Black Friday TV deals 2024: everything to expect from this year's event
Prep for Black Friday TV deals in 2024
Black Friday TV deals are almost ready to come out the oven, and we're in for some delicious display deals this year. I've already been keeping tabs on prices as we approach the big November event, and I'm already impressed with the LG, Samsung, Hisense, and TCL offers gracing retailers. So, if you've been holding off on that big living room upgrade, or are planning on grabbing a new screen for the PS5 Pro, you'll want to stop by here often for early savings and advice.
The best gaming TV scene has had a good shakeup in 2024. Not only is the LG OLED G4 now our top pick overall, but more affordable options are swooping into action too. That's fantastic news when it comes to Black Friday gaming deals, as older models like the LG OLED C3 are primed for a significant price cut. If you'd rather keep costs down to a minimum, plenty of cheaper options should be on the cards too, especially if you're happy with a traditional 4K 60fps screen.
Black Friday won't be the only opportunity to grab a cheaper gaming TV, nor will it always provide the cheapest price. That's exactly why we're on the case when it comes to deal preparation and what to look out for this year. While anyone can quickly Google a model number and look at current savings, our expertise enables us to provide detailed insights into whether you should buy a specific model.
The best TV deals ahead of Black Friday
- Amazon: budget gaming TVs for under $100
- Best Buy: Up to $300 off LG and Samsung
- Walmart: $400 off 120Hz OLED displays
- B&H Photo: $1,300 off 65-inch LG OLED G3
UK:
- Amazon: 32-inch displays from £139.99
- Argos: 20% off select models with code
- John Lewis: $100 off clearance displays
- Currys: $400 off 65-inch LG OLED C3
Insignia F20 720p 32-inch | $129.99 $74.99 at Amazon
Save $55 - The cheapest TV at Amazon is back down under $80 - huzzah! It has shown up for a bit less during previous sales, and may end up hitting a new record low during Black Friday. But, if you just need a budget way to play your console or watch some shows in bed, this model is worth looking at.
Buy it if:
✅ You're buying a secondary display
✅ You don't need 4K
✅ You still want smart features
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want a TV for gaming
❌ 720p is far too low a resolution
Price check: Best Buy: $74.99 | Walmart: OOS
Hisense QD5 55-inch | $399.99 $239.99 at Best Buy
Save $160 - This Hisense QLED with Google TV keeps getting cheaper, as it just dropped another $10 in between my price checks. For under $250, this panel is pretty great value for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X.
Buy it if:
✅ You're looking for an affordable QLED
✅ You're not fussed about refresh rate
✅ You want solid Google TV features
Don't buy it if:
❌ You'd prefer n 120Hz model
❌ You're aiming for bigger
Price check: Walmart (out of stock) | Amazon (out of stock)
Hisense U6N 55-inch | $599.99 $449.99 at Amazon
Save $152 - We're in a bit of a limbo period with larger TV deals, but this Hisense screen is sitting at its lowest price. There's always a chance a new record low will happen during Black Friday, but it's still a healthy discount on one of the screen maker's latest panels.
Buy it if:
✅You want a big, bright screen
✅You’re upgrading from an older LED model
✅You care about detail and clarity
Don't buy it if:
❌You need faster than 60Hz
❌You’re moving from an OLED display
Price check: Best Buy: $449.99 | Walmart: $448
Insignia F30 series 50-inch | $299.99 $189.99 at Amazon
Save $110 - Back down to its lowest price, this has got to be one of the cheapest 50-inch TVs ahead of Black Friday. It likes to shoot up past $200 fairly regularly, so if you've got the need for large living room TV this second, this is a solid saving.
Buy it if:
✅You're looking for affordable 4K visuals
✅You need smart features included
✅You're upgrading from an older screen
Don't buy it if:
❌You want to upgrade to QLED or OLED
❌You’re looking for bigger
Price check: Best Buy: $189.99| Walmart $299.99
LG UT75 86-inch | $1,199.99 $999.99 at Best Buy
Save $200 - Breaking through the $1,000 barrier, this massive LG LED screen is sitting at a solid price. You're trading away specs for sheer size, but you won't find many 86-inch displays for the same price during Black Friday. Plus, it consistently sat at $200 more when it was last available at Amazon.
