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) 4K TV and added the Vizio M Series Quantum 55-inch.
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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 magical remote, which lets you 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 Google Assistant built in, 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.