Labor Day brings some of the best deals of the summer on everything from mattresses to TVs. There are hundreds — even thousands — to be saved on top TVs from brands like Sony, LG, Samsung, Vizio and more. We’ve put together a list of the absolute best deals on televisions that you should consider across retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy.
Are you looking for appliances, mattresses, laptops or perhaps smartphones? We’ve got those covered, too. We’ll be updating our lists of the best deals all through the Labor Day weekend and beyond. But don’t hesitate, these deals tend to run out quickly so placing your order sooner rather than later is absolutely the way to go.
The ultra-thin screen of The Frame TV will blend into your decor, rotating through an array of artwork when you’re not watching shows, sports or movies on the high-definition screen. You can also buy a magnetic frame that attaches to the screen to enhance the work-of-art feel.
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If you’re on a tight budget or you’re looking for a second TV for a bedroom or guest room, this smart Fire TV is well under 100 bucks.
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The 2024 model sports a generous 75-inch screen with 4K resolution so you can have a seriously theater-like experience without having to leave the house. This TV also features “full array local dimming,” which translates to richer colors, deeper tones and more lifelike images.
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It’s not always easy to find a big TV under $500, but right now Walmart has this one marked down by $150, bringing it down below $350. Its 1080p QLED screen is perfect for movies and sports, plus it has a game mode with AMD FreeSync for smooth motion when you prefer to get in on the action.
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At almost $1,200 off, this might be the time to get that high-end, mega-size screen you’ve been dreaming of. With features like 8.3 million self-lit pixels for deep colors and contrast, an Alpha 9 AI Gen7 processor for crisp picture and Dolby Vision sound, you may never buy a movie theater ticket again.
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The U8 series has mini-LED smart display that delivers high color and contrast giving you dramatic, realistic picture quality with QLED Quantum Dot color technology. And right now, you can save $300 on this model.
Regularly priced at close to $1,500, this 2024 model offers a spacious 65 inches of incredible definition and color saturation. With Quantum Dot technology, it’s a great TV for watching fast-moving action flicks, sports or gaming, too.
TCL 55-inch S5 4K Google TV: $270 (save $80): At this price, why not treat yourself to a big-screen TV in the bedroom? With 4K and HDR support, late-night viewings have never looked so good.
TCL 40-inch S3 Roku TV: $160 (save $34): 40 inches used to be considered big, but now this bargain TV is more suited to kids’ bedrooms. And at this price, why not treat the little devils to an upgrade?
If you’re looking for a big screen with a beautiful picture that also has superior sound quality, the nice discount on this model might help you decide.
Amazon Prime members can save $210 off the price of this HD smart TV by entering offer code PRIME55 at checkout. Even if you’re not a Prime member, you can still save as this TV is marked down to $350, a nice $170 savings.
If you’re looking for a massive screen sporting 4K resolution, this may be the ticket. It has a 60Hz refresh rate, comes with the Google TV platform built in and has an impressive 85-inch display — all at a $400 discount.
This model offers gorgeous color accuracy and a screen that feels massive — but not so massive it takes up the room. Our review team loved the sleek design and superior picture quality, and now it’s a nice $1,000 cheaper, making that high price tag a little easier to swallow.
Get ready for football season with the ultimate outdoor TV. Samsung’s The Terrace outdoor TV offers a vivid picture quality even in partial sun. It has an IP55 rating, which helps keep the dust and moisture out. And it’s currently on sale for a grand off the asking price.
If you’re eyeing a new TV, Labor Day is an excellent time to shop. Multiple retailers offer markdowns across a wide variety of models and sizes, giving you a top notch selection to choose from a great price. Plus, once Labor Day has passed, there isn’t another major holiday shopping event until Black Friday, so you may be waiting awhile to catch another great deal.
How much should you spend on a TV?
There is no right or wrong answer to this question. The important things to consider when shopping for a TV are your needs and your budget. While there are plenty of cheap TV deals available to shop, some of those models won’t offer all of the features a more premium model may. Additionally, if you want an OLED display, that’s going to cost significantly more than LED and other models.
Size also tends to play into how much you’ll spend, but for a standard entertainment area like a living room, you’ll probably want to invest in a TV that is at least 55 inches, though 65 inches or larger is best in most cases. For bedrooms, you should opt for a model at least 43 inches in size.
If you’re going to splurge, spending more on a larger screen will probably make the biggest impact, delivering more bang for your buck. You can check out our TV buying guide if you want more information before you buy.
Labor Day offers plenty of savings on big-ticket items like mattresses and TVs, but you’ll also find plenty of end-of-season sales on grills, yard tools, patio furniture and gardening supplies, as well as summer apparel and tech like laptops, tablets and headphones.
Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. In that time, we’ve learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we surface only the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing television deals to show you.
Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale, so we know when it’s a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount.
Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn’t worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved.
Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are around for only a short time or may be limited in supply. If that’s the case, we’ll let you know upfront so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.