Whether you want to turn on the news to get a glimpse of the weather while brewing your coffee or the evening news while making family dinner, having a television in the kitchen can be a nice luxury. But what if space is at a premium? Today, there are plenty of small TVs that are just right for the job. And in many cases, these entertainment hubs have the resolution, sound quality, and added features that rival those larger versions you have in bedrooms and other living spaces. Our Top Picks Best Splurge: Samsung 32-Inch Class QLED LS03B Series The Frame Quantum HDR Smart TV at Amazon ($498) Best Countertop: What We Like High pixel HD Built-in speakers Preloaded with streaming services Screen mirroring for AirPlay and Chromecast What We Don't Like No built-in voice assistant VIZIO’s 24-inch LED HD TV earns top honors on our list of small televisions for the kitchen because it offers high performance at a fair price. The pick won’t break the bank, but it has plenty of nice-to-have features, including full HD 1,080-pixel resolution, great brightness and color saturation, built-in speakers, and is preloaded with streaming services, including Google Play Movies & TV, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, Showtime, Starz, Spotify, and YouTube. It also has screen-mirroring technology for both Apple AirPlay and Chromecast. The TV is nice and sleek and doesn’t have a bulky surround, so it tucks away nicely for the most unobtrusive addition to your kitchen—at least as far as technology goes, Plus, it comes equipped with a stable stand, so you can perch it on the counter. If you’d rather conserve the counter space, that’s fine, too—the television can be mounted out of the way easily. Size: 24 inches | Display: LED | Resolution: 1080 pixels | Smart Capable: Yes | Warranty: 1 year What We Like Integrated streaming services Built-in speakers Voice assistant via the remote control What We Don't Like Only 720 pixels These days, you don’t have to spend a ton to get a quality TV for the kitchen—especially if you’re okay with something small. But that doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing quality for affordability. The 24-inch Insignia TV has an LED HD screen that has a 720-pixel resolution for vibrant colors and clarity. What’s more, the tech has a 60-hertz refresh rate—the number of times per second that the image is refreshed on the screen—for a more realistic picture. It has plenty of convenience features, too. The built-in Wi-Fi lets you stream from the integrated apps: Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, Sling TV, and YouTube. Plus, you can control the TV with voice commands via the Alexa remote. Size: 24 inches | Display: LED | Resolution: 720 pixels | Smart Capable: Yes | Warranty: 1 year What We Like Sleek design Integrated streaming services Great built-in speakers Voice assistant What We Don't Like Expensive Separate accessories required for full experience When funds aren’t a concern, you can opt for the most luxurious of kitchen TVs: the Samsung Frame TV. If you’ve spent a fortune decorating your space just the way you want it, this TV is a great option, since it looks more like a work of art than a television, thanks to a slim design encased in a picture frame bevel. When not in use, the TV can also display a variety of professional artwork or your personal photos. The 2022 model has Samsung’s new Matte Display Film (a premium matte finish with anti-reflection technology) that diminishes glare on the screen. It’s not just nice to look at, though. The Quantum LED picture is crisp and clear, and the TV itself has a 20-watt speaker system for great audio without an added soundbar. Plus, it’s equipped with all the smart features you might want, such as voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant as well as a full suite of web browsing and streaming services, including Disney Plus. Size: 32 inches (also available in 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, and 85 inches) | Display: LED | Resolution: 4K pixels | Smart Capable: Yes | Warranty: 1 year What We Like High pixel HD resolution Built-in speakers Integrated Roku TV platform Screen mirroring What We Don't Like No ethernet cable For those who don’t want to add another cable box to their suite or have already made the decision to cut the cord, a comprehensive smart TV is the way to go. This way, you can still get a host of entertainment in the kitchen, but won’t have to pay extra for another box. This particular TV is a great option since it’s fully equipped with a built-in Roku, meaning you can stream high-quality full HD content through the platform's 4,000+ apps, including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and