Amazon's March Madness sale is live — here are 13 TVs and soundbars that I personally recommend if you're on a budget

The LG C5 OLED is TechRadar's best-rated TV, and Amazon has the 65-inch model on sale for $1,396.99, thanks to a whopping $1,300 discount. Awarded five out of five stars in our review, the OLED display delivers an outstanding picture thanks to LG's Alpha 9 AI processor Gen8, impressive gaming features, and a comprehensive smart platform featuring all-new AI capabilities.

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This March Madness deal takes the 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED down to a record-low price of $279.97. This TV delivers solid brightness and contrast, along with bold colors, and a ready-to-use, out-of-the-box sports mode that lets you watch sports with minimal setup. It also offers a robust selection of gaming features, including 4K, 144Hz, VRR, ALLM, and Dolby Vision support.

Amazon's best-selling 40-inch 2-Series HD smart TV is down to just $209.99. While the Amazon 2-Series TV lacks 4K resolution, it offers smart capabilities through the Fire TV experience and Amazon Alexa, providing hands-free control.

Samsung's 65-inch S90D OLED TV is on sale for a record-low price of $1,099, thanks to a $1,600 discount from Amazon. The 2024 OLED display delivers an exceptional picture with deep blacks, bright colors, and Pantone-validated colors. You're also getting Motion Xcelerator 144Hz for a smooth gaming experience, as well as Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite for premium sound.

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This brand-new version of the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series is on sale for only $339.97 - a record-low price. The mid-sized 4K display supports HDR10, delivering a sharp, clear, and vibrant image for TV shows, movies, and sports. All major streaming apps are ready to go, too, plus there's voice control support through Alexa. It's an all-around solid TV for the price if you need an affordable and capable display.

Samsung's U7900F Crystal TV is a best-seller here at TechRadar, and you can find this massive 85-inch model on sale for an unbelievable $798.99. This entry-level TV from Samsung packs a solid 'Crystal' UHD 4K processor, an easy-to-use Tizen operating system, and full HDR support for under $800, which is an absolute steal for a TV of this size.

If you're looking for a mid-size budget TV, this Insignia 55-inch display is an incredible deal at only $179.99. The Insignia F50 Series TV features 4K HD resolution, DTS Studio Sound, smart capabilities with the Fire operating system, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, so you can use your voice to control your TV.

If you're looking for a big-screen budget TV to watch the big dance, this 75-inch 4K Fire TV from Toshiba for under $500 is an unbeatable deal. Toshiba's C350 is a 4K TV with HDR support, delivering solid picture quality for everyday viewing. Access to streaming apps is easy with the Fire TV OS, which has Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and more at your fingertips. It's not as powerful as many premium options, but if you're on a tight budget and want a mid-size display, this is an excellent option.

The latest Amazon Omni QLED is a brilliant budget TV that delivers solid picture quality and a good set of gaming features, including 4K 60Hz, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+, for an affordable price. This discount brings the 65-inch model to its lowest-ever price of $749.99.

A big-screen QLED display at just $399 is unheard of price. Insignia's QF Series QLED TV boasts 4K Ultra HD resolution with Quantum Dot technology, delivering bold, vibrant colors and lifelike images. You also get Dolby Atmos Audio, smart capabilities with the Fire operating system, and a voice remote with hands-free Alexa, so you can use your voice to control your TV.

The Amazon Fire TV soundbar is a no-frills, easy-to-use soundbar with solid sound quality that delivers clear speech and surprisingly spacious virtual surround for a compact, 2.0-channel model. This isn't going to deliver a true cinematic experience, but it's an upgrade over a TV's built-in sound. This deal takes it down to a record-low $89.99, a steal for this soundbar.

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The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and has a built-in subwoofer for added bass. Along with delivering clear dialogue, it supports Bluetooth for music streaming, and it's easy to set up and even easier to use.

The most complete version of Amazon's Fire TV Soundbar Plus includes an external subwoofer and rear speakers for truly immersive sound, with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. This deal takes it to a record-low price of $399.99, just $10 more than the previous low.