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The best TV deals right now
If you're looking for a new TV for catching 2024's major sports events, for cozy nights in, or to immerse yourself in gaming, we've found the best deals on the market.
Major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are offering excellent deals on TVs you can take advantage of right now, but sifting through every offer can be time-consuming -- and that's where we come in.
Also: The best TVs of 2024: Expert tested
Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly TV, QLED, Mini LED, or OLED TV, there's a model on sale for you on our list. Check out our roundup of the best TV deals for May 2024. If you see something that catches your eye, we recommend you add it to your cart sooner rather than later. The deals may not last, and we can't guarantee they will be available for long.
The best TV deals of May 2024
- Insignia 50-inch Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD smart Fire TV: $230 (save $70)
- Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series 720p HD smart TV: $120 (save $80)
- Hisense 75-inch U6 Mini-LED QLED 4K UHD smart Google TV: $650 (save $150)
- Toshiba 75-inch C350 4K UHD Smart Fire TV: $500 (save $150)
- Philips 32-inch HD Roku borderless TV: $118 (save $50)
- Hisense 75-inch 4K UHD Google TV: $500 (save $110)
- Samsung 50-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV: $898 (save $402)
- Samsung's The Terrace 65-inch full sun outdoor TV: $7500 (save $2500)
- Current price: $230
- Original price: $300
If you're seeking a budget-friendly TV large enough for comfortable viewing in your living room, the Insignia Class F30 Series TV is a great option, now available for $70 off at Amazon. This TV has 50 inches of display real estate, backed by LEDs for 4K Full HD viewing. Considering just how cheap this TV is, it's one of our favorite deals.
- Current price: $650
- Original price: $800
If you're hoping to spend less for more TV real estate, consider a deal we've found at Best Buy for a 75-inch Hisense model. Currently available with a discount of $150, this Hisense model offers a 4K UHD resolution display and a 60Hz refresh rate, with Google Assistant built-in.
- Current price: $7,500
- Original price: $10,000
The Terrace from Samsung is an outdoor TV that is designed to handle the elements, extreme temperatures, and even insects. With over 1,500 nits of brightness, you'll be able to enjoy sports broadcasts, movies, and shows in full-sun. And with integrated Wi-Fi, you can download all of your favorite streaming apps to turn your outdoor space into the ultimate entertaining area.
- Current price: $120
- Original price: $200
An affordable option is Amazon's Fire TV. Sporting a 32-inch display and all of the smart functions you expect in a modern TV -- including access to streaming services and viewing in HD 720p resolution. This Fire TV also offers Alexa skills and synchronization across other Fire TV devices.
- Current price: $498
- Original price: $648
A mid-range TV option in terms of quality -- but a top-tier option when it comes to size -- is an LG model available at Walmart. This TV, currently on sale with a $150 discount, offers you 70 inches of display real estate, 4K Ultra HD resolution, and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Current price: $400
- Original price: $430
One of our favorite deals is for a Samsung TV at Best Buy. If you're looking for a budget-friendly model with a lot of display space -- say, 65 inches -- then you should consider the discount available.
The Samsung CU7000 Crystal UHD 4K Smart Tizen TV is on sale with a $30 discount, and so you can pick up the TV for only $400. Sure, it doesn't offer the highest resolution or smartest specs on the market, but you can't go wrong at this price, for this size.
Even more TV deals
Here are some other TV deals happening right now that caught our attention:
The best TV accessory deals of May 2024
- LG 5.1.2 channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer: $300 (save $150)
- Bose smart soundbar 900: $700 (save $50)
- Amazon Fire TV soundbar: $9 (save $8)
- Roku LE HD streaming stick: $20 (save $5)
- Nanoleaf 4D light strip kit for TVs up to 65-inches: $87 (save $13)
- Pangton Villa LED strip lights for 40 - 60-inch TVs: $35 (save $15)
- Govee smart LED light bars: $100 (save $20)
How did we choose these TV deals?
When we selected our favorite TV deals, we took into consideration a number of factors, including:
- Price: We chose TVs on sale with robust discounts since larger screen sizes and OLED models can get fairly expensive -- even with sales. However, we've also included budget-friendly models that have a comparatively decent discount based on percentages, even though the amount saved might be low.
- Screen sizes: We also chose a variety of screen sizes from brands like Samsung, Sony, TCL, and LG to suit different spaces and budgets.
- Display technologies: We ensured that all manner of display technologies were represented in our list, from affordable LED devices to high-spec QLED and OLED models.
- Inside and outside use: While the majority of the deal options we have listed are for inside use, we have also included some models that are suitable for the outdoors -- perfect for gatherings and sports events.
What is better for my space -- QLED or OLED models?
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.
Which TV brand is the most reliable?
Based on our research and personal experience, several brands consistently have proved themselves to be reliable: Sony, Samsung, LG, and Insignia.
You should consider an extended warranty and perhaps a surge protector to cover faulty hardware and potential electrical damage, but in many cases, TVs produced by these vendors will still be going strong years later.
What TV size do I need?
While it does come down to personal preference, when you are purchasing a new TV, you should consider what room the TV is for. Generally, the longer your viewing distance, the larger the TV -- and with viewing distances of over 13ft, you should consider a TV with a display size of 65 inches or more.
You can use the Which? calculator to determine the best size for you based on viewing distance.
When will this deal expire?
Deals are subject to sell-out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com.
What are the best deals right now?
ZDNET experts split out the latest and greatest deals for you below.