The 6 Best TVs With a Built-in DVD Player (2026)
A TV with the DVD player built in is the whole point for an RV, a kitchen, a dorm, or a parent who just wants to press play — one box, one remote, no HDMI juggling. The honest catch: this is a compromised, budget category, so the goal is picking the least-compromised one for your use.
Search “TV with a built-in DVD player” and you quickly hit a wall: the big brands mostly abandoned this category years ago, and what’s left is a field of small, budget LED sets from names like Westinghouse, Supersonic, SYLVOX, Free Signal TV, and Emerson. That’s not a knock — it’s the reality. These are compact, all-in-one screens built for a specific job (RV, camper, kitchen, bedroom, dorm, workshop, or a grandparent’s den), not living-room flagships. Nobody makes a 65-inch OLED with a DVD slot, and nobody should. This guide finds the six genuinely-available 2026 models worth considering, pins down exactly what each one is, and stays honest about the trade-offs — including which “1080p” listings are actually 720p panels, and when to skip the combo entirely and pair any normal TV with a $30 player. Every spec below is cited to a named source.
The picks at a glance
Six all-in-one TV/DVD combos from 13″ to 40″ — compare them at a glance, then jump to any full write-up below.
| TV/DVD combo | Best for | Standout (cited) | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
 Westinghouse 24″ 24″ · 720p · ~$140 | Best overall & valueProven all-rounder | #1 best-seller · 3× HDMI [Amazon] | |
 Supersonic SC-2426SDVD 24″ · 720p · ~$217 | Best smart comboStreams + 12V cord | VIDAA + WiFi · 12V car cord [Amazon] | |
 SYLVOX 27″ 12V 27″ · 1080p · ~$369 | Best for RVs / 12VNative 12-volt | Native 12V · true 1080p · Google TV [Amazon] | |
 Free Signal Transit 28″ 28″ · 1080p · ~$329–399 | Best RV pre-loadedAnti-vibration | Anti-vibration · 12V · pre-loaded apps [Amazon] | |
 Supersonic SC-1312 13.3″ · 720p · ~$120 | Best compactKitchen / galley | 13.3″ · 12V DC · DVD·CD·USB·SD [Amazon] | |
 Emerson ETD-4050 40″ 40″ · 1080p · ~$299–349 | Biggest screenPlays CDs too | 40″ true 1080p · 3× HDMI · DVD+CD [Emerson] |
Which TV/DVD combo is right for you?
Skip the spec overwhelm — match your situation to the pick.
The specs that matter, cited to named sources
Screen size, the real panel resolution, disc support, ports, and 12V power decide every buy in this category. Every figure below is cited to a named source — each maker’s spec sheet or a retailer listing, plus RTINGS for how budget LED panels behave (here’s how we research and pick, and who we are).
| Model | Screen (viewable) | Panel resolution | DVD / CD / USB | Inputs & tuner | 12V DC (RV) | Smart? | ~Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westinghouse 24″ (WD24HX5201) | 24″ class (23.6″)¹ | 720p (1366×768)¹ | DVD · USB¹ | 3× HDMI, USB, ATSC¹ | No — AC only (120V)¹ | No¹ | ~$139.99¹ |
| Supersonic SC-2426SDVD 24″ | 24″² | 720p (1366×768)² ⚠ marketed “1080p” | DVD · USB² | 2× HDMI, USB, ATSC, WiFi² | Yes — 12V car cord incl.² | Yes (VIDAA)² | ~$216.90² |
| SYLVOX 27″ 12V (TFQF-957) | 27″³ | 1080p (1920×1080)³ | DVD · 2× USB³ | 2× HDMI, 2× USB, ATSC, WiFi+BT, Ethernet³ | Yes — native 12V, wide-voltage³ | Yes (Google TV)³ | ~$369³ |
| Free Signal Transit Platinum 28″ | 28″⁴ | 1080p (1920×1080)⁴ | SD-DVD · USB⁴ | 1× HDMI, USB, ATSC, WiFi, BT 5.0, SPDIF⁴ | Yes — native 12V, anti-vibration⁴ | Yes (pre-loaded apps)⁴ | ~$329–399⁴ |
| Supersonic SC-1312 13.3″ | 13.3″⁵ | 720p (1366×768)⁵ ⚠ marketed “1080p” | DVD · CD · USB · SD⁵ | 1× HDMI, VGA, component, ATSC dual-tuner⁵ | Yes — 12V DC⁵ | No⁵ | ~$110–130⁵ |
| Emerson ETD-4050 40″ | 40″ (39.5″)⁶ | 1080p (1920×1080)⁶ | DVD · CD · USB⁶ | 3× HDMI, VGA, RCA, ATSC, coax + 3.5mm out⁶ | DC car adapter incl.⁶ | No⁶ | ~$299–349⁶ |
- “1080p” ≠ 1080p on two picks. The Supersonic SC-2426SDVD and SC-1312 list “1080p/FHD,” but their panels are 1366×768 (720p) — that figure is the highest signal they’ll accept, downscaled to a 720p screen. Only the SYLVOX 27″, Free Signal 28″, Emerson 40″ (and the Sceptre 24″ below) have genuine 1920×1080 panels.²⁵
- Ports vary a lot. Three HDMI on the Westinghouse and Emerson; just one on the Free Signal 28″ — count your devices before you buy.
