best TVs that you can get in the High end budget range.

You also get 32 local dimming zones which prove to be an amazing addition for enhancing colors. With that, you also get compatibility with all the Home Assistants and WIFI.

Though Hisense does offer TV’s that you can buy for your kids and teens that are larger in size, you would need to go out of the $500 range for that. And we feel like then you would need to go out of the budget range.

Specifications

Screen Size: 50″

Display Type: LED

Resolution: 4K 2160p

Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Backlight Type: Full Array

HDMI Ports: 4

HDR: Yes

Best TV’s for kids and teens – Terminology Guide

When buying TV’s especially for kids and even teens, you should be aware of the added screen time they may be exposed to. We complied a guide here where you can check out exactly how much screen time is okay for kids. Other than that, here are the important factors to consider:

Resolution

The resolution of a display refers to the amount of pixels that it packs within its size. So if you have a screen with a higher resolution, it basically translates to your screen having more pixels in the given size. Pixels are the smallest part of an image and so as they come together to make an image, the higher the number of pixels, the better your image quality.

Difference between LCD and LED

The difference is in how these two difference screens are made. LCDS are made up of fluorescent lights that light up while LEDs are made up of light emitting diodes. The main difference is the power consumption and how thin a display could be. Generally as LEDs are newer technology, they win in both these departments

Difference between HD and Full HD

The difference between HD and FHD is the resolution. HD refers to 720p while Full HD refers to 1080p.

Difference between Backlight Types

Backlighting for TVs refer to how the pixels get the light to power up. For Edge lit TVs, the light only comes from the edges of the screen. For Direct Lit TVs, the Light comes from multiple zones throughout the screen. While for Full Array TVs, you get light from multiple zones again but from a larger number of areas then from Direct Lit.

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