TV Radar
Updated Nov 5, 2026
Hisense
E7SF 50″$398
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Movies and shows · Sports and action
Pros: Dolby Vision; Atmos
TCL
F8D 50″$400
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Movies and shows · Sports and action
Pros: Costs 38% less than similar models; Dolby Vision; Atmos
Cons: Native refresh rate: 120 Hz, behind most of the list
TCL
F8D 65″$500
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Movies and shows · Sports and action
Pros: Costs 37% less than similar models
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The best TV for movies and shows up to $500 today is the Hisense E7SF 50″, $398 (score 8.8).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toshiba Z670R 55″55″ · 4K Mini LED | $250at Amazon | 8.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hisense E7SF 50″50″ · 4K Mini LED | $398at Amazon | 8.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| TCL F8D 65″65″ · 4K QLED | $500at Amazon | 8.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| Panasonic W80CPS 43″43″ · 4K QLED | $330at Amazon | 8.3 | Buy on Amazon |
| Panasonic W80CPS 65″65″ · 4K QLED | $500at Amazon | 8.3 | Buy on Amazon |
| TCL F8D 50″50″ · 4K QLED | $400at Amazon | 8.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| TCL F8D 55″55″ · 4K QLED | $450at Amazon | 8.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hisense S5QF 43″43″ · 4K QLED | $300at Amazon | 8.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| Toshiba M450 43″43″ · 4K QLED | $180at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Hisense E6QF 43″43″ · 4K QLED | $208at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Hisense E6SR 43″43″ · 4K QLED | $228at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Roku Select Series 50″50″ · 4K QLED | $230at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung M70H 43″43″ · 4K Mini LED | $248at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Hisense E6SR 50″50″ · 4K QLED | $248at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| LG QNED73B 43″43″ · 4K Mini LED | $250at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung M70H 50″50″ · 4K Mini LED | $278at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Roku Select Series 55″55″ · 4K QLED | $278at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Hisense E6QF 55″55″ · 4K QLED | $297at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Hisense E6SR 55″55″ · 4K QLED | $300at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| LG QNED73B 55″55″ · 4K Mini LED | $300at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| TCL F7D 43″43″ · 4K QLED | $300at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| TCL R7D 43″43″ · 4K QLED | $300at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Philips 7985-Series 50″50″ · 4K QLED | $336at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Amazon W80CPS 43″43″ · 4K QLED | $337at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 59 TVs cost up to $380; the range with the most models is from $350 to $400, with 13.
Cheapest $180 Toshiba M450 43″
Most expensive $500 TCL F8D 65″
| Price range | Models in the segment | In the catalog | Median score of the segment | Median score of the catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $300 | 16 | 69 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| $300 to $500 | 43 | 65 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| $500 to $800 | 0 | 59 | 8.8 | |
| $800 to $1,400 | 0 | 69 | 8.7 | |
| Over $1,400 | 0 | 53 | 8.7 |
This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.
Spec score from 0 to 10, with today’s price.
11 brands have a model here; TCL has the most, with 15 models.
and 6 brands more
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
19 of 59 have Dolby Vision confirmed
8 of 59 have native 120 Hz confirmed
| Indicator | TVs for movies and shows up to $500 | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 59 | 315 | 19% of the catalog |
| Median price | $380 | $648 | −41% |
| Median score | 8.3 | 8.7 | −0.4 ponto |
| Lowest price | $180 | $70 | +$110 |
| Highest price | $500 | $17,112 | −$16,612 |
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Pick 1, best score for the price: Hisense E7SF 50″, $398 at Amazon. The median price of the 59 models on the list is $380.
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Open the chart already filtered to TVs for movies and shows up to $500.
Today it is the Hisense E7SF 50″, for $398 (score 8.8).
The TCL F8D 50″, for $400 (score 8.2).
In the Nov 5, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 59 models in the segment is $380, and prices range from $180 to $500. The final price is the one at the store.
Models whose spec sheet lists 4K or 8K resolution and an OLED, Mini LED, QLED, QNED or NanoCell panel, with a lowest collected price up to $500, are included. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.
This page looks only at models that pass the "TVs for movies and shows" rule and have a price up to $500. To see all the ranges for that use, open the use overview; to see all uses in the range, open the price range overview.
From cheapest to most expensive, the TV that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which TV to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.
Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 5, 2026.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax.
The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure real contrast or durability.
Data from Nov 5, 2026.
