TVs: £500 Budget Guide for Boxing Day 2026

Include delivery and any essential installation costs in your £500 TV budget. Then check the exact model against your furniture, devices and must-have apps. The cheapest larger screen is not automatically the right purchase.

The 55-inch example below is a checked October observation. Its Boxing Day 2026 price and availability remain unconfirmed.

A 55-inch example within the budget

John Lewis listed the LG 55NU800B6LA.AEKQ at £349.99 on 3 October 2026. This standard new-product listing includes the stand, screws, remote, batteries and manual, plus a five-year guarantee subject to its terms.

Cost	Published amount
TV with supplied stand	£349.99
Standard UK mainland delivery	£19.95
Conditional total	£369.94

Delivery depends on postcode and service availability; non-mainland delivery and timed slots may cost more. No checkout quote was obtained. Wall mounting, installation, external equipment and ongoing services or licences are outside the total.

Check the fit and connections

Measure the furniture before treating 55 inches as the right size. LG’s UK specification, checked 3 October 2026, gives these details for the 2026 55NU800B6LA:

Check	Manufacturer specification
TV with stand, width × height × depth	1226×778×292mm
Stand footprint, width × depth	1086×292mm
Connections	Three HDMI inputs; eARC on HDMI 2; one USB
Display	3840×2160 LED, native 60Hz
HDR formats	HDR10 and HLG
Smart platform	webOS 26

Count a soundbar using HDMI among your connected devices. If you need a particular gaming resolution and refresh rate, verify them together; a gaming-mode label is insufficient. HDR format support alone does not establish brightness or picture quality.

Check every app you rely on for the exact UK model. Specific third-party app compatibility has not been verified for this example; services can also require subscriptions or external equipment. For another feature comparison, use the LG versus Samsung guide and the broader TV buying guide.

Compare the complete offer

Use the same screen size, model code and condition when checking Currys, Argos, Amazon and John Lewis. Record the seller, delivery service, guarantee terms and any installation or collection charges. Compare useful accessories rather than accepting a stated bundle saving.

Unclear “was” prices. Use the exact screen size and full model code when comparing recorded prices. PriceSpy’s 2023 guide to sales tactics explains how advertised reductions can mislead; it does not provide a price history for the TV you are checking. Assess other sellers’ delivered totals with condition and cover matched.

For a refurbished or display unit, read the grading and check what is supplied, including the remote, stand and applicable cover. Ask about any missing information before purchasing. A large percentage reduction does not compensate for a set that cannot connect to your equipment or fit its intended space.

FAQ

Q: Can a 55-inch TV fit a £500 Boxing Day budget?

A: The October example fits under its stated delivery conditions. Recheck the total when buying; it does not confirm a Boxing Day price or establish picture quality.

Q: Which retailers offer the best TV deals on Boxing Day?

A: No retailer is established here as the 2026 winner. Compare the same model and size with delivery, seller, condition, guarantee and installation terms matched. A headline price from a different size or package is not a like-for-like comparison.

Q: Should I buy a TV on Boxing Day or wait for January sales?

A: Decide from the actual offer, your replacement deadline and your budget. This guide has no evidence that waiting will improve the price or that a particular model will sell out. Set a price you would accept for a suitable model before comparing sale listings.

Q: How do I avoid fake discounts on Boxing Day?

A: Check the exact model and size against earlier listed prices and other sellers’ current totals. Read what the advertised reference price represents. A large crossed-out price is not proof of a saving, and one price-history snapshot does not establish the complete sales history.