TVs are getting smarter, brighter, thinner and louder every year. Your LCD telly with the broken remote just isn’t cutting it anymore. The thing is, the top-of-the-range TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony are incredibly expensive.
Thankfully, that changes during big-ticket sale events such as Amazon Prime Day, when flagship models are slashed by as much as half price. With another Prime Day set to take place on 10-11 October, it’s never been a better time to start thinking about upgrading your set.
During Amazon Prime Day, hundreds of smart TVs go on sale, from entry-level 4K OLED models to more-premium quantum dot ones. All the biggest manufacturers see their tellies discounted in price.
As well as high-spec TVs, Amazon slashes the prices on tech products, including laptops, Apple headphones, air fryers and, of course, Amazon devices. We’ll be here sniffing out the best offers before, during and after the shopping extravaganza, to help you find the best TV deals available. Here’s everything you need to know and the top early telly deals to shop now.
When will Prime Day TV deals begin?
Amazon seems to prefer hosting events on Tuesdays and Wednesdays – case in point being its flagship Amazon Prime Day event earlier this year, which saw deals drop across Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 July. Similarly, the retailer has announced its upcoming Prime Big Deal Days sale will be held on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 October.
Best early Prime Day TV deals to shop now
LG OLED evo C3, 42in: Was £1,499.99, now £924, Amazon.co.uk
This is easily one of the best televisions you can buy. However, although adding Amazon’s voucher code makes the LG C3 the cheapest it’s ever been, this is also a good example of how some Prime Day TV deals can look more generous than they really are. When it was launched, earlier this year, the 42in LG C3 cost £1,499 and it has been coming down in price ever since. You won’t see it pop back up to £1,499 after Prime Day, or indeed ever, but this is still a worthwhile deal.
Amazon Fire TV 32in 2-series 720p HD smart TV: Was £249.99, now £149.99, Amazon.co.uk
One of Amazon’s own-brand TVs is reduced ahead of the Prime Day. Boasting high definition viewing with 720p resolution, and measuring in at 32in, it supports Dolby digital audio for elevating your home cinematic experience. Plus, you’ll be able to call on virtual assistance from Alexa, whether you want to ask for certain programmes, sports news and more.
Toshiba UF3D 43in smart fire TV: Was £349, now £279, Amazon.co.uk
If you’re looking to elevate your home cinema experience with a new telly, this Toshiba model comes complete with Fire TV built in, while benefiting from 4K Ultra HD viewing and integrated speakers. Ideal for streaming your favourite shows from Netflix, Prime Video, Alexa, Disney+ and more, you can also ask Alexa to navigate around various kinds of content with your voice, from the weather and the scores from the game. Right now, it’s on sale with 20 per cent off ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days sale.
Samsung 55in the frame lifestyle QLED 4K HDR smart TV: Was £1,499, now £1,089, Amazon.co.uk
What makes this 55in TV pretty impressive, besides its £370 discount, is that it can be transformed into a piece of art when switched off. It’s a minimalistic approach to a TV and, this way, it blends seamlessly into a living room. The 4K QLED TV has a matte display and comes with a slim-fit wall mount, and the frame is customisable, too.
Do you need Amazon Prime to buy Prime Day TV deals?
As a Prime-exclusive sale, you will indeed need a Prime membership to secure the discounts. Amazon Prime costs £8.99 per month and comes with free next-day delivery, access to Amazon Prime Video and more. You can sign up for an Amazon Prime membership by heading over to the landing page.
If you’re not already a Prime subscriber, Amazon also has a 30-day free trial, which is available to new customers or previous customers who haven’t been a Prime member in the past 12 months.
What to expect from Prime Day TV deals in 2023
Some of the best TVs get discounted during Prime Day sales. During the officical Prime Day sale in July, a number of flagship 2022 tellies had their prices slashed, and we even saw some 2023 sets get discounted, too.
Televisions is a category with the biggest reductions. You can often find models from LG, Samsung, Sony, Hisense, Toshiba and more with significant discounts. Some sets in July saw more than half price slashed off the original RRP, so it’s a very good time to upgrade if you can wait another month.
In July, we saw the LG C2 – one of the best televisions last year – plummet to less than £1,000, while the Samsung 55in QN90B was discounted by a whopping £700.
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