you might I’ve spent a lot of time outside this summer, but now is actually a great time to buy a new TV. The latest models are just starting to hit stores, which means you can find super deals on older (and still pretty!) screens. These are some early Prime Day deals, so Prime Day itself (July 12th and 13th) may see further price drops.
Be sure to check out our other Amazon Prime Day coverage, as well as our roundup of Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals for more discounts. Our Prime Day Tips guide can also help you tell the difference between the good and the bad.
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Read our guides to the best TVs and best soundbars for more advice, as well as our tips for getting the most out of your home theater.
Amazon doesn’t say it’s a deal, but it is — the first time prices have fallen this low. It’s our favorite TV for most people (9/10, WIRED’s recommendation), with a quantum-dot panel that delivers bright colors, as well as a local dimming zone for deeper blacks. It has a Micro-LED backlight, so you also get really good contrast, and a built-in Roku interface for easy navigation.
It’s a small deal, but this TCL also features quantum dot technology, which makes colors pop more than traditional LED displays. Pair it with the built-in Google TV and you’ll be able to watch any major streaming service (and ask Google Assistant anything) in high fidelity with ease. Don’t let the price fool you: you’ll get exceptional value.
This one is slightly smaller than the TCL above and is Hisense’s entry-level option. We haven’t tested this exact model, but we do like many of the Hisense TVs we’ve tried. You get Dolby Vision high dynamic range support (better color), and Amazon Fire TV built in as the primary interface. If you prefer a Roku or something else, you can always use another streaming stick.
Here’s another deal that Amazon doesn’t want you to know about (for some reason). That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve tracked on this TV, and it’s one of the lowest compared to any retailer it’s sold at. The U8G (8/10, WIRED Recommends) looks classy, has an Android TV interface, and the stand rises high enough to let you put a soundbar underneath. It has a 120-Hz screen refresh rate (with AMD FreeSync support), so it’s a good budget option for gamers.
LG’s proprietary NanoCell technology gives this model deeper blacks and better lighting than many similarly priced screens, and we like the screen’s few inches of feet from the edges, which makes it a better fit for furniture. Another benefit of this model is LG’s Magic Remote, which allows you to point and click on apps and the keyboard as if it were an old-school Wii remote.
If you need a smaller TV for your kitchen, bedroom, or other tight spaces, this Android TV from TCL is a great option. It even has Google Assistant built in, so you can use it to set timers, play music, and get sports scores without having to find a remote.
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Such a big screen at this price? Not to mention it’s an OLED panel! Indeed, this is an amazing deal. Organic LEDs mean that each pixel acts as its own backlight, which means epic black levels and contrast ratios. Pair it with a 120Hz refresh rate, built-in Google Assistant and Alexa, and you have a home theater. The equally great 65-inch version is $1,597 ($200 off).
This offer is for Prime members only (availability appears to vary based on your location). It’s hard to find a good 65-inch TV from a well-known brand at this price, so it’s a great option for anyone who wants to spend as little as possible but wants a big screen. It comes with a built-in Amazon Fire TV interface and full-array local dimming for pure black levels.
This is arguably the prettiest TV on this list, although you’ll need a long TV stand since the legs stick out at the very edges (unless you’re hanging it on a wall). It’s another OLED panel, so you get vibrant colors and inky blacks, and there’s an Android TV interface.
