Amazon’s October Prime Day (formally known as Prime Big Deal Days) kicks off on Tuesday, but you can already find steep markdowns on TVs from brands like Samsung, Sony, Hisense, and more — and we’re tracking them live, now through the event. Almost every screen size and panel type is on sale, from budget-friendly small-screen LED options to cinema-sized QLED and premium-grade OLED TVs. You can also find deals on other home theater equipment like sound bars, streaming sticks, and projectors for the ultimate entertaining space.
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I’ve been writing about and reviewing TVs for the better part of a decade, covering everything from basic smart TVs to sophisticated home theater systems. And when it comes to finding deals, I can get very picky about what I consider a good discount, so I only featured the steepest markdowns on the best models from the most well-known brands. To help you narrow down your choices, I put together a list of the best of the early October Prime Day TV deals I could find (as well as a few from other retailers like Best Buy and Walmart<!–>).
Some of the best deals I’ve found at other retailers are:
- Best Buy–> – Save $800 on the 98-inch TCL QM6K
- Walmart<!–> – Grab the 24-inch Vizio smart TV for just $88
- B&H Photo–> – Save $2,900 on the 85-inch Samsung QN90D
- Current price: $1,300 (36% off)
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- Current price: $2,099 (43% off)
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- Current price: $2,399 (31% off)
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- Current price: $1,499 (35% off)
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- Current price: $2,200 (save 27%)
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- Current price: $999 (save 37%)
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- Current price: $1,898 (save 21%)
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- Current price: $1,698 (save 32%)
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- Current price: $1,400 (30% off)
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- Current price: $898 (25% off)
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- Current price: $2,400 (14% off)
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- Current price: $2,998 (14% off)
- Regular price: $3,500
- Sony BRAVIA XR A95L, 55-inch–>: $1,798 (save $200): Another interesting deal we’ve found is for a high-quality Sony Bravia model, featuring 55 inches of display space with OLED resolution.
October Prime Day 2025 Hisense TV deals
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–>- Current price: $1,082 (28% off)
- Regular price: $$1,500
A great mid-range Mini-LED TV for streaming and gaming with a 165Hz refresh rate, VRR support for console gaming, Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos support for more immersive streaming, and built-in 4.1.1 CH surround sound.
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- Regular price: $250
An entry-level, small-screen TV that’s perfect as a second screen in your bedroom, kids’ playroom, or dorm. With 1080p resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate, you’ll get a decent picture for streaming, gaming, and live TV. With DTS Virtual:X audio, you’ll get rich, room-filling sound for a more immersive experience. It also supports Alexa for hands-free voice controls and features a dedicated game mode to reduce input lag.
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- Regular price: $2,500
A premium-grade Mini-LED TV from Hisense with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos support, an IMAX Enhanced picture mode for streaming movies and shows, a 165Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR support for console gaming. It also features built-in 2.1.2CH audio for enhanced sound while streaming music, movies, and shows.
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- Regular price: $2,600
The Hisense U6 100-inch is a truly cinema-sized TV that supports both Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos for enhanced picture quality and virtual surround sound. It also has a 144Hz refresh rate, a dedicated gaming mode, and the Fire TV platform for streaming.
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- Current price: $220 (37% off)
- Regular price: $350
An affordable, 50-inch smart TV built for a streaming-first home theater with the Fire TV platform for access to thousands of popular apps like Disney+, HBO Max, and Netflix. It supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision for enhanced picture and sound quality, and it features dedicated gaming and sports modes with VRR support, automatic low latency, and enhanced detailing.
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–>- Current price: $70 (46% off)
- Regular price: $130
An ultra budget-friendly smart TV to use as a second screen with 720p resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and built-in Alexa voice controls for hands-free use. With DTS Virtual:X audio, you’ll get cleaner sound for streaming, and integrated parental controls help keep kids from accessing inappropriate media.
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–>- Current price: $100 (29% off)
- Regular price: $140
The Amazon Fire TV Cube combines the functionality of a smart speaker and streaming box into a single device to turn any TV into a smart screen and give you hands-free control over your smart home network.
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<!–>–>- Current price: $40 (33% off)
- Regular price: $60
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max turns any TV into a smart screen with support for thousands of streaming apps as well as native support for 4K resolution and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity for faster, more reliable streaming.
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<!–>- Amazon Fire TV Stick HD–>: $18 (save $17): You can save 49% on the typical price of the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD and remote.
- Amazon Fire TV Cube and Luna controller<!–>
: $135 (save $75): Play your favorite triple-A and indie game titles without a PC or console via the Fire TV Cube’s cloud gaming support for Amazon Luna, GeForce Now, and Xbox Game Pass. - Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus–>: $150 (save $100): A mid-range 3.1CH soundbar with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio, HDMI eARC, and Bluetooth connectivity.
- Samsung HW-QA700F–>: $498 (save $202): A premium soundbar and subwoofer combo with Dolby Atmos support, automatic sound calibration to match your space, and Bluetooth connectivity for wireless setup.
- LG 85-inch QNED evo AI TV<!–>
: $1,977 (save $220): If you’re on the hunt for a premium TV from LG, consider the discount on this Mini LED option. - Roku TV replacement remote, pack of 2–>: $10 (save $5): Always have a spare remote handy with this 2-pack replacement from Roku featuring quick-access buttons for Netflix and other popular apps.
- Vizio MicMe karaoke sound bar<!–>: $196 (save $150): A combination 2.1CH soundbar and karaoke machine, the Vizio MicMe comes with two wireless microphones and features support for Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound.
