New 50-inch TV models are expected to be unveiled during the CES tech show in Las Vegas from January 6 to 9. CES is traditionally where brands like Samsung, LG, TCL, and Hisense announce their latest display models for the new year. However, new TVs don't typically hit stores until the spring.

Although the benefits of 4K resolution are best appreciated on larger TV sets, a 50-inch display is still substantial enough to make 4K worthwhile, especially if you plan to sit close to it. 

However, the debate about whether 4K is worth it on a TV this size has become a moot point since major brands no longer sell 50-inch HDTVs. Most HDTV models are now restricted to 43 inches and under. If you're buying a 50-inch or larger TV in 2025, 4K is the standard.

For more 4K display recommendations in multiple sizes, check out our guide to the best 4K TVs.

The best 50-inch TVs cost between $200 and $1,500, depending on the type of display you buy. 

Entry-level LED models from value-friendly brands like TCL, Hisense, and Vizio cost around $200 to $250. These options are suitable for casual viewing but often lack advanced features such as quantum dots and local dimming. Lower-midrange QLED sets range from $300 to $550, offering better color, higher contrast, and brighter panels. However, many of our favorite upper-midrange QLED models are not sold in 50 inches.    

Likewise, high-end 50-inch TVs are hard to come by, but you can find a couple of OLED models, like the LG C5, and top-tier QLED models, like Samsung's QN90F, in this size for around $800 to $1,500.

Many 50-inch TVs go on sale throughout the year, but the biggest savings are typically found during events like Prime Day and Black Friday, as well as around major sports championships like the Super Bowl and March Madness.