Review Geek - What to Look For When Buying a New TV

July 7, 2023

Home entertainment systems have exploded in popularity over recent years, with lots of us going out of our way to build an experience at home that rivals the movie theater. If you’re looking to deck out your lounge with a new TV and sound system, Prime Day could be a cost-effective time to do it.

We’ve highlighted some great early Prime Day deals on TVs, soundbars, and other useful accessories below. But be sure to check out our featured story to make sure you know what to look for in a new TV first.

Early Prime Day Deals Spotlight:

• Upgrade your Smart TV with these early Prime Day deals.
• This is the lowest price ever on LG’s excellent LG S65Q Soundbar and Sub.
• Score a 24-inch Fire TV for just $65—perfect for your kitchen or bedroom.
• KEF’s LSX II HiFi Wireless Speaker System is $400 off.
• Hisense’s massive 58-inch 4K QLED TV is a steal at just $350.
• Get a deal on a dedicated subwoofer for your TV room.
• Upgrade any TV with a discounted Fire TV stick.
• Add trendy backlighting to your TV with Govee’s Smart TV LED lights.

Other Highlights:

• YouTube Premium could get a new feature to prevent accidental taps.
• Here’s what to expect from Samsung’s July 26th Unpacked event.
• Google is rolling out its latest July Pixel software update.
• … and more!

-Cory

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The Alexa Voice Remote Pro allows you to control your Fire TV using simple voice commands. Plus, it adds premium features like a faster pairing process for Bluetooth headphones, two customizable buttons, an integrated backlight, and a “find my remote” feature.

Prime members can save 20% on the Alexa Voice Remote Pro during this early Prime Day deal. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to upgrade your Fire TV.

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