BLACK Friday is a matter of days away, and there's no better time of year to go hunting for a TV deal.
We've got our favourite offers from the likes of Samsung, Sky, Amazon, LG, Sony, Philips, Hisense and more listed below.
You'll find deals on amazing Black Friday TVs from Amazon, Argos, Very, AO, John Lewis and Currys, as retailers and brands compete to bring bargain-hunters massive savings in November.
The annual Black Friday sale usually encompasses a wide range of TV set models, including large 4K HD TVs and OLED style TVs for creating the ultimate home cinema.
At the other end of the price spectrum, you'll also find some superb offers on budget-friendly boxes too, such as the 40-inch TCL smart TV that's been reduced to £119 for Amazon Prime members.
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In our handy guide we have all the tips for planning for your sale purchase, and how to make the most of this year's Black Friday TV deals now that the sales are underway.
Best live TV deals
If you're chomping at the bit to start shopping for your dream TV right now at a discount, that's possible.
While the very best deals will likely come on Black Friday itself, some retailers are already starting to announce early-bird deals for you to take advantage of.
So, here are some of the best live TV deals that you can shop for now:
Amazon
Top pick: Amazon Fire 55-inch 4-series 4K TV, £149.99 for Prime members (was £549.99) - buy here
The spectacular 73% discount on the 55-inch model from Amazon's 4-Series range of smart television is only available to Prime members.
Once you've signed up, you're 'invited' to apply for the deal, which tells us that stocks are extremely limited. So if you're keen, act sharpish!
- Amazon Fire 55-inch 4-series 4K Smart TV, £149.99 (was £549.99) - buy from Amazon
Also from Amazon:
- Samsung 32 inch TV with Smart Tizen Platform, £379 (was £499) - buy here
- Toshiba 65 Inch Smart Fire TV, £399 (was £549) - buy here
- Amazon Fire TV 32-inch smart TV, £229.99 (was £249.99) - buy here
Currys
- Samsung 55 inch Smart 4K Ultra HD TV, £898 from Currys, was £1,599 - buy here
- LG OLED48A26LA 48" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV, £798 (was £999) - buy here
- HISENSE 55U7KQTUK 55" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR Mini-LED TV, £699 (was £1,199) - buy here
- LG 50UR81006LJ 50" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV, £399 (was £549) - buy here
Argos
- Samsung 50 Inch TV UHD HDR, £799 (was £899) - buy here
John Lewis
- Toshiba 4K Smart Fire TV 50 inch, £299 from John Lewis, was £329 - buy here
Very
- Hisense 40-inch Smart TV, £229 (was £329) - buy here
- Toshiba 65 inch Fire TV, £398 (was £449) - buy here
When is Black Friday 2023?
Black Friday falls on November 24 in 2023.
Black Friday is a Stateside tradition - without fail, it always falls on the day after American Thanksgiving.
That might not be something celebrated in the UK, but we can all get on board with bargain shopping, right?
Black Friday first began around the 1950s in the USA, and traditionally was an intensive one-day sale.
But now the global Black Friday sale period stretches out far longer, and you can expect to see deals online even as early as the beginning of November.
So whatever you do, don’t wait until the Friday itself to start searching for great TV deals.
Black Friday sales continue through the weekend and close at the end of the day on Cyber Monday.
Are TV retailers taking part in Black Friday this year?
Yes, we'd definitely expect to see loads of great TV deals from a sweeping range of stores and retailers.
Here's a list of stores where we always find the best Black Friday deals on TVs, from big brands like LG, Samsung and Sony.
What you’ll find is these retailers will match each other's prices - and with Amazon often undercutting its rivals by £1.
Something to remember is that John Lewis offers a policy of guaranteed price-matching, so keep that in mind if you think you've paid more than you should.
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t shop around - TV brands such as LG, Samsung, Sony, and TCL, all have online stores, and often discount their items during Black Friday.
So keep your eyes peeled for TV deals, but more crucially, make sure you bookmark this page. We'll be keeping it updated with all the best TV deals and price drops.
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What to expect from the TV Black Friday sale 2023?
Big, big savings! If you're thinking of buying a new television, Black Friday is a great opportunity to get a top telly for less.
You should find all sizes and price points covered in the sale, and we're confident you'll find a TV that's right for your needs, whether that's a top-of-the-line OLED or Neo-QLED or an entry-level 4K television.
Make a note of your preferred choices ahead of time, so you're ready to dive right in when deals start being announced, and you'll know how much you're saving.
Doing your research before buying means you’ll end up with the best deal for you.
What was in the TV sale last year?
Fantastic deals included bargains like the Toshiba 50-inch 50UK3C63DB, for £289 (with a saving of £110).
The smart TV has a 4K LED display, voice control and is compatible with all your favourite apps, including iPlayer, Netflix, Amazon, and much more.
John Lewis offered big money off a wide range of TVs. The high street giant also let customers save big on soundbars when they bought selected TV sets.
AO had a wide range of TVs in it's Black Friday sale, including some whopping savings, such as £1,200 off the RRP of this 65-inch LG Smart TV.
Appliances Direct offered up to 44% on its Black Friday TV deals, including more than £1,100 off the RRP of this 55" LG TV.
While Currys TV deals included the incredibly reasonable £139 JVC HDR smart TV for under £200.
Currys also gave shoppers a one in 20 chance of winning their money back on TV purchases over £649.
When is Cyber Monday 2023 and are TV retailers taking part?
Cyber Monday, as you might expect, falls on the Monday directly after Black Friday. This year, that makes it November 27.
Traditionally it was very much an online-only sales day, but that’s changed over the years and there’s little to mark it out from Black Friday itself.
