Save hundreds on sets from Samsung, Sony, LG and more
Cyber Monday is officially in the rear view mirror, but if you’re still looking to pick up a new TV at a discount, it’s not too late. While some of the best Cyber Monday TV deals we could find are no longer available, a handful are still live, including discounts on both premium OLED TVs and more budget-friendly sets from Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense and TCL. To help make sure you get a TV that’s worth your money, we’ve rounded up the best of the bunch below. And if you’re already happy with your set, we’ve also included a few good Cyber Monday deals for Roku and Chromecast streamers that are still kicking.
Best Cyber Monday OLED TV deals
55-inch Samsung S90C OLED TV
Samsung
The well-regarded S90C offers the excellent contrast you’d expect from an OLED TV without sacrificing as much in the way of brightness and color saturation.
A 55-inch model of
Samsung’s S90C OLED TV
is still available for $1,298 at Amazon,
Walmart
and
B&H
. Samsung itself has it for
$2 more
. This has been the S90C’s price for the last few weeks but, outside of a brief drop to $1,098 at B&H earlier this month, it matches the lowest rate we’ve tracked. The S90C has
received
near
–
universal
praise
for its
QD-OLED
panel, which uses quantum dots to boost its peak brightness and color saturation while retaining the high contrast and deep black tones of a typical OLED display. Put another way: It looks great, and it should hold up better than most OLED TVs in a bright room. It’s also an ideal gaming TV, as it has four HDMI 2.1 ports that support up to a 144Hz refresh rate in 4K. The main drawback is that, like all Samsung TVs, it doesn’t support the popular Dolby Vision HDR format.
48-inch LG A2 OLED TV
LG
This deal is $50 higher than the all-time low we saw during Cyber Monday, but it’s still a solid price if you want a more affordable OLED TV.
The 48-inch
LG A2 OLED TV
is now available for $600 at Best Buy. That’s $50 higher than the all-time low we saw during Cyber Monday, but if you want to step up to an OLED TV at a reasonably affordable price, it’s still a solid value. The A2 is an entry-level model from 2022, so it’s limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, lacks HDMI 2.1 ports and doesn’t support other gaming-friendly features like VRR. It has noticeably lower peak brightness than higher-end OLEDs like the S90, too, so it won’t pop as much with HDR content. That said, it’s still an OLED TV, so it still delivers deep contrast, bold colors, wide viewing angles and low input lag for the money. At this price, it should be a nice step-up option for smaller or secondary rooms.
55-inch Sony A95L OLED TV
Sony
This is one of the first major discounts we’ve seen for Sony’s flagship QD-OLED TV for 2023.
If money is truly no object, the 55-inch
Sony A95L
is $300 off and down to a new “low” of $2,498 at Amazon and
B&H
(and $2,500 at
Best Buy
). That’s far from cheap, but this ultra-premium QD-OLED TV has
received
wide
praise
for delivering perfect black levels, superb image processing, particularly punchy colors, and high brightness levels relative to other OLED sets. It’s another Google TV and, unlike the Samsung S90C, it supports Dolby Vision HDR. It can even play games at 4K/120Hz with Dolby Vision, and several reviews praise the quality of its built-in speakers. The main negative, apart from its eye-watering price, is that it only has two HDMI 2.1 ports. The S90C should be a better
value
for most, particularly gamers, but this deal makes the A95L at least a little cheaper than usual.
Best Cyber Monday 4K LED TV deals
55-inch Samsung The Frame LED TV (LS03B)
Samsung
Samsung’s The Frame TV stands out for having a tasteful design that resembles a piece of wall art.
The 55-inch version of
Samsung’s The Frame TV
is still down to $978 at Amazon and
B&H
, which is nearly $400 off its average street price in recent months. It’s available for a couple bucks more at
Samsung
and
Best Buy
. This LED TV lacks contrast-boosting features like local dimming and mini-LED backlights, so its picture quality, while good, can’t match the best sets in its price range. Instead, you’d buy a Frame TV for its style. The whole thing is designed to look like a mountable piece of wall art, and when you aren’t watching something, you can use it to display artwork and photos. The TV comes with a few pieces by default, while others are available with an optional subscription.
