A 32 inch TV is a compact television measured diagonally across the screen, sized for a bedroom, kitchen, office, caravan or any room too small to comfortably fit the 55 or 65 inch sets most living rooms use, without sacrificing smart streaming features on the way down.
The category splits by platform and use case rather than screen size alone: Google TV, which run the full Google Play app ecosystem and Chromecast built in, webOS, running LG’s licensed smart platform on a non-LG-branded set, 12V-compatible models, built to run off a caravan, boat or camper battery system as well as mains power, and basic smart TVs, which cover the essential streaming apps without a full app-store platform behind them.
Every genuinely Australian-stocked, new 32 inch smart TV currently available runs HD resolution, either 720p or 768p, rather than the Full HD 1080p some shoppers expect at this size; the only Full HD 32 inch options found were UK-import listings with delivery windows stretching to around 4 weeks, and were excluded from this guide on that basis. Smart platform, tuner type, and 12V compatibility matter more at this size than chasing a resolution the current market does not genuinely offer new.
This guide compares six 32 inch TVs available to Australian buyers, from a dedicated caravan-ready model through to the cheapest genuine Google TV set on the market, and pairs with a set of TV units sized to suit a smaller screen rather than a piece of furniture built for something larger.
32 Inch TVs Compared
| Product | Link | Type | Best For | Key Spec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG LB655 32 Inch AI HD Smart TV | Check price | Smart TV | Recognised brand | AI picture processing, HDR |
| Kogan 32 Inch LED Smart Google TV R98V | Check price | Google TV | 12V + wall mounting | 12V compatible, VESA confirmed |
| ENGLAON X70 32 Inch HD Smart TV | Check price | Android TV | Caravans and boats | 12V/240V dual voltage |
| SKYWORTH Q5600H 32 Inch QLED+ Smart Google TV | Check price | QLED Google TV | QLED panel | QLED, Dolby Audio |
| AOA 32 Inch LED WebOS Smart HD TV | Check price | webOS TV | Built-in tuner | DVB-T2 confirmed, USB DVR |
| FPD 32 Inch Smart TV Palette-Series | Check price | Google TV | Budget pick | Cheapest, Google TV platform |
1. LG LB655 32 Inch AI HD Smart TV – Best Recognised Brand
LG is the only tier-one television brand in this guide, and the LB655 carries LG’s AI picture processing to sharpen up HD content rather than leaving it looking as soft as a basic panel often does at this size. The design is a slim, flat-fronted set rather than the chunkier bezels some budget models in this guide carry.
A built-in smart platform covers streaming apps and a web browser alongside the usual WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, with multiple HDMI and USB ports for external devices. HDR compatibility extends the contrast range on supported content, a feature not every budget set in this guide includes.
Resolution still tops out at HD rather than Full HD, in line with every genuinely AU-stocked 32 inch smart TV in this guide, and VESA wall-mount compatibility is not explicitly confirmed on the listing, worth checking before buying if wall-mounting is the plan. Anyone who simply wants the most recognised brand name on a secondary TV, and trusts that over a marginally cheaper unknown brand, gets the safest pick here.
Pros
- Only tier-one recognised brand in this guide
- AI picture processing sharpens HD content
- HDR compatible with multiple HDMI/USB ports
Cons
- HD resolution only, not Full HD
- VESA wall-mount compatibility not explicitly confirmed
Key specs: HD (768p), LED, AI picture processing, built-in smart platform, HDR compatible, WiFi + Bluetooth
CHECK ON AMAZON2. Kogan 32 Inch LED Smart Google TV R98V – Best for 12V and Wall Mounting
Kogan is an established Australian electronics brand rather than an unfamiliar import label, and this set runs the full Google TV platform with Chromecast built in, plus Google Assistant voice control through the remote.
12V compatibility means it runs off a caravan, boat or camper battery system as well as standard mains power, and VESA mount compatibility is explicitly confirmed on the listing, unlike the LG model above. Connectivity covers Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI and WiFi.
The panel is a budget-tier HD panel rather than anything premium, and picture quality reflects the price point. For 12V power flexibility combined with a confirmed wall-mount pattern, nothing else in this guide covers both boxes at once.
Pros
- Full Google TV platform with Chromecast built in
- 12V compatible for caravan, boat or camper use
- VESA wall-mount compatibility explicitly confirmed
Cons
- Budget-tier panel, picture quality reflects the price
- HD resolution only
Key specs: HD (768p), LED, Google TV, Chromecast built-in, 12V compatible, VESA mount confirmed, HDR
CHECK ON AMAZON3. ENGLAON X70 32 Inch HD Smart TV – Best for Caravans and Boats
This is the only TV in this guide built specifically around dual-voltage power, running on either 12V or standard 240V mains, aimed squarely at caravan, motorhome, camper and boat owners rather than a standard household room.
