The 10 best 24-inch TVs for small rooms 2025, from kitchen to bedroom

Best 24-inch TVs at a glance

• Best overall: Samsung Series 4 N4300 24-inch LED HD Ready Smart TV – Buy on Currys
• Best budget: JVC LT-24C490 24-inch HD Ready LED TV – Buy on Currys
• Best for streaming apps: RCA Roku TV 24-inch Smart TV – Buy on Amazon
• Best for movies and games: Panasonic TV-24S50AEY 24-inch Smart HD Ready HDR LCD TV – Buy on Amazon

For a more detailed breakdown, including pros, cons and our overall ratings, read on. Plus, head to the bottom of this article for additional info on what to look for in a smart TV, as well as our answers to some of the most frequently asked 24-inch TV questions.

Please note: All prices are correct at the time of writing. Prices, stock and deals are subject to change without notice.

Best 24-inch TVs in 2025

How to choose the right 24-inch TV for you

Before you buy, you might want to take a look at some of the essential features you might need, as well as some of our key hints and tips on choosing the right 24-inch set for you. Here's a quick guide to help you decide.

Is a 24-inch screen large enough?

While 24-inch TVs are cheaper than larger models, it's always a good idea to make sure you're actually getting the best viewing experience for your money. Depending on the brand, a 24-inch set can sometimes be the same price as one of the best 32-inch TVs.

If you're used to watching sports on a large TV – or anything with scoreboards or other small on-screen text – you may find that 24 inches is too small for comfortable reading. This really comes down to what you prefer. So, always measure up and see if your room can accommodate a larger screen first.  That said, if you know that a 24-inch screen is right for you and your available space, they're a great option for casual everyday viewing.

How much space have you got?

As mentioned, if you have the space for a 32-inch (or even one of our picks from best 40-inch Smart TVs for home living) that might be a better option for a lounge or larger rooms. But, a 24-inch TV is clearly the best small TV for bedrooms, nooks in the corners of kitchens and even motorhomes and caravans where space is at a premium. Always measure up your free space, and measure twice to be sure. Check the overall dimensions of your chosen TV, particularly if your space is very small, as not all 24-inch TVs share the same outside measurements.

Are you sitting comfortably?

Don't forget about seating distance, either. You'll want to be able to view it in comfort. A loose rule of thumb is that the suitable distance you should be from the screen is about two times the screen size. So based on this recommendation, the optimal distance for using a 24-inch TV is about four-six feet. That's why these don't make sure a great choice for larger rooms or spaces - being sat further away will make it a little tough on the eyes

Lastly, if your room is very bright in the daytime with lots of direct sunlight, you might want to make sure your chosen TV is nice and bright so that the picture can always be seen. Always check reviews to see if the TV works well in these conditions. Generally, a TV with HDR should be brighter than one without. See our jargon-buster below if you want to know more about HDR.

Choose from well-established brands

If you're on a budget you may have already seen a lot of 24-inch TVs for super-low prices, but many of these are from unknown brands and also come with less than favourable reviews. So, as you can see from our recommendations above, the likes of Sharp, Panasonic and Toshiba are good reliable options. They've been around for decades, whereas brands like Hisense and TCL have been around for a much shorter time – but have also built a great reputation for affordability and quality.

What features to look for in a smart TV

When choosing your 24-inch TV, you'll thankfully come across less jargon than with larger more complex TVs. And that's because even the best small TV sets generally have fewer high-tech features. That said, there are some words and phrases you'll encounter as you look through our list – they'll all help you know what to look for in a smart TV. I've highlighted the most common ones here:

Smart TV functionality

An essential feature that you should definitely look out for is smart TV functionality. Without an internet connection (wired or Wi-Fi) you'll have to do without access to any streaming TV and films – both on-demand like being able to catch up with you favourite shows, and subscription services like Netflix. A 24-inch smart TV is a TV that can connect to the internet and deliver movies and TV shows using software 'apps'. Most major TV channels, like the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have apps that are often pre-installed on a smart TV. More apps can be installed too, from the TV's app store. These can include popular services like YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

About resolution and refresh rates

Full HD, HD Ready and 720p:

Full HD is a rarity on even the best 24-inch TV and that's because the screen size is a little too small to be able to appreciate the difference between 1920 x 1024 pixels (1080p) and Half HD (also known as HD Ready or 720p). Those last two terms mean the same thing. It's the resolution (or level of detail) that most 24-inch TVs can display. 720p has a width of 1280 pixels and a height of 720 pixels and is roughly half the detail of Full HD.

Refresh rate:

When it comes to refresh rates, you'll read jargon like 60Hz or 120Hz and so on. This is the frequency that the TV uses to display a picture per-second. So, a 60Hz TV will actually display 60 images per second as it shows you the image on the display. That's why gamers like higher rates like 120Hz as more images per second equals smoother and more detailed motion. For 24-inch TVs you're highly unlikely to find one higher than the normal 60Hz, which is fine for everyday use.

More colours – HDR (High Dynamic Range)

High Dynamic Range is important to look for because it's a fairly recent addition to TVs that allows them to display more colours. That also generally means a brighter image with more vibrant and accurate colours and good contrast. A standard TV without HDR can only display 16.7 million colours. Sounds like a lot? Well HDR can display up to a billion colours, which has to be seen to be believed. If you're interested in what this technology actually does, the experts at Samsung have a great guide to HDR.

Display panels (LED/LCD)

LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. They are tiny versions of the LEDs you see built into other devices, like torches and remote controls. They light up brightly. They sit behind the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) that actually displays the colour picture. Without an LED backlight like this, a TV would have poor brightness, colours and contrast, so the two go hand-in-hand for the best picture. We normally recommend the best QLED TVs or OLED screens because they're capable of better colour, brightness and contrast than an LED/LCD screen. But you won't find that in a 24-inch TV as it's really aimed at those who want to enjoy a larger picture for more detail and a more cinematic effect.

Expert's choice: The best 24-inch TVs

If you're looking for your 24-inch TV to have the best image quality, we'd recommend either the Samsung Series 4 N4300 with its PurColour and Ultra Clean View features, or the Panasonic TV-24S50AEY due to its game mode and HD Colour Engine technology.

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