FPD P1 FPD Smart TV 32 Inch, Television Compatible with Review

It's a $105 smart TV, so keep your expectations low. The Tizen software and free live TV are great, but the 720p picture is soft. Worth it only as a budget secondary screen.

The FPD P1 is a 32-inch 720p smart TV that's trying to do a lot for about a hundred bucks. It runs Samsung's Tizen OS, gives you free live TV through Samsung TV Plus, and even has a gaming hub for streaming titles. It's a budget TV that's banking on its smart features to stand out.

Honestly, the main draw here is the price and the software. For a small bedroom, kitchen, or guest room, it's a cheap way to get a connected screen. But you're definitely making some big compromises on the actual display to get there.

Let's be real: the 720p display is the biggest thing to know. In our database, its display score lands in the 2nd percentile. That means it's near the bottom for sharpness. For a 32-inch screen, 720p looks soft, especially if you're sitting close. The HDR10 support is nice on paper, but on a basic LCD panel at this resolution, don't expect a transformative HDR experience. The Tizen OS is snappy, though, and the smart features work as advertised.

At around $105, it's hard to complain too much. You're getting a functional smart TV for the price of a decent pair of headphones. The value is entirely in the software package—Tizen, free live TV, and smart home control. If you just need a basic, connected screen and can live with a fuzzy picture, it's worth the money. If picture quality matters to you at all, it's not.

This isn't competing with the Sonys and LGs on the list. Those are premium 4K sets. A real competitor is something like a TCL 3-Series, which often goes on sale for not much more. The TCL gives you 1080p or even 4K, Roku TV, and better picture quality. The FPD fights back with Tizen and Samsung TV Plus. Another option is an Amazon Fire TV, but you'd need to buy the stick separately. The FPD bundles it all in one cheap box.

Skip this if you care about picture clarity. If this is your main living room TV, you'll notice the soft 720p image immediately. Also, avoid it if you need reliable compatibility with specific external set-top boxes, as some users have had remote pairing issues.

Buy this if you need the absolute cheapest possible smart TV for a secondary room where picture quality isn't a priority. It's perfect for a garage, kid's playroom, or a bedroom where you just watch some streaming before bed. The free live TV is a legit bonus for casual viewing.