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UPDATE: Jan. 12, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST This story has been updated with the latest deals on 4K and 8K TVs lingering after the end of post-holiday sales and before spring sales on previous-year models.
Best 4K TV deals this week:
Upgrading to a 4K TV — even a QLED or OLED — no longer has to be an intimidating financial setback. High-quality TVs featuring punchy colors, decipherable shadows, and smooth transitions have become increasingly affordable for regular consumers, made even more budget-friendly by frequent sales from retailers like Best Buy, Samsung, Walmart, and Amazon.
We've pulled the best TV deals from across the internet as of Jan. 12. Deals are categorized by brand, then listed in order of size (smallest to largest) and price (lowest to highest).
Samsung TV deals
Why we love it
Of the handful of 85-inch Samsung TVs majorly discounted right now, we think the deal on the extra-large Q80C for more than $1,000 off is the best bang for your buck.
The Q80C is Samsung's most advanced QLED (before meeting the Neo QLED side of the family), packing 96 precisely-lit local dimming zones for the meticulous brightness necessary for watching sports in the daylight. Also present are advanced gaming features like a 120Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
More Samsung TVs on sale
Samsung 50-inch QN90C QLED TV — $1,199.99 $1,599.99 (save $400)
Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED TV — $1,119.99 $1,499.99 (save $300 plus get a free $100 Best Buy gift card)
Samsung 55-inch QN85C QLED TV — $1,199.99 $1,499.99 (save $300)
Samsung 55-inch QN90C QLED TV — $1,497.99 $1,997.99 (save $500)
Samsung 55-inch S90C OLED TV — $1,599.99 $1,899.99 (save $300)
Samsung 55-inch S95C OLED TV — $2,099.99 $2,499.99 (save $400)
Samsung 65-inch Q60C QLED TV — $749.99 $999.99 (save $250)
Samsung 65-inch S90C OLED TV — $1,799.99 $2,599.99 (save $800)
Samsung 65-inch QN85C QLED TV — $1,399.99 $1,999.99 (save $600)
Samsung 65-inch QN90C QLED TV — $1,699.99 $2,799.99 (save $1,100)
Samsung 65-inch The Terrace Full Sun Outdoor QLED TV — $7,499.99 $9,999.99 (save $2,500)
Samsung 75-inch Q60C QLED TV — $999.99 $1,399.99 (save $400)
Samsung 75-inch Q80C QLED TV — $1,599.99 $2,199.99 (save $600)
Samsung 75-inch QN85C QLED TV — $1,999.99 $2,699.99 (save $700)
Samsung 75-inch QN90C QLED TV — $2,397.99 $2,997.99 (save $600)
Samsung 77-inch S89C OLED TV — $2,199.99 $3,599.99 (save $1,400)
Samsung 77-inch S90C OLED TV — $2,699.99 $3,199.99 (save $500)
Samsung 85-inch CU800 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,599.99 (save $400)
Samsung 85-inch Q60C QLED TV — $1,599.99 $2,299.99 (save $700)
Samsung 85-inch Q70C QLED TV — $1,899.99 $2,799.99 (save $900)
Samsung 85-inch QN85C QLED TV — $2,299.99 $3,799.99 (save $1,500)
LG TV deals
Why we love it
This 2021 65-inch QNED TV is one of the few LG TVs still at their holiday sale price — and the reigning discount happens to be an impressive 40% off. QNED is a mashup of LG's NanoCell technology and quantum dots (which amp up color depth using an extra light filter of nanoparticles) and the backlighting of mini LEDs (like regular LEDs, but smaller for extra precision).
The 99 Series of LG QNEDs also happens to be 8K instead of 4K. That doubled resolution isn't yet necessary for most streaming content that's available right now, but this large, ultra-bright TV is sitting at such a good price that most similarly-sized 4K models from LG won't be cheaper.