Android 11 runs the smart platform here, with Chromecast built in and full access to the Google Play Store for the usual streaming apps, and HDR10 support extends contrast range on supported content. Bluetooth 5.0 and standard HDMI/USB ports round out connectivity.
A DVB-T2 digital tuner is not explicitly confirmed on this listing, worth checking directly if free-to-air reception on the road matters, and like every set in this guide it caps out at HD resolution rather than Full HD. Caravan, motorhome and boat owners needing genuine 12V power compatibility, rather than an inverter workaround, are exactly who this was built for.
Pros
- Genuine dual-voltage 12V/240V power, purpose-built for caravans and boats
- Android 11 with full Google Play Store access
- HDR10 support
Cons
- DVB-T2 tuner not explicitly confirmed on the listing
- HD resolution only, like every set in this guide
Key specs: HD (720p), LED, Android 11, Chromecast built-in, HDR10, Bluetooth 5.0, 12V/240V dual voltage
CHECK ON AMAZON4. SKYWORTH Q5600H 32 Inch QLED+ Smart Google TV – Best QLED Panel
Richer, more saturated colour comes from QLED panel technology here, the only one in this guide, running on the full Google TV platform with Chromecast built in.
Dolby Audio and an eye-comfort flicker-free mode round out a feature set aimed at extended viewing, and Bluetooth 5.1 covers wireless accessory pairing. SKYWORTH sells directly as the listed seller, rather than through an unnamed third party.
Despite the QLED panel, resolution still sits at HD rather than Full HD or the 4K QLED sets are more commonly associated with at larger sizes, so the panel technology is a colour upgrade rather than a sharpness one at this size. Richer colour reproduction on a genuinely budget-priced set is the trade this panel technology offers over the plainer LED screens elsewhere in this guide.
Pros
- QLED panel technology, the only one in this guide
- Full Google TV platform with Dolby Audio
- Eye-comfort flicker-free mode
Cons
- HD resolution despite the QLED panel, not 4K
- Fewer connectivity ports than some other sets in this guide
Key specs: HD (720p), QLED, Google TV, Chromecast built-in, HDR10/HLG, Dolby Audio, Bluetooth 5.1
CHECK ON AMAZON5. AOA 32 Inch LED WebOS Smart HD TV – Best Built-In Tuner
This runs webOS, LG’s licensed smart TV platform, on a non-LG-branded set, an unusual pairing at this budget level that brings a more polished interface than the generic Android-based platforms some cheaper sets use.
A DVB-T2 digital tuner is explicitly confirmed on this listing, unlike a couple of others in this guide, which matters for anyone relying on free-to-air reception rather than only streaming apps, and USB DVR recording lets live TV be paused or recorded to a connected drive. WiFi runs on both 2.4G and 5G bands.
Limited onboard RAM and storage, 1.5GB and 8GB respectively, can feel sluggish loading heavier streaming apps compared with the more established platforms in this guide, and the brand itself carries a shorter track record with a modest review count so far. Anyone specifically wanting a confirmed built-in tuner and USB recording, on a lesser-known but capable platform, gets a genuinely different feature mix here.
Pros
- Confirmed built-in DVB-T2 tuner, unlike a couple of others in this guide
- Runs webOS, a more polished platform than generic budget alternatives
- USB DVR recording for live TV
Cons
- Limited RAM and storage can feel sluggish on heavier apps
- Shorter brand track record with a modest review count
Key specs: HD (768p), LED, webOS 2.0, DVB-T2 tuner confirmed, WiFi 2.4G/5G, Bluetooth, USB DVR recording
CHECK ON AMAZON6. FPD 32 Inch Smart TV Palette-Series – Best Budget Pick
This is the cheapest set in this guide by a clear margin, and despite the price it runs the full Google TV platform with Google Play access rather than a stripped-down basic smart interface, backed by the largest review count of any set here.
A built-in speaker, voice remote and HDR10 support with Dolby Audio cover the essentials, and WiFi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity match the more expensive sets in this guide feature for feature on paper. Strong sales volume and review numbers suggest reasonable real-world reliability at this price point.
The brand is a lesser-known name without the established reputation of LG or Kogan elsewhere in this guide, and no Ethernet port is mentioned on the listing for a wired connection. Budget-conscious buyers wanting a genuine Google TV smart platform at the lowest price here, backed by real sales volume rather than an unproven listing, get the best value in this guide.
