TechTvsHow I save money on TVs, including bills, care and shopping tipsEverything you need to know about saving money on new and old TVsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechTvsHow I save money on TVs, including bills, care and shopping tipsEverything you need to know about saving money on new and old TVsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Everything you need to know about saving money on new and old TVs
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Amazon)
(Image credit: Amazon)
With the rise in energy bills, petrol prices and the weekly food shop, the cost of living is making it harder and harder to buy new products and services, especially big technology like TVs.
Like all of us, I’ve had to cut back on my monthly spending but when I need to replace something around my home that’s broken, I’ve had to factor that into my budget. Nowadays, I rarely spend full price on a lot of things, whether that’s due to shopping the sales or usingdiscount codes. As a Deals Writer, I’ve picked up a few money-saving tips and tricks along the way, especially when it comes to shopping for TVs.
Buying a new TV does take a lot of time, thought and consideration. Thebest TVsare more of an investment than a spur of the moment purchase and can rack up a lot of money. If you’re looking for a new TV but don’t want to spend too much, here are my 5 tips on how to save money on new and old TVs.
1. Consider what you need
Before you start searching, it’s important to consider your priorities and what you want from a new TV set. My biggest tip when buying anything is to make a list of non-negotiables and ‘nice-to-haves’ so you know exactly what you’re looking for, what features you do and don’t care about and how much you’re willing to spend. For example, here are a few questions to ask yourself before buying a new TV.
Is size important?
The size of your TV makes a massive difference in the overall cost and quality. TV sizes start at around 43-inches and go up to 85-inches, and bigger sizes have the biggest prices. If you think about the room you want the TV to go in, this will help you decide what size you need.
Do I care about the brand?
If you’re not too fussed about the big brands or brands in general, this makes it easier and often cheaper to find the TV you want. If you’re all about streaming, you can find some great TVs with streaming built-in that are typically not from big or well known brands but come with cheaper price tags. If you don’t care too much about the brand, I recommend prioritising budget shopping and looking for a specific price like thebest TVs under £500.
The bigger brands likeSamsung,LGandSonyoffer the best quality TVs of all types and sizes and if you have an affinity to any of these, stick with the brand to find your new TV. Hisense and Toshiba are also good TV brands and have more budget friendly options.
What features do I want?
(Image credit: Amazon)
(Image credit: Amazon)
2. Buy last year’s model
3. Shop seasonally
When shopping for a new TV, it’s a good idea to know when the big brands are releasing their newest collections. This has an impact on the price of its older models as they’re more likely to be discounted. If you don’t need a new TV immediately, I’d recommend buying a new TV during the seasonal sales periods. Black Friday and Cyber Monday in November see the biggest price drops on TVs and the Easter sales are always full of cheap TV deals. If you’re in the US, the month before the Super Bowl also has amazing TV discounts.
(Image credit: Amazon)
(Image credit: Amazon)
4. Look for price match, trade-in and cashback offers
5. Take care of your old one
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
Samsung Galaxy S25: every leak, rumour and spec we’ve heard before the launch eventThis is everything we’ve heard about the new handsets
This is everything we’ve heard about the new handsets
This case turns your iPhone or Android phone into an e-reader, but there’s a catchActually, there are a couple…
Actually, there are a couple…
Quick! This stunning Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speaker is $200 off, but it’ll be gone tomorrow!The Beolit 20 is one third off right now
The Beolit 20 is one third off right now
This 77-inch LG OLED TV is suddenly even cheaper than its Black Friday price – but only for a few hoursSave an extra $300 on the already heavily-discounted LG OLED C3, but you need to be quick
Save an extra $300 on the already heavily-discounted LG OLED C3, but you need to be quick
This monster 77-inch Samsung OLED TV is less than half price for Cyber Monday – that’s crazy!You can get $1,700 off the Samsung Class S84D OLED at Best Buy right now
You can get $1,700 off the Samsung Class S84D OLED at Best Buy right now
I love this mini retro games console and this big deal makes it the ideal Christmas presentThe NeoGeo Mini is a superb buy with £15 off – comes with 40 games and its own screen
The NeoGeo Mini is a superb buy with £15 off – comes with 40 games and its own screen
Is there a DJI Neo drone deal on Black Friday? Here’s what I foundThe brand’s top-selling dinky drone might not be any cheaper for Black Friday, but there are a ton of exciting DJI offers to choose from
The brand’s top-selling dinky drone might not be any cheaper for Black Friday, but there are a ton of exciting DJI offers to choose from
Samsung’s latest iPad rival just dropped to its lowest-ever price in great Black Friday dealYou’re running out of time to save money on a new tablet
You’re running out of time to save money on a new tablet
Samsung’s 5-star style TV has fallen to a record-low price – it’s my dream TVThe Frame doubles up as a piece of artwork when you aren’t using it
The Frame doubles up as a piece of artwork when you aren’t using it
This hidden Atari retro games console deal is the best I’ve seen – and it’s from an unlikely sourceThe Atari GameStation Pro includes more than 200 classic games
The Atari GameStation Pro includes more than 200 classic games
