Feihe SR-22WST 22"

The Feihe 22-inch smart TV is a basic 1080p screen that costs as little as $186 but comes with serious quality control and usability issues. Users report screen bubbles, terrible Wi-Fi range, and a remote with non-English menus. In our database, it ranks near the bottom across display, smart features, and audio. Only consider this if you need a disposable small TV and already have a streaming stick.

Full HD on a 22-inch screen is honestly fine. Pixels are small enough that you won't notice individual dots unless you're inches away, and the 178-degree viewing angle is a legit perk. In a kitchen or small office, that means you can glance over while cooking and still see something watchable. But the picture quality percentile of 36% tells you this isn't a vibrant display. Colors look a bit washed, contrast is mediocre, and HDR? Forget it, it's in the 13th percentile. This thing handles a basic signal and not much more.

The 60Hz panel is standard, but our gaming percentile is a rough 17%. Input lag isn't listed, but you can bet it's not meant for anything faster than casual mobile game streaming. Audio, surprisingly, gets some praise from users despite the 13th percentile ranking. The dual stereo speakers are loud enough to overcome kitchen noise, and a few owners mentioned they're better than expected. Still, don't confuse "loud" with "good." There's no bass, and at high volume it gets tinny.

If you're set on a 22-inch screen, the Feihe goes up against some affordable heavy hitters. The Insignia NS-22D420NA20 is a frequent budget pick with a reliable smart TV interface and better build quality for less money. TCL's 22-inch Roku TV is another alternative that actually works out of the box without a separate streaming stick. Both of those have remotes you can read and Wi-Fi antennas that don't give up after one wall.

Our competitor database is full of much larger, higher-end sets like the Hisense U7 and Samsung QN85D, but those aren't really in the same conversation. For someone who only needs a tiny screen, the Feihe's real competition is those cheap 22-inch models from known brands. And in that fight, it's hard to pick the Feihe unless the price is drastically lower and you're willing to accept the potential defects and a separate streaming dongle.

Price is where things get weird. This same TV can be found for as little as $186, but some vendors list it at a mind-boggling $4,523. That's a spread of over $4,300 for a budget 22-inch screen. If you're going to buy one, stick to the lowest available price and treat it like a disposable kitchen monitor. At $186, it's an okay gamble for a secondary screen. At anything above $250, you're getting ripped off.

Compare that to something like the Insignia 22-inch Fire TV Edition, which often sells for around $140 and includes a full smart platform, or a TCL 22S380 at a similar price point with Roku built in. The Feihe doesn't really compete on value unless you snag it at rock-bottom pricing, and even then you're rolling the dice on that screen bubble defect. The warranty is there, but dealing with returns on a no-name brand can be a headache.

The Feihe 22-inch smart TV is one of those products that feels like it was plucked straight from a flea market electronics stall. It's a tiny, bare-bones 1080p screen aimed at kitchens, bedrooms, and RVs, places where a full-size set would be overkill. The pitch is simple: a small, Wi-Fi-connected TV that doesn't take up much space and plays streaming content without extra boxes. And at a glance, that's exactly what you get.

But here's the thing: our database paints a pretty grim picture. This TV lands in the 6th percentile for display quality and the 17th for gaming, meaning it's worse than the vast majority of TVs we've tracked. Smart features? 14th percentile. Connectivity? 15th percentile. Even audio, which the marketing hypes as "loud," sits at the 13th percentile. For a product that costs as little as $186 from some sellers, those numbers might not shock you. For anyone expecting a polished experience, they should.

What makes this TV interesting is the wide gap between the spec sheet and actual owner reports. Plenty of buyers say the picture is crisp and the sound is decent, especially for a small room. But a recurring screen bubble defect and a remote with non-English menus keep the overall sentiment score at a mediocre 65 out of 100. If you get a good unit, you might be happy. If you don't, you'll wish you'd spent your money on a known brand.

If you need a dirt-cheap screen for a camper or a kitchen where it'll get splattered with grease anyway, and you already have a Roku or Fire Stick collecting dust, the Feihe can work. At the low end of the price range, it's a disposable solution. Just cross your fingers you don't get a unit with a screen bubble. Set your expectations at "it displays video and makes sound" and you won't be disappointed.

But for almost everyone else, this TV is a pass. The weak Wi-Fi, frustrating remote, and total lack of real smart features mean you'll spend more time troubleshooting than watching. Spend the extra $20-40 on an Insignia or TCL and get something that works as advertised. If you absolutely must have a 22-inch screen and can find the Feihe for under $150, maybe. Otherwise, look elsewhere.