Before we get to the best models, it's important to measure your expectations. The fact of the matter is that manufacturers don't release many 32-inch TVs any more. Sometimes their ranges only includes one, and they are almost always inferior to their larger cousins. Despite TV screen sizes getting ever bigger in recent years, 32-inch is still the preferred option for many people shopping for a new set for their living room, or an additional TV for a bedroom, kitchen or study. 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.

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. Full-HD display: To get the best possible picture quality, go for a 1080p, or Full-HD, TV. An HD-Ready set will let you view HD content but it typically won't be as good as a Full-HD model. New 4K TVs are available, but they're mainly in sizes of 40-inches and over. 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. For the review score, we gave Bush 32 Inch Smart HD Ready TV 8.6 out of 10. To reach that score we use information on what customers are saying about the same product from a number of retailers, to create an aggregate score.To get the quality score, we’re looking at a number of factors, but typically we’re studying the brand of the product, the warranty included and basing it on what customers have to say about the quality. It must be used solely for domestic purposes. The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair. So, should you be wary of these bargain TVs? Is one store brand better than other? Or do you need to spend a bit more on a more recognisable brand to get the best experience?

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 A TV display is made up of thousands of tiny squares of light called pixels. Screen resolution refers to the number of distinct pixels displayed horizontally and vertically. This is usually referred to in width x height, e.g.: 1280 x 720 pixels. Therefore, the higher the screen resolution the better. The resolution best suited for you will depend on your TV size, living space, and budget.You may come across 'HDR' - this stands for High Dynamic Range. A TV with HDR simply means the screen itself is capable of displaying more colours than a regular set. So, you can expect rich vibrant images and better contrast. The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual. If you’ve decided that a 32-inch TV is for you, here's what you need to look out for when you're making your choice.

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.

It's been a while since we've tested these TVs and this is largely because the models don't stay on sale for very long and we prioritise testing hundreds of TVs from more well known brands that are more widely available. The average scores in the table are across several years of testing, but we haven't tested any store brand TVs since 2018. If our decades of TV testing has told us one thing it's that the specs on a box don't always equal a good TV. One 4K panel is not as good as the next and there are many more aspects that determine whether a TV looks and sounds good. 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. 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?