We’re now firmly into Black Friday week and there are tons of retailers keen to slash their prices. Those deals include TVs from a wide variety of brands and there are definitely plenty of options to choose from. Regardless of what size or style you’re looking for, now is a great time to find price cuts on a screen you’ll love.
Many retailers start “Black Friday” sales as early as Halloween, or even earlier. The quality of deals can vary early on, but as November progresses, many of the deals are as good as the deep discounts you’ll see during Thanksgiving weekend. See the best Black Friday deals we’ve found, and keep up with all the latest deals with our full Black Friday live blog coverage.
More than a dozen of CNET’s shopping experts are spending more than 515 hours each week this month analyzing thousands of offers from trusted retailers and we’re reporting them here, with special attention to products that we’ve tested and evaluated hands-on in our labs. These are all the best deals we’ve found across the TV landscape and we’ll be updating our list as the week progresses.
You can save 26% on the Fire TV Omni from Amazon that boasts Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10 Plus Adaptive, HDR10 and HLG, along with a built-in sensor for adaptive brightness and hands-free Alexa for voice control. Prime members will also get a 6-month subscription to MGM Plus a Fire TV purchase.
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Roku remains our favorite streaming interface and this Roku TV also has QLED and full-array local dimming for solid picture quality. It’s a great option for most people and even earned a spot on our favorite TVs to give for the holidays.
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The LG C3 is the best high-end TV on the market thanks to its superb picture quality, excellent gaming features and lightweight, thin design. Plus, you can grab the 65-inch model of this OLED TV for over $900 less than its regular list price right now.
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- 32-inch Insignia F20 Series HD TV: $80 (save $70)
- 43-inch Insignia N10 Series Full HD TV: $130 (save $40)
- 43-inch Toshiba C350 Series LED 4K TV: $190 (was $280)
- 58-inch Insignia F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV: $270 (save $110)
- 50-inch Fire TV 4-Series 4K TV: $290 (save $160)
- 55-inch Samsung TU690T Crystal UHD 4K TV: $298 (save $52)
- 55-inch TCL Q5 Q-Class QLED 4K TV: $230 (save $220)
- 65-inch Toshiba C350 Series LED 4K UHD TV: $370 (save $160)
- 55-inch Roku Plus Series QLED 4K TV: $380 (save $120)
- 65-inch LG UQ70 Series LED 4K UHD TV: $400 (save $200)
- 55-inch Fire TV Omni Series QLED 4K TV: $440 (save $160)
- 75-inch Toshiba C350 Series LED 4K UHD TV: $500 (save $300)
- 48-inch LG A2 Series OLED 4K TV: $550 (save $750)
- 65-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni Series: $590 (save $210)
- 65-inch TCL Q7 Q-Class QLED 4K TV: $650 (save $150)
- 75-inch Hisense U6 Series QLED 4K TV: $650 (save $150)
- 65-inch LG 80 Series QNED 4K TV: $800 (save $400)
- 86-inch UR7800 Series 4K TV: $900 (save $350)
- 65-inch Samsung Q80C QLED 4K TV: $1,000 (save $400)
- 48-inch LG C3 Series OLED 4K TV: $1,050 (save $250)
- 65-inch LG B3 Series OLED 4K TV: $1,300 (save $700)
- 55-inch LG G2 Series OLED evo 4K TV: $1,397 (save $500)
- 65-inch Sony Bravia XR A90J 4K OLED TV: $1,398 (save $800)
- 65-inch LG C3 Series OLED 4K TV: $1,597 (save $902)
- 65-inch Samsung S90C OLED 4K TV: $1,600 (save $500)
- 65-inch Sony Bravia XR A80L OLED 4K TV: $1,700 (save $600)
- 85-inch Sony BRAVIA XR X90L LED 4K UHD TV: $2,000 (save $800)
- 77-inch LG C3 Series OLED 4K UHD TV: $2,500 (save $700)
- 77-inch LG G3 Series OLED 4K UHD TV with One Wall Design: $3,500 (save $800)
Is Black Friday a good time to buy a TV?
If you’re looking for a solid deal on a TV, you’ll find plenty of opportunities throughout the year. That said, major shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and other seasonal sales are probably going to give you the best value for your investment.
What sort of TV should I buy?
When it comes to TVs, a few key factors should be considered: size, resolution and budget. We tend to recommend sizing up to the larger screens when you can, as a big picture will make a more noticeable difference than image quality will, generally speaking. If you’re looking for the best picture quality with the highest contrast you can get, however, OLED or mini-LED TVs are your best bet. With the popularity of streaming services continuing to surge, considering a smart TV with a built-in platform may be a good idea — though you can always purchase a streaming device of your choosing later.
Where is the best place to buy a TV on Black Friday?
You’ll find major discounts on TVs across several retailers during Black Friday. In fact, Amazon’s Black Friday sale has already discounted a multitude of Fire TVs ahead of the big day, and you can find numerous deals on a wide variety of TVs at both Walmart’s Black Friday sale and Best Buy’s Black Friday sale, among others. We expect even more deals to drop as we get closer to the big day. While you’ll find plenty of in-store doorbuster deals on TVs, we often find that shopping online allows you a chance to compare specs and prices across various models so that you can find the right fit for you. Plus, the convenience of having a TV shipped right to your door is hard to beat.