Buy it if:
✅You need something extra large
✅You want decent smart features
✅You need something low-profile
Don't buy it if:
❌You're used to viewing OLED screens
❌You want even bigger than 86-inch
Price check: Amazon: OOS | Walmart $1,399
SAMSUNG S90D 65-Inch | $2,197.99 $1,597.99 at Amazon
Save $600 - Samsung's take on OLED was cheaper during Prime Day, but it's not far off its record low price. We'd keep an eye on this one, as its the exact kind of screen that will shock us with a low offer come Black Friday.
Buy it if:
✅ You're looking for a high refresh rate for gaming
✅ You want a TV with powerful built-in speakers
✅ It's all about detail and ultra-definition for you
Don't buy it if:
❌ You'd be happy to go cheaper with a 60Hz refresh rate
Price check: Best Buy: $1,499.99 | Walmart: $1,497.99
Samsung M70C 32-inch | $599.99 $299.99 at Amazon
Save $290 - Yes, this is technically a monitor, but it's armed with a smart hub that means it can function as a small TV. Its newest discount brings it down lower than ever, with 50% of breaking away from the $300 norm.
Buy it if:
✅ You need reliable smart features
✅ You want small 4K visuals
✅ You need a TV/monitor hybrid
Don't buy it if:
❌ You still use a cable connection
❌ You'd ideally want something bigger
Price check: Best Buy: $449.99 | Walmart: 449.99
LG QNED85T 65-inch | $1,299.99 $896.99 at Amazon
Save $303 - It's back down to its lowest price, and the LG QNED is well worth considering when it reaches under $900. It usually likes to drift over a grand, but it's falling just the way we want it to this close to the November sales.
✅You want high-end QLED visuals
✅You need a big living room screen
✅You'd rather not use OLED
Don't buy it if:
❌You're looking for faster than 120Hz
❌You prefer the contrast provided by OLED
Price check: Walmart $896.99 | Best Buy $899.99
FAQ
When will Black Friday TV deals begin?
Black Friday TV deals will this year fall on November 29th. Of course, as is usual, we'll see a bunch of deals coming in force that week, but we can still usually say that the best are kept for the day itself.
Such is the event nowadays however, we often see retailers go early with deals period that are weeks long, all in the name of Black Friday. That means you can pick up a great deal from basically October onwards so be on the lookout from then.
Where will the best Black Friday TV deals be?
When the time comes, we'll be stocking this page right here with the best Black Friday TV deals as we'll be keeping close tabs on everything as the event progresses. However, we all know it'll be the usual suspects playing the game, so here are the best links if you want to bookmark, check now, or go it alone in your search.
US:
Amazon: Should always be the first place to check for TV deals
Samsung: Likely to promote the latest line of NeoQLED TVs hard
Best Buy: Deep discounts on every kind of TV
Walmart: A massive selection available and always embraces discounts
B&H Photo: Significant savings across all lines
UK:
Amazon: Some great discounts up and down the price spectrum
Samsung: The new NeoQLED televisions are going to be ones to watch
Currys: Always has great stock and sometimes bundles too
John Lewis: Perennially popular for TVs given the generous guarantees
Box: Has great filtering options and prices with free vouchers
Black Friday TV deals 2024: what do we expect
Expect there to be plenty of action on the entry-level 4K TVs from the likes of Insignia and TCL, for example, as well as on Amazon Fire TVs. The 50-inch Omni model received its record lowest-ever price last Black Friday dropping by nearly $200 and has been on sale, again, in last fall's Prime event. We'd also advise keeping tabs on Hisense offers this year, as the A6BG was available for below $250 - an incredible price for a 43-inch 4K screen.
