Retailers like Best Buy and Walmart have released their best Black Friday TV deals earlier than usual, slashing the price of must-have HDTVs, 4K TVs and 8K TVs. Don’t be fooled into thinking that because the Black Friday deals have started early this year you have time to wait before you strike, because you don’t.
There’s a microchip shortage that’s preventing manufacturers from keeping up with increased demand, so when these Black Friday TV deals sell out, it’s unlikely they’ll be restocked this side of the holidays. Stores are also dealing with distribution challenges that could see late orders delayed too, so shop now.
Retailers with Black Friday TV Deals
- Amazon Black Friday Deals: Best for HDTVs and 4K TVs, Amazon has discounts on TCL, Sony and more — see deals.
- Best Buy Black Friday Deals: Hands-down the source of the best Black Friday TV deals so far, including 8K TVs — see deals.
- Walmart Black Friday Deals: There are some gems in Walmart’s Black Friday TV deals section, but it’s running low on stock — see deals.
Today’s Best Black Friday TV Deals
- 43-inch TCL 4-Series 4K TV — $280, was $350
- 50-inch Insignia 4K Fire TV — $350, was $450
- 70-inch Samsung TU6985 4K TV — $600, was $750
- 75-inch TCL 4-Series 4K TV — $749, was $1299
- 55-inch Vizio OLED 4K TV — $1000, was $1300
- 82-inch Samsung 7 Series 4K TV — $1400, was $1500
43-inch TCL 4-Series 4K TV — $280, was $350
Why Buy:
- Unbeatable value of money — other TVs at the same price point don’t compare
- Perfect size for a bedroom or kitchen, and can be wall-mounted in a flash
- Home to an unrivaled amount of streaming content through Diney+
- 4K Upscale Engine for turning Full HD content into 4K Ultra HD
If you’re on the hunt for a small 4K TV for a bedroom or kitchen, then you’ll want to snap up this bargain right away. Amazon is offering the 43-inch TCL 4-Series for $280, down $70 from the usual $350. That’s an incredible price to pay for Roku TV, which offers one-click access to all the leading streaming services like Netflix.
And that’s the main reasons you should buy this television: Roku TVs run the Roku OS, which is home to the largest collection of streaming sources known to man. You can access major platforms like Amazon Prime Video and smaller ones like Spectrum without having to hook up a streaming stick or set-top box.
50-inch Insignia 4K Fire TV — $350, was $450
Why Buy:
- Can be controlled by your voice using the Alexa Voice Remote or an Alexa device
- An incredibly large selection of streaming content and works with Apple AirPlay
- 4K Upscale Engine for showing Full HD content in a 4K Ultra HD resolution
- HDR10 and DTS Studio Sound for a more immersive viewing experience
Best Buy has knocked $100 off this 50-inch Insignia 4K TV. What’s we love about this model is that it’s a Fire TV, so it has a Fire TV Stick 4K under the hood. It can be controlled using Amazon Alexa via the included Alexa Voice Remote, and can access more than one million streamable movies and shows out the box.
Like most 4K TVs, this Insignia 4K Fire TV has a 4K Upscale Engine for showing HD content in a 4K Ultra HD resolution. This is done in real-time, as the material plays. It also has HDR10 for enhancing the color of a movie or show to make it look more realistic, and DTS Studio Sound for a more immersive viewing experience.
70-inch Samsung TU6985 4K TV — $600, was $750
Why Buy:
- 70-inch TV for a household name synonymous with quality for only $600
- One-click access to all the leading streaming services including Disney+
- 4K Upscale Engine for turning Full HD content into 4K Ultra HD
- HDR for drawing more detail from the scene at hand
As we said before, Best Buy’s offer on this 70-inch Samsung TV tops the list of the best Black Friday TV deals. It’s (of course) a Smart TV, so it can access all the leading streaming services out of the box like Disney+ and has Samsung’s 4K Upscale Engine on board for showing HD content in a 4K Ultra HD resolution.
Our one gripe with the Samsung TU6985 is that it only has two HDMI slots on board, so you’ll want to invest in an HDMI splitter if you’re wanting to hook up a set-top box and other accessories, like a PS5. One of these will set you back around $30 — but that’s a small price to take home 70-inch TV for only $600.
55-inch Vizio OLED 4K TV — $1000, was $1300
Why Buy
- The cheapest, good OLED TV from a household brand worth buying
- Incredible picture quality with support for four HDR standards
- 120Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 — ideal for the PS5 and Xbox Series X
- Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast built in, and top streaming services
OLED TVs sit at the head of the table, offering the best viewing angles, deepest blacks and the best picture any television on the market has to offer, so it should come as no surprise our pick for the best TV is an OLED TV. This particular model we’re talking about now, the Vizio OLED, made our list of the best OLED TVs.
We know what you’re thinking: A 55-inch TV for $1000? It better make dinner and clean up after. Well, it doesn’t do quite that but it does offer an incredible picture, with support for all of the main HDR flavors: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG — more than any other OLED TV from leading brand that we’ve come across.
