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Best TV deals in the UK for July 2024: Cheap 4K sets from Panasonic, LG, Hisense and more
The best tellies are plummeting in price – you can grab 2023’s best 4K OLED TV for less than £800
Whether you’re looking to upgrade to a bigger screen or to enjoy the latest shows in the sharpest 4K picture quality, you’ve more choice than ever when it comes to choosing a new set. To help you decide, we’ve pulled together some of the best TV deals from brands we know and trust.
If you’re not sure which type of set is right for you, keep in mind that bigger doesn’t always mean better. While a 1,080px (full HD) telly will look great in most rooms, 4K displays (ultra HD) are now the standard for most broadcasts, especially on streaming platforms such as Prime Video and Apple TV+. Though they were wildly expensive not so long ago, most good 4K TVs are now cheaper than you might think – you can find decent ultra HD televisions for well under £700.
With ‘full HD’ having gone the way of the dodo, the new differentiator is the display technology used. OLED and QLED TVs are at the top of the market. LCD (sometimes called LED, confusingly) is the more affordable panel technology, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that means low quality. The best LCD TVs look better than the cheapest OLED TVs.
When pulling together our list of the best TV deals, we take into account post-processing features, which reduce motion blur and dynamically adjust contrast for the best possible picture. Fast refresh rates can greatly improve the look of football games and other fast-moving sports, a well as video games on next-generation consoles such as the PS5. Upscaling – which is how a 4K television interprets and displays older standard-definition content – is important, too. But watch out, because bad upscaling can make older programmes look blurry and woozy.
Whether you’re after a bargain 43in TV for the family or a supersize 85in model to stream your favourite shows in all their glory, here’s our pick of the top TV deals you can snap up this month.
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The best TV deals for July 2024 in the UK are:
- 42in – LG OLED evo C3, 42in: Was £1,499.99, now £788, Amazon.co.uk
- 43in – Toshiba UF3D 43in smart Fire TV: Was £375, now £209, Johnlewis.com
- 43in – Hisense 43A6KTUK 43in 4K UHD smart TV: Was £429, now £203, Amazon.co.uk
- 43in – Samsung 43in DU8000 43in smart 4K TV: Was £479, now £399, Currys.co.uk
- 50in – TCL 50P639K 50in smart TV: Was £319, now £265, Amazon.co.uk
- 55in – Toshiba 55QF5D53DB QLED 4K smart fire TV: Was £449, now £339, Amazon.co.uk
LG OLED evo C3, 42in: Was £1,499.99, now £788, Amazon.co.uk
Although the LG C4 arrived earlier this year, it really isn’t that much more advanced that the LG C3, which means the 2023 model remains one of the best bargains in televisions right now. The 42in, 4K smart TV looks great and, after launching at £1,499 last year, it has been sliding down in price ever since.
Toshiba UF3D 43in smart Fire TV: Was £375, now £209, Johnlewis.com
This smart Fire TV from Toshiba has all your entertainment needs built in. From streaming to live broadcasts, everything is in one place, with no need for any add-ons. With a 4K ultra HD screen, the TV is now reduced by 44 per cent.
Hisense 43A6KTUK 43in 4K UHD smart TV: Was £429, now £203, Amazon.co.uk
There’s a £226 saving on this already cheap 43in Hisense TV. An LED set launched in 2023, the A6KT supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision for improved contrast and detail during darker scenes. Built-in Alexa means you can control smart speakers around the home and use voice commands to play music, movies and TV shows on demand.
Samsung 43in DU8000 43in crystal UHD smart 4K TV (2024): Was £479, now £399, Currys.co.uk
Currys has a stellar deal on the new Samsung DU8000 43in smart TV (especially if 4K picture quality is your priority). As well as looking great, it runs on Samsung’s best-in-class interface and supports all of the major streaming services natively, as well as Xbox apps for playing games via the cloud and without an actual console.
TCL 50P639K 50in smart TV: Was £319, now £265, Amazon.co.uk
This is already a budget-friendly set from TCL but, with a further £50 knocked off the price, it’s now an even more enticing proposition for anyone who doesn’t want to break the bank or compromise on screen size. While cheap, it doesn’t cut corners where it matters: this is a basic 4K set that’s perfect for TV viewing, with an LED panel and built-in Google Assistant.
Toshiba 55QF5D53DB QLED 4K smart fire TV: Was £449, now £339, Amazon.co.uk
Here’s a £110 saving on a 55in 4K Toshiba TV, which uses QLED panel technology for unbeatable colour contrast and clarity over regular LCD screens. It’s rare to see a QLED set going this cheaply, especially at this size, and the addition of HDMI 2.1 means the TV is ideal for gaming with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox series X.
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