Pros
- Cheapest set in this guide with a full Google TV platform
- Largest review count and strong recent sales volume
- HDR10 and Dolby Audio included
Cons
- Lesser-known brand without an established reputation
- No Ethernet port mentioned for a wired connection
Key specs: HD (720p), LED, Google TV, Google Play access, HDR10, Dolby Audio, built-in speaker, voice remote
CHECK ON AMAZONHow to Choose a 32 Inch TV
Resolution expectations should be reset at this screen size. Every genuinely Australian-stocked new 32 inch smart TV checked for this guide runs HD resolution, either 720p or 768p, not Full HD 1080p, despite some marketing language like “QLED+” that might suggest otherwise. Full HD 32 inch sets do exist as UK import listings with multi-week delivery windows, but nothing currently ships new from an AU-based seller at that resolution.
Smart platform affects daily use more than the spec sheet suggests. Google TV and webOS both run a genuine app store with regular updates, while a generic or unnamed smart platform can feel dated and slower to add new streaming apps over time. Checking which platform a set actually runs, not just whether it is labelled smart, avoids ending up with an app-store dead end.
A confirmed built-in tuner matters if free-to-air still gets watched. Not every smart TV in this guide explicitly confirms a DVB-T2 tuner on its listing, and a set without one needs a separate set-top box or streaming service to access free-to-air channels. Checking for this explicitly, rather than assuming every TV includes it, avoids a surprise after unboxing.
12V compatibility is a genuinely different feature, not just a marketing add-on. A TV built to run on 12V, in addition to standard mains power, works directly off a caravan, boat or camper battery system without an inverter, while a standard mains-only TV needs one to run off battery power at all. This matters specifically for anyone planning to use the TV away from a standard power outlet.
VESA wall-mount compatibility is worth confirming before buying, not after. Not every 32 inch TV in this guide explicitly states its VESA mounting pattern, and a mismatch between the TV’s mount points and a bracket bought separately is an avoidable hassle. Checking the specific VESA measurement against any mount being bought alongside it saves a return.
Streaming performance depends on the network as much as the TV. A smart platform is only as responsive as the WiFi connection feeding it, and a slow or congested network turns even a capable smart TV platform sluggish. A set of WiFi routers rated for the household’s actual size and device count matters as much as the TV’s own specs for smooth streaming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 32 inch TVs available in Full HD in Australia?
Genuinely Australian-stocked new 32 inch smart TVs currently run HD resolution, either 720p or 768p, rather than Full HD 1080p. Full HD 32 inch models exist as UK import listings with delivery windows stretching to around four weeks, but nothing ships new from an AU-based seller at that resolution at the time of writing.
What is the difference between Google TV and webOS on a budget TV?
Google TV runs the full Google Play app ecosystem with Chromecast built in and is used across many TV brands, while webOS is LG’s own platform, licensed out to some non-LG brands, generally regarded as a more polished interface. Both are genuine app-store platforms, unlike a generic unnamed smart interface that may update less often.
Can a 32 inch TV run on 12V power for a caravan?
Some can and some cannot; it is a specific feature rather than universal to the category, so check for it explicitly rather than assuming any TV supports it. A genuinely 12V-compatible TV runs directly off a caravan, boat or camper battery system without needing a separate power inverter.
Do 32 inch TVs have a built-in tuner for free-to-air channels?
Most do, but not every listing explicitly confirms a DVB-T2 tuner, so it is worth checking directly before buying if free-to-air reception matters. A TV without a built-in tuner needs a separate set-top box or a streaming service to access free-to-air channels.
What size room suits a 32 inch TV?
A 32 inch TV suits a bedroom, kitchen, home office, caravan or any secondary viewing space rather than a main living room, where general guidance suggests viewing distances under around 1.5 to 2 metres for a comfortable, detailed picture at this size. Larger rooms and longer viewing distances generally suit a 55 inch or larger set instead.
Is QLED worth it on a 32 inch TV?
QLED panel technology generally delivers richer, more saturated colour than a standard LED panel at any size, including 32 inches, but it does not automatically mean a higher resolution. Checking the actual resolution alongside any QLED or similar panel-technology claim avoids assuming a sharper picture that a HD-resolution QLED panel does not actually deliver.
Verdict
For most household secondary-TV use, the LG LB655 is the safer buy on brand reputation alone, while caravan and boat owners specifically should go straight to the ENGLAON X70 or the Kogan R98V for genuine 12V compatibility. Budget-first buyers who mainly want a working Google TV smart platform, and are not fussed about brand recognition, get the most for the least with the FPD Palette-Series.
