Help me choose a budget TV?

keliason

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Recently my poor Plasma broke and I've tried to get some help on fixing it, but it looks risky to try and buy parts. I love the picture, but I suppose it's time to move on.

So, I'm looking for something cheap to replace it. Our living room is small and a 43" inch is perfect. I tried going super cheap and got a Toshiba 1080P at Best Buy for $225, but when I got home I was really disappointed. A total step back.

So, I'm thinking I should go for a 4K tv, but there's a few choices in my price range. Here's what I'm looking for:

Budget: $300 - $500 (hopefully under $450)
Size: 43"
Use: Mostly streaming Netflix and Streaming sports
Distance: About 6-7 feet.
Room: Not crazy sunny, but not pitch black. We also prefer a lower brightness than most

I've read reviews for the Samsung 6300MU, Vizio E43-E2, and TCL S405. Every review site seems to prefer a different one.

Thoughts?