The best budget 4K TV is the 55-inch TCL 6-Series. Striking the perfect balance between smarts and picture quality, it bundles a crystal-clear 4K Ultra HD screen and is filled to the brim with useful features, including Dolby Vision HDR and Roku OS for one-click streaming from Netflix, Disney+, and virtually any other streaming service you can name.

But that’s not to say the TCL 6-Series is your only option. If you’re loyal to another manufacturer or are in the market for something built with a specific viewing habit in mind, there are other fantastic 4K TVs on the shelves for an affordable price.

Why you should buy this: It’s big, brimming with features, and looks fantastic.

Who it’s for: Anyone who wants a large, versatile 4K TV that doesn’t cost a ton of dough.

Why we picked the 55-inch TCL 6-Series 4K TV:

TCL has fast become one of the leading television manufacturers. Its recipe for success? A partnership with streaming titan Roku that sees its flexible Roku OS smart software bundled on all of its latest televisions, offering customers instant access to a bottomless collection on-demand content through leading providers like Amazon Prime Video and Hulu right out of the box.

Priced to cater to budget shoppers, the TCL 6-Series has no trouble holding its own against more costly alternatives from rivals LG and Samsung. This isn’t a bare-bones 4K Ultra HD viewing experience. Far from it, in fact. There’s Dolby Vision HDR, which is used to draw additional detail from supported content, and voice control for hands-free navigation.

Not bad for a budget television, right? Factor in three HDMI slots for hooking up all your accessories, be it a streaming device (although seeing as this particular model comes bundled with Roku streaming software, you shouldn’t need one), a gaming console, a DVR, or maybe even all three, and — ding, ding, ding — we have a clear winner.

Why you should buy this: It has an IPS rather than a VA screen, which delivers a superior viewing angle.

Who it’s for: Those looking for a TV to sit at the center of their home entertainment setup, immersing everyone in the room.

Why we picked the 55-inch LG UN7300PUF:

The 55-inch-inch LG UN7300PUF delivers what we deem to be the best viewing angle of any budget 4K TV, ensuring everyone in the room is immersed in the on-screen action, even if they aren’t sitting right in front of the screen — without suffering notable color or contrast degradation. How? Because it’s an IPS screen, rather than a standard LCD.

It’s a thumbs-up in the software department, too. The LG UN7300PUF has a ton of smarts that are otherwise reserved for high-end televisions, including both gesture and voice control (without the need for additional hardware, like an Amazon Echo or Google Home), and the maxed-out, latest version of the firm’s webOS smart software.

Included in the box is LG’s love-it-or-loathe-it Magic Remote that lets you use either gestures, the on-remote buttons, or the manufacturer’s trademark Intelligent Voice Control to interact with the TV. By default, you’ll be expected to wave the remote around to move the cursor over to the menu option you wish to select, but with the touch of a button, you can dictate your commands.

Since it’s armed with webOS, the TV is also a direct portal into the wonderful world of streaming. You’ll have nearly instant access to a seemingly endless catalog of both on-demand and live content from the likes of Amazon Prime Video, HBO Go, Hulu, and Netflix.

Why you should buy this: It’s big, overflowing with streaming services, and looks great.

Who it’s for: Anyone who wants a large, versatile 4K TV that can tap into all the latest sports streams — no cords attached.

Why we picked the 65-inch TCL 5-Series 4K TV:

The main thing to look for when buying a 4K TV for sports is a 120Hz native screen. Here’s the kicker: That’s more of a high-end feature that’s reserved for costlier TVs, so those looking for a budget TV with similar performance should expect a screen that’s capable of achieving a 120Hz refresh rate through a combination of software features that reduce motion blur.

Just like the TCL 6-Series, the TCL 5-Series has a slew of features that are ideal for tuning in to the latest sporting event, like Roku OS smart software.

There are dedicated MLB, NBA, NHL, and UFC applications, for example, as well as ESPN and FuboTV, which can be used to stream the action live or catch up. Sure, you’ll have to fork out a few bucks for the convenience, but it’s still a no-cords-attached solution to a viewing predicament that would usually involve a costly cable subscription and a monthly sports add-on.