As is tradition, exiting flagship models from last year should also be available for less. The OLED G4 has officially kicked the LG OLED G3 from its top spot, which should translate to discounts on available stock. At the moment, Amazon has the premium 65-inch 4K 120Hz display down to $1,996.99 from $2,796.99, and that record low could be improved upon when during the big event.
If you're aiming for a balance between price and specs, you'll absolutely want to keep an eye out for the Hisense U7N. The 55-inch version is a prime candidate for a sub $500 price tag, and larger models could end up significantly lower than $1,000. Mini LED and QLED options are well worth keeping tabs on too, especially if you're looking for a larger screen for just a few hundred dollars.
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Is it better to wait for Black Friday to buy a TV?
The best time to pick up a new TV is arguably during Black Friday, but that's not to say you won't see great deals before and after the big event. In fact, you'll often find that big screens drop to their lowest price at random times, so it's always worth keeping an eye out for your desired panel. If you'd prefer deals to simply land on your lap, we'd suggest holding out for the annual sale. Otherwise, there's nothing stopping you picking up a discounted display right now.
Who has best Black Friday TV deals?
All the usual suspects should have Black Friday TV deals on offer come November, including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Sticking with well known retailers is a sure fire way to prevent any scams, but there's a chance smaller retailers will rise to the discount challenge. Your best bet is to revisit our hub when the time arises, as we'll help bring you all the biggest screen savings from across the internet.
How much can I save with a Black Friday TV deal?
The amount you "save" during Black Friday is fully dependant on the original price of each product. Ultimately, bigger discounts will apply to larger price tags, and it's not uncommon to see over $1,000 off premium panels. On the flip side, cheaper models tend to end up with less off, but that's purely because there's less to work with in the first place.
If you simply love grabbing a bargain, you'll want to look out for percentage discounts over money. That way, you'll know you're getting a chunk off compared to each screen's MSRP, rather than just grabbing a lot off of a still massive price tag. Typically, the most you'll see of any model is 60%, as anything beyond that is generally classified as a clearance sale. We'll naturally be on the look out for anything with more off, but if it's better than half price, it's absolutely worth jumping on.
How we find the best Black Friday TV deals
In order to hunt down the best Black Friday TV deals for your consideration, we use a blend of our experience and expertise in conjunction with high tech price comparison systems. That way, we can quickly identify the lowest prices floating around the web while applying our knowledge to check whether discounts are actually good value.
We're also extremely mindful when it comes to budgets, as while over $1,000 off a premium TV might be great for some players, price points into the thousands are still out of reach for many. Therefore, we always make sure to include a healthy blend of entry-level, mid-range, and high-end options so that everyone can save during the annual event.
Want to learn more about how we hunt down discounts? Head over to our How we find the best Black Friday deals page for more details.
Last year's best Black Friday TV deals
LG OLED A2 48-inch | $1,299.99 $549.99 at Best Buy
Save $750 - This was a ridiculously good deal at Best Buy, with $549.99 serving as the LG OLED A2's lowest ever price. We were pretty stoked about it reaching $599.99 previously, but the new discount placed an even more impressive gap Infront of its $649.99 MSRP.
LG OLED C3 48-inch | $1,196.99 $1,046.99 at Amazon
Save $150 - LG's 48-inch OLED C3 display dropped down to its lowest ever price on Amazon, and it'd set you back $100 more even with previous discounts applied. It's also not quite as dinky as its smaller 42-inch counterpart, meaning it'll potentially still feel like a larger TV to some.
Toshiba C350 43-inch | $279.99 $189.99 at Best Buy
Save $90 - If it's a smaller TV for under $200 you're after, this 32% off Toshiba discount would have scratched your screen itch. It spends most of its time sitting around $230, but Black Friday kicked it from its usual ledge to a pretty attractive record low.
Samsung TU690T 50-inch | $379.99 $277.99 at Best Buy
Save $101 - Walmart was beating Best Buy's deal by a dollar, but the rival retailer has since adjusted things to compete. This meant you could grab this reliable Samsung screen for under $280, which just so happens to be $30 less than the first 'early Black Friday deal' on offer.
