If you’re a college student, you know that dorm living is all about maximizing space and resources. So finding a TV that doesn’t dominate a small space, but still packs audiovisual quality, is tough. Especially on a budget.
To make your decision easier, these are the best TVs for college students:
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INSIGNIA 24-inch Class F20 Series Fire TV, $79.99
If you have under $100 and need a TV fast, this small-but-functional 24-inch TV might be perfect. It packs live over-the-air channels and streaming content. Plus it can be controlled everything with your voice. Invoke Alexa to open apps, perform title searches, and more.
Granted, the screen is only 720p and isn’t full HD, but the picture is crystal clear at its size. And if on a tight budget, the Insignia F20 won’t let you down.
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Amazon Fire TV 43″ 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV, $269
This is the most expensive TV on this list, but for that money, you’ll get 43-inches of 4k goodness. It supports HDR 10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus. Which makes it perfect for gaming and streaming movies at top resolutions.
Additionally, the TV packs in Alexa Voice Remote support, so everything you subscribe to will be one click and a voice command away. This TV even supports new Alexa skills, so you can connect it to anything around your dorm and make it all voice-controlled. Never leave your bed again!
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TCL 32-inch 1080p Roku Smart LED TV, $169
If you don’t have $300 to spend and 4k isn’t essential, this 1080 Full-HD TV is perfect. The TV works with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, so you can launch everything via voice command. It also has access to 5,000 streaming channels via Roku TV. Seriously, there is definitely something for everybody within this huge free selection.
Additionally, the TV supports 60Hz, which makes it perfect for gaming and fast-moving scenes, including action movies and live sports. Which makes it a perfect option for a gamer in a tight dorm room.
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Toshiba 32-inch Class V35 Series LED HD Smart Fire TV, $129
If you are looking to spend as little as possible, at $129, this TV supports a less-than-HD resolution of 720p, a solid 60Hz for fast-motion action on the screen, and Fire TV support. This opens up a heap of options when it comes to over-the-air TV, streaming channels, and apps of all varieties.
The TV also supports Alexa Voice Remote, for complete voice control. However, the stand-out feature is its support of Apple Airplay. This means you can stream from your Apple device to the TV at the touch of a button.
TCL 32-inch 3-Series 720p Roku Smart TV, $119
If you want access to 500,000 movies and TV episodes, plus 5,000 streaming channels, this is the cheapest Roku-enabled TV we can find. It is 32-inches in size, has a 720p resolution, connects to WiFi, and even has a headphone jack. The TV also supports voice control, via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.