Who it’s for: The shopper who doesn’t have much space, has a very limited budget, or is shopping for a secondary room.
Why we like it: The Roku Select Series HD (32R2A5R) is a great small, smart TV that you can quickly and easily set up and use in most any space. It offers the best picture contrast of the models we tested and good sound quality, and the built-in Roku TV smart-TV platform supports all the major streaming video and music services. The Roku remote is simple without being too simplistic, with direct buttons to launch Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, and Netflix, plus a microphone for voice search. The 32R2A5R comes with older AV inputs for things like retro gaming and DVD players, and you get three HDMI inputs (one with eARC compatibility, so it works well with new soundbars).
Flaws but not dealbreakers: None of the 32-inch TVs we’ve tested excel in the brightness department, and their LCD panels don’t incorporate any light-rejecting technology to help improve image contrast—so they aren’t a good choice for bright rooms or watching HDR content. The 32R2A5R’s 720p resolution is not ideal for up-close uses such as desktop work or gaming, and you may want to invest in a soundbar or a better sound system, as it doesn’t produce stellar audio on its own. If you need a 1080p resolution or prefer a different smart-TV platform, consider our runner-up pick, the TCL S3. In addition, the Select Series HD is only sold through Best Buy.
Available sizes: 24, 32, 40 inches
HDMI ports: three
Smart OS: Roku TV
Resolution: 720p (1366×768)
Screen type: LCD/LED