- Only two are 12V-native. SYLVOX and Free Signal are built as 12V sets. The Supersonic SC-2426, SC-1312, and Emerson include a DC/car cord, but the Westinghouse 24″ is AC-only — don’t buy it expecting to run it off an RV battery.
- CD support is model-specific. Several listings advertise multi-region / “All Region” DVD and CD playback, but it’s inconsistently documented per unit — treat CD playback as confirmed only where the spec sheet states it (Emerson and SC-1312) and region-free claims as unconfirmed elsewhere.
Sources: [1] Amazon — Westinghouse WD24HX5201 (23.6″ actual, 720p, 3× HDMI, ATSC, non-smart) · [2] Amazon — Supersonic SC-2426SDVD (VIDAA, WiFi, 1366×768 panel, 12V car cord) · [3] Amazon + SYLVOX — 27″ Trailer Series TFQF-957 (native 12V, 1080p, Google TV) · [4] Amazon + Newegg — Free Signal Transit Platinum 28″ (12V, 1080p, anti-vibration, integrated SD-DVD, 1 HDMI) · [5] QualityMobileVideo + retailer listings — SC-1312 (13.3″, 1366×768, 12V, ATSC dual-tuner, DVD/CD/SD) · [6] Emerson — ETD-4050 spec sheet (39.5″ viewable, 1920×1080, 3× HDMI, DVD+CD slot-load, DC adapter). Prices are July 2026 street prices and move — confirm live before buying.
The six picks, in depth
Westinghouse 24″ (WD24HX5201) — 720p
Westinghouse’s 24-incher is the default for a reason: it’s the current #1 best-seller in Amazon’s TV-DVD Combos category with over 1,800 ratings at 4.0 stars, and at ~$139.99 it undercuts almost everything with a real brand behind it [Amazon]. The standout is connectivity — 3 HDMI inputs plus USB and an ATSC tuner let it act as the hub for a Fire Stick, a console, and an antenna at once, not just a DVD box, and it wall-mounts on a standard VESA 200×100 pattern [Amazon]. The screen is a 23.6″ 720p LED panel — fine for a bedroom or kitchen at normal distance, not a detail monster.
Supersonic SC-2426SDVD 24″ — Smart (720p)
This is the pick when you want the apps inside the TV: it runs VIDAA with built-in WiFi (Netflix, YouTube, Prime) and still includes a 12V DC car cord, so it can stream at home and run off a battery on the road — an unusual combination in this category [Amazon]. It’s the #2 best-seller here (4.0★) and adds an ATSC tuner and HDMI/USB [Amazon]. Be clear-eyed on one thing: despite “1080p” in the marketing, the panel is 1366×768 (720p) per the spec table, and that table lists 2 HDMI where the headline says 3 — so verify at checkout [Amazon].
SYLVOX 27″ 12V (Trailer Series) — 1080p
The SYLVOX is the most capable RV pick: it’s a native 12-Volt set with wide-voltage protection (built to tolerate the voltage swings of RV/solar electrical), a genuine 1920×1080 panel, and full Google TV with WiFi, Bluetooth, and Chromecast built in [Amazon; SYLVOX]. It carries 2 HDMI, 2 USB, and Ethernet — more expandable than the smaller combos — and mounts on a wall or a table [Amazon]. At ~$369 it’s priced like the RV-specific product it is.
Free Signal TV Transit Platinum 28″ — 1080p
Free Signal TV builds specifically for the road, and the Transit Platinum shows it: anti-vibration construction, native 12V power, an integrated SD-DVD drive, a true 1080p panel, and pre-downloaded streaming apps plus Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi [Newegg; Amazon]. RV owners on the iRV2 forums specifically pick it to avoid running an inverter just to watch TV [iRV2]. The main compromise is expandability — the spec lists a single HDMI input — so it’s less of a hub than the Westinghouse or Emerson [Amazon].
