* Hundreds of TV deals now live
* Sizes from 24 - 86 inches
* Smart TVs from $89.99
* Up to $3,000 off OLED/QLED
Black Friday is officially here – most retailers went big with early deals, but now the day has arrived, which means even more discounts on great TVs.
We've already seen loads of impressive deals on cheap smart TVs that are ideal for everyday viewing, to gigantic OLED displays that make for a stunning home theater, to gaming TVs with features geared for next-gen consoles. Prices for some of these TVs start at just $89.99, while there are savings of up to $3,000 on the most premium models.
There have been some impressive deals on TVs since the start of November, and lots of TVs has become cheaper and cheaper as the month has gone on, culminating in today's offers. Whether you're looking for 32-inch TV for the kitchen or bedroom, or a 75-inch set for the family room, there's something to tempt you – and we'll run through it all.
Of course, with so many deals, it can be hard to know what exactly you should look for. So in this live blog we won't just be highlight deals we especially like – we'll also be giving our tips on what to look for in a TV, and explaining the most important TV tech, so you can find the best deal that suits you.
And while we'll showcase lots of offers here, don't forget to check out our larger Black Friday TV deals hub for even more options, and our Black Friday soundbar deals page for audio upgrades.
And for those who are interested in more than just TVs, our main Black Friday deals page has all the best offers on everything from laptops and air fryers to video doorbells and smartwatches.
Today's best Black Friday TV deals US
- Toshiba 32-inch Smart Fire TV: was $199.99 now $79.99 at Best Buy
- TCL 40-inch Roku TV: was
$219now $199 at Best Buy - Vizio 70-inch 4K LED Smart TV: $448 at Walmart
- Samsung 65-inch 4K TV: was
$647.99now $547.99 at Amazon - Samsung 75-inch 4K Smart TV: was $849.99 now $579.99 at Best Buy
- LG 86-inch 4K TV: was
$1,199now $999 at Best Buy - Hisense 55-inch R6G 4K Roku TV: was
$309.99now $239.99 at Best Buy - Insignia 65-inch F30 4K Fire TV: was
$549.99now $379.99 at Best Buy - LG C2 55-inch OLED 4K TV: was
$1,799.99now $1,296.99 at Amazon - Samsung 55-inch The Frame 4K TV: was $1,499 now $999 at Best Buy
- LG A2 48-inch OLED 4K TV: was $1,299.99 now $569.99 at Best Buy
All US TV sales
- Amazon: smart TVs from $89.99
- Best Buy: big-screen TVs as low as $249.99
- OLED TVs: from $799.99 at Best Buy
- Samsung: up to $3,000 off 8K and 4K TVs
- Walmart: cheap 4K TVs starting at $218
Al is TechRadar's audiovisual auteur – as our Senior Editor for TV and audio, he knows what makes a great TV, and where you can't cut corners. He's a huge fan of projectors too, and has tested soundbars ranging from great cheap add-ons to Dolby Atmos thrillers. He's here to chew gum and find the best TV deals, and he never had any gum in the first place…
Welcome to Black Friday, TV lovers!
The big deals day is here! Thanks for joining our live coverage of all the latest Black Friday TV deals.
We've been following the deals all month, so we've been keeping track of great deals that are still live, and new deals that have launch for Black Friday itself.
Our team of AV experts has been doing the combing through the sales, looking for discounts on TVs we rate the most (or that are just so big and juicy we have to tell you about them), and we're bringing them here to you today.
And don't forget streaming services too! There are some great deals going on there too, so we'll explore those too, and why we think they're worth buying now.
Do not miss this 65-inch LG C1 deal!
This is one incredible Black Friday OLED TV deal, especially for gamers, but also for movie lovers. You can now get the 65-inch LG C1 OLED TV for just $1,197(opens in new tab) at Amazon, which is the lowest it's ever been priced.
Amazon has listed its previous price as $2,499, which is not really correct – that was its launch price. Most recently, it cost about $1,500, which was the lowest it had even been before, so we're still getting a 20% drop here from its previous best.
The LG C1 is a model from 2021, and when we reviewed it we gave it five stars and raved about its image quality and future-proofed technology. There's now a newer version (the LG C2) that improves image quality further… but does it for a higher price. At just just $1,200, this catapults the LG C1 back into being excellent value.
LG C1 65-inch OLED TV: was $1,497 now $1,197 at Amazon
This glorious 4K TV delivers the infinite contrast ratio of OLED for cinematic pictures that are unrivalled at this price. It's not as bright as the newer LG C2, but if you're watching in controlled light, that won't matter much. It's also a dream gaming TV, being future-proofed with four HDMI 2.1 ports and 4K 120Hz and VRR support. Dolby Vision and Atmos support provide high-end visual and audio thrills, too.View Deal
Buying tips: does mini-LED matter?
Al Griffin - Senior Editor, TV and Audio
An LED backlight in a TV was a high-tech feature at one time, but now even mainstream sets use LED backlights. What’s less common is mini-LED backlighting, where an array of tiny lamps are used to illuminate the TV’s LCD display panel.
As with quantum dots, different TV brands use different terms to indicate the presence of mini-LED backlighting in their sets. Samsung, for instance, calls its mini-LED models “Neo QLED,” while LG, Sony, TCL, and Hisense all just use the term mini-LED.
A key advantage mini-LED offers over regular LED TVs is that the smaller lamp modules used in the backlight allow for finer control over local dimming. That’s a process where the individual modules are grouped in zones and dimmed according to the brightness level of the onscreen image. For example, the LED zones in shadowy parts of the picture will be dimmed or shut off completely, while bright highlight areas get a full blast of light.
With a higher density of LED modules spread across the backlight, mini-LED TVs can also deliver higher overall brightness, with some sets like Samsung’s QN95B having twice as much or more measured light output as regular LED-lit TVs. That Samsung model is the company’s top-of-the-line Neo QLED offering, but even more affordable mini-LED TVs like the Hisense U8H series can provide almost as high peak brightness.
Where that extra light output will matter is if you’re going to be watching in a well-lit room – daytime sports viewing, for example. But it can also help bring out the full level of highlight detail in HDR sources by reducing the need for tone mapping, a process where the TV scales the brightness range of programs to accommodate its maximum light output capability.
To sum up, mini-LED can make a difference when viewing in rooms with bright lighting conditions, and it also adds a welcome level of visual punch when watching movies and TV shows with HDR. It’s a feature you’ll pay extra for, but for some folks it will be well worth it.
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