YouTube. The TV also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for the ultimate convenience—especially when your hands are full in the kitchen. Size: 32 inches (also comes in 40 inches) | Display: LED | Resolution: 1080 pixels | Smart Capable: Yes | Warranty: 1 year The 9 Best Cookware Sets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed What We Like Very compact Portable Equipped with many ports What We Don't Like Not smart Lower resolution Want the option to watch TV in the kitchen, but don’t want to commit to having a device permanently situated on the counter or the wall? A small, portable TV is a decent option. Though these are much smaller and not quite as tech-savvy as standard models, they get the job done—especially this model, which has an LED screen that delivers a crisp, clear picture. Alhough the SuperSonic Portable LED TV isn’t technically a smart TV, it does come equipped with USB, AC/DC, and MMC inputs that allow you to connect to other media devices, like Firestick, Roku, and Chromecast—all places you can get access to your favorite streaming services. The portable size makes it super convenient to move around no matter how you decide to organize your kitchen. Size: 9 inches | Display: LCD | Resolution:480 pixels | Smart Capable: No | Warranty: 90 days What We Like 4K display Multiple HDMI and USB ports Built-in speakers Built-in voice assistants What We Don't Like Expensive Though this TV is on the larger side (at least as far as small TVs for the kitchen go), it’s worth making room for the extra inches—especially if picture quality is important to you. The 32-inch set has a 4K 2,160-pixel full HD resolution LED display for excellent detail, color, and contrast that makes everything look life-like. It also has a 60-hertz refresh rate and enhanced motion technology, so it can keep up with fast-moving action scenes or sports games without any residual blur (great for gaming, too!). The TV has a built-in streaming player, so you can stream content from popular services, like Apple TV+, Disney+, Google Play Movies & TV, Hulu, Mixer, Prime Video, Showtime, Sling TV, YouTube, and Netflix. Some other perks: three HDMI ports, two USB ports, and two built-in voice assistants. If you have a home cook you really want to spoil, we think this makes a particularly great home and kitchen gift. Size: 32 inches | Display: LED | Resolution: 2160 pixels | Smart Capable: Yes | Warranty: 1 year The 10 Best Dish Drying Racks for Every Type of Kitchen What We Like Full HD resolution Built-in Wi-Fi Multiple HDMI and USB ports What We Don't Like Expensive No voice assistant If you want a TV that can do it all—no extras required—look to this Samsung. It has an excellent full 1080-pixel HD resolution that delivers plasma-like deep blacks and rich colors in all lighting conditions. Unlike many other sets, this one also has superior sound quality, thanks to two 5-watt speakers. Because of this combination, you’ll get one of the most full viewing experiences possible in a TV of this size. You’ll get all the nice features you want. In addition to the built-in Wi-Fi, which allows you to stream from your favorite apps, there's an ethernet connection for a stable connection. You'll also find two HDMI inputs and a USB input. Size: 32 inches | Display: LED | Resolution: 1080 pixels | Smart Capable: Yes | Warranty: 1 year What We Like Easy counter placement Wall mountable What We Don't Like Does not have smart features This 24-inch TV is a great option for tight spaces, like the kitchen counter, because it’s slim and compact and comes with feet that allow the set to stand on its own. It's also great for those who sometimes need a second monitor when working from home. The chic white trim will complement a wide variety of kitchen décor. This has a 720-pixel HD resolution with superior color and high contrast. It also has two built-in 3-watt speakers, plus HDMI and USB ports, which makes hooking up to a dongle (like Google Chromecast) an easy solution to being able to view content on streaming services, such as Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Google Play Movies & TV, Showtime, and more. Size: 24 inches | Display: LED | Resolution: 720 pixels | Smart Capable: No | Warranty: 1 year Final Verdict If you’re looking for a sleek smart TV at a fair price, you can’t beat the VIZIO 24-Inch Class D-Series LED 1080p Smart TV. It has plenty of enviable features like full HD 1080-pixel resolution, great brightness and color saturation, built-in speakers, and preloaded streaming services. For a great budget pick, we recommend the Insignia 24-Inch Class F20 Series LED HD Smart Fire TV. In the main living space, smart