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Tom's Guide
7 hours ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Early Prime Day TV deals — save big on OLEDs, QLEDs, and Mini-LEDs starting at $398
Prime Day week might not be upon us just yet, but there's loads of savings to scoop up on a variety of our favorite TVs. This includes deals on some OLEDs and 2025 sets with spectacular performance metrics. You don't typically see TV deals this cheap over the summer. However, major highlights include the 55-inch Hisense U8QG Mini-LED TV for $897 and the 65-inch LG C5 OLED TV for $1,696. Thus, you'll find deals across QLEDs, OLEDs, and the like. With my extensive knowledge of TVs and years of deals research, I've scoured Amazon for all the best early Prime Day TV deals, so you can get the upgrade you've been longing for. Who needs fireworks when you've got a brand new 77-inch Mini-LED display? Check out all the TV deals below. The Roku Select might not have an OLED screen or big features going for it, but it does come in well under $500 and plays host to a surprising range of picture performance capabilities. It's built on a 60Hz panel and comes in a range of different sizes to suit your needs. Roku is also home to a slew of free channels, and voice assistant support, from Amazon's Alexa to Roku Voice, are stellar additions for those who want to ditch the remote. The Hisense U7N is a mid-range Mini-LED TV that specializes in bright, colorful HDR performance and gaming features. Its Mini-LED backlighting is especially nice to have at this price point, along with its support for 4K gaming at 120Hz or 144Hz. The TCL QM6K is the perfect deal for a display upgrade. It offers a VRR feature that can push the TV refresh rate to 288Hz and leverages Dolby Vision IQ for sophisticated HDR support. It's a great TV for gamers and comes in a wide range of sizes at incredible prices. We gave it an excellent 4-star rating in our TCL QM6K Mini-LED TV review. Panasonic TVs are making a comeback in the U.S. Built around Panasonic's HCX Pro AI Processor MKII, its new OLED TV offers support for HDR10/HDR10+/Dolby Vision/HLG and Dolby Atmos audio. On the gaming front, you get a 120Hz panel with VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium, and NVIDIA G-Sync support. It comes in 55- and 65-inch size options. The S90D is one of Samsung's 2024 OLED TVs. The OLED TV features Samsung's new NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, HDR10+/HLG support, 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and built-in Alexa. It also offers 4K AI Upscaling to ensure all programs are crisp and sharp. On the audio front, you get Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite for 3D surround sound. The LG C5 OLED is the TV I'd buy this week. It's the 2025 model, so it's brand-new, and delivers an incredible performance for the price. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review. Launched in 2025, the Sony Bravia 8 II takes up after the Sony A95L OLED TV, one of the most beloved OLED TVs from three years passed. The Bravia 8 II takes up several upgrades, like increased contrasts and improved motion handling. It's also set to have some of the widest color coverage in OLEDs of the year, which is a stellar get for an already incredible display. 65" for $2,998
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Early Prime Day OLED TV deals — I'm a deals experts and here's the best 5 sales now
As the Managing Editor of TVs here at Tom's Guide, I spend a lot of time looking at TVs. Part of that means looking at their sticker prices, too. Most of the time, OLED TVs are some of the most expensive TVs you can buy. But during sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday, you can find them for just as much (and sometimes a bit less) than their QLED counterparts. To help you upgrade to a higher-end screen, I've rounded up the five best OLED TV deals I've seen ahead of next week's big Amazon Prime Day event. I'm sure more deals will be coming next week, but the deals down below are just as good and, by buying them now, you'll ensure they're in stock before the rush next week. The LG C5 OLED is the TV I'd buy this week. It's the 2025 model, so it's brand-new, and delivers an incredible performance for the price. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review. The B4 is LG's entry-level OLED TV from 2024 and the 48-inch version is a Best Buy-exclusive model. This TV supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and has improved picture quality thanks to LG's A8 processor. For gamers, it features four HDMI 2.1 ports, a 120Hz refresh rate, a brightness booster, and Game Optimizer Mode. In our LG B4 OLED review, we called the Editor's Choice TV for the value OLED TV of the year. You couldn't ask for a better discount on an OLED TV. For $900, you're getting an OLED TV with a 120Hz refresh rate, an ATSC 3.0 tuner for NextGenTV and 4K broadcasts, plus Tizen OS that's also home to a slew of game streaming apps. And if its onboard access to content isn't enough, a total of four HDMI 2.1 ports is also ideal for your range of connected check: sold out @ Best Buy If you need a 65-inch OLED, check out this model from Panasonic. Built around Panasonic's HCX Pro AI Processor MKII, its new OLED TV offers support for HDR10/HDR10+/Dolby Vision/HLG and Dolby Atmos audio. On the gaming front, you get a 120Hz panel with VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium, and NVIDIA G-Sync support. It comes in 55- and 65-inch size options, but the $800 of savings on the 65-inch model are too good to pass up. The Z95A is Panasonic's premium OLED TV. In our Panasonic Z95 OLED TV review, we called the Editor's Choice TV an utter beast with some of the most advanced features of any TV available right now. It's built on LG Display's second-gen MLA panel, which ensures it vast and vibrant brightness potential. It also comes equipped with a 144Hz refresh rate and a slew of gaming features such as HDMI 2.1, VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium, and NVIDIA G-Sync support. It also supports all HDR formats and comes with hands-free Alexa compatibility.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
There's no way! The LG C5 OLED just got slashed by $900 on Amazon
Prime Day deals are almost here, bringing steep discounts on some of our favorite TVs. But why even wait when some serious savings can already be had on brand new TVs? Right now you can get the 65-inch LG C5 4K OLED TV for $1,796 at Amazon. That's $900 slashed on one of LG's newest TVs, a discount bringing it down to its lowest price yet, but it won't last for long as it's labeled a limited time deal so you'll have to act fast. The LG C5 OLED has arrived. It's marked as one of our favorite value TVs and a brilliant OLED for those looking to save a little on the more advanced screen. With the C5, you get tons of gaming features, including a 144Hz refresh rate built on four total HDMI 2.1 ports. LG's webOS platform also has a slew of free channels to dive into as well as cloud gaming platforms. 42" for $1,19648" for $1,29655" for $1,496 77" for $2,99683" for $4,796 The LG C5 OLED TV is one of the best OLED TVs of the year and it's an instant hit for gamers. It's built on a 144Hz refresh rate with LG's Alpha a9 AI processor, which is at the heart of its incredible upscaling potential. I saw the C5 OLED earlier this year at an event held at LG's facilities in New Jersey. LG had two LG C5s side-by-side playing the same baseball content, but one was playing in 720p while the other was in 4K — and it was genuinely impossible to tell which one was which. That's a testament to its upscaling chops, and it only gets better the more you dive into its features. Through webOS, its TV interface, you have tons of free channels to dive into along with some of the best cloud gaming services. Its gaming prowess is made all the better when you take into account its 9.1ms of input latency in tandem with a slew of other features, like AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync. This makes it ideal for everything from the PS5 Pro to a powerful gaming PC, and it helps that the C5 comes in a range of varied sizes. This is a rare deal on a brand new display, so act fast if it's something you're looking to get your hands on. But if it's a bit too much out of your price range, you can always check out our ongoing early Prime Day deals page for even more savings on TVs and the like.
