The reason for this is partly to do with demand and partly to do with limitations of the small screen. You will have noticed that almost every TV is 4K, but none of them are 32 inches. That's because the bump in resolution doesn't really show on anything smaller than 40 inches, unless you're sat as close to it as you would a computer monitor. At the end of the day, these store-brand TVs are the cheapest on the market, but even if you're on a tight budget don't discount TVs from the bigger brands. LG, Samsung, Sony and Panasonic all have their own budget sets, especially if you go for a TV released the previous year. That means if you’re looking for a new 32-inch set, for every solid option there are dozens of shoddy ones sitting alongside. Here, we reveal the models that impressed our expert lab tests. So when you see a smart, 4K, HDR Bush TV in your local Argos or Sainsburys – just like a Samsung but for half the price – it's easy to be tempted.

The 32-inch TVs we've listed here are the best available, but they aren't as good as larger sets. Best 32-inch TVs Of course, we understand that people still want smaller TVs for bedrooms and kitchens, which is why we will continue to test the few that are released. What we don't do is change the way we evaluate them. This would improve the score, but wouldn't give a realistic impression of how good these TVs are.The size of the bezel differs from TV to TV, which means there isn't one exact figure for the width, height and depth of a 32-inch TV, but on average it's around 73.1 x 47.2 x 17.9cm. How to choose the best small TV

But unfortunately, many of these smaller, cheaper sets don’t make the grade. With manufacturers focusing on 50-inch TVs, 55-inch TVs and 65-inch TVs, these smaller models have been all but left behind. A 32-inch TV is a great size TV for a kitchen or bedroom. However, you may want something a little bigger for your lounge. Especially if your lounge is large or you're entertaining a big group of guests or family. Do smaller TVs have better image quality? The price of store-brand TVs may certainly be tempting, as may what appear to be a wide range of features that, on paper at least, make them a match for the best Samsung and LG have to offer. Plus, with many 40-inch TVs now coming with 4K ultra-HD resolution, you can sit slightly closer without losing any detail. Our guide to buying the perfect TV size recommends that you sit about the same distance (around 2.5 metres) from a Full-HD 32-inch TV as you would a 4K 40-inch one.We don't test every supermarket or electronic retailer own-brand TV, but to give you an indication of whether it's worth buying one of their TVs, this table shows the average Which? test scores of TVs from many of the brands you'll find in supermarkets and electronics retailers, alongside those of the market leaders.