It runs Google's Android TV operating system and features Google Assistant voice controls, so you can boss it around from the comfort of your couch. Want a big screen for the big game? You can pick up the 65-inch Sceptre A658CV-U (below) for a jaw-dropping $418 at Walmart. If that appeals to you then it's just a matter of picking a screen size to fit your budget. So why pay extra for a smart TV? They're a great way to watch movies, TV shows and live sports such as NFL without subscribing to cable or a satellite provider such as DirecTV. Sceptre was late to market with its smart TVs but it's now caught up with the big-name brands. While we've not reviewed either of these sets, we'd feel confident that you'd be more likely to get a better picture performance from both Hisense and TCL than Sceptre at a given price too.
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For less than the price of the media streamer that you'd have to add to the Sceptre above to make it smart, you get the benefits of the brilliant Roku platform with its full complement of apps and services. If the price of the Sceptre U515CV-U remains the same, then we'd encourage you to take a look at the 50-inch Hisense 50R6E3 and TCL 50S431 Roku TVs instead. Walmart's better 50-inch 4K UHD TV options When viewed through that lens, it's easy to see why the U515CV is such a popular model. It's clear Sceptre doesn't aim to provide the best TV or the most immersive home theater experience – it aims to provide the best value for money. What can't be rectified is the lack of HDR support, which means you won't be able to view content in high-quality HDR. Of course, the lack of smarts is easily rectified by plugging in a cheap media streamer such as the Amazon Fire TV 4K or Google Chromecast. Yes, you can connect your smartphone or tablet to the Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) port, but it's not as slick as having the apps on the set itself. You'll need to accept a couple of compromises. It also comes with a remote control and 2x10W built-in speakers but you could always add a soundbar later. It's an LED panel with a standard 60Hz refresh rate and three HDMI ports, including an HDMI 2.0 port for 4K video streaming. It's often billed as "the cheapest 50-inch 4K UHD TV" on the market and it gets you a 4K UHD picture for just $199. The Sceptre U515CV is a big hit with Walmart customers. Put simply, stick with what Sceptre does best – budget TVs around the $300 mark – and you won't go far wrong. If performance is a priority, we'd recommend you keep your powder dry and pick up a big-name brand. Sceptre TVs mostly use LED panels, so don't expect picture quality on a par with pricier OLED and QLED TVs from Sony, LG and Samsung. Head to $300 and over and you'll be in 50-inch 4K UHD TV country. Stretch your budget to around $250 and you'll get one of Sceptre's latest smart TVs, running Google's Android TV and offering built-in access to streaming services such as Netflix.
The smaller models make great bedroom and kitchen TVs, and they're a hit with RV owners too.
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On a tight budget? Make a beeline for Sceptre's 720p and 1080p HD TVs. Skeptical? We don't blame you, but it's worth noting that Walmart customers rate Sceptre TVs at 4.1 out of 5 (based on over 25,000 reviews). So they're doing something right. You won't get a stunning contrast ratio, and you might not even get smart TV capabilities, but you will get great bang for your buck. Short answer: If you're looking for a nicely-priced TV, Sceptre is a great place to start.
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