Tom's Guide
22-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Huge Argos Bank Holiday sale launches from £7 — 25 deals I'd buy on OLED TVs, Switch games, Lego and more
After a long wait, Argos' Big Red Event is back once again! Summer is just around the corner, so if you want to upgrade your entertainment center, tech, home or garden, now's the time. And Argos is here to help with these awesome discounts. Argos' Big Red Event takes up to 50% off a huge range of items, including appliances, TVs, furniture and everything in between. For example, you can currently get up to 30% off Ninja appliances and up to 20% off phones, tablets and earbuds from Samsung. Plus, LG's new flagship OLED TV, the LG C5 OLED is now on sale from £1,119 at Argos. Just use code 'RED20' to slash 20% off its price in multiple sizes. Keep scrolling to see all my favourite deals in Argos' sale. Lego sale: deals from £7 @ ArgosArgos is taking up to 30% off a range of Lego sets as part of its Big Red Event. There are a bunch of awesome deals to choose from, including Animal Crossing, Disney, Star Wars themed sets and more. Nintendo Switch game sale: deals from £11 @ ArgosArgos is currently offering Nintendo Switch game deals from £11. You can even get 2 for £20 on select titles! Samsung device sale: up to 20% off @ ArgosArgos is taking up to 20% off select Samsung smartphones, tablets, earbuds and more. Use code "RED10" or "RED20" where applicable to score these savings. Ninja sale: up to 30% off @ ArgosSelect Ninja devices are discounted by up to 30% off in Argos' sale. This includes some of our favourite air fryers and blenders from Ninja. Remember to use "RED20" or "RED30" where applicable before you check out! Fitness and sports equipment: up to 33% off @ ArgosStay in shape and save! Argos is taking up to 1/3 off a range of sports and fitness equipment in its Big Red Sale. You can score discounts on everything from dumbbells to electric scooters here. Pictured is the Opti Multi Rowing Machine on sale for £99. The Roku Express is a budget-friendly streaming device that delivers smooth HD streaming on your TV. It's compact, easy to set up, and comes with a simple remote. With access to tons of free and paid content, it's perfect for casual streamers who want an affordable, no-fuss upgrade. Use "RED10" for this deal. You won't find a better Roku deal than this one on the Streaming Stick 4K. It's not just our top Roku pick — it's our favourite streaming device, hands down. In our Streaming Stick 4K review, we talked about its impressive 4K streaming quality, made even better with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support. Plus, it has practically every app you need. Use "RED10" for this deal. An entry-level Android tablet, the Samsung Galaxy A9 has been slashed in price. It features an 8.7-inch display with a 60Hz refresh rate, a long-lasting battery and a snappy octa-core processor. You also get 5MP front and 8MP back cameras. Use code "RED20" for this discount. Argos has the Google Pixel 8 on sale for £349. It features a 6.2-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Tensor G3 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Camera lenses include a 50MP main (f/1.68) with 8x Super Res Zoom, 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) and 10.5MP (f/2.2) front camera. In our Google Pixel 8 review, we said it's a good all-around flagship for your money. Just note that the new Google Pixel 9 is now available. Use "RED50" for this discount. TV sale: deals from £99 @ ArgosArgos has smart TVs on sale for as low as £99. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. Amazon and Currys are holding similar check: from £89 @ Currys | from £99 @ Amazon LG C4 4K OLED TV sale: deals from £530 @ ArgosThe LG C4 OLED is powered by LG's A9 processor and features a 120Hz panel, Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG support, built-in Amazon Alexa, four HDMI 2.1 ports and Apple AirPlay 2 support. It's also one of the few OLED TVs that can natively accept a 144Hz input from a PC. In our LG C4 OLED TV review, we said content looks colourful and dazzlingly bright. Just note that the newer LG C5 OLED is now available. Use "RED10" for this check: from £579 @ Amazon The Samsung QN90D is one of the best Mini-LED TVs of the year. In our Samsung QN90D review we said this TV's high-level performance and rich set of features make it a versatile pick, as its just as good for casual viewing as it is for everyday gaming. It comes with four high-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs, a built-in smart platform with Tizen OS and an elegant design. Use code "SAMSUNG10" for this check: £759 @ Amazon LG C5 4K OLED TV sale: deals from £1119 @ ArgosIntroduced in LG's 2025 TV lineup, the LG C5 OLED is here as the value pick of the year. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review. Use code "RED20" to get 20% off this TV in a range of check: from £1,399 @ Amazon Our Jlab Epic Air Sport ANC 3 review said these earbuds offer excellent sound quality, long battery life and a secure fit, which is vital for fitness fans. Their active noise cancelling feature is a little weak, but this discount makes them a tempting option for shoppers on a budget. Don't forget to us "RED20" for that discount. Shokz is best known for its range of bone conduction headphones, but these OpenFit headphones sit on top of your ears and pump sound in, allowing you to still hear your surroundings, but without an extra device vibrating on your cheek bone. The Galaxy Buds 3 are an all-new look for Samsung. The Buds 3 series can adjust playback via voice and even play translated conversations with a new Interpreter tool. Microphones in each also improve the listening experience with Adaptive EQ and Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation. You get 5 hours of battery life or up to 24 hours with the charging case. Use code "RED20" for this check: £159 @ Amazon The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the best earbuds in terms of active noise cancellation performance. New immersive audio technology creates a multi-dimensional soundstage with proprietary digital signal processing software. In our Bose QuietComfort Ultra review, we said that you'd be hard pressed to find a better choice for blocking out the world's sounds. As we noted in our Bose QuietComfort Headphones review, these are "excellent always-on noise-cancelers with enhanced sound and battery life." They come with enhanced sound, more features, and the same celebrated noise cancellation as their QC45 predecessor. Use "RED10" for this check: £224 @ Amazon The Google Pixel Watch features an AMOLED screen, Wear OS by Google, and Fitbit fitness tracking. It's also water and scratch-resistant and can track your heart rate, monitor your sleep, and track your heart rhythm with ECG. In our Google Pixel Watch 2 review, we gave it a fantastic 4/5 star rating. Just note that the newer Google Pixel Watch 3 is now available. The Huawei Watch GT5 is now on sale. With a 41mm AMOLED display and stainless steel metal body, this smartwatch gets you access to Huawei's all-new TruSense System health tracking. It also sports 5ATM water resistance. Use "RED20" for this check: £189 @ Amazon In our Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review, we said this is the sportiest, longest-lasting Samsung watch yet. New features include a BioActive health sensor, 3nm processor and greater storage capacity. The watch also has an added quick button, personalized heart rate zones and a long battery life that lasts up to 100 hours in Power Saving mode (or just over 4 days). Remember to use code "RED10" at check: £449 @ Amazon This set contains a 2200W hair dryer with 3 speeds and 4 temperature controls that will dry your hair fast, while locking in moisture to keep it healthy and reduce frizz. The set also includes a diffuser, a large paddle brush, two self-grip rollers, two sectioning clips, and a 200ml bottle of keratin smooth heat protection spray. Use "RED30" for this check: £25 @ Amazon Compatible with over 30 blends of capsules, the Nespresso Vertuo Next can make 5, 8, and 18oz cups of quality coffee as well as a single and double espresso. What's more, its sleek and attractive design makes it compact for small worktops. We gave it an excellent 4.5-star rating in our Nespresso Vertuo Next review. Use "RED50" for this check: £150 @ Amazon Pop this Ice Cream Maker Attachment onto your KitchenAid stand mixer and you'll be whipping up frozen treats in no time. This 2-quart bowl will churn up small batches of ice cream, gelato, and sorbet in under 30 minutes. All you have to do, according to one reviewer, is "pop the bowl in the freezer overnight, pour in your ingredients, and let the mixer do the work." Use "RED50" for this deal. In our 4.5-star Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer review, we praised this device's ability to cook food deliciously and quickly without taking up too much counter space. This is the Max version, which has a massive 9.5-litre capacity. Use code "RED20" for this deal. The Shark FlexStyle replicates salon-quality results at home. Referred to in our Shark FlexStyle review as "an affordable, easy-to-use and versatile styler for any hair type," it delivers professional results at home. Designed for all hair kinds, it includes multiple attachments that handle everything from blowouts and waves to straightening and diffusing. Use code "RED20" for this deal. There's no sugarcoating it: this is an expensive product. But the Dyson Airwrap I.D. is technically six styling tools in one: an ionic jet hairdryer, two curling wands, a hot brush, and a hot round brush. It's super convenient as you don't need to lug around loads of different gadgets when traveling, and we found it to be both versatile and easy to use in our testing.