Supersonic SC-1312 13.3″ — 720p
When the constraint is space, this is the answer: at 13.3 inches it fits a kitchen counter, a boat galley, a nightstand, or a cube-van cab, runs on 12V DC, and is the most-reviewed pick on the list by a wide margin (nearly 4,000 ratings) [Amazon; QualityMobileVideo]. It’s also the most flexible on media — DVD, CD, USB, and an SD card slot, with an ATSC dual-tuner, HDMI, VGA, and component in [QualityMobileVideo]. Set expectations on the picture: it’s a 1366×768 (720p), 500:1-contrast panel — a utility screen, and the “1080p/FHD” in the title is signal support, not the panel [QualityMobileVideo].
Emerson ETD-4050 40″ — Full HD 1080p
The Emerson is the pick when you actually want to watch movies: it’s the only large-format model here, a real 40″ (39.5″ viewable) 1920×1080 Full HD panel, and its slot-load drive plays DVD and CD (DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW) [Emerson spec sheet]. Connectivity is the best of the group alongside the Westinghouse — 3 HDMI, VGA, RCA, coax + 3.5mm audio out, USB — so it works as a den hub or an office second screen, and it ships with a DC car adapter for occasional RV use [Emerson]. Reviews skew positive on Emerson (4.6★) but are more mixed on Amazon (3.8★); speakers are the common gripe [Emerson; Amazon].
Sceptre 24″ E246BD-F — true 1080p
Worth a mention as the cheapest genuine-1080p 24-incher: a real 24″ (23.6″ diag) 1920×1080 LED TV with a built-in DVD player at around $150 list, confirmed via Sceptre’s own site and Walmart, and Energy Star rated [Sceptre; Walmart]. The catch is availability — it doesn’t have a clean current Amazon listing (the older SKU appears discontinued), so stock is spotty and pricing moves. If you want a true-1080p budget panel over the 720p Supersonics and can find it in stock, it’s a fair pick; check the current price before you commit.
Why TV/DVD combos are a niche — and compromised — category
Be honest up front: the major TV makers (Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Hisense) don’t build TVs with DVD players anymore. The built-in-DVD niche is served almost entirely by smaller value brands — Westinghouse, Supersonic, SYLVOX, Free Signal TV, Emerson, Sceptre — and they concentrate on small screens (roughly 13″–32″, with 40″ the practical ceiling) aimed at RVs, kitchens, dorms, and second rooms [Amazon best-seller category]. That means you’re choosing inside a budget tier: expect basic LED panels, modest speakers, and simpler smart platforms (or none). The upside is real, though — one box, one remote, and a disc drive already wired in, which is exactly what a lot of RVers, parents, and grandparents actually want.
Screen size and resolution — the reality at this tier
Two things trip buyers up. First, screen size tops out low: most combos are 19″–32″, and 40″ (the Emerson) is about as big as it gets, so this isn’t where you shop for a home-theater centerpiece. Second, watch the resolution claim. Several listings — including the Supersonic SC-2426SDVD and SC-1312 — advertise “1080p” or “FHD,” but their actual panels are 1366×768 (720p); the 1080p figure is the maximum signal they accept, then downscale [Amazon; QualityMobileVideo]. Genuine 1920×1080 panels in this roundup are the SYLVOX 27″, Free Signal 28″, Emerson 40″, and Sceptre 24″. At 13″–24″ the visible difference between 720p and 1080p is small at normal viewing distance — but you should know what you’re actually buying, and not pay a 1080p price for a 720p panel.
Picture quality: temper expectations (and mind the angle)
These are inexpensive LED TVs, and it shows in the fundamentals that reviewers measure but spec sheets hide: contrast is modest, brightness is enough for a normally-lit room but not a sun-filled RV dinette, and off-angle viewing washes out — budget LED panels visibly lose color and contrast when you’re not seated straight in front, which RTINGS documents as a core weakness of cheaper panels [RTINGS — Viewing Angle]. Practically: mount or place the TV where viewers sit roughly head-on, don’t expect HDR punch, and judge these on convenience and value, not image fidelity.
DVD vs. streaming — do you even need the drive?
The built-in DVD drive is the whole reason to buy here — but ask whether you truly need it built in. If your goal is mostly streaming, several picks (SYLVOX, Free Signal, Supersonic SC-2426) already have WiFi and apps, and any modern smart TV streams better. The disc drive earns its keep for a specific reason: a physical DVD library (kids’ movies, box sets, exercise or teaching discs), no or spotty internet (campgrounds, cabins, boats), or a viewer who just wants to put a disc in and press play with one remote [Reddit r/BuyItForLife; Cello buyer’s guide]. If that’s you, a combo is genuinely convenient. If it isn’t, read the next section.