55-inch Hisense U8K LED TV
Hisense
The U8K is broadly considered one of the year’s best midrange TV values.
The 55-inch
Hisense U8K
remains available for $698 an Amazon and
Walmart
, which is an all-time low and $50 less than its typical street price in recent months. Best Buy has it for
$700
. The
65-inch model
is still a decent value at $900 — though that’s $30 higher than the low we saw on Cyber Monday — while the
75-inch set
is at a low of $1,290. Several
reviews
have
praised
the
U8K as one of the year’s best values among midrange TVs, one that gets impressively bright and delivers strong contrast for an LED display. It comes with two HDMI 2.1 ports that play 4K video up to 144Hz, it supports all the major HDR formats and its Google TV platform is easier to use than most smart TV UIs. Its motion and color performance will still trail a good OLED TV, though, and reviews say it’ll wash out much more heavily when viewed from an angle. But if you want to stay under $1,000 for a 65-inch model or smaller, it should be a good value.
65-inch Hisense U6K LED TV
Hisense
This is the lowest price to date for the 65-inch version of Hisense’s highly-rated budget 4K TV.
The
Hisense U6K
is down to $350 for a 55-inch model and $498 for a
65-inch model
, both of which represent all-time lows. The U6K is a
well
–
reviewed
option
for
those on a tighter budget, as it’s one of the few affordable sets to use quantum dots, mini-LED backlights and full-array local dimming. All of that helps it deliver better contrast and color volume than most TVs in this price range. It can’t get as bright as the U8K or TCL QM8, so it won’t exactly sparkle with HDR content, and its picture will degrade when viewed at an angle. Its 60Hz refresh rate and lack of HDMI 2.1 ports mean it’s not ideal for gaming, either. But trade-offs are to be expected for less than $500; if you don’t want to pay up for a higher-end model, this looks to be a solid compromise.
65-inch Hisense U7K LED TV
Hisense
The U7K is another well-reviewed Hisense TV for 2023 for those who can’t drop too much cash on a new set.
We’ll also note the
Hisense U7K
, which is down to a low of $900 for a 75-inch set at Amazon and
Best Buy
. The
65-inch
and
55-inch models
are also available for lows of $700 and $480, respectively. As its name suggests, this TV sits between the U8K and U6K in Hisense’s lineup: It doesn’t look as rich or bright as the former, but it’s a step up over the latter if you can afford to stretch your budget a little more.
65-inch TCL QM8 LED TV
TCL
Reviews say the TCL QM8 offers high peak brightness and good contrast for a non-OLED TV.
The
TCL QM8
is generally regarded as a close rival to the Hisense U8K in the same price bracket. Its 65-inch model is still down to $900 at Amazon, which is only $2 higher than lowest price we’ve tracked. Like Hisense’s set, the QM8 uses quantum dots, mini-LED backlights and an expansive local dimming feature to deliver strong contrast for a non-OLED TV and enough brightness to overcome glare in any room. It, too, runs Google TV, and it has two HDMI 2.1 ports that can play in 4K/144Hz.
The QM8 isn’t available in a size lower than 65 inches, so those who don’t have the space for a larger TV should get the U8K. But TCL’s TV does have one advantage for gamers: Its
eARC port
is separate from its HDMI 2.1 ports. That means those with a PS5, Xbox Series X and eARC-enabled soundbar can have all three hooked up at once and enjoy 4K/120Hz gaming on the two consoles without having to change inputs. One of the U8K’s HDMI 2.1 ports, on the other hand, doubles as the eARC port, so it might cause a little extra hassle. Otherwise, the two sets appear to offer similar performance.
65-inch TCL Q6 LED TV
TCL
The TCL Q6 is a decent budget TV for gamers thanks to its ability to play at a 120Hz refresh rate.
