The Best TV Deals Right Now (August 2024)

When it comes down to cost, TVs can be one of your biggest tech investments for your home. Since most people only upgrade their TVs every four years or longer, it's important to purchase a TV that has the size, features, and image quality to keep you satisfied for many years to come.

Fortunately, if you can look past the initial sticker shock of some TV models, you'll notice that there are a fair number of great deals on even the biggest and best TVs out there. One example is this incredible deal on the 48" LG B4 4K OLED gaming TV, which is down to just $746.99 at Best Buy, but this deal only scratches the surface of what's out there. You can see the rest of our favorite TV deals below.

Get 50% Off the 48" LG B4 4K OLED Gaming TV

For console gamers, or even those looking for an extra big monitor, the 48" LG B4 is a fantastic investment. And at this price tag? It's absolutely worth picking up right now at Best Buy. It's currently marked down 50% off its MSRP of $1,499.99 to $746.99.

Get $1000 Off the 65" LG Evo C3 at Amazon

If you're looking for a high-quality TV with an excellent price tag right now, Amazon has a great deal for you. Right now, you can score the 65" LG C3 Evo TV for $1,596.99, 39% off its MSRP.

We truly can't praise the LG Evo C3 4K OLED TV enough. Above all else, this television has a genuine OLED display and is renowned for delivering some of the finest picture quality available right now. The LG C3 is fitted with an "Evo" panel, offering even higher peak brightness levels than before—a crucial specification for optimal HDR performance, especially during daytime viewing.

Additionally, the LG C3 includes all the desired features for a gaming TV, such as a true 120Hz panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports. This enables seamless 4K gaming at 120Hz on consoles like the PS5 or Xbox Series X. It also supports variable refresh rate (VRR), auto low latency mode (ALLM), and even HGiG, making it a comprehensive choice.

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Get $2,000 Off the 100" Hisense Class U76 4K QLED UHD Smart Google TV

Looking for an even bigger TV to purchase? Don't worry, Best Buy is here to help once again with an excellent deal on this massive 100" Hisense Class U76 4K QLED UHD Smart Google TV. It usually runs for $4,999.99, but it's currently marked down $2,002 to $2,997.99 and even includes free installation!

More of The Best TV Deals

Although TV deals are somewhat seasonal, there's always a good deal to be found if you know where to look. If price isn't a factor and you're more concerned about getting the "best" TV for your particular needs, check out our picks for the best 4K TV or the best gaming TV.

A Breakdown of Our Favorite TV Vendors

Samsung

Samsung is the largest TV manufacturer in the world. Samsung TVs are generally higher priced than any of the other brands out there, but in return you also get some of the best technology. In 2022 Samsung launched the quantum dot OLED panel (QD OLED) panel which is technically superior to standard OLED. QD OLED is only available on Samsung TVs as well as the highest end Sony A95 OLED TV. Samsung also makes the most affordable 8K TV. There's hardly any 8K content available, but these TVs do make exceptional PC monitors because of their razor-sharp clarity.

TCL

TCL is another high-volume TV maker and generally offer the lowest pricing among any of the big TV brands. In 2023, TCL revamped its TV lineup. The 4-series is now the Q6, the 5 series is now the Q7, and the 6 series is now the QM8. The Q6 are basic 4K smart TVs stripped of any unnecessary features (for most people) at incredibly low prices. The Q7 TVs noticeably improve HDR image quality with the addition of a quantum dot (QLED) panel with local dimming and wide color gamut. They also making great current-gen gaming TVs since it sports a native 120Hz panel and HDMI 2.1 ports. The QM7 goes one step further by adding in Mini-LED technology for better HDR picture quality.

Sony

Sony, another member of the "big three," carries a healthy lineup of TVs that are catered towards the current-gen gamer. That's not a surprise, since Sony also makes the PlayStation 5 console. Sony's OLED TV prices are dropping steadily and it's not uncommon to see them challenging LG OLED TVs these days in pricing. The A80, A85, A90 and A95 are Sony's OLED models and these are all great TVs for current-gen gamers. For the LED LCD TVs, gamers should stick with the X85, X90, or X95 because these are the only TVs that support 4K @ 120Hz gaming over HDMI 2.1.

Hisense

Hisense leads the pack in TV sales in the Chinese market and, fortunately, their high volume translates to low prices here in the States. The models to look at are the U6, U7, and U8 TVs. The U6 is the least expensive of the lineup but it still has good image quality thanks to the quantum dot (QLED) panel with wide color gamut (ULED). The U6K TV that came out in 2023 even has Mini-LED technology, making it the least expensive Mini-LED TV we've seen thus far. The U7 is the cheapest TV we'd recommend for current gen console gamers because it has HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K @ 120Hz gaming. The U8 is Hisense's flagship model. The 2023 U8K offers double the dimming zones over the 2022 U8H.

What TV features to look out for

There are a lot of terms with fancy names that might confuse the first time TV buyer. What's worse, just because a particular feature costs more money doesn't mean that you'll benefit from it at all. Depending on your needs, you can ignore some of the features offered in the more premium sets and save your money.

What makes a good gaming TV?

If you own a current-gen PS5 or Xbox Series X console, then you'll want a TV that has HDMI 2.1 ports and a native 120Hz refresh rate. That's because these consoles can play supported games at 4K resolution at up to 120fps. However, that's only possible if the TV can handle that resolution and refresh rate. Not all TVs support this feature and the ones that do usually command a premium price. If you don't plan to game on a current-gen console, then this feature is probably moot. There's very little 4K @ 120Hz media content available outside of video games. Some other features that a gamer might appreciate are variable refresh rate (VRR), which is the TV's version of adaptive sync technology, and auto low latency mode (ALLM), where the TV switches to a lower latency when it detects gameplay.

What makes a good HDR TV?

HDR, or high dynamic range, is the range your TV can display from the whitest white to the absolute blackest black within a single frame. In order to have a very good HDR, you need two basic qualities: the ability to show as true of a black as possible, and a high enough brightness to produce a punchy white. Several TV features help in this regard. The panel itself, for example, is important. An OLED panel has pixels that can individually switch on or off, thus offering a true black image. A full-array LED-backlit panel simulates this by having "zones" of LEDs that can be independently dimmed, thus allowing the TV to deftly handle scenes where bright sunlight and dark shadows coexist. Mini LED panels allow for even more precise local dimming because the controller zones are smaller and more numerous. QLED displays have an additional quantum dot layer that enhances color accuracy and increases brightness, thus also improving HDR quality. A TV with "wide color gamut" can display a wider range of colors, again improving HDR quality.

For another IGN perspective, check out our take on which type of TV wins: OLED vs QLED.

Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.

Original article from Eric Song