How to Get the Best TV Deal

Best Buy, Walmart, Target and more retailers always TVs on sale, ranging in price from $70 to $10,000. How do you get the best TV for the price?

If you’re looking for a bargain, you should start with some quick online research. Best Buy has a big selection of TVs and a great website for searching and sorting on prices Here are some searches you may want to try; just click on the links below.

Best Buy TVs – sorted by price, lowest price first

Best Buy TVs – sorted by biggest discount

Best Buy TVs – sorted by bestsellers

You’ll see many TV bargains with hundreds of dollars in savings. If you see one of interest, you should find out if it’s available in stores where you can see it in person. Click on the TV you are interested in, then click on “Get it today nearby – See all pickup locations.” If you’re lucky, there will be a Best Buy nearby that has the TV in stock, and it might be on display so you can see it yourself. TVs marked as “Unavailable nearby” are available online only, so you’ll be depending on reviews from customers who have the TV instead of seeing it yourself.

Walmart and Target also have a good TV selection and good websites but with fewer search options than Best Buy. Here are some links to try:

Walmart TVs – sorted by price, lowest price first

Walmart TV Sale – sorted by bestsellers

Target TV Sale – All TVs on sale

What To Look for in a New TV

With prices ranging from under $100 to $10,000 or more, how do you get the best deal on a new TV? Here are the key items to consider:

HD vs 4K TV: The least expensive TVs are High Definition (HD) with 720p or 1080p resolution. This means that, at larger sizes in particular, you won’t get as clear a picture as a 4K TV. However, if price is your biggest consideration, most viewers can live with HD. If you are buying a large TV – 50 inches or bigger – you should go for 4k.
Smart TV or not: A Smart TV has built-in internet capability and streaming apps. However, you can add those features to a “dumb” TV by buying a Roku or similar streaming device for about $25.
TV Size: You can get TVs ranging from 18 inches to more than 100 inches. What size you should buy usually depends on how far away from the TV you’ll be. The general recommendation is:
- Viewing distance (in inches)/2 = recommended TV size. For example, if you’re viewing distance is 10 feet, or 120 inches, then you should get a 60-inch TV.
Brand: The best-known TV makers are Samsung and LG, but there are many new players that have ratings just as good. However, as a result of all the competition, Samsung and LG now have competitive prices. In general, you should look at the average customer rating when buying a TV. A name brand is worth paying extra, but maybe not much.