12V and RV use — what actually matters
For an RV, camper, or boat, the feature that matters most isn’t the screen — it’s how it’s powered. A native 12V DC set (SYLVOX, Free Signal) runs straight off the house battery with no inverter, which saves power and avoids the waste of converting 12V→120V→back down inside the TV [iRV2 forum]. Some AC sets include a 12V car cord (Supersonic SC-2426, SC-1312, Emerson), which also works. But a normal AC-only TV like the Westinghouse 24″ needs an inverter running to work off-grid — a real drawback in a rig. Also weigh weight (many RV mounts cap around 40 lb) and look for anti-vibration construction (the Free Signal advertises it) if you drive rough roads [Amazon].
When to just buy separates instead
Here’s the candid take that most “best TV/DVD combo” pages won’t give you: for a lot of buyers, a normal TV plus a cheap standalone DVD player is the better, cheaper choice [Reddit r/BuyItForLife]. A current 24″–40″ Roku/Fire/Google TV usually has a better panel, more HDMI inputs, and real app support, and a standalone DVD player is ~$25–35. Buy that combination and you get a nicer TV — and if the disc drive ever fails, you replace a $30 box instead of the whole television; combos are notorious for the drive dying first and taking the set with it [Reddit]. Choose an actual combo only when the all-in-one form factor is the requirement — a single box on an RV wall, one remote for a grandparent, a tight kitchen or galley with no room for a second device, or true 12V operation. If you decide you’d rather have a full-size living-room TV instead, that’s usually the smarter money. If none of the combo cases apply to you, buy separates.
Looking for a real living-room set instead?
A built-in-DVD combo is a specialist tool for RVs, kitchens, and second rooms. If what you actually want is a proper living-room TV — and you’re fine adding a $30 disc player — these guides pick up where this one leaves off:
- 📺 Want a real living-room TV? Our full picks for a bigger, better panel → the best 60-inch TVs
- 🔎 Bigger still? If you’ve got the wall for it → the best 80-inch TVs and 85-inch TVs
- 🏷️ Brand-shopping? Our roundup of the → best Samsung TVs
Pair any of these with a ~$25–35 standalone DVD player and you’ll get a nicer screen, more inputs, and an easy $30 fix if the drive ever dies — the honest upgrade path out of the combo category.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do any big brands (Samsung, LG, Sony) still make a TV with a built-in DVD player?
- No. As of 2026 the major manufacturers have exited this category — built-in-DVD TVs come from value brands like Westinghouse, Supersonic, SYLVOX, Free Signal TV, Emerson, and Sceptre, almost all in the 13"–40" range for RVs, kitchens, and second rooms [Amazon best-seller category]. If you want a large, premium panel, the practical answer is a normal smart TV plus a standalone DVD player.
- Which TV with a built-in DVD player is best for an RV or camper?
- For true off-grid use, pick a native 12-Volt set so you don't need an inverter: the SYLVOX 27" (1080p Google TV) or the Free Signal Transit Platinum 28" (anti-vibration, pre-loaded apps) [Amazon; iRV2 forum]. If you only occasionally run off a battery, the Supersonic SC-2426, SC-1312, and Emerson ETD-4050 include a 12V car cord [Amazon; Emerson]. Avoid the AC-only Westinghouse 24" for off-grid RV use.
- Are these TVs really 1080p?
- Only some. The SYLVOX 27", Free Signal 28", Emerson 40", and Sceptre 24" have genuine 1920×1080 panels, but the Supersonic SC-2426SDVD and SC-1312 advertise "1080p/FHD" while their actual panels are 1366×768 (720p) — that number is the highest signal they accept, then downscale to a 720p screen [Amazon; QualityMobileVideo]. At 13"–24" the difference is minor at normal distance, but you shouldn't pay a 1080p price for a 720p panel.
- Can these play CDs, or only DVDs?
- It depends on the model, so check the spec sheet. The Emerson ETD-4050 explicitly plays CD and CD-R/RW plus DVD±R/RW, and the Supersonic SC-1312 lists DVD/CD (and reads SD cards and USB) [Emerson; QualityMobileVideo]. Others advertise DVD playback but don't clearly confirm CD support, so treat CD and region-free playback as unconfirmed unless the spec sheet states it.
- Is a TV with a built-in DVD player worth it, or should I buy a TV and a separate DVD player?
- For many people, separates are the smarter buy — a normal smart TV usually has a better panel, more HDMI inputs, and real apps, and a standalone DVD player is only ~$25–35; if the drive fails you replace a $30 box, not the TV [Reddit r/BuyItForLife]. A built-in-DVD combo is worth it when the all-in-one form factor itself is the goal: one box on an RV wall, one remote for a parent or grandparent, a tight kitchen or galley, or true 12V operation. Match the choice to that honest question.