Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32"

A dated 720p Samsung that's fine for a guest room or kitchen if you can snag it for under $130. For anything else, it's a hard pass.

The quad-core processor is the biggest surprise here, and not in a good way. Samsung's marketing makes it sound snappy, but the smart platform is one of the worst we've seen, landing in the 18th percentile. It's sluggish, and the Miracast-only 'smart' features feel ancient compared to a $30 streaming stick. Picture quality is mediocre, sitting well below average, and the 720p resolution on a 32-inch screen means you'll see pixels if you sit too close. Gaming is a weak spot too, with a basic 60Hz panel and no gaming features to speak of. The audio is underwhelming, and multiple owners report robotic-sounding voices from the built-in speakers.

A modern budget TV like the TCL QM6K Series or even a Roku Plus Series will run circles around this Samsung. They offer 4K resolution, vastly better smart platforms, and actual HDR support for not much more money. The Hisense U8 is in a different league entirely for picture quality. The only reason to pick this Samsung is if you absolutely need a tiny, name-brand screen under $200 and don't care about picture quality. Even then, a basic 32-inch Roku TV is often cheaper and has a much smoother smart experience.

Pricing is all over the map, from $190 to an absurd $8,530. At the low end, around $190, it's an okay deal for a secondary screen. But don't pay a cent over $200. For anything more, you're getting fleeced. The sweet spot, according to buyer chatter, is around $120-130, so hunt for a sale.

The Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA is a 32-inch 720p smart TV from 2017 that's still kicking around online. The one thing to know is this: it's a cheap, small screen for a kitchen or guest room, and absolutely nothing more. It's not a home theater centerpiece. The picture is fine for casual news or cartoons, and the built-in smart features are basic but functional. But if you're expecting anything close to modern performance, you'll be disappointed. This is a budget TV that feels its age.

If you're looking for a living room TV for movies, gaming, or anything beyond casual background noise, this isn't it. Go get a TCL 4-Series or a Hisense A6 instead. You'll get 4K, a faster smart system, and much better picture quality for a similar price.

Don't buy this as your main TV. It's a 2017 model with a mediocre 720p picture, a clunky smart system, and weak sound. It works as a cheap screen for a treadmill or a kid's room where you just need something that turns on and shows cartoons. For anything else, spend a little more on a modern 4K set from TCL or Hisense. You'll get a dramatically better experience.