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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is back for its second year, running from March 25 to March 31, and it’s basically a slower, longer version of Prime Day . The deals may not be as flashy, but the price drops are real—and you don’t need to be a Prime member to shop. That said, Amazon says Prime members will get access to better discounts and more options . If you’re not already subscribed , you can grab a free 30-day trial to take full advantage of the week-long event, then cancel before the billing kicks in .
One of the biggest markdowns this week is on the Samsung 50-Inch QN90D 4K QLED TV , which is currently going for $899—almost $500 off its list price of $1397.99. That’s the lowest price it’s ever hit, according to price-trackers . Samsung’s QLED panels have always had a reputation for sharp visuals and punchy brightness, and the QN90D keeps that legacy going, especially with its Neo QLED tech, Quantum HDR+, and mini LED backlighting, which helps with contrast and HDR performance—blacks look deeper, highlights pop more, and you won’t be squinting during those darker movie scenes.
The main trade-off here is the lack of Dolby Vision support—something Samsung has consistently skipped, and that hasn’t changed with the QN90D . If that’s your go-to HDR format , this TV might fall short. Additionally, while it does come with an ATSC 1.0 tuner for live TV, it skips ATSC 3.0, so you won’t get newer over-the-air 1080p or 4K broadcasts . For most people, that’s not a dealbreaker, but if you rely on an antenna instead of streaming, it’s worth keeping in mind.
At 50 inches, this TV is best suited for a living room or bedroom where you’re sitting maybe six to eight feet away. It runs on Samsung’s Tizen OS, which can be a bit cluttered if you’re not used to Samsung’s smart TV interface, but it does support all the major apps out of the box, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. You can also stream straight from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac using Apple AirPlay, and it also works with Miracast or WiDi if you want to mirror your Windows PC. Amazon Alexa is built in, and thanks to the far-field microphones, you can use voice commands without picking up the solar-powered remote. Gaming-wise, the TV’s 120Hz refresh rate push up to 144Hz with VRR and supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Additionally, with an input lag of just 2.9 milliseconds in game mode, you can expect smooth, responsive gameplay, according to this PCMag review .
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