Whether you’re looking to kick off your Super Bowl party or just in the market for a new TV, this is one of the best times to shop for a new big-screen TV for your living room. We found plenty of deals and discounts on QLED, OLED, and LED TVs. And even though 4K is now the standard, you can also opt to future-proof your next television by going with a discounted 8K set.

The best deal we’ve found is on LG’s B2 series, which has an OLED panel. The 65-inch model is now discounted by about $600, bringing the price down to just under $1,300. If you’re looking for a more affordable set, consider an LED TV, but keep in mind that more budget-oriented sets are limited to 60 Hz refresh rates, making them less ideal for gamers. Gamers should be on the lookout for TVs that support faster refresh rates, like the Hisense ULED TV with HDMI 2.1 support for $898 after discount, as well as panels capable of displaying HDR content. For a complete list of the best TV deals of the season, be sure to check out our full list below:

Best OLED TV deals

LG 65-inch C2 Series 4K (OLED65C2PUA) for $1,697 ($2,100) at Amazon: With 4K image quality and support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, LG’s OLED TV delivers deep blacks, vibrant colors, and rich contrast for an immersive experience. The company claims more than 8 million self-lit OLED pixels are part of the LG C2, and gamers will appreciate the variable refresh rate support along with Nvidia G-Sync Premium tech for fluid gameplay.

LG 65-inch B2 Series 4K (OLED65B2PUA) for $1,297 ($1,900) at Amazon: A bit more affordable than LG’s premium C2 line of smart TVs, the company’s B2 series is still no slouch. With the same 8 million self-lit OLED pixels, it can display more than 1 billion colors. Gamers will appreciate the 120 Hz refresh rate, G-Sync and FreeSync Premium VRR support, and sharp picture that LG claims delivers a life-like viewing experience with rich depth and color reproduction.

Samsung 65-inch OLED (S95B) for $1,800 ($3,000) at Samsung: Samsung’s marketing lingo claims that its OLED TV is also powered by quantum dot technology, and with 8.3 million self-lit pixels, the company says you’ll get the deepest blacks, vibrant Pantone Validated colors, and rich contrast. Dolby Atmos and HDR support are both on-board for an immersive entertainment experience with this model. Samsung also includes its own Neural Quantum Processor 4K for intelligent A.I.-driven image upscaling, all packaged in a super-slim design.

Sony 55-inch Bravia XR OLED TV (A80K) for $1,298 ($2,000) at Amazon: Like its competitors, Sony has included an intelligent TV processor that adjusts the colors and contrasts on this TV to deliver life-like image quality. The Sony Bravia XR set is designed for PlayStation gamers, and Sony claims that PlayStation 5 gamers will experience input lag as low as 8.5ms. For gamers, features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping, HDMI 2.1 support, 4K and 120 Hz refresh rate, and VRR support make the Bravia XR a versatile set for everyone in the house.

Sony 55-inch Bravia XR OLED TV (A90J) for $1,798 ($2,500) at Amazon: As one of Sony’s more popular TV models, the A90J Bravia XR series delivers a 4K OLED experience together with Dolby Vision HDR and Google TV support that gives you access to more than 700,000 movies and TV episodes along with apps for popular streaming services, like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, HBO Max, and more. Like other high-end Bravia XR sets, this one is also optimized for PlayStation 5 gamers and comes with an IMAX Enhanced setting for immersive cinematic content.

Best QLED TV deals

Samsung 85-inch Neo QLED 4K (QN90B) for $2,700 ($5,000) at Samsung: The Neo line of QLED TVs boasts a more traditional form factor compared to Samsung’s The Frame, complete with minimal side bezels, allowing you to focus on the action on-screen. And with an 85-inch digital canvas here, the Neo QLED TV will give you the best views of the game. Suited more for larger homes and living rooms, Samsung’s Neo line comes in display sizes ranging from 43 inches to 98 inches. These TVs boast precise Mini LED backlighting, HDR32X support, and vivid 3D sound, according to Samsung.

Samsung 65-inch Neo QLED 8K (QN800B) for $2,600 ($3,500) at Samsung: If you’re the type to future-proof your tech investment, Samsung’s Neo line of 8K TVs is now discounted for the Super Bowl. The 65-inch model is the smallest model in this lineup, but you can also pick up a 75-inch or 85-inch model if you have a larger home to accommodate the screen size. To get the most use out of your 8K set, you’ll likely need to create or search for your own content, as it’s still pretty rare to even find 4K content on most broadcast or popular live TV-streaming services.

