So what, you're supposed to just twiddle your thumbs and wait for them to drop in price? Well, you could, but there are numerous cheaper options currently being pushed aside that still deserve some attention.
Since hundreds of new TVs release every year, there's rarely any dramatic improvement that makes the latest models must haves. We've picked three 2024 sets that are still available and cost dramatically less than their upcoming 2025 counterparts. These geriatric (in TV terms) sets are being ushered out the door, but if you're quick you can get a cracking TV for less.
Three TVs worth checking out
There are still plenty of 2024 models on sale, but they will start to vanish over the next few months and some already have. That's because manufacturers aren't making them anymore. The factories have switched over to producing 2025 models, so once they're gone they're gone.
LG OLED42C44LA
This 42-inch OLED is one of LG's most high-end TVs from last year. At around £750 it's still costly, but bear in mind that the TV replacing it in 2025 will likely launch for double the price or even a bit more.
It's the smallest OLED available, but has the same high-end tech as bigger models in the range, including a top-tier processor designed to squeeze every drop of detail from the millions of light-producing pixels in the display.
The small screen makes it a popular model in the UK and one of our most looked at reviews from 2024. Being high-end also means it's likely to stick around for a bit longer, but it's still worth acting fast if this telly is right for you.
Hisense 50U6NQTUK
2024 was a good for Hisense. We saw a real improvement in quality from its TVs and it didn't increase its prices much in the process.
The 50-inch 50U6NQTUK is a mid-range TV, but its priced like an entry-level one, and it has several features you wouldn't expect. Advanced HDR format Dolby Vision IQ, for better adaptive contrast, and variable refresh rate, to make games run smoother, are a surprising and welcome inclusion on a TV that costs less than £500.
Hisense TVs don't typically want for features, but have struggled in recent years with colour and contrast balance and thin sound.
Samsung QE55Q60D
Other brands have dabbled, but Samsung is the flagbearer for QLED tech. It's still a backlit display, like LCD models, but in addition to the liquid crystals you get quantum dots as well. These are designed to boost colours and Samsung makes some of the most vivid displays.
The 55-inch QE55Q60D is a mid-range QLED TV, so you're getting that screen improving technology as well as advanced HDR10+ that should help with contrast on 4K content.
Samsung TVs are the best for anyone with accessibility needs thanks to an impressive suite of features that other brands don't have, and the bigger screen means bigger speakers, which should lead to fuller sound.
How to spot a TV bargain in March
TV prices are predictable, which makes hunting for a bargain like shooting fish in a barrel. TVs launch in the spring for far too much money and start to fall almost immediately. Usually it takes a few weeks to a month before retailers start shaving off a few quid here and there.
From there the prices continue to fall. Black Friday and January sales are good times to buy, but the sweetspot is that glorious overlap where new models are releasing while TVs from the previous year are still available. That sweet spot is now.
Retailers want to get rid of these old sets, so prices reach their lowest point. Prices may get lower the closer a TV comes to the end of its shelflife, so waiting until the last possible bit of stock is available will likely get you the best price, but it's risky as you might miss out.
How to tell if a TV is from 2024
It's simple enough, but you need to understand how brands name their TVs. There's always a number or letter that tells you what year the TV was released. Here's what to look out for to spot a 2024 model.
Where to find a bargain TV in March
Don't be surprised if you start struggling to find models in Currys, John Lewis, Richer Sounds and other major retailers. These shops will get their 2025 inventory first giving them more incentive to shift older stock more quickly or remove it from sale.
Typically, it's smaller local retailers to where you'll see the last vestiges of 2024 stock, so be prepared to consider some retailers you aren't familiar with. All our reviews have links to stores where the TVs are still available, plus you can be sure these are trusted retailers who won't rip you off.
Here are some retailers where you're likely to see good savings:
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