The
65-inch TCL Q6
is available for $500 at Amazon and
Best Buy
, which is $20 more than its all-time low but still $50 below its usual street price. The
75-inch set
is also on sale for $650, which is an all-time low. The Q6 is another budget-level TV released in 2023. Most
reviews
we trust
say it lags well behind the Hisense U6K when it comes to contrast and HDR performance, but it’s worth highlighting because it supports a faster 120Hz refresh rate — so long as you play at a 1080p or 1440p resolution instead of 4K. If you’re a competitive-minded gamer who doesn’t want to spend a ton on a new TV, that extra smoothness might be worthwhile. Note that this set runs Amazon’s Fire TV platform, which’ll work best if you often use Amazon services like
Prime
Video.
Best Cyber Monday streaming deals
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
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This Cyber Monday deal is only $5 higher than the all-time low for our favorite 4K streaming stick.
The
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
is still down to $30 at Amazon,
Target
,
Walmart
,
Best Buy
and
Roku’s online store
, among others. That’s $5 more than its all-time low but still $14 off the average street price we’ve seen in recent months. The Streaming Stick 4K is the top pick in our guide to the best streaming devices: It runs quickly, it supports the major HDR formats and streaming services (Twitch excluded) and it has useful features like AirPlay support and a
private listening
mode. The Roku OS platform isn’t the sexiest piece of software design, but it’s a breeze to navigate and its search tool does well to find shows across disparate apps.
Roku Express 4K+
Roku
Roku’s Express 4K+ is a close alternative to the Streaming Stick 4K for those who want to save a few bucks.
A couple other Roku streamers of note remain on sale as well. The
Roku Express 4K+
, for one, is within a dollar of its all-time low at $25. That dongle can’t plug directly into an HDMI port, lacks Dolby Vision support and has slightly slower Wi-Fi than the Streaming Stick 4K, but it offers the same general experience otherwise. This deal is available at several stores, including Amazon,
Home Depot
,
Best Buy
and
Roku.com
.
Roku Ultra
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Roku’s set-top box includes an Ethernet jack, a microSD slot and an upgraded voice remote with a rechargeable battery.
The
Roku Ultra
, meanwhile, is down to $69
at
various
retailers
. That’s a $30 discount. The Ultra is the “best set-top box” pick in our media streamer guide; it’s pricier than the Streaming Stick 4K, but it adds an Ethernet jack and a microSD slot for expanding storage. It also comes with Roku’s Voice Remote Pro, which has a rechargeable battery, two programmable shortcut buttons, a remote finder function and a built-in headphone jack for private listening. Just note that you can buy the
Voice Remote Pro
separately and use it with most other Roku streamers if you don’t want to buy a whole new device.
Google Chromecast with Google TV
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This Cyber Monday deal takes 24 percent off Google’s 4K streaming dongle.
The
Google Chromecast
is on sale for $38 at Amazon,
Walmart
,
Target
and others. This deal doesn’t represent an all-time low, but it’s still $12 off Google’s list price. The Chromecast is the runner up in our streaming device guide: It was released way back in 2020 and doesn’t support Wi-Fi 6, but it still performs competently and supports the major apps. Its biggest selling point is the Google TV interface, which does well to proactively suggest shows you might like based on your viewing
history
and has a genuinely convenient voice search function. If the idea of a streamer that adjusts to your viewing habits sounds appealing, it might be worth grabbing over one of the Roku players above.
If you’re shopping for an older TV, meanwhile, the
1080p version
of the Chromecast offers most of the same benefits and is on sale for $20.
Hulu and Paramount+
Hulu
This deal drops the price of a one-year subscription to Hulu’s ad-supported tier by 85 percent.
If you’re happy with your TV setup but need new things to watch,
Hulu
and
Paramount+
are still running Cyber Monday
sales
for new and returning subscribers. The former is offering a year of its “with ads” tier for $12 total, down from $80. At the latter, you can get that three months of the ad-supported “Essential” tier for $6 instead of $18. Neither service is essential, but if there’s a show you’ve been meaning to watch on one, offers like these at least make the barrier of entry a bit less imposing. Just remember that your subscription will be set to auto-renew in most
cases
, so you’ll have to cancel manually if you don’t want to pay full price after the discounted period ends.
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