The best portable TVs of 2023

Update, 11/01/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations, and these are still the best portable TVs you can buy.

What to look for in a portable TV in 2023

Choosing the best portable TV comes down to four criteria: screen size, picture/sound quality, charging time, and number of ports.

Portable TVs with a screen size of at least 7 inches, resolution up to 1080p, and wide viewing angles offer the best viewing experiences. While these specs may not sound as impressive as today’s modern TVs, portability will always be the most important feature for these TVs.

The best portable TVs also come with various connectivity options such as HDMI, USB, and built-in tuners to get free local TV channels. Ports to connect Chromecast, Roku and other connected streaming devices will allow instant access to thousands of movies and TV shows.

Ideally, the portable TV you choose will run on DC power and have a battery when a power source is not available. All of the options below do just that!

After researching over fifteen different portable TVs, we narrowed down our choices to five of the best you can buy.

The Tyler TTV707-13 is a solid portable TV that comes with just about everything most people would want. It has a 13.3-inch LCD screen with Full HD resolution, offering decent image quality and viewing angles. The TV also hits the sweet spot between size and portability.

One of the highlights of the TV is its HDMI port, which allows you to connect any streaming device to access services like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and HBO Max. In addition to HDMI, you also get an analog video port, a USB port, an SD card slot, and a Mini USB port for VGA input. So you can connect everything from a DVD player to your computer with VGA output to this portable TV.

When you’re not using a Fire TV Stick or Roku to stream Netflix, you can use the TV’s digital tuner with the provided antennas to watch TV channels.

In terms of power, the Tyler Portable TV has a built-in battery, which the company claims can last around four hours on a single charge. In addition, the company supplies a regular 110V AC adapter for home use and a 12V DC adapter for car charging.

Unfortunately, the TV’s twin speakers aren’t very loud, and their rear placement makes matters worse. So if you go for this TV, it would be nice to invest in a decent portable speaker to complement it.

The SuperSonic SC-2812 portable TV is an excellent value option, starting with an above-average 12-inch screen size and a solid 720p resolution. It also has a built-in digital tuner, allowing quick and free access to HD television signals.

One of our favorite things about the SC-2812 is its generous 165-degree horizontal viewing angle and 165-degree vertical viewing angle. This means that its image quality doesn’t degrade with most seating positions, especially useful when multiple people are sharing the screen with you.

Like the Milanix TV, the SuperSonic SC-2812 portable TV is powered by a built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery and comes with the most commonly used inputs (USB/HDMI), along with a MicroSD slot for playing media using any SD-device. external enabled.

The Tyler 7-inch Portable TV is an all-round option for those long road trips, starting with a compact 7-inch 720p screen and a built-in rechargeable battery for 4 hours of operation – good enough to avoid being tied down to your charger. of car included.

Like all of our picks, the Tyler 7-inch Portable TV can support just about every web media format, including the most common MOV, MPEG, and MP3. It also comes with multiple ports (USB, AC/DC) to connect your Apple TV, Chromecast, or DVD player.

One knock on this unit though is its remote control. In addition to all the buttons being the same size, the placement of the buttons could be better. Placing a channel button directly above the volume button just wasn’t the best idea.

However, if you need to entertain someone on a long car ride, you can’t beat this Tyler TV option.

The Leadstar 10-inch portable TV is a great choice for gamers, thanks to a large 10.1-inch screen, crisp 1080p resolution, and a USB and HDMI port to accommodate the Nintendo Switch and other game consoles.

Additionally, Leadstar TV is the lightest TV on our list, weighing in at just 1.76 pounds. This portable TV is easy to slip into a bag and transport. Also, it comes with a rechargeable battery, good for a run time of about 3 hours before needing to be recharged.

If you want to get out and still play video games, this is the portable TV for you.

The Tyler 14-inch portable TV is our best smart TV thanks to its large number of inputs, suitable for playing virtually every device known to man, including Roku and Slingbox.

Rounding out the specifications of the Tyler 14-inch portable TV is a built-in rechargeable battery good for over 2 hours of playtime and 1080p resolution, a godsend in a world of 720p portable TVs.

Our only knock on the unit is its weight, which comes in at close to 5 pounds. However, it does come with a sturdy folding stand and tabletop stands with a hinged neck to adjust the viewing angle as needed.

Another thing worth mentioning is that it’s not technically a smart TV. It does not have built-in WiFi or a smart TV operating system. However, it provides all the necessary ports to connect your favorite streaming device, which is the best option.