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Best TVs Under £500 in the UK (2026)
If you're comparing TVs under £500 and want a UK-first shortlist with clear caveats, start here.
Top 4 at a glance
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Pick 1 - Best budget
TCL P755K 43-inch 4K TV
Check winner pricePick 2 - Best overall
Hisense A6N 43-inch 4K TV
Check retailer pricePick 3 - Best premium
Samsung DU7100 43-inch 4K TV
Check retailer pricePick 4 - Best specialist or alternative
LG UR78 43-inch 4K TV
Check retailer priceThe shortlist
Four options, with the trade-offs visible
Use the fit, limitations and checkout checks before opening a retailer page. Confirm the current price, stock, delivery and returns with the retailer.
Pick 1
Overall winner
Best budget
TCL P755K 43-inch 4K TV
Verdict
Selected for budget TV model fit and price-band checks; check the live listing, exact model or SKU, seller terms, and current price before checkout.
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Highlights
- Budget TV shortlist fit.
Drawbacks
- Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase.
Buyer fit
Best for
- TVs under £500
Not for you if
- Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists.
Check before buying
- Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout.
- Treat price-band fit as dated buying context, not a promise that the item is currently in stock or under the cap.
Pick 2
Best overall
Hisense A6N 43-inch 4K TV
Verdict
Selected for budget TV model fit and price-band checks; check the live listing, exact model or SKU, seller terms, and current price before checkout.
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Highlights
- Budget TV shortlist fit.
Drawbacks
- Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase.
Buyer fit
Best for
- TVs under £500
Not for you if
- Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists.
Check before buying
- Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout.
- Treat price-band fit as dated buying context, not a promise that the item is currently in stock or under the cap.
Pick 3
Best premium
Samsung DU7100 43-inch 4K TV
Verdict
Selected for budget TV model fit and price-band checks; check the live listing, exact model or SKU, seller terms, and current price before checkout.
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Highlights
- Budget TV shortlist fit.
Drawbacks
- Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase.
Buyer fit
Best for
- TVs under £500
Not for you if
- Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists.
Check before buying
- Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout.
- Treat price-band fit as dated buying context, not a promise that the item is currently in stock or under the cap.
Pick 4
Best specialist or alternative
LG UR78 43-inch 4K TV
Verdict
Selected for budget TV model fit and price-band checks; check the live listing, exact model or SKU, seller terms, and current price before checkout.
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Highlights
- Budget TV shortlist fit.
Drawbacks
- Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase.
Buyer fit
Best for
- TVs under £500
Not for you if
- Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists.
Check before buying
- Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout.
- Treat price-band fit as dated buying context, not a promise that the item is currently in stock or under the cap.
Top 4 comparison
Compare the useful differences, trade-offs and final checks side by side.
1. TCL P755K 43-inch 4K TV
- Pick role:Best budget
- Best for:TVs under £500
- Avoid if:Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists.
- Key trade-off:Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase.
- Check before buying:Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout.
- Warranty/support status:Warranty terms vary by seller and region; verify the current UK listing before checkout. • Support path and returns depend on the current UK seller; check before buying.
- Review/evidence basis:TCL UK page identifies the P755K TV family: https://www.tcl.com/uk/en/tvs/p755k
2. Hisense A6N 43-inch 4K TV
- Pick role:Best overall
- Best for:TVs under £500
- Avoid if:Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists.
- Key trade-off:Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase.
- Check before buying:Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout.
- Warranty/support status:Warranty terms vary by seller and region; verify the current UK listing before checkout. • Support path and returns depend on the current UK seller; check before buying.
- Review/evidence basis:Hisense UK page identifies the A6N TV family: https://www.hisense.co.uk/tvs/all-tvs/a6n/
3. Samsung DU7100 43-inch 4K TV
- Pick role:Best premium
- Best for:TVs under £500
- Avoid if:Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists.
- Key trade-off:Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase.
- Check before buying:Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout.
- Warranty/support status:Warranty terms vary by seller and region; verify the current UK listing before checkout. • Support path and returns depend on the current UK seller; check before buying.
- Review/evidence basis:Samsung UK page identifies the 43-inch DU7100 model family: https://www.samsung.com/uk/tvs/uhd-4k-tv/du7100-43-inch-crystal-uhd-4k-tizen-os-smart-tv-ue43du7100kxxu/
4. LG UR78 43-inch 4K TV
- Pick role:Best specialist or alternative
- Best for:TVs under £500
- Avoid if:Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists.
- Key trade-off:Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase.
- Check before buying:Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout.
- Warranty/support status:Warranty terms vary by seller and region; verify the current UK listing before checkout. • Support path and returns depend on the current UK seller; check before buying.
