Score $1,000 off a New TV During This Weekend's Labor Day TV Sales — Happening Now
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When it comes to finding the picture perfect TV for your space and needs, you don't want to waste your time, or your money. Luckily, our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute have screened the best TV brands, and Labor Day sales are bringing major deals on our pros' top-tested models. Think thousands of dollars off thanks to Labor Day TV sales at Amazon and Walmart.
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LG was our experts' choice for the best overall TV brand, and fortunately models like the C2 Series are seeing up 20% off discounts. Picks like the ever-popular Samsung Frame are also dropping in price, giving you the chance to grab an aesthetically pleasing frame-style TV for less. Pricier brands like Sony are seeing some of the steepest price cuts, with the A90J Series TV falling $1,300 below its original price.
We found a screen on sale for every budget, size need and display technology preference, ahead. Whichever television you opt for, you'll want to move quickly. The deals probably won't last beyond the holiday weekend, and you'll likely have to wait until Black Friday to score another great TV deal.
Is Labor Day a good time to buy a TV?
To keep it short, yes! Rachel Rothman, chief technologist and executive technical director at the GH Institute, says "any of the three-day holiday weekends, including Labor Day weekend, are a great time to purchase a TV, as well as a host of other appliances and technology products." Major retailers like Amazon and Walmart are some of the best places to find deals during the holiday weekend savings events, with select devices being lumped into the larger sales. She adds: "While the discounts won't quite match what you'll see for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, you can still see deep discounts."
65-Inch A90J Series OLED Smart Google TV
If you're shopping for a premium OLED TV, the A90J Series from Sony has top-of-the-line features. It also has a top-of-the-line price, so seeing it fall by $1,300 is noteworthy. OLED technology creates deep, inky blacks and stark contrast in the screen's display. This screen also has 4K upscaling, so even if you're watching non-native 4K content, it will have improved resolution for a clear picture. The 120 Hz refresh rate for smooth viewing. Interestingly, the speaker for this TV is built into the screen, which Sony says helps sync up sound and visuals.
65-Inch Class The Frame QLED Smart TV
If you're looking to seamlessly integrate your TV into your home decor, the Samsung Frame TV is your best bet. You can opt for different bezels around the screen for a photo frame-like look when the TV is in Art Mode, which lets you display works of art from the Samsung Art Store or your own personal images. The matte, anti-glare screen keeps up the artwork aesthetic. Of course, you'll want a quality TV-watching experience for this price. The Frame has a QLED screen with a built-in smart TV interface for quick access to your favorite streaming apps. And the 120 Hz refresh rate keeps images smooth.
55-Inch C2 Series Class OLED evo Smart TV
LG is the GH Institute's best overall TV brand. "In general, these TVs have minimal lag, making fast-moving content still appear smooth and lifelike," Rothman says. This pick is packed with LG's OLED evo technology, which enhances brightness, creates better clarity and an improved audio experience. LG's smart TV interface allows each family member to create their own custom profile. The picture quality of this screen is impressive, and the under $1,500 price point is competitive for a 55-inch OLED screen.
65-Inch Class V-Series LED Smart TV
When it comes to mid-range TVs, Vizio takes the cake, and this under-$500 pick doesn't skimp out on tech specs even though the price might make you think otherwise. The 4K UHD display matches the standard screen resolution of bigger brand names. You even get voice control over the screen using the remote. Vizio has its own smart TV interface that's intuitive to navigate, and compatible with AirPlay and Chromecast.
40-Inch A4 Series Smart Android TV
Ringing in at under $200, this 40-inch screen is ideal for smaller spaces, dorms or kids' rooms. The LCD screen has a 1080p HD resolution, and the TV has a 120 Hz refresh rate, so motion should be clear and lifelike. You can also put the TV in Sports Mode to optimize sports content. Keep in mind that the TV will get the job done, but you might not get the most clear picture compared to others.
65-Inch Omni Series QLED Smart Fire TV
It's not every day you find a 65-inch QLED screen under $1,000. Experience rich, bright and bold colors from this Amazon Fire TV screen. It features Adaptive Brightness, automatically dimming and raising the screen's brightness depending on the lighting in the room. You can access voice control over the device as well, since the TV itself has built-in speakers. It also has Fire TV Ambient Experience — similar to Samsung's Art Mode — to display artwork or images of your choosing.
75-Inch Q6 Series QLED Smart TV
Selling at its lowest price ever, this 75-inch QLED from TCL is now under $700. The 60 Hz refresh rate isn't quite up to par with more high-tech picks, but unless you're playing games or streaming content with rapid action and movement, you likely won't notice. The Google TV interface is easy to navigate, gives you quick access to your favorite streaming apps and has three HDMI ports.
55-Inch A95K Series OLED Smart Google TV
Connect this TV to your Alexa-enabled devices and flip to Netflix using your voice alone. A great pick for dim rooms like basements or bedrooms, the screen is designed with Sony's XR Triluminos Max, which expands the color range. When it comes to finding the best TV audio, our experts agree Sony reigns supreme. This is another pick where the speakers are built into the screen to help align sound and video.
65-Inch Class QN90B Neo QLED Smart TV
Featuring Quantum HDR 32x, the QLED Smart TV furthers the detail and brilliance of the picture. The screen also has an anti-glare finish, called Ultra Viewing Angle. Translation: No matter where you sit in the room you shouldn't be distracted by a glare or reflection. The TV is designed with Samsung's Neo Slim build, so the screen won't jut out from your wall even when mounted. This helps create a seamless look in your space and blends your TV in with the room.
65-Inch X90K Series Full Array LED Smart Google TV
Seeing its steepest price drop right now, this Sony was designed for gaming. It offers a wide spectrum of colors and 4K resolution, plus Auto HDR Tone Mapping to improve gaming picture quality, per the brand. The LED screen spares no details, showing off deep blacks and vivid colors. You can also connect the TV to your Alexa device for voice control and seamless integration into smart home ecosystems.
32-Inch Class S3 LED Smart Roku TV
This $150 TCL smart TV is integrated with Roku, giving it an intuitive interface that was well-liked by testers. The 1080p FHD screen has a 60 Hz refresh rate and three HDMI ports for added accessibility. And the bezel-less design means the screen runs from edge to edge. Switch to Game Mode for dorms and recreational rooms for teens.
65-Inch Class U7 Series ULED Smart Google TV
This latest release from Hisense features proprietary ULED technology (which stands for Ultra Light Emitting Diode) and ensures a precise contrast between light and dark areas of a scene. When movie night rolls around, you can set the TV to Filmmaker Mode, too. The setting disables things like motion smoothing and thus preserves the filmmaker's coloring, frame rate and aspect ratio.
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