Smart TV Buying Guide: How to Get the Best Deal

TVs are one of the most heavily discounted electronics categories. Here's how to navigate the options and find your perfect TV at the best price.

When to Buy a TV

One of the best times to buy

Retailers clear inventory before new models

Continued deals from Super Bowl season

Good selection remaining

Excellent deals on Amazon devices

Competing sales everywhere

Lowest prices of the year

But beware of "Black Friday special" models

Best picture quality

Perfect blacks

Higher price point

Best for dark rooms

Brighter than OLED

More affordable

Good for bright rooms

Wider size selection

Good for secondary rooms

Much improved from years past

Best value per inch

Common mistake: Buying the biggest TV you can afford without considering quality.

Better approach:

Determine ideal size for your space

Buy the best quality in that size

55" excellent quality > 75" mediocre quality

Many Black Friday "deals" are on:

TVs made specifically for the sale (inferior components)

Previous generation discontinued models

Limited feature sets compared to regular models

How to verify: Check the exact model number. If you can't find reviews from earlier in the year, it might be a Black Friday special.

Buy during peak sale season

Activate cashback (up to 4-6% at some stores)

Use rewards credit card

Check for installation deals

Negotiate (especially at local stores)

A great TV at a great price requires patience and research!