- Review/evidence basis:LG UK page identifies the 43UR78006LK TV model family: https://www.lg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/uhd-4k-tvs/43ur78006lk/
| Pick | Pick role | Best for | Avoid if | Key trade-off | Check before buying | Warranty/support status | Review/evidence basis | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. TCL P755K 43-inch 4K TV | Best budget | TVs under £500 | Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists. | Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase. | Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout. | Warranty terms vary by seller and region; verify the current UK listing before checkout. • Support path and returns depend on the current UK seller; check before buying. | TCL UK page identifies the P755K TV family: https://www.tcl.com/uk/en/tvs/p755k | Check winner price |
| 2. Hisense A6N 43-inch 4K TV | Best overall | TVs under £500 | Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists. | Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase. | Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout. | Warranty terms vary by seller and region; verify the current UK listing before checkout. • Support path and returns depend on the current UK seller; check before buying. | Hisense UK page identifies the A6N TV family: https://www.hisense.co.uk/tvs/all-tvs/a6n/ | Check retailer price |
| 3. Samsung DU7100 43-inch 4K TV | Best premium | TVs under £500 | Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists. | Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase. | Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout. | Warranty terms vary by seller and region; verify the current UK listing before checkout. • Support path and returns depend on the current UK seller; check before buying. | Samsung UK page identifies the 43-inch DU7100 model family: https://www.samsung.com/uk/tvs/uhd-4k-tv/du7100-43-inch-crystal-uhd-4k-tizen-os-smart-tv-ue43du7100kxxu/ | Check retailer price |
| 4. LG UR78 43-inch 4K TV | Best specialist or alternative | TVs under £500 | Buyers who need verified live price, stock or first-party lab-test evidence from UK Shortlists. | Live price, stock, bundles and seller terms must be checked before purchase. | Confirm exact model code, current UK seller, delivery, returns, warranty and any bundle differences before checkout. | Warranty terms vary by seller and region; verify the current UK listing before checkout. • Support path and returns depend on the current UK seller; check before buying. | LG UK page identifies the 43UR78006LK TV model family: https://www.lg.com/uk/tvs-soundbars/uhd-4k-tvs/43ur78006lk/ | Check retailer price |
Choose this if / Avoid this if
Rule out poor-fit options before comparing finer details.
Avoid if
- You need live stock, a guaranteed current price, or independent benchmark/lab evidence before buying.
Dealbreakers
- The live retailer page no longer matches the product type, price-band context, or buying need described here.
Check before buying
- Verify the exact model code, current UK seller, delivery terms, returns, warranty support, dimensions, and included accessories before checkout.
- Treat price-band notes as price-band context only; UK Shortlists does not guarantee live price, stock, discounts, bundles, or colour variants.
- Confirm the screen size, panel/model code, retailer bundle, delivery, warranty, current price, availability, and return terms.
Choose another shortlist if
- Your main constraint needs a different shortlist, a different product type, or evidence this guide does not claim to provide.
How we chose
The checks behind the four picks
Reviewed against current TV records, model-code caveats, and UK checkout checks. This guide does not claim calibrated lab measurement, first-party-use or laboratory verification, live price monitoring, or guaranteed availability.
- Step 1: Fit for this shortlist’s buyer need
- Step 2: budget TV model fit and price-band checks
- Step 3: Source coverage without unsupported price, stock, testing, performance, warranty, or outcome claims
- Step 4: UK ownership trade-offs, dimensions, compatibility, delivery, warranty, and return checks
Disclosure
Last reviewed: 12/05/2026
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Who checked this shortlist?
- Written / compiled by:
- UK Shortlists Editorial Team
- Reviewed by:
- UK Shortlists Editorial Team
- Last reviewed:
- 12/05/2026
- Review basis:
- Criteria-based comparison
We compare published product information, retailer details and the buying criteria shown above. UK Shortlists does not currently publish claims based on first-party product use, laboratory testing or long-term testing.
FAQs & alternatives
Is this a live price or stock claim?
No. Price-band and availability details can change quickly, so this shortlist records product fit and the checks to verify before checkout.
Is this guide hands-on tested by UK Shortlists?
No. It is a structured evidence review using product records, source notes, and shortlist criteria rather than laboratory verification or first-party-use or laboratory verification.
What should I confirm before checkout?
Confirm the exact model code, seller, delivery and returns terms, warranty support, dimensions, compatibility, and any included accessories.
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- Compare an adjacent route if your budget, space, ecosystem, or product-type constraint differs.
- Move back to the category hub if you are still narrowing your primary use-case.
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