TVs are becoming more standardized. Do you want to be able to access your streaming services? How about a web browser? Some smart TVs have that capability. Other features to consider include the number and placement of HDMI, USB, and/or ethernet ports, which might be useful if you want to plug in peripherals, such as laptops or gaming systems. Finally, another question would be whether Bluetooth connectivity is important to you and your family. Where are you going to put it? Does it mount easily on the wall, or do you have to place it on a countertop? Can it rest on a base or a sturdy stand that can support an electronic device in a room that gets a lot of use—and foot traffic? If you need versatility with how the TV is going to exist in your space, it's worth thinking through what will work best with your setup. The kitchen is certainly not the place where an enormous, wall-dominating technological marvel is necessary, but modern flatscreen design means you can pack quite a bit of image space into a small package. We recommend a size of between about 20 and 40 inches. This of course depends on your kitchen size and layout: If you have a bigger space, or a breakfast nook/dining area that will share the TV, aim for the higher end of this range. In a more compact kitchen where you won't be very far from the screen, a smaller screen is fine, but anything under 20 inches is more like a computer monitor that you'll have to get right up close to to read text or make out details. It all depends on your kitchen layout and size. If people gather around the island and that's where you do most of your prep, and you'd like to have a TV close by to watch while you cook, then find a spot that works within eye level. If your kitchen is older, smaller, and/or more traditional, space is likely a consideration. You could perhaps hide it in a little nook or shelf, such as one where you might normally tuck away a microwave. If your kitchen can accommodate it, you can hang it on the wall, a little higher than eye level, if you imagine people will be watching it while standing. Another popular move is to place it as though it's just one of many appliances in the kitchen: Above a double oven, for example. Buying a television is a little bit like an exercise in understanding acronyms. The main screen types we have included here are LCD and LED. It gets confusing, but technically speaking, LED displays are the same as LCD screens. However, LCD's light source at the back of the screen is fluorescent, whereas LED displays use light-emitting diodes (hence, LEDs). An LED television also uses less power and typically is known for a brighter display with sharper contrast; the panels tend to be thinner, too. Smart TVs—that is, ones that can connect to Wi-Fi and come pre-loaded with streaming services and other apps—come in lots and lots of different sizes. The smallest available smart TVs are 24 inches, with many brands and models available at that size. However, there is a range of tiny smart devices, like the Amazon Fire TV Stick and the Roku, that can plug into a TV of any size and let it use the full range of online content out there. If you'd like the TV to be less conspicuous in the kitchen, you're not alone. There are a few ways to deal with this issue. You can hide it behind a hidden panel or cabinet. You can obscure it behind a framed print or photo. Make it less conspicuous by positioning it on a shelf in your kitchen with other things, such as cookbooks, small potted plants, mugs, bowls, cooking utensils, or other kitchen gadgets. This roundup was written byBrigitt Earley, who has written and edited hundreds of gift guides for various publications over the course of the last 10 years. She also holds a culinary degree from the French Culinary Institute. Rachel Werner is a consumer expert and culinary writer. Her passion for educating others on food trends, ethical shopping and eco-friendly living inspired her to start freelance writing as a side hustle nine years ago. 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Best Overall
VIZIO 24-Inch Class D-Series LED 1080p Smart TV
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Best Budget
Insignia 24-Inch F20 Series Smart HD TV
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Best Splurge
Samsung 32-Inch Class QLED LS03B Series The Frame Quantum HDR Smart TV
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SuperSonic SC-499 Portable Widescreen LCD TV
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Samsung 32-Inch Class Q60A QLED 4K Smart TV
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Samsung 32-Inch Class LED Smart FHD TV
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