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Some early deals for Amazon’s October Prime Day are already live, and one among them is the 65-inch Samsung M80H Mini-LED TV on sale for $547.99, down from $697.99—an all-time low price, according to price trackers. For anyone who wants to level up from a smaller TV without having a screen take over the entire room, a 65-inch TV is an ideal fit.

This 2026 Samsung release is an entry-level 4K smart TV with a Mini LED backlight, running on the Tizen interface and loaded with Samsung Vision AI features. It supports HDR10+ and Auto HDR Remastering, which aims to enhance older content, while Pure Spectrum Color keeps colors looking natural. It runs on an NQ4 AI Gen2 processor that handles upscaling, so lower-res content looks cleaner on the 4K panel.

It has a native 144Hz refresh rate and Samsung’s Gaming Hub, making it a good pick for gamers; the TV supports HDMI 2.1 and variable refresh rate, including AMD FreeSync Premium. Still, fast-moving scenes may show some blur, so while it will perform better than a standard 60Hz budget TV, it might not be the first choice for those shopping primarily for a gaming TV. The M80H has built-in Alexa and AirPlay support, along with Tizen’s usual broad catalog of streaming apps.

Despite being a solid starter TV, it doesn’t include local dimming, meaning that dark movie scenes may look more gray, HDR brightness is limited, and it’s not the best for very bright rooms. Plus, it only has three HDMI ports. But for under $550, the 65-inch Samsung M80H TV is still a strong choice for casual gaming and everyday use in most rooms.

October Prime Day FAQs

When is Prime Day?

October Prime Day is Oct. 6 and runs through Oct. 7. It happens every year during October.

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When does Prime Day end?

October Prime Day ends on Oct. 7 in 2026. It’s a two-day online sale.

What is Amazon Prime Day?

October Prime Day is the fall version of Prime Day, which is the biggest sale Amazon hosts during the spring, summer, and fall. You can find deals on many categories during the sale, including tech, tools, appliances, apparel, and more.


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