THE Boxing Day sales have finally begun, and it's the prime opportunity to go hunting for a TV deal - but there's a lot of different options out there.
Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of smart, 4K, OLED, QLED and Fire televisions to choose from? Fear not: we've picked out the best Boxing Day TV deals below.
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TVs come in a range of sizes and price points from the likes of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Hisense, Panasonic and many more brands besides.
This year, Amazon joined the market when it launched three different ranges of Fire TV, the 2-Series, 4-Series and Omni televisions.
With all those serial numbers, acronyms and jargon to wade through, we know hunting for a genuinely decent TV deal can be exhausting (especially on Boxing Day, when you're probably nursing a headache anyway).
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Live Boxing Day TV deals
While waiting for Boxing Day, some shoppers may have been keeping their eyes peeled for bargains on 4K UK TVs.
Since the sales have finally arrived here is a pick of early TV deals that are available online right now - though we can't guarantee they'll stick around forever.
1. Amazon Fire TV 40-inch 2-Series HD TV, £269.99 (was £299.99) - buy from Amazon
Amazon's line of televisions only hit the market in 2023, and the 2-Series is the most affordable range of the bunch.
Certainly if you're after a no-nonsense, no-frills smart television that comes with a reliable smart platform (that's Amazon's home-grown Fire TV), you could do far worse than this modest-sized 40-inch set.
The £30 discount isn't a huge one, but it makes a TV that's already great value for money just that little greater still.
If you've got a bigger budget, you might want to take a look at Amazon's Omni range instead, which have QLED screens. For an in-depth look at both lines, read our Amazon Fire TV Omni Series vs Fire TV 4-Series explainer.
- Amazon Fire TV 40-inch 2-Series HD TV, £269.99 (was £299.99) - buy here
2. Amazon Fire TV 65-inch Omni QLED series 4K TV, £699.99 (was £999.99) - buy from Amazon
As mentioned above, the Omni range is Amazon's high-end line of smart televisions, featuring QLED tech that you'll see mostly in sets from the likes of Samsung (brighter brights and stronger contrasts).
Here, frankly, is where the discounts are genuinely impressive: on the 65-inch set, you can save a hefty 30%.
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- Amazon Fire TV 65-inch Omni QLED series 4K TV, £699.99 (was £999.99) - buy here
3. Panasonic TX-43MX600B 43-inch Smart 4K TV, £299 (was £329) - buy from Currys
This budget-friendly box from Panasonic has been given a £30 discount over at Currys.
Despite the low price tag, it still sports some impressive credentials, such as sound powered by Dolby Atmos and an Auto Low-Latency mode that's targeted at gamers who want to avoid that annoying juddering you often get in lower-end sets.
- Panasonic TX-43MX600B 43-inch Smart 4K TV, £299 (was £329) from Currys - buy here
4. Hisense A6K 50-inch 4K Smart TV, £298 (was £329) - buy from AO
If you're on the hunt for a mid-size TV (though just a few years ago, a 50-inch TV was still considered very large), take a look at this Hisense set over at AO.
The A6K has built-in AI-powered upscaling, meaning that it finetunes and optimises whatever you're watching in real-time.
A budget-end telly that looks perfect for larger viewing spaces.
- Hisense A6K 50-inch 4K TV, £298 (was £329) from AO.com - buy here
5. Bush 40 Inch Smart FHD HDR LED Freeview TV
If you're in need of a smaller TV to add to a room without one but you're working with a tighter budget, Bush's 40-inch HDR TV will definitely do the job.
In-built Alexa, Netflix, Prime Video, Twitch, YouTube and BBC iPlayer, all the basics we've begun to expect from smart TVs so you can pick up shows from every room in your house.
While on the more budget end of TVs, the 50Hz refresh rate and 1080p display mean it's still an excellent all-round screen to watch your favourite shows on while you get other tasks done.
Bush 40 Inch Smart FHD HDR LED Freeview TV, £179.99 (Was £189.99) from Argos - buy here
6. Samsung 32 Inch Smart Full HD HDR LED TV
When it comes to reliable, high-quality TVs, Samsung is known for producing tech we've come to trust.
All you need is an internet connection to get up and running with a bunch of extra channels after you unbox, so there's a nice bonus there.
The 32-inch TV provides Crisp full HD resolution, and the HDR and hyperreal engine essentially means there's no need to worry about loss in image quality when watching shows from different providers.
- Samsung 32 Inch Smart Full HD HDR LED TV, £179 (Was £199) from Argos - buy here
7. Panasonic 42-inch OLED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
If you're serious about your home viewing experience and like to catch up on the big movies and shows from the comfort of your living room Panasonic have you covered.
While 42-inch might not give you that cinema feel, the picture quality most definitely will.
The self-illuminating OLED panel aids in producing one of the highest levels of detail available in the 4K screen department, as it has 4 times the pixels of full HD screens and will give you an incredibly noticeable difference in picture qualities.
