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Televisions are always a hot-ticket item during the holidays. Many online and in-store retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H have deals you can still take advantage of, even though Cyber Monday is over. If you're willing to buy a 2020 or 2021 model, or bundle a TV and sound bar, you can save up to $2,500 on upgrades for your home theater.
Plus, whether you're shopping for yourself or gifting a TV so your loved one can enjoy movies on a new screen, you can find something for everyone with these great savings, or you can check out our holiday gift guide specifically devoted to TVs. Save now with these great deals so you don't have to skimp out on the rest of your Christmas list.
Below are the best TV deals available. Further down the page, you'll see other interesting TV deals we spotted at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.
You can save $1,201 on Samsung's first OLED television. This 65-inch model supports both Dolby Atmos and object tracking sound for virtual 3D surround sound that follows the on-screen action for a more immersive experience. It also features a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother motion and Quantum HDR for enhanced detailing and contrast.
The Sony X90K is the perfect companion to your PlayStation 5 with a 120Hz refresh rate, auto HDR tone mapping, and 8.5ms input reaction time. It also supports variable refresh rate tech to prevent annoying screen tearing and stuttering. Movie buffs will enjoy the included Bravia Core subscription, giving them access to thousands of blockbuster films, as well as the IMAX Enhanced and Netflix Calibrated modes, which show films as their creators intended.
Scoring a 75-inch LG QNED TV for less than $2,000 can be tricky, so this $1,000 off discount is a total steal. Two softwares -- Quantum Dot and NanoCell Plus -- work together to bring a rich, accurate picture to this large screen. Plus, it's packed with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
The Samsung QN800 8K TV is another good way to future-proof your home theater or living room. You'll get excellent native and upscaled 8K resolution as well as Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound+ for the ultimate immersive experience. You can also re-calibrate the TV screen with the companion app to get consistently gorgeous images.
Here are some other holiday TV deals happening right now at Amazon:
Here are some other holiday TV deals happening right now at Walmart:
Here are some other holiday TV deals happening right now at Best Buy:
Here are some other holiday TV deals happening right now at B&H Photo:
We chose TVs that were on sale for at least a 20% discount, since larger screen sizes and OLED models can get fairly expensive -- even with sales. We also chose a variety of screen sizes from brands like Samsung, Sony, TCL, and LG to suit different spaces and budgets.
It depends on your space. In a nutshell, QLED models are designed for a brighter viewing area. OLEDs on the other hand offer a more cinematic experience for nighttime viewing or darkened spaces. ZDNET expert Michael Gariffo goes into much more detail here.
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to TVs, and we certainly cannot recommend a certain brand over another because everyone's needs and personal tastes vary. However, we have scoured the internet and produced our "best of" line to highlight our recommendations for TVs depending on a variety of factors. You can check out some of them at:
ZDNET experts split out the latest and greatest deals for you below.