So what was your final straw that broke the camel’s back and got you looking for a new TV deal this Black Friday? For me, it was rewatching one of my all-time favorites for the umpteenth time – 2011’s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Instead of enveloping myself in the dark arts of spycraft and Gary Oldman’s career-defining turn as George Smiley, I found myself scrolling the TV section of retailer websites. Join me on my quest to grab a great Black Friday TV deal this year.
Cinemablend doesn’t test TVs, but I’ve been reviewing tech and writing about Black Friday deals for over a decade now and have a very good nose for a bargain. I’m not talking about $99 TVs causing a bum rush at Walmart that will lead you back to square one.
The world of TV technology is a very different place to the one I bought my trusty Samsung just over 10 years ago. An arms race between manufacturers such as LG, Sony and Panasonic means that us consumers get the benefit of the pinpoint pictures, vibrant color palettes and crystal clear sound that define what it means to make the ‘best’ televisions. And that’s before you even get to the extra features such as smart functions, LED backlighting, PVR (personal video recording), gaming modes, and more.
It also means that buying mid-range and more affordable models doesn’t mean you necessarily have to settle for murky pictures and sound. The standard has been raised throughout the price brackets and, as you’ll see below, you can now pick up Black Friday TV deals for less than $500 without having to make huge compromises on quality.
I’ve scoured the great and good of the internet – from specialist tech sites to the retailers themselves – to dig out the Black Friday TV deals that have got me quivering over the ‘Add to basket’ button. You’ll see my absolute favorite Black Friday entertainment deal in the way of TVs at the top, followed by models grouped in price order so you can shop according to your budget. Happy shopping!
My Favorite Black Friday TV Deal
Adam Marshall
I started writing about tech when I joined Which? magazine (the UK version of Consumer Reports) back in 2013. I got my hands dirty reviewing TVs, soundbars, laptops, tablets… even paper shredders! Since then I worked as a Deals Editor on TechRadar, helping shoppers find their perfect gadgets and spearheading the site’s Black Friday bargain hunting.
Best Black Friday TV Deals Under $500
Best Black Friday TV Deals from $500-$1,000
Best Black Friday TV Deals Over $1,000
Looking For Even More Black Friday Deals?
If you’re after all the best Black Friday entertainment deals as they come, there’s a live blog for that. I’d also recommend checking out the best Black Friday streaming deals, so that you’ve got plenty of TV shows and movies at your fingertips to watch on your new TV. In particular, this years Black Friday Hulu deals are not to be missed.
