you might be lots of time outside this summer, but now is actually a fantastic time to buy a new TV. The latest models are just starting to hit stores, meaning you can find super deals on older (and still great looking!) screens. And thanks to Amazon’s annual Prime Day event, there are plenty to buy. We’ve rounded up the best deals on TVs below.
Updated July 13: We’ve crossed out the Toshiba M550 (55-inch), Hisense U8G (55-inch), and LG NanoCell 80-series (55-inch) because they’re either sold out or have gone up in price. We’ve also added the Vizio M-series Quantum 55-inch and LG HU85LA projector, plus several streaming sticks and soundbars.
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TV Deals
Read our Best TVs and Best Sound Bars guides for more recommendations, as well as our tips on getting the most out of your home cinema†
The 55-inch TCL 6 Series is our favorite TV for most people (9/10, WIRED recommended), but it is currently sold out. But the larger, 65-inch version is still in stock. It includes a quantum dot panel that delivers bright colors, plus local dimming zones for deeper blacks, Micro-LED backlighting so you really get great 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 stand out more than traditional LED displays. Couple that with the built-in Google TV and you can watch all the major streaming services in hi-fi with ease (and ask Google Assistant anything). Don’t let the price fool you: you get exceptional value.
This one is slightly smaller than the TCL above and it’s Hisense’s entry-level option. We haven’t tested this exact model yet, but we do like many of the Hisense TVs we’ve tried. You get Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range support (better colors) and Amazon Fire TV is built in as the primary interface. You can always use another streaming stick if you prefer Roku or any other.
Here’s another one that Amazon doesn’t want you to know is a deal (for some reason). This is one of the lowest prices we’ve tracked on this TV, and it’s the lowest compared to all the stores where it’s sold. The U8G (8/10, WIRED recommended) looks elegant and has an Android TV interface, and the stand is raised enough that you can fit a soundbar underneath. It has a 120 Hz screen refresh rate (with AMD FreeSync support), so it’s a great budget option for gamers.
LG’s patented NanoCell technology gives this model deeper blacks and better lighting than many comparably priced displays, and we like that the feet on the display are a few inches away from the edges, helping it fit better on furniture. Another advantage of this model is LG’s magic remote, which allows you to point and click at apps and the keyboard as if it were an old-fashioned Wii remote.
The M Series Quantum 55-inch (8/10, WIRED recommended) is a great midrange TV. It has an improved Smartcast interface (making it easier to cast tabs from mobile phones and laptops), solid gaming performance and excellent contrast thanks to the local dimming technology. It’s a great option if you’re looking for something under $1,000.
If you need a smaller TV for your kitchen, bedroom or other compact space, this Android TV from TCL is a good choice. It even has a built-in Google Assistant, so you can use it to set timers, play music, and get sports scores without finding the remote.
Big and beautiful TVs
Such a large screen for this price? Not to mention it’s an OLED panel! Really, this is a spectacular deal. Organic LED means each pixel acts as its own backlight, meaning positively epic black levels and contrast. Combine that with a 120Hz refresh rate, with Google Assistant and Alexa built in, and you have a great home theater. The equally excellent 65-inch version retails for $1,697 ($49 off)†
This deal is for Prime members only (and availability seems to vary based on your location). It’s rare to find good 55-inch TVs from reputable brands at this price, so this is a great option for anyone looking to spend as little as possible but want a big screen. It comes with Amazon’s Fire TV interface built in and full array local dimming for solid black levels.
This is arguably the prettiest TV on this list, although you’ll need a really tall TV stand as the legs stick out at the edges (unless you’re wall-mounting it). It’s yet another OLED panel, so you get vibrant colors and inky blacks, and there’s an Android TV interface.
Not technically a TV, but still capable of creating a big, beautiful image, this short throw projector from LG is the total package in one box. It can project up to a 120-inch screen while still sitting as close to the wall as your typical TV does now. It also includes a built-in soundbar, LG’s smart TV interface and support for Google Assistant or Alexa. Considering how little more you need to buy for this projector, it’s almost a reasonable price.
Soundbar Deals
This flagship soundbar from Samsung (8/10, WIRED recommended) has an impressive 11.1.4 speaker array, including two satellites, a subwoofer, and the bar itself. It’s an excellent option for those who want robust sound and have a big budget, but don’t have the space for traditional speaker systems.
It may not be very common for a soundbar to double as a streaming video device, but with Roku’s Streambar it makes perfect sense. It’s a cheap sound system that also includes a built-in Roku streaming player – one less gadget you have to buy.
If you like deep, thunderous bass – and hate your neighbors – this soundbar from Nakamichi is for you our best choice† It comes with two huge subwoofers as well as a set of satellite speakers that give it a very accurate system. It also supports all major object-based surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Streaming Device Deals
This Roku streaming stick is one of our favorites thanks to the voice remote control and support for Dolby Vision HDR. It’s one of the cheapest ways to upgrade to a better smart TV setup than the one that probably came with your TV.
The Roku Ultra is the Roku device to turn to when you want the fastest, most responsive experience. It has dual-band Wi-Fi, a powerful processor, and even an Ethernet port if you want to get the best bandwidth possible. The remote also includes a rechargeable battery, but if that feature isn’t important to you, the 2021 model is also on sale for $70†
Google had ups and downs with its TV offering, but the Chromecast with Google TV (8/10, WIRED recommended) is one of his best efforts. Google finally gave the Chromecast a physical remote, plus an intuitive interface with convenient voice controls. It doesn’t have a lot of storage, but it makes up for it by making it trivially easy to search most major streaming services.
Amazon is more aggressive in promoting its own products like Prime Video on its streaming stick devices than most other companies. If you’re heavily invested in the Amazon ecosystem then that could be an asset, in which case this Fire TV Stick is our top pick for you† Otherwise, a Roku or Chromecast may offer a better balance of streaming services.