Cyber Monday is almost over, which means so are the deals. If you plan to take advantage of the big sales to upgrade or replace your TV (or to find one to gift), we've found some of the best TV deals we've seen all year at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Great discounts actually worth buying are live now from brands like Sony, LG, TCL, and Hisense on everything from high-end OLED models to entry-level smart TVs.
I've spent years testing TVs at ZDNET, and am constantly looking for the best deals and discounts from top brands, particularly around the holidays. To help you find the very best Cyber Monday TV deals available now, I put together a list of discounts and markdowns I've found at trusted retailers and directly from the brands themselves, including deals on TVs we've tested.
Currently, my favorite Cyber Monday TV deal is the 65-inch Hisense U8N Mini LED TV discounted for $900 at Best Buy. That's $600 off for one of the best Mini LED TVs I've ever tested.
Cyber Week TV sales are changing constantly, and tons of new ones are becoming available. We'll update this list hourly to ensure you know the most current deals.
For Cyber Monday, you can save up to $1,100 on Hisense's flagship Mini LED TV at Best Buy, ranging from 55 to 85 inches. This is one of the best Mini LED TV's I've tested, and I recommend it for most home entertainment setups, no matter the size of your space.
LG's flagship OLED TV features VRR support for both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium to prevent screen tearing and stuttering while console gaming. You'll also get a 144Hz native refresh rate for smoother motion during sports broadcasts and fast-paced movie and TV show scenes.
This flagship QLED TV from Samsung not only supports Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound, it also uses Samsung's object tracking sound technology for a more immersive streaming experience for movies, shows, and music.
Grab this truly cinema-sized TV at Amazon for an impressive $2,000 off for the holiday shopping season. With Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Vision support, you'll get clean, crisp audio and more accurate colors and contrast for a more immersive viewing experience.
This budget-friendly big-screen TV has object tracking sound, a 60Hz refresh rate, built-in voice controls, and object tracking sound.
Cyber Monday kicks off on Monday, Dec. 2. It follows Thanksgiving and Black Friday as a day of major sales.
They absolutely can be! Televisions are one of the few electronics categories that offers regular, predictable sale seasons throughout the calendar year, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday being one of the most prominent. Big brands like Sony, LG, and Samsung usually have their biggest discounts during the holiday shopping season, but it's not uncommon to also find summer sales on high-end TVs as well as budget-friendly models from TCL and Hisense.
In terms of which day will have the best TV deals, in the past, we've seen TVs typically have the better deals on Black Friday, though this year, many Black Friday deals have lasted through Cyber Monday. Since prices fluctuate throughout the long weekend, if you see a big drop, we recommend picking it up quickly before it goes out of stock. You can check sites like CamelCamelCamel to see price histories.
On Friday, Nov. 29, the FBI issued a warning advising consumers to stay diligent during the Black Friday shopping weekend. The organization gave tips on browsing the web for deals, including checking each website's URL to make sure it's legitimate, don't click any suspicious links or attachments in emails, on websites, or on social media, and checking your credit card statement regularly to spot any suspicious transactions.
And, when in doubt, if a deal from a random website seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Black Friday is prime time for scammers and resellers. Each deal on this list has been vetted as being sold and shipped by reliable retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. I've also avoided ultra-budget brands like Onn and Vizio, as the discounts are negligible at the time of writing, and these brands don't offer the same quality TVs as even TCL or Hisense.
ZDNET's resident TV experts have tested and researched dozens of models from just as many brands, and we all agree that the Samsung S95D OLED is the best TV you can buy right now. With an updated OLED panel for a more lifelike picture, a 120Hz refresh rate, object tracking sound, and a dedicated gaming dashboard with cloud gaming support.
Based on the OLED TVs we've tested, we've found that they offer better picture quality, including higher contrast, truer color accuracy, and deeper blacks than QLEDs. However, what works best for you might depend on your viewing environment and individual needs. For more details and advice on how to choose which is right for you, check out our full OLED vs. QLED explainer.
Once you've hammered out a budget for your next TV, there are a few other important factors to consider:
When you're considering what type of TV you should buy or avoid during Cyber Monday shopping, consider the following:
The right size TV for you totally depends on your space and preferences. If you have a family room or viewing room with a lot of wall space, a 75-inch or greater TV could work extremely well for you. If you're debating going for a 98-inch TV, we might recommend considering an 85-inch one for now -- the 98-inch versions tend to be far more expensive, and are expected to drop in price as they get more popular in the coming years.
ZDNET's experts have been searching through Cyber Monday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Cyber Monday deals so far, by category:
And more Black Friday deals: