Rtings is one of the best sources of information about TVs on the web. Here is its list of the best TVs under $500.

• Best picture quality
• Best value for size

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Best picture quality

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Overall score: 7.6
“Winner”

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Samsung UN32J6300

Overall score: 7.5
“Runner-up”

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Best value for size

Vizio E50-C1

Overall score: 7.5
“Winner”

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LG 42LF5600

Overall score: 6.0
“Runner-up”

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Rtings is a website specialised in TVs. Founded in 2011, it buys its own television sets for testing — this distinguishes it from most websites, which usually get review units directly from the manufacturers. “It means our TVs aren’t handpicked by the manufacturers, but actually represent what you would buy yourself”, Rtings says. The units are resold after the tests are finished.

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