Yes, there are Prime Day 8K TV deals — but they aren’t cheap

TV shoppers know that Prime Day deals are one of the best times of year to find big discounts from the biggest TV brands, but it’s also an especially good time to look for 8K TVs. That’s because you’re going to find discounts on the latest models and even bigger discounts on last year’s models that are still in stock. As the highest resolution you can get in a TV, 8K tends to bring premium prices, which makes Prime Day the perfect time to pay a little less for this leading-edge technology.

Best Prime Day 8K TV deals 2021

75-Inch LG Class 99 Series Mini-LED 8K TV

$3,500 $4,800

To get both a big screen and the highest resolution, you can look to this option from LG, which comes in at a 75-inch size and with stunning 8K resolution. more

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QLED TV

85-inch Samsung Q900TS QLED 8K UHD TV

$6,998 $13,000

8K TVs are far from the norm, but if you're itching to see what the next-generation of high-resolution programming is going to look like, now's your chance with this massive Samsung model. more

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65-inch TCL 6 Series QLED 8K TV

$2,000 $2,200

Get the best of all worlds with this TV offering both QLED display and 8K resolution, in a 65-inch size that's perfect for medium-sized rooms. more

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65-Inch LG Class 99 Series Mini-LED 8K TV

$2,700 $3,500

If you enjoy the brightness of an LED display but you want higher resolution than your average 4K TV, this option from LG has 8K resolution and Mini-LED technology for a brighter image. more

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75-Inch Sony Bravia XR Z9J 8K TV

$5,500 $8,000

Sony's popular Bravia TV offer features like upscaling, a fast processor, integration with Google TV, and support for a slim wall mount for a sleek and elegant look. more

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75-Inch Samsung QN900A QLED 8K TV

$4,500 $7,000

If you won't settle for anything but the very best, this absolutely massive TV has all of the must-have features, like incredible 8K resolution, QLED display, and smart features with Tizen. more

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85-Inch Samsung Class QN800A Series Neo QLED 8K TV

$5,000 $5,800

Enjoy the best of the best with both QLED and 8K. This stunning TV from Samsung is packed full of the latest technology and smart features for ease of use. more

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75-Inch Samsung QN800A QLED 8K TV

$3,300 $4,800

With its impressive 8K resolution and a super-fast Neo Quantum Processor, this TV from Samsung will display ultra-high-definition content in its most beautiful form. more

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65-Inch Samsung QN900A QLED 8K TV

$3,300 $5,000

Enjoy your content in stunning detail with this QLED 8K TV from Samsung. Even if content is coming in at 4K or lower, the TV will upscale to 8K to give you the best possible image. more

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75-inch Sony Z8H 8K TV

$3,400 $4,000

For a truly stunning experience for watching movies and playing games, this Sony TV has an X1 ultimate processor for upscaling content and a speaker integrated into the frame itself. more

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What should I look for in an 8K TV?

Ordinarily, we would start by talking about the differences between QLED and OLED TV technologies, but this year only QLED 8K TV models are being discounted. So the next consideration is size: How big of a TV screen do you want? In our opinion, anything smaller than 65-inches won’t let you fully appreciate the benefits of 8K resolution.

Once you’ve decided on size, consider brightness and backlighting. The brighter the TV can get, the more spectacular high dynamic range (HDR) material will look. Look for models that have full-array local dimming (FALD) with as high a number of zones as possible. Zones are the individual areas on the screen where the TV can adjust brightness independently from adjacent zones. The more you have, the closer a TV will get to achieving perfect black levels, and the less you’ll see “halo” effects — that’s when light from a bright area of the screen bleeds into a dark area.

If you plan to connect a number of devices to your TV, take a look at how many HDMI ports it has. Most TVs ship with four HDMI ports, but some may only have three. While you’re checking out the ports, see if the TV supports any HDMI 2.1 features like variable refresh rate (VRR), HDMI eARC, or support for 4K signals at 120Hz. These are especially important if you’re a gamer.

Finally, consider additional features like the smart TV operating system: Does it support the apps you need? Does the TV offer Apple AirPlay or Google Chromecast so you can send content to it from your phone?

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