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We're entering the final hours of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, and there are still a ton of heavily discounted TVs available at budget-friendly prices. As someone who's been testing TVs and covering TV sales for over a decade, you can take it from me: Not all affordable TVs are worth buying, even if the deal looks too good to be true.
With that in mind, I've put together a round-up of my five favorite affordable TV deals that are still available and worth buying. They're models that mix affordability with reliable performance and useful features.
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- Roku 55" Plus Mini-LED 4K TV: was $499 now $398
- Hisense 65" U65QF Mini-LED 4K TV: was $759 now $579
- Samsung 65" Q8F QLED 4K TV: was $899 now $597
- TCL 75" QM6K Mini-LED 4K TV: was $999 now $797
- Hisense 65" U8QG Mini-LED 4K TV: was $1,498 now $999
Best affordable TV deals
1. Roku Plus Series
The cheapest TV on this list is also the set with my preferred streaming software. The Roku Plus Series combines everything I love about the Roku smart platform with an above-average performance profile thanks to some nifty display hardware.
As far as backlighting goes, the Plus Series is a modest Mini-LED TV, but it's still better to have Mini-LEDs than a garden-variety, edge-lit display. This set won't get nearly as bright as higher-end Mini-LED TVs, but at the very least, it's able to control its contrast better than bottom-of-the-barrel sets that don't offer Mini-LED backlighting.
So, why do I love the Roku experience so much? To put it simply, Roku's operating system is as simplistic as streaming software gets in 2026, and that makes it delightfully breezy to set up and use. On top of that, if comes with a vast library of downloadable apps. There's really no better option for folks who want to save money on a 4K TV that they'll successfully figure out how to use relatively quickly.
2. Hisense U65QF
If saving money is priority number-one and locking down a bright, colorful picture is priority number-two, Amazon's springtime sale price on the 65-inch Hisense U65QF ought to be at the top of your list of options.
Like the Roku Plus Series, the U65QF is equipped with a modest array of Mini-LED backlights for tighter contrast control than regular ol' LED TVs. But Hisense's entry-level Mini-LED model also comes with the added benefit of being one of the brightest TV we've tested in its class, which makes it an especially good choice for people who do a ton of daytime TV-watching.
I've chosen to highlight the sale price of the popular 65-inch size, but it's worth noting that the 75-inch Hisense U65QF is on sale for $597 at Amazon. That's right: It's only $20 more for the 75-inch version.
3. Samsung Q8F
The Samsung Q8F isn't equipped with Mini-LEDs, but it's one of the most affordable ways to land a Samsung-branded TV at Amazon's Big Spring Sale. For thrifty shoppers who want their next TV to be a Samsung set, this one is worth a closer look.
The Q8F's picture is bolstered by quantum dot-enhanced color, and Samsung's excellent picture processing will have most shows and movies looking quite good in the Q8F's most-accurate picture modes. The Q8F also comes with a solid selection of extra features for gaming, including support for 4K gaming at 120Hz.
4. TCL QM6K
TCL's entry-level Mini-LED TV is a fantastic compromise for people who want to experience Mini-LED-driven contrast for a manageable price. This is why I've been recommending it to friends, family and readers since it made its debut last year. Right now, the 75-inch version is on sale for the wildly low price of just $797.
The QM6K's successful implementation of Mini-LEDs is one of the reasons why my colleague, Malcolm McMillan, described being "blown away by the picture quality" in his TCL QM6K review. It's also a good fit for people who want a reliable streaming platform for everyday use.
It's built around Google TV, which combines an straightforward interface with a ton of downloadable apps. (Google TV is my second-favorite smart platform after Roku.)
The QM6K also supports 4K gaming at 120Hz across two of its HDMI inputs, which is the highest 4K spec for current-gen consoles. With a gaming PC hooked up, the QM6K supports 4K/144Hz performance.
5. Hisense U8QG
The 65-inch U8QG represents the priciest pick on this list, but it's also the brightest TV, too. This makes it the best option for two types of people: those who do most of their viewing during the day and shoppers looking for one of the brightest TV in Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
Like the aforementioned Mini-LED TVs in this round-up, the U8QG's display hardware is the key to its success. Not only does its picture pop in HDR, but its well-engineered Mini-LED display does a dependable job at limiting excessive light bloom under most conditions.
As an upper-mid-range TV, the U8QG is also flush with features for streaming and gaming. It, too, is built around Google TV, and all three of its HDMI 2.1 inputs support 4K gaming at 120Hz (and up to 165Hz).
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