More LG TVs on sale
LG 42-inch Flex bendable OLED TV — $1,8866.99 $2,499.99 (save $613)
LG 48-inch A2 OLED TV — $599.99 $1,299.99 (save $700)
LG 65-inch B3 Series OLED TV — $1,499.99 $1,999.99 (save $500)
LG 65-inch C3 Series OLED TV — $1,799.99 $2,099.99 (save $300)
LG 70-inch UQ70 TV — $498 $648 (save $150)
LG 75-inch UQ70 4K TV — $579.99 $749.99 (save $170)
LG 75-inch 75 Series QNED TV — $999.99 $1,299.99 (save $300)
LG 77-inch B3 Series OLED TV — $1,999.99 $2,899.99 (save $900)
LG 77-inch C3 Series OLED TV — $2,699.99 $3,199.99 (save $500)
LG 86-inch UR7800 4K TV — $799.99 $1,249.99 (save $450)
LG 86-inch 80 Series QNED TV — $1,899.99 $2,299.99 (save $400)
Sony TV deals
Why we love it
Of the several 4K TVs that Sony released in 2023, the X90L is the most premium regular LED model before the lineup switches over to mini-LED. Still, the X90L features full-array backlighting with local dimming that offers more precise brightness across the entire screen than a cheaper edge-lit LED TV. (That's particularly helpful when the screen is so massive.) With better-than-basic lighting plus a high contrast ratio, low input lag, and VRR support, this 85-inch X90L is a great option for a big-screen budget gaming TV.
Mashable Deals
More Sony TVs on sale
Sony 65-inch X80L OLED TV — $1,999.99 $2,299.99 (save $300)
Sony 75-inch X90L 4K TV — $1,699.99 $1,999.99 (save $300)
Sony 77-inch A80L OLED TV — $2,899.99 $3,299.99 (save $400)
More TV deals from Amazon, TCL, Hisense, and more
Why we love it
TCL's Q5 series came out in late summer 2023 and knocked the Q6 Series out of its spot as the brand's most affordable QLED. And with Best Buy's discount pushing this model under $300, it's easily the cheapest 55-inch QLED on our list.
A quick scroll up to our mid-size QLED picks from Samsung, Sony, and LG make the rarity of a 55-inch QLED TV under $300 palpable. The Q5 has most of the same specs as the Q6 including HDR PRO+ with Dolby Vision, Motion Rate 240 motion smoothing technology (a win for gamers on a budget), three HDMI ports, and built-in Google Assistant.
More TCL TVs, Vizio TVs, Fire TVs, and other TVs on sale
Insignia 43-inch F30 4K Fire TV — $189.99 $269.99 (save $80)
Pioneer 50-inch 4K TV — $219.99 $299.99 (save $80)
Vizio 50-inch V Series 4K TV — $248 $319 (save $71)
TCL 50-inch Q5 QLED TV — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150)
Insignia 55-inch F30 4K Fire TV — $249.99 $349.99 (save $100)
Pioneer 65-inch 4K TV — $319.99 $499.99 (save $180)
Insignia 65-inch F30 4K Fire TV — $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)
Insignia 70-inch F30 4K Fire TV — $449.99 $599.99 (save $150)
Hisense 75-inch A76K QLED TV — $529.99 $899.99 (save $370)
Toshiba 75-inch C350 4K Fire TV — $539.99 $799.99 (save $260)
TCL 85-inch S4 4K TV — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200)
TCL 85-inch Q6 QLED TV — $999.99 $1,299.99 (save $300)
TCL 85-inch QM8 Mini-LED TV — $1,999.99 $2,399.99 (save $400)
TCL 98-inch S5 4K TV — $2,999.99 $4,999.99 (save $2,000)
Frequently Asked Questions
Refresh rate essentially dictates how fast the screen updates the image to keep up with whatever you're watching. Officially, this is measured in Hertz (Hz), with the number preceding Hz referring to the number of times per second the screen refreshes the image.
60 Hz is the number you'll come across in most budget and mid-range TVs, while premium models usually jump to 120 Hz. The higher the refresh rate, the less lag you'll notice while watching a fast-paced game.
Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers essential home tech like vacuums and TVs as well as sustainable swaps and travel. Her ever-growing experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
Leah graduated from Penn State University in 2016 with dual degrees in Sociology and Media Studies. When she's not writing about shopping (or shopping online for herself), she's almost definitely watching a horror movie, "RuPaul's Drag Race," or "The Office." You can follow her on X at @notleah or email her at [email protected].
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