The best early Prime Day Fire TV deals you can already score — including this 'excellent quality' smart TV on sale for $220
We're still a few weeks away from Amazon Prime Day 2025 (July 8-11), but that doesn't mean you can't already score a Prime Day-worthy deal. For a limited time, Amazon Canada shoppers can beat the virtual rush and save 29 per cent on an Amazon Fire TV 40" 2-Series HD smart TV — however, there's a catch. This early deal is a Prime member exclusive, meaning you need a Prime membership to save. Don't have a Prime membership? Sign up for a free trial here. To take advantage of the early Amazon Prime Day deal and check out even more TVs on sale, scroll below.
This bestselling TV has more than 2,400 reviews on Amazon and a 4.4-star average rating.
This smart TV brings movies and shows to life in HD 1080p resolution and supports HDR 10, HLG and Dolby Digital Audio.
With the Amazon Fire TV, users can stream more than 700,000 movies and TV episodes with subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more. For traditional TV viewers, live and free TV is available, alongside video games and music streaming.
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Like most Amazon devices, users can access Alexa to find their favourite apps, movies and shows, plus check the weather, sports scores and more.
The Amazon Fire TV 40" 2-Series HD smart TV has earned a 4.4-star average rating from nearly 2,500 reviews.
The TV delivers "good picture quality, smart features" and a "user-friendly interface," according to one Amazon reviewer. It "offers a lot of bang for your buck."
The inclusion of Alexa voice control is a "game-changer," they add. This level of integration "makes the user experience smooth and intuitive."
It's an "excellent quality" TV for the price range and size, comments another shopper. "[I] would recommend" it; it's a "solid choice."
The TV is "worth it for the price," writes a third reviewer. "I'd buy [it] again."
While the Amazon Fire TV has racked up hundreds of five-star reviews, some shoppers note the TV can be "difficult" to assemble and suggest that it "could use a stronger base."
If you're in the market for a new TV, this is a deal you won't want to miss — especially at its early Prime Day sale price. Reviewers laud the Amazon Fire TV 40" 2-Series HD smart TV for its picture quality and overall value. However, some shoppers note it can be difficult to assemble, something to keep in mind when placing your order.
This budget-friendly smart TV lets users stream live TV without cable.
This 55" TV is equipped with Dolby Vision IQ, Local Dimming, Fire TV Ambient Experience and hands-free with Alexa.
What does the smart TV offer? Dolby Vision, HDR PRO+, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-in with Voice Remote and Apple AirPlay 2 Compatibility.
This "Amazon's Choice" TV features Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-in and Apple Airplay Compatibility.
Stream live TV without cable with the Amazon Fire TV 50" 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV.
This 55" TV packs a punch with QLED 4K UHD smart TV, Dolby Vision IQ, 144hz gaming mode, Ambient Experience and hands-free Alexa.
This robust Samsung TV delivers Neo Quantum HDR, Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound+, Gaming Hub and Q-Symphony.
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