Tom's Guide
07-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I'm a TV expert and this is the one picture mode you should avoid at all costs
I've been in the TV-reviewing business for a while, so I've seen my fair share of TVs. Over the years, I've developed a host of preferences about the look and feel of my TV-viewing experience. You've probably developed preferences and habits, too, just by watching TV throughout your life. You appreciate having the volume at a certain level and for the room's lighting to be just the way you like it. But if you haven't plunged the depths of your TV's settings menu, you might unknowingly be parked on a picture mode that doesn't make the most of your TV's capabilities. Vivid mode — sometimes labeled as Dynamic mode — is one such preset. Every TV — from the most affordable models to the best TVs you can buy — look their best when Vivid mode isn't in use. And yet, some TVs nevertheless arrive with the mode enabled by default. To understand why you might want to avoid it, let's start with the basics. You may like What is Vivid (or Dynamic) mode for TVs? (Image credit: Tom's Guide) In a nutshell, Vivid and Dynamic mode exist to make a TV's picture as attention-grabbing as possible. Typically, this means higher brightness, extremely saturated colors and over-sharpened details. Consider the environment of a TV on display in an average brick-and-mortar store: There are bright, fluorescent lights and shoppers milling around. Critically, there are rows of rival TVs to compete with, and they're all sharing space. If you were manufacturing TVs and you wanted your model to stand out in Best Buy, you'd probably engineer a picture mode that leaned into your TV's ability to render a high-contrast, highly saturated image — one that pops even underneath bright, fluorescent lighting. Vivid mode's existence isn't solely for commercial viewing, of course. Throughout the years, I've spoken with several TV engineers who explain that plenty of consumers use these modes at home and have come to expect it as a feature. If you're interested in graduating to a less-garish picture, here's what to do. If you consider yourself a Vivid-viewer for life, then by all means, keep on peeping those oversaturated colors. But if you're interested in graduating to a less-garish picture, here's what to do. What should I use instead of Vivid mode? (Image credit: Future) If I'm testing a TV for Tom's Guide or watching TV at home, I'm using Filmmaker mode. Most A/V enthusiasts, TV reviewers and industry professionals tend to do the same in their own living rooms, as this mode is designed to get your TV as close as possible to the reference standards used by the artists that make movies and TV shows. Filmmaker mode achieves this in part by putting the kibosh on settings that play it too fast and loose with picture processing. (Most Filmmaker modes disable motion smoothing settings, for instance.) Simply put, whether you own an entry-level LED TV or the five-star LG C5 OLED, it will do much a better job recreating the creator's intent in Filmmaker mode than it ever will in Vivid or Dynamic. If you're using Filmmaker or Cinema mode for the first time, your first response might be to be shocked at how yellow everything looks. You may not care about the accuracy of your TV, and ultimately, that's fine. It's your TV and you should watch it however you like. But if what's stopping you from dropping Vivid mode is that you find Filmmaker mode to be too dark or not saturated enough, I recommend playing around with the brightness and color settings of your TV's Movie mode. Movie mode (sometimes called Cinema or Theater) is likely the closest your TV gets to reference accuracy outside of FIlmmaker mode, and by default, it might have many of the settings you're accustomed to already enabled by default. Fair warning, though: If you're using Filmmaker or Cinema mode for the first time, your first response might be to be shocked at how yellow everything looks. This is because you've been staring at a blue-tinted picture without even realizing it. Give your eyes some time to adjust. If you don't like the look of any of these alternatives, using your TV's Standard picture mode is always an option, too. It's not nearly as accurate as something like Filmmaker, but it still offers a considerable amount of restraint compared to Vivid. Today's best LG OLED evo AI C5 4K Smart TV deals More from Tom's Guide Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
