The best budget smart TVs and streaming devices for students

Heading back to school this year may be unlike any previous year, but whether you're at home or in a formal classroom, you'll need a way to relax. Here are some devices that can bring the theater experience to rooms of any size, while leaving a few bucks left over for you to spend elsewhere. TCL's 5-series 4K TVs will give you a high-res screen with support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision HDR at a price that comes in under $300. The built-in Roku OS adds support for nearly every streaming app your parents have logins for -- HBO Max is the only major one missing so you'll have to live with HBO Now or HBO Go -- and it's perfect for use with a PS4 or Xbox One with auto-game mode switching. Three HDMI inputs mean there's room for expansion as you add additional hardware and the remote is easy enough to use that even your roommate can figure it out.