'I'm a TV writer and England fan, these are the best TV deals for watching the Euros'
Our TV expert has hand-picked five high-spec smart TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG and Sky that are ideal for watching the summer's biggest football event
The lead up to the World Cup and the European Championship always cause mixed emotions, from childlike excitement to existential dread. But that’s just life as an England fan, even more so since the team's success across the last few campaigns.
It seems like just last week that France shattered our hopes at the Qatar World Cup, but somehow the Euros is just days away. While an international tournament is always a stressful experience, it’s without a doubt a summer highlight for football fans.
Nothing beats pulling on a tatty old England shirt and getting some mates round to enjoy a few drinks for 90 nail-biting minutes. For those that aren’t lucky enough to be jetting off to Germany to see the action in person, a high-spec smart TV is a must for getting the best experience out of the tournament.
These days, quality devices can be much more affordable and come with a range of snazzy features, so fans can feel like they’re right there in the stadium without having to break the bank. Those looking to invest in a shiny new device still have time to pick one up before the first whistle sounds next Friday (June 14), with many big-name brands currently offering huge discounts.
LG smart TVs are up to 20 percent off at LG and John Lewis, while Sky is offering a huge price drop on its own 4K QLED smart TV. Over at Samsung, customers can claim up to £500 cashback on a range of super-high-spec smart TVs, including new 2024 4K and 8K models.
So if you want to upgrade your TV so you can cheer on England over the next month, read on for a round-up of our favourite TVs for watching the Euros.
LG UR78 4K UHD smart TV
John Lewis customers can get this 75” LG UR78 for £629.10, almost £70 off its usual £699 price tag. The TV offers a ‘smarter’ viewing experience thanks to its a5 AI Processor 4K Gen6 that optimises picture and sound quality alongside 4K HDR10 Pro that create vivid colour and stunning detail.
Its screen has four times the number of pixels than standard Full HD TV that ensure incredible realism with natural motion, while intuitive AI Acoustic Tuning uses a microphone on the remote to tweak the TV’s audio settings based on the size and shape of the room. The UR78 can also upscale non-4K content and adapt to different brightness levels.
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Samsung QN95D Neo QLED 4K smart TV
Samsung is offering up to £500 cashback or a free soundbar with a range of its new 2024 model smart TVs, including Neo 4K and Neo 8K models. They’re certainly not cheap, but they’re some of the highest quality models on the market, like this 65” QN95D Neo QLED at £2,699 with the cashback deal
Customers can also spread the cost from 12 to 24 months. The TV is powered by Samsung’s ‘most powerful’ 4K processor and Quantum Matrix Technology complete with the brand’s highest 4K density of Mini LEDs – roughly the size of a grain of sand – which combine to deliver staggering detail.
It also has cinematic sound with Dolby Atmos in eight built-in speakers and Object Tracking Sound that follows the action on screen.
Sony Bravia KD55X75WL 4K UHD smart TV
Sony launched this 4K UHD Bravia model just last year, and the 65” model has dropped to £649 at John Lewis, which will also knock £100 off a Sony HT-A3000 soundbar. This highly-rated device can upscale non-4K content – whether that’s 2K or HD – to ensure you get the best possible picture quality.
It also boasts an intelligent feature called Motionflow XR, which creates and inserts extra frames between the originals so action appears smoother and sharper – ideal for fast-paced football games. The Sony also has a uniquely-shaped X-Balanced Speaker that delivers clear sound and rich bass, as well as room-filling Dolby Atmos sound.
Sky Glass
Shoppers can currently get £140 off a Sky Glass 4K QLED UHD smart TV that comes loaded with both terrestrial and Sky channels, plus Netflix, without needing a satellite dish or Sky box. It comes in screen sizes ranging from 43” to 65” and boasting Ultra HD picture quality powered by Quantum Dot technology, as well as six speakers with 360° Dolby Atmos sound.
Thanks to the latest Sky Glass deal, Sky Glass TVs are available from £555 or £11 a month if you want to spread the cost. Members also get a £6 discount on the Sky and Netflix bundle at £26 and can claim six months of free Apple TV+.
Sky Glass comes from a range of colours including Anthracite Black, Ocean Blue, Racing Green, Dusky Pink and Ceramic White, plus a coloured remote control to match.
Sky Glass – from £555 or £11 a month
LG QNED81 4K UHD smart TV
This 2023 model 65” LG QNED81 4K UHD smart TV is now £849 at John Lewis, down from its original £949.98 price tag at LG. The device is powered with the a7 AI Processor 4K Gen6 that works with a combination of Quantum Dot and NanoCell technology for richer and more accurate colours in crystal clear 4K.
An ideal device for watching football, this LG QNED model delivers smooth motion for a realistic sport viewing experience complimented by stellar sound quality with AI Sound Pro. It also offers a powerful gaming experience with advanced features like High Frame Rate, Variable Refresh Rate and Game Optimiser