TCL Q5 QLED 4K Smart TV 55-inch | $449.99 $229.99 at Best Buy
Save $170 - This TCL deal was a Best Buy exclusive, and with $150 off, it's a respectable a QLED deal. For under $300, you were getting a great 4K panel with exceptional brightness and color, and its even got smart innards that'll handle your entertainment needs.
Sony A95K QD-OLED 4K TV 55-inch | $2,798.99 $1,699.99 at Best Buy
Save $1,100 - Previously, this Sony screen had $500 at Walmart, but Best Buy blew things out the water with over $1,000 off on Black Friday. You won't find this TV cheaper anywhere else right now, and it hasn't been anywhere near this price before.
Samsung Q60C QLED 55-inch | $797.99 $597.99 at Amazon
Save $200 - The Q60C finally joined the Black Friday party last year, and 20% brought it to its lowest ever price at Amazon. Previous discounts have only managed to carry this QLED screen to around $700, but the seasonal sale has a habit of facilitating new record lows.
LG OLED C3 55-inch | $1,441.99 $1,296.99 at Amazon
Save $145 - The C3 was one of our favorite TVs to arrive in 2023, and and the fact its already down to its lowest price ahead of Black Friday is impressive. It's admittedly a smaller discount percentage wise, but it adds up to a valuable $145 off one of the latest OLED panels.
Samsung QN90C 65-inch | $2,797.99 $1,697.99 at Amazon
Save $1,100 - Yet another example of a rival retailer beating Best Buy's Black Friday deals. Amazon had lobbed an impressive 39% off Samsung's 120Hz QLED TV, and it was lowest price we've spotted this screen for yet.
Hisense 75U7K 75-inch | $1,499.99 $898 at Walmart
Save $600.99 - Down to its lowest price in 30 days, this is the best price we've spotted for Hisense's 144Hz mini LED TV yet. The new record low ends it under $900 just in time for Black Friday, and everyone seems to be on the same page with this discount.
Sony OLED Bravia XR A80L 65-inch | $1,998 $1,698 at Amazon
Save $300 - This 65-inch OLED packs the kind of premium punch you'd expect from Sony, and this $300 discount might be enough to entice you. This was a pretty nifty deal for a screen of this size and specs, and it could be worth picking up over discounted LG and Samsung rivals.
LG UQ7590 75-inch | $979.99 $646.99 at Amazon
Save $333 - This 34% discount brings LG's 4K LED giant down to its lowest price, following a stint of it sitting in the $700 region. It's currently discount made it one of the most affordable big Samsung panels around, with only budget brands managing to chip more off.
Last year's best Black Friday TV deals in the UK
TCL 32S5209K 32-Inch |£159 £135 at Amazon
Save £20 - You won't find many 32-inch TVs out there these days, but this one by TCL has 15% off thanks to Black Friday. The 720p smart screen is back down to its lowest price for the first time in a few months, and it's one of cheapest TVs you'll find within the sale.
Philips Ambilight PUS8508 43-inch |£529 £439 at Amazon
Save £90 - If you're looking for something a bit different, you'll want to grab this Philips Amilight screen while it's at its lowest price. Thanks to a 17% discount, you can now grab this unique screen for less than ever, and the flashy dynamic lights at the back will save you picking up an additional kit.
Hisense 65A85HTUK 65-inch | £1,999 £1,222 at Argos
Save £777 - Hisense's take on OLED dropped to a lucky new low price thanks to Argos. This model spent a chunk of the year wearing a £2,000 price tag, and while £1,350 used to be what we'd consider a great deal, this offer lowered the bar even further.
If you're looking for more specialist or niche screens this winter, then check out our guides to the upcoming Black Friday QD-OLED deals, 120Hz 4K TV Black Friday, Black Friday QLED TV deals, and Black Friday OLED TV deals.
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