The best TV and streaming device deals for Prime Day

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You can save a bunch on 4K TVs, streaming dongles, and soundbars.

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A photo of LG’s StanbyME Go briefcase TV on a living room table with kitchenware in the background.

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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.

An image of Amazon’s Fire TV Omni QLED television on a wall with onscreen widgets for weather, sticky notes, music, and more.

An image of Amazon’s Fire TV Omni QLED television on a wall with onscreen widgets for weather, sticky notes, music, and more.

Amazon’s Fire TV Omni QLED features built-in microphones for Alexa commands, low input lag, and support for two-way video calling with a compatible webcam. It also provides access to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and most major streaming services.

The latest Hisense 4K TVs boast excellent value for image quality and Google Play, giving you access to a wide selection of streaming apps. They also support Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10 Plus.

Sony X90L TV sitting on stand

Sony X90L TV sitting on stand

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.

Sony’s 2023 model A80L OLED supports 4K resolution and up to 120Hz refresh, with all the features to match the PlayStation 5’s requirements across its four HDMI 2.1 ports.

TCL’s midrange Q7 is a 4K LED TV with a native 120Hz refresh, VRR, and two HDMI 2.1 ports for modern consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. One of its other two HDMI ports also offers eARC support for soundbars.

The LG C4 is similar to its predecessor, with support for Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync variable refresh rate tech. However, it now sports a max 144Hz refresh rate, a brighter panel, and overall better picture quality.

The LG C3 offers more processing power than its predecessor and several new picture modes. It continues to offer a 120Hz refresh rate and low input lag as well, along with support for Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync variable refresh rate tech.

An image of the LG G3 OLED TV.

A photo of Samsung’s anti-glare OLED TV.

A photo of Samsung’s anti-glare OLED TV.

Samsung’s S95D features a bright, glare-free OLED panel with support for 144Hz gaming.

Samsung’s The Frame displaying artwork.

Samsung’s The Frame displaying artwork.

Samsung’s art-inspired 4K TV uses an anti-glare matte QLED display, which provides artwork and photos with qualities that resemble an actual canvas.

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A photo of a man leaning over on a couch and using LG’s StanbyME Go briefcase TV.

A photo of a man leaning over on a couch and using LG’s StanbyME Go briefcase TV.

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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An Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming stick with its remote sitting beside a bowl of popcorn in front of a TV.

An Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming stick with its remote sitting beside a bowl of popcorn in front of a TV.

Amazon’s latest streaming stick is faster than its predecessor with Wi-Fi 6E and double the storage. It also now displays widgets and artwork when idle while continuing to offer a terrific selection of streaming apps and Alexa integration.

A photo of Amazon’s Fire TV Cube on a TV stand.

A photo of Amazon’s Fire TV Cube on a TV stand.

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.

The Roku Express 4K Plus replaces the Roku Premiere as Roku’s entry-level 4K player. It sports a faster processor as well as support for HDR10 Plus.

Nvidia’s Shield TV, the best streaming player for home theater experts and gamers, pictured on a table.

Nvidia’s Shield TV, the best streaming player for home theater experts and gamers, pictured on a table.

Nvidia’s tube-shaped streaming device is one of the best ways to experience Android TV. It has fast performance, impressive 4K upscaling, and its GeForce Now support makes it a good option for gaming.

Nvidia’s Shield TV Pro is just like Nvidia’s Shield TV but comes with extra onboard storage and RAM so you can download and play more demanding games. It can also run as a Plex media server and offers two USB ports, so you can use it as a smart home hub.

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.

Vizio’s M-Series Dolby Atmos soundbar comes complete with a subwoofer and wired rear surround speakers — all for less than $500.

Roku’s Streambar Pro is its higher-spec, all-in-one media player, combining 4K video streaming with a 32-inch soundbar. It supports HDMI ARC for plug-and-play connectivity.

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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