- Roku Streambar SE–>: $69 (save $31): You can save $31 on a Roku Streambar SE that combines streaming with a soundbar.
- FFJ TV LED backlight<!–>: $40 (save $10): To improve the ambience of your living room while you’re watching your favorite movies, check out this discounted TV LED backlight setup.
- Mounting Dream TV wall mount–>: $40 (save $13): A swivel-and-tilt wall mount, suitable for TVs ranging from 32 to 65 inches, is now on sale.
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When is October Prime Day 2025?
Amazon’s October Prime Day will be held on October 7 and 8, 2025. And while that’s still a few weeks away, you can already find steep markdowns on big brands like Sony and Samsung as well as Hisense, TCL, and more.
What are the best early Prime Day deals?
ZDNET’s experts have been searching through early Prime Day and other sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live now:
And the best deals from other retailers:
Are TVs really cheaper on Prime Day?
They can be! Amazon often features discounts on a variety of TVs throughout the year, but especially during the Prime Day sale events. While each discount varies by brand and model, it’s possible to save 30, 40, or even 50 percent on a high-end TV for upgrading your home theater.
How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?
There are still a few weeks until the October Prime Day sale officially kicks off, but I was able to find a handful of great discounts on trusted brands like TCL, LG, and Sony. I made sure to only choose the best discounts on the best models from each brand to help you narrow down your choices for your next home theater upgrade. I also included a few soundbar and projector options for customers looking to make several home theater upgrades at once.
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Our top Prime Day deals
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The Samsung Q80D is a great mid-range QLED TV with a 120Hz refresh rate, object tracking sound and Dolby Atmos support, and an automatic brightness optimizer that adjusts your picture in real-time for the best visibility in almost any lighting. And with the Tizen OS platform, you’ll get a suite of popular apps like Netflix and Prime Video preloaded so you can start streaming right out of the box. Plus you’ll get support for thousands of other apps to turn your TV into the ultimate entertainment hub.
More: The best TVs under $1,000
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The LG C5 OLED offers signature picture quality with a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother motion and support for both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync VRR for console gaming. It also supports both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for enhanced detailing and audio for a more immersive experience.
Review: Why the LG C5 OLED is still a favorite TV of mine
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While an older Sony OLED, the A95K still offers premium features like exclusive VRR support for gaming with the PlayStation 5, a dedicated gaming dashboard, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and both IMAX Enhanced and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated modes for streaming your favorite movies as their creators intended.
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This cinema-sized TV from Hisense offers a 144Hz refresh rate for fast-paced movies and shows, gaming, and live sports. It also supports AMD FreeSync Premium VRR for console gaming to help prevent screen tearing and stuttering. With Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, you’ll get enhanced picture quality and virtual surround sound for a more immersive streaming experience.
Read more: I tested the best Hisense TVs for streaming, gaming, and more
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A competitor to Samsung’s The Frame, the TCL NXTVISION is a gallery-inspired TV that allows you to create your own personal art slideshow when you aren’t streaming. With a matte screen and 120Hz refresh rate, you’ll get smooth motion and better visibility in almost any lighting.
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October Prime Day 2025 Samsung TV deals
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The Samsung QN80F is the latest refresh of the brand’s mid-range Neo QLED TV line-up, featuring both object tracking sound and support for Dolby Atmos to create 3D virtual surround sound and a more immersive streaming experience. It has a native refresh rate of 120Hz that can be boosted to 144Hz for console gaming, while the active voice amplifier mode boosts dialogue so you never miss a line of your favorite shows, movies, or video games.
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A previous iteration of Samsung’s OLED TV that still offers top-tier features like object tracking sound and Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a Pantone Validated OLED panel for exceptional color accuracy and picture quality.
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This Samsung’s OLED TV offers object tracking sound, a 144Hz refresh rate for sports and console gaming, and access to free live TV with the Samsung TV Plus app. It also features built-in voice controls for hands-free use of your new TV.
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The Samsung S90F is the latest version of the brand’s OLED TV and offers a glare-free, Pantone Validated display for color accuracy as well as a 144Hz refresh rate, dedicated gaming dashboard, and object tracking sound. This bundle from Amazon also includes a 1-year warranty and a home theater guidebook from DecoGear.
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The Samsung Frame TV is designed to look more like a painting in a gallery than a smart TV, with custom art slideshows, matte display, customizable bezels, and wireless connectivity via the OneConnect box. The Pantone Validated screen ensures color accuracy while the 120Hz refresh rate helps provide smooth motion during fast-paced scenes, sports, or video games.
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October Prime Day 2025 Sony TV deals
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The Sonmy XR8B is a more budget-friendly OLED offering that still has premium features like VRR support for gaming on the PS5, support for both AirPLay and Google Cast for screen sharing, and support for both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR.
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A mid-range LED TV from Sony with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, dedicated gaming dashboard, 120hz refresh rate, and Sony’s Acoustic Multi-Audio technology for a more immersive streaming experience.
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A refresh of Sony’s mid-range Mini LED TVs with a studio-calibrated picture for better contrast and color, AI-assisted 4K upscaling, and support for both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio processing for clear music, sound effects, and dialogue.
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A refresh of Sony’s flagship OLED TV offers Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, a 120Hz refresh rate, exclusive VRR support for gaming on the PlayStation 5, and an IMAX Enhanced picture mode for streaming movies and shows.
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