Which is better for a bedroom?

The onn 24" fits small rooms and costs $68.00 at Walmart as of November 7, 2026. The Samsung M5 is bigger and sharper but needs more wall or desk space and costs $197.99 at Focus Camera.

Is the Samsung M5 worth the extra money?

Yes if you will use it as a monitor or want 1080p at 32 inches. If you only watch streaming apps in a small room, the onn does that for far less.

Which has better picture quality?

The Samsung M5. It is 1080p on a 32-inch VA panel, while the onn is 720p on a 23.6-inch screen, so text and detail look sharper on the Samsung.

Can I use either one with a laptop?

The Samsung M5 is built for it, with HDMI, USB-C and VGA plus remote PC access. The onn has HDMI and USB but is designed as a TV, not a monitor.

Which is better for gaming?

The Samsung M5, which has Samsung Gaming Hub for streaming games without a console. Both are 60 Hz, so neither suits fast competitive play.

Do both have smart TV apps?

Yes. The onn runs VIZIO OS with over 300 apps, and the Samsung runs Tizen with Samsung TV Plus. Both cover Netflix and the major services.

onn 24" 720p VIZIO Smart TV vs Samsung M5 (M50D) 32-Inch Smart Monitor

Buy the onn 24" if you want the cheapest way to add a small smart TV to a kitchen, bedroom or dorm. Buy the Samsung M5 if you need a 32-inch 1080p screen that also works as a monitor for a PC or laptop. The price gap is wide: $68.00 at Walmart for the onn as of November 7, 2026, versus $197.99 at Focus Camera for the Samsung. The Samsung costs about three times as much, so pick it only if 1080p, USB-C and desktop use matter to you.

Today the onn 24" 720p VIZIO Smart TV costs $129.99 less at its best price.

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