Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events on the internet, and fortunately for us, it happens twice a year — once in July and again in October. If you need a new TV, whether it’s for game day, movie nights, or, you know, becoming an absolute couch potato on weekends, Amazon’s got some pretty good early Prime Big Deal Days deals on TVs right now.
Best early Prime Day TV deals:
Prime Day round two is almost here, and while many shoppers are waiting for the big event to score the best deal, we’ve already found some pretty decent discounts on smart TVs that you can take advantage of right now — weeks ahead of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days in October.
Here are some of the best early TV deals we’ve seen so far:
Best TV deal overall
Why we like it
Who says you need to spend a grand to get a big, nice smart TV? This 50-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series is only $299.98 and features 4K Ultra HD resolution, Dolby Digital Plus, and HRD 10 for a brighter, clearer picture.
Amazon’s Fire TV is built-in, so you can watch your favorite shows, movies, and live TV channels from apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, etc. And because this is an Amazon TV, Alexa is just a voice command away. There are also four HDMI inputs for gaming consoles, cable boxes, and more.
The only caveat to this TV is that this model doesn’t support two-way video calling or hands-free voice control (you have to press the Alexa button to summon her help), but that’s not a dealbreaker when the price is this good.
Best runner-up deal
Why we like it
If you want a Fire TV, it’s probably best to buy an Amazon-brand TV. But if you want a Fire TV that isn’t an Amazon model, this 50-inch Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart TV by INSIGNIA (NS-50F301NA24) is an affordable alternative.
It’s currently $219.99 at Amazon, slightly cheaper than the Amazon 50-inch Fire TV listed above. This smart TV has 4K Ultra 2160p resolution, Alexa voice control via the voice remote, and access to your faves via the built-in Fire TV. This TV doesn’t have Dolby Digital Plus or HDR10 like the Amazon 50-inch model, but it’s still a solid choice if you’re on a budget.
Mashable Deals
Best budget deal
Why we like it
If you’re really on a budget (who isn’t nowadays?), the VIZIO 40-inch Smart TV is a steal at just $148. This 1080p HD TV has all the basic smart features you’d want or need: a game-ready setup with HDR 10 support and an auto-low latency mode whenever a console or PC is connected.
The WatchFree Plus app gives you access to more than 275 free channels, and the full-array LED backlight makes for a bright and colorful picture. It also has Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast, so you can connect it to your other smart home devices via Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