Most deals are often available both in-store and online for the duration of the sales period, so from Black Friday or before, through until the end of the day on Cyber Monday. Some deals even continue on into December.
If you’re after a particular bargain though, it’s better not to wait until Cyber Monday in the hope prices will drop further as you risk missing out. The best deals are usually available on Black Friday itself.
What is a smart TV?
A smart TV is a traditional-looking television, but it also comes with the internet built in.
Essentially, it lets you to do some of the things you'd be able to do from your PC, but using a remote control or a smartphone app, rather than a keyboard.
More importantly, with a smart TV you can stream Netflix or Amazon Video, as well as other digital TV channels straight from your couch, or check out your latest photos and videos directly on your television.
You can also browse the web and access the likes of YouTube with just a click of a button.
Which smart TV is best?
By our estimates, one of the best smart TVs out there is the Sky Glass - you can find out more from our tech editor's Sky Glass review.
Sky Glass is a 4K, QLED TV that doesn't need a satellite dish. Much like a regular smart TV, the Glass can connect directly to the internet and let you stream a wide variety of channels.
Alongside Sky Glass, there's also Sky Q - a set-top-box offering multiple services integrated with smart TV features and Ultra HD support.
All major brands such as LG, Samsung and Sony sell Smart TVs, and there are likely to be big discounts at this time of year.
One of our top picks is JVC's Android TV 32-inch Smart HD Ready LED TV with Google Assistant that is only £149 (saving £70).
LG Smart TVs are also pretty standout - every new LG TV runs on the WebOS smart platform, which is arguably the most versatile smart TV system currently on the market.
How much electricity does a TV use?
The amount of electricity a TV consumes will depend on its size and energy rating.
It will unlikely be a surprise that the bigger the size of the TV, the more electricity it will use.
To get a rough idea of electricity use, look at the kWh/1000h number. This will show you how much it costs to run the TV over a year. 1,000 hours per year is equivalent to two - three hours a day or 19 hours a week.
If you want to reduce the energy consumption of your TV, we recommend you set the brightness control to automatic.
Also, ensure you have power/energy saving mode activated.
It's also worth setting a sleep timer on your TV. That way, it will automatically power off if it's not been used for a few hours.
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Is Black Friday a good time to buy a TV?
Absolutely. Tech products take a major role in the Black Friday sales, and you'll often find enormous discounts on televisions, as well as on other electrical items.
Late November is always the perfect moment to pick up a great TV for less money than usual, and our advice is to hold off upgrading until then.
That said, it’s not the only time of year to bag a bargain TV - Easter time is also a major sales period, and during Amazon Prime Day (both of them), Prime subscribers are granted access to lots of decent telly deals.
Should I wait until Black Friday to buy a TV?
Definitely. Unless that is, you're in dire need of a new television because your existing TV has stopped working.
It's wise to save your spending until Black Friday as you’re going to find the best deals available over the Black Friday weekend.
Retailers save their best discounts until late November rolls around, knowing that's when shoppers will be on the look-out for premium deals.
Whether you’re looking for a TV for all the family to watch over the festive season, or a Christmas gift for the kids, then you’re going to get more bang for your buck by buying during the Black Friday sales.
Should I buy a TV on Black Friday or wait for Cyber Monday?
If you see an amazing TV deal on Black Friday, and one that’s the right screen size and budget for you, we suggest you don’t hang about until Cyber Monday.
If it’s a genuinely good price drop, it could easily become sold out over that weekend.
On top of that, Cyber Monday isn’t the standalone event that it was historically.
Traditionally, it’s a day of online-only deals, in contrast to the in-store aisle-dashing on Black Friday itself.
But these days, with online shopping booming, there’s very little difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
You might find a final wave of TV deals on the latter day - but if we’re being honest, it will likely be a last-gasp stock push from the retailers and we don’t think it’s worth banking on.
For more information on Cyber Monday check out When Is Cyber Monday 2023.
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How much can I save on a Black Friday TV deal?
If you look at the Black Friday TV deals from past years, you'll definitely see big savings across product ranges and from all the major brands.
If you're buying a cheaper TV, you could still save something like £180 on a set costing £369 - right up to a huge saving of £1,200 on a more expensive £2,299 TV.
That's why it is worth planning ahead and then shopping around on Black Friday to get the very best deal for you.
Are TVs really cheaper on Black Friday?
You better believe it - of all the dates in the sales calendar, it’s Black Friday where you’ll always see the best savings on TVs from all brands, sizes and price points.
That being said, there are so many price drops out there during Black Friday it’s important to separate the good ones from the mediocre ones.
Luckily, we'll only feature the very best TV deals on this page, so make sure you bookmark it and keep returning to see all of the latest offers.
It's also worth checking for extra discounts on big brands on the Sun Vouchers page.
What kind of Black Friday TV deal should I buy?
That really depends on what you're looking for. There are incredible high-end TVs with cutting-edge screens and exciting smart features - and if you buy top of the range, you're likely to make big savings too.
But at the other end of the scale, you'll also find good savings on cheaper TVs, which are still fantastic to watch all your favourite programmes on, just without some of those extra features.
The important thing is to have a strong idea of expectations and available budget. Then on Black Friday itself, to compare all of the available deals from different brands before making your purchase.
How to measure a TV
When we talk about TV measurements, whether that's 32 inches, 43 inches, 50 inches or bigger, we mean the size of the screen between the two diagonally opposite corners.
It’s an industry standard to measure the screen in this way and brands always list the diagonal screen size.
If you want to know how large your TV is, or how much space you have for a TV, it's fairly easy to work out with a tape measure, simply check the height and width – and don’t forget about the depth, especially if you’re planning to position the TV on a cabinet or shelf.
You can find out more in our how to measure a TV screen explainer.
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