- Panasonic 42-inch OLED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, £799.99 (saving £300) from John Lewis - buy here
8. Samsung 65" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR Neo QLED TV with Bixby & Alexa
If you've got space to fill, Samsung's whopping 65-inch smart 4K ultra HD HDR Neo QLED screen is packed with just as much impressive tech as it is jargon.
You won't have to worry if you don't have a speaker system set up, as Dolby Atmos will create a surround sound experience with the speakers in the TV.
Gamers rejoice as you'll be able to make the most of whichever console you have as the refresh rate is 120Hz, and at 4K, that's the max setting for most current-gen devices.
- SAMSUNG 65" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR Neo QLED TV with Bixby & Alexa, £1,599 (Was £1,999) - buy here
The best 4K UK TV deals from Boxing Day 2022
Last year 4K UK TV deals flooded in thick and fast in the Boxing Day sales.
There were big savings to be had on brands including JVC, Panasonic and Toshiba - to name a few.
Some smart devices boasted a 40-plus inch screen, while others had other gadgets, including Google Assistant.
Want a taste of what to expect in this year's Boxing Day sale, here are some of the best TV deals in the Boxing Day sale last year:
- JVC LT-32CA220 Android TV 32" Smart HD Ready LED TV with Google Assistant, £139 (save £110.99) from Currys
- JVC 40-inch Fire TV Smart Full HD TV, £399
- Toshiba Fire 43 Inch 43UF3D53DB 4K UHD HDR LED Freeview TV, £259 (save £20)
- LG 43-inch UP75006LF 4K HDR TV, £424 (Was £499.99)
- Panasonic 43-inch LX650 4K Smarty TV, £329.99 (save £70)
- Samsung 50-inch Q65A 4K HDR QLED TV, £549 (save £250)
- Hisense 50-inch AE7000FTUK 4K HDR TV, £279 (save £170)
- LG 50-inch LED UQ75, £359 (save £190)
- Philips 50-inch PUS7556/12 4K HDR TV, £299 (save £60)
- Sony BRAVIA KD-65XH90 4K Android TV, £849 (save £150)
- LG 55-inch 55UP81006LA 4K HDR LED TV, £389 (save £350)
- Hisense 65-inch 65A6GTUK QLED 4K TV, £449 (save £350)
- Samsung AU9000 65-inch 4K TV, £649 (save £250)
- JVC 65-inch LT-65CF810, £395 (save £44)
What to look for when buying a TV
The Sun spoke to Henrik Schmidt, Head of Category TV at Currys, to find out what you should be looking for in a TV.
He said: "Consider investing in OLED / Neo QLED TVs as these technologies will provide the best picture quality."
If you're a gamer, Henrik recommends looking out for HDMI 2.1 & 120Hz TVs to make sure your TV can keep up with the refresh rate of newer consoles.
"Having a larger TV will keep it relevant for longer mitigating the need to upgrade it for a larger one," said Henrik, "8K resolution is also growing in popularity and we expect to see more 8K content as the time goes."
How much to spend on a TV
Spending money on a TV can be daunting but Henrik recommends sticking to your budget and what you are looking for.
He said: "Whilst most suppliers offer the best technology panels available, they have different USPs.
"If having a truly immersive experience an important factor, perhaps exploring Philips’ OLED+ Ambilight TVs is the right thing to do.
"When it comes to OLED technology, LG has made some great advancements."
Make sure you know what you're looking for and how much you're willing to spend and you can't go far wrong.
Where are the best TV deals?
The good news is that there's actually a pretty small number of online retailers that stock the best TV deals.
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Competition is fierce among these stores, and when it comes to TV deals, you'll often see them ruthlessly price-match each other.
This is especially the case during hectic sales periods like Black Friday and Boxing Day, as well as the January sales.
How to get the best TV deal
We've got a few pointers for you to help you in your search for the best TV deal out there:
- Work out your budget in advance. TVs vary wildly in price - you can spend anywhere between £150 and, well, this much. If you figure out how much you're willing to spend (with some wiggle room), you'll find searching far easier.
- Know the right size TV for your viewing space. The distance between you and your TV should be around 1.5 times the size of the screen. You might want to read our guide on how to measure a TV.
- Be aware that retailers often fiercely price-match each other. During sales periods, you'll often find the same price drop listed across several of the major stores (often with Amazon undercutting its rivals by £1).
- Currys, a major TV retailer, offers a price-match guarantee. If you see a television that's cheaper elsewhere, hold them to it!
- Bookmark this article. We keep it regularly updated with all the best price drops we find online, so if you're not looking for a cheap TV deal right now, you can always come back.
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If you're hunting for a high-end TV, be sure to read our pick of the best 4K TVs and best OLED TVs to help with your purchase.
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