LG, Vizio, and TCL continue to top the list of best, cheap smart TVs. The manufacture quality, and while they may sacrifice a few inputs for the sake of a bigger screen or higher quality image, you’ll get the smart TV of your dreams.   Other players in the market are Samsung and Philips, but well-known brands like these tend to be slightly more expensive. To come in under budget, you have to go smaller. Some people are willing to make that sacrifice and some aren’t.