All savvy bargain-hunters who are in the market for a new 4K smart television need to keep their radars tuned for some of the best TCL TV deals. TCL is one of the top names when it comes to high-value TVs with a low price tag, having built its name on its excellent Roku smart televisions (and has recently added some Google TV models to its lineup as well). Whether you’re after a small or mid-sized set for a bedroom or smaller common area or you’re after a big-screen unit for your living room, these TCL TV sales are sure to have something to please at a price you can afford. There are some excellent Black Friday TCL TV deals too. If you’re not married to any specific brand and want to see what other Black Friday 4K TV deals are on tap right now, then also check out our roundup of the best Black Friday Vizio TV deals once you’ve finished browsing here.
Retailers have started the holiday shopping event early this year, which means there are some great discounts in the latest Walmart Black Friday deals, Amazon Black Friday deals, and let’s not forget Best Buy Black Friday deals. In there, you’ll find some fantastically-low TCL TV deals, as well. To make things a little easier, this roundup includes the best Black Friday TCL deals all in one place. We’ve also offered some buying advice if you’re still on the fence about which TCL model is right for you.
Today’s best TCL TV deals
40-inch TCL Android 4K TV
$230 $290
50-inch TCL 4-Series 4K Roku TV
$359 $480
75-inch TCL Roku Smart 4K QLED TV
$999 $1,500
32-inch TCL 3-Series 720p Roku TV
$169 $230
40-inch TCL 3-Series FHD Roku TV
$230 $350
75-Inch TCL 4-Series 4K QLED Android TV
$750 $900Should you shop the Black Friday TCL TV deals now?
These wild and crazy Black Friday deals are available super early, it’s true. It makes one a little uneasy about leveraging the best TCL TV deals, because what if the model you choose goes on sale later, for a much bigger discount? You’ll be happy to hear there’s no reason to worry, and no reason to wait either. Best Buy’s Price Match Guarantee means you can get a refund for the price difference if the Black Friday TCL TV deals you shop, are discounted more later. Amazon is also extending its holiday return window to January 2022. If you buy something there and the price drops you can always return and rebuy, or get it where it’s cheaper!
We do recommend shopping early because there are some supply chain issues and shortages going on — hello microchip shortage. Plus, the closer we get to the holidays the more likely we’ll see major shipping delays, meaning you may not get what you buy on time if you wait.
How to choose a TCL TV
You can find plenty of Samsung TV deals and LG TV deals for less than $1,000 today, but in the budget television category, few can rival TCL TV deals when it comes to sheer value for the money. You might be aware of this brand for its ever-popular Roku smart TVs, and if you’re a fan of that streaming ecosystem, TCL is the name you want to look for.
Like Vizio and Hisense, TCL is most well-known as a budget TV maker. The brand nonetheless carries some nice higher-end televisions under its umbrella, however, and has even tossed its hat into the 8K TV ring lately. As of now, we generally advise all but the most enthusiastic TV shoppers to pass on 8K right now given how expensive they are. That said, if you have your heart set on one of these bleeding-edge 8K TVs, then you can’t go wrong with TCL TV sales, which is where you’ll find one of the more affordable examples on the market today.
It’ll still cost you, though — the new TCL 8K 6-Series TV will still set you back around three grand. If you’re looking for an upgrade over standard 4K, your money might be better spent on a QLED television, and TCL TV deals on these aren’t hard to find. In fact, they’re easily among the absolute best values out there now, as TCL QLED sets can often be found for around the same price as cheaper LED models from premium brands like Sony and Samsung.
QLED offers some unique advantages over standard LED panels. QLED, or quantum-dot light-emitting diode, panels feature tiny particles that capture and amplify light. The result is a brighter, more color-accurate picture with deeper contrast. Considering that they’re not as expensive as they used to be, one of these QLED televisions is definitely worth looking for among these TCL TV sales if you’re serious about your home entertainment and are willing to pay a bit more for a better picture.
Most people will be perfectly happy with a no-nonsense 4K LED TV, which is still the industry standard and is really all you need for enjoying your content in crisp Ultra HD. There are plenty of TCL TV deals that fit that bill for cheap. The TCL 3-Series and 4-Series TVs are the cheapest; those looking for a basic and affordable 4K smart television should consider these first. The 5-Series and 6-Series TCL televisions are where you’ll find the upgraded QLED models for a bit more, and the 6-Series also features the new 8K-paneled model.
TCL TVs come loaded with either Roku or Android TV smart software, both of which are capable of running all the popular streaming apps (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube TV, etc.) after a short setup process. Unless you already use and prefer one or the other, there’s no need to be too picky about which operating system your TCL TV uses.
Finally, before you pull the trigger on any deals you find among these TCL TV sales, make sure you’re getting the right size for the room you plan to put it in. Just because the television fits doesn’t mean it’s the right size, or that you should always get the biggest one you have space for. Viewing distance and room acoustics will affect your enjoyment. We recommend reading through our guide on what TV size to buy before you make your final decision.
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