You can save a bunch on 4K TVs, streaming dongles, and soundbars.
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Conventional wisdom says that if you want the very lowest prices on a 4K TV, you wait until Black Friday / Cyber Monday in November, but Amazon’s Prime Day can offer some solid discounts during the dog days of summer.
And what you plug into your TV is just as important, especially since many modern TVs have terrible built-in audio that sounds tinny or leaves spoken dialogue difficult to hear and app interfaces that are slow and annoying to use. Thankfully, some of these shortcomings can be countered by a decent soundbar or a streaming device from the likes of Amazon, Roku, and others.
If you’re in the market right now for a big and flashy new TV, something modestly sized for a kitchen or bedroom, or some accessories that allow you to stream content with the best picture and sound quality possible, we’ve got you covered.
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Amazon’s Fire TV Omni features built-in microphones for Alexa commands and low input lag. It also provides access to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and most major streaming services. Only the 65-inch and 75-inch models support Dolby Vision, however. Read our review.
The Sony Bravia X90L is one of Sony’s most affordable QLED sets. Its excellent XR image processor makes the most of a full-array local dimming panel that produces great picture quality for the money. It also works nicely with consoles like the PS5 thanks to its 120Hz variable refresh rate and game-specific picture optimization.
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LG’s StanbyME Go is a fun 27-inch panel nestled within a briefcase. The basic 1080p display doesn’t offer high-end specs, though it does come with a selection of preloaded games, versatile viewing options, and a wide selection of streaming apps. Read our review.
- A projector isn’t technically a TV, but we should give a nod to the Xgimi MoGo 2 Pro that’s selling for $369 (around $130 off) at Amazon. This take-anywhere projector has a built-in Bluetooth speaker and surprisingly nice 1080p picture, if you’re not in too bright of a space. Read our review.
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The hybrid Echo and Fire TV is faster than its predecessor with extensive hands-free voice control capabilities, support for Wi-Fi 6E, and excellent performance. Read our review.
Roku’s Streaming Stick 4K maintains its simple interface that puts your apps front and center and adds support for Dolby Vision HDR. Read our review.
A bundle of an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max with a standard Xbox Wireless Controller and one-month membership to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It’s a starter pack for Xbox Cloud Gaming, allowing you to play over 300 titles via the cloud, sans Xbox console. The feature is now natively compatible with select Fire TV Sticks.
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The Ray is Sonos’ entry-level soundbar that’s best for bedrooms and smaller apartments. It only connects to TVs via optical cable, thus missing out on HDMI-CEC functionality. It also produces balanced, dynamic sound despite its small size, easily besting built-in TV speakers. Read our review.
- Amazon is selling its Fire TV Soundbar with a two-year extended warranty included for
$89.99 ($30 off)$99.98 ($33 off) for Prime members. The compact 24-inch soundbar sounds bigger than it looks and also has Fire TV streaming content built in. Read our initial hands-on.
It can’t fully match the loudness and sheer power of the flagship Sonos Sub, but the more compact Sub Mini still kicks out plenty of boom that will make you feel the low-end bass from your couch. Read our review.
Update, July 16th: Adjusted prices and added a deal for Samsung’s The Frame TV.
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