Also Available
- 65-inch Vizio OLED 4K TV: $1500, was $1800 — view deal
The Vizio OLED 4K TV runs at 120Hz and has HDMI 2.1, so it’ll work well with both the PS5 and Xbox Series X. It also has a 4K Upscale Engine for showing HD content in a 4K Ultra HD resolution, and Vizio’s SmartCast interface for access to all the top streaming services. It also supports Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast.
82-inch Samsung 7 Series 4K TV — $1400, was $1500
Why Buy:
- Gigantic 82-inch 4K screen that’ll immerse everyone in the room
- One-click access to all the leading streaming services including Disney+
- 4K Upscale Engine for turning Full HD content into 4K Ultra HD
- HDR and Adaptive Sound for real-time optimization for better immersion
If you’re looking for a plus-sized television in this year’s best Black Friday TV deals selection, then look no further than the 82-inch Samsung 7 Series. Ringing in at $1400 after a $100 discount, it still isn’t what you and I would cheap — but it is the cheapest 82-inch TV worth buying in the run-up to Black Friday 2021.
The Samsung 7 Series is full of smarts, including a real-time contrast enhancer that analyzes what’s on the screen and adjusts the balance to produce deeper blacks, and therefore immersing you more in the scene at hand, as well as a Universal Guide that brings all streaming and live options together in one location.
Should You Shop Black Friday TV Deals Now?
We can’t stress this enough: If you find something you like the look of in the Black Friday TV deals happening now, buy it now. Don’t wait. The best Black Friday TV deals are here, and we have confidence in that based on the fact retailers are offering price promises, like the Best Buy Black Friday Price Guarantee.
You can’t even turn on the telly without hearing chatter about holiday shipping delays and stock shortages, and that’s fueling early shopping, so if you wait until Black Friday there’s a very good chance the best Black Friday TV deals we’re seeing now will be out of stock, leaving the shelves littered with older models.
Ask yourself whether the possibility few extra bucks in your pocket is worth risking the item not arriving in time for the holidays. If the answer to that question is you want it this side of the New Year, then shop the best Black Friday TV deals right now.
How to Choose a TV on Black Friday
The most important thing to consider when shopping for a television is the size of it, frame included. You need to know your limit. After all, the last thing you want to do is buy one, only to find it won’t fit through the door, let alone on the wall. Having 60 inches to spare doesn’t mean you can steam in with a 60-inch TV.
Once you’ve set a realistic limit, it’s time to start considering the features you need. There’s a lot to choose from, ranging from Roku’s beloved Roku OS smart software on TCL’s 4K TVs to Google Assistant on most Sony and Vizio models. We suggest taking a long think about the tools that will make your life easier.
How to Choose the Right Size
Don’t fall into the trap of rushing into a deal on a television that’s far too large to fit into the space you have available. Instead, take a second before you start your search to measure the height, width, and depth of your desired location. Make a note of everything, too, as you’re going to compare them to the dimensions of the television itself.
Done? Now use a viewing distance calculator to work out the ideal screen size for how far away you’re going to be sitting. As soon as you have this measurement, compare it to the space available, and decide on a suitable size. For instance, if the calculator recommends an 80-inch display and you only have enough space for a 55-inch, stop there.
Remember what we said earlier, though — it isn’t all about screen size. You need to consider the entire footprint of the television to determine whether it will fit into the place you have in mind. It’s not uncommon to find a TV that measures in at 65 inches but has a 60-inch screen at the center.
OLED TV or a QLED TV?
QLED and OLED are two terms thrown around a lot, but what do they mean?
Put simply, they’re the name of two different screen technologies that are a step up from the LED display on your current HDTV or 4K TV. Both deliver superior brightness, more accurate color reproduction, and deeper black levels (thus greater detail), but which do you need if a regular LED 4K TV just won’t cut it for you?
In a nutshell, QLED is the better all-rounder excelling in natural light — so if you’re looking for something to watch a movie, a show, or even play a game in broad daylight with the drapes open, opt for one of Samsung’s QLEDs. For everyone else, we’d suggest an LG or Sony OLED, or even a Vizio OLED, depending on your budget.
What is HDR, and Do You Need It?
Short for High-Dynamic Range, HDR delivers a higher level of contrast between light and dark, while utilizing a wider selection of colors, to create a much more realistic image. This may not sound like the be all and end all, but it is — representing a significant step up from standard 4K Ultra HD. So make sure it has HDR on board.
Do You Need a 4K TV or an 8K TV?
For those looking to take their home entertainment setup to the next level, Samsung’s 8K TVs are an attractive proposition. Keep in mind, though, that 8K Ultra HD content is few and far between, so you’ll be betting on networks adopting the standard in the future –, there is a lot of work to be done before 8K Ultra HD replaces 4K Ultra HD.
Purchasing an 8K TV right now is risky. Instead, we recommend taking your entire budget and pouring it into the best OLED or QLED you can find, depending on your preference. Opting for an OLED or QLED will serve you better in the long run. You won’t run the risk of owning an 8K TV that may become obsolete before the standard even takes off.
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