Hisense 65-inch Quantum 4K ULED (65U8H) for $898 ($1,400) at Amazon: Getting a TV with QLED, or quantum LED, backlighting doesn’t have to break the bank, and Hisense proves that with this terrific sale on an already affordable 4K set. In addition to HDR10 support, 120 Hz native refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 support for latency-free gaming, and Dolby Vision HDR support, this Hisense TV boasts peak brightness of 1,500 nits. It comes with Google Smart TV support built-in as well.

LG 55-inch 4K (55QNED85UQA) for $997 ($1,400) at Amazon: LG markets its quantum dot LED TVs under its QNED brand, and like other competitors here, the company’s model boasts Mini LED backlighting. This TV comes with support for Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay, HomeKit, and more, which gives it wide compatibility with smart home ecosystems. The set boasts a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos support, and an A.I.-driven processor that helps adjusts the picture and sound to enhance your TV experience.

TCL 65-inch Class 6 (65R646) for $699 ($999) at Best Buy: Now on clearance, this TCL TV is the most affordable pick for a QLED panel on our list. This TCL set packs mini-LED illumination with its QLED screen. A 4K resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate help eliminate blurring, especially when you’re watching sports or playing fast-paced games. Google TV is preloaded on this TV, and HDMI 2.1 ports make this a good gaming TV.

Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED (LS03B) for $1,600 ($2,000) at Samsung: Samsung’s The Frame line includes high-tech TVs designed to blend in to your home decor. When you want to watch the big game or your favorite show, The Frame will act as a traditional TV. But when you’re done viewing your favorite program, instead of having a black rectangular box hanging from your wall, The Frame will display your favorite artwork or photos. With its matte display to reduce glare and distortion, The Frame will feel more like a real painting than a painting displayed on a screen or monitor.

Best LED TV deals

Sony 65-inch 4K UHD TV (X80K) for $698 ($1,000) at Amazon: If you don’t want to spend a fortune on your next TV, Sony’s 65-inch X80K series comes in at just under $700 and packs plenty of smart features if you don’t mind the slower 60 Hz refresh rate. It comes with HDMI 2.1 support, features designed for PlayStation 5 console gaming integration, and Google TV support with Google Assistant. Sony’s proprietary Triluminos Pro is advertised to help bring more colors to life, while the company’s Motionflow XR refresh-rate technology helps the TV keep up with the action despite the slower 60 Hz refresh. Dolby Vision HDR is also supported.

Amazon 43-inch Fire TV Omni Series 4K for $290 ($410) at Amazon: On discount at its sub-$300 price, Amazon’s 43-inch Fire TV Omni is a great addition for those on a budget or smart homes controlled by Alexa. 4K resolution with 60 Hz refresh rate, HDR10 support, and built-in toggles to disable the microphone for privacy round out the features of Amazon’s Fire TV Omni.

TCL 55-inch Roku 4 Series for $268 ($599) at Amazon: This affordable TV packs in 4K resolution on its 55-inch LCD panel and comes preloaded with Roku’s smart TV experience. With a built-in smart TV hub inside this TV, you won’t need to add a streaming box or dongle to get some of your favorite streaming apps. The refresh rate is capped at 60 Hz, which makes this affordable set less ideal for gaming, but the direct-lit LED technology can deliver more uniform lighting than similar edge-lit products.

Hisense 50-inch A6 (50A6H) for $250 ($310) at Amazon: Great for those on a budget, Hisense’s A6 series smart TV still delivers plenty of features to love, including 4K resolution and UHD upscaling for lower-resolution content, Google TV support, Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10 support, DTS Virtual X sound, and sports mode to help reduce motion blur for a better Super Bowl experience. Like its stablemates in the budget section, the refresh rate is set to 60 Hz.

Where to watch the Super Bowl?

With your new TV in tow, you can tune in to Fox to watch the Super Bowl. The broadcast will begin at 6:30 pm Eastern Time on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles. Many, if not all, of the TVs on our list come with app support, so you’ll be able to download your favorite streaming service or the Fox app to stream the Super Bowl on game day.

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