The best QLED gaming TV deals have crawled back into bed for now, but they're scheduled to reawaken this November. That's a chunk away yet, so you've got plenty of time to decide whether you want to pick up a new screen now or hold off. We wouldn't blame you if you've not got it in you to wait, and while the deepest discounts do tent to happen during the event, savings can be found all year long.
Quantum dot LED (QLED) screens are arguably the best gaming TVs, so investing in one is a sure-fire way to upgrade your gaming visuals. Not only do they generally cost less than their OLED and QD-OLED counterparts, but they still boast excellent brightness and colors. Better still, various models by LG, Samsung, and more have shown up alongside other Black Friday gaming deals, so you can grab a bargain on a punchy panel that suits your specific needs.
Hoping to find the best QLED TV for a lot less than normal? We're here to help you gauge what to expect during Black Friday 2024. We've whipped up a list of retailers and some of last year's best prices too, meaning you'll be able to work out a figure you'd be happy with paying.
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Where to find the best Black Friday QLED TV deals
While we always do our best to sort the wheat from the chaff when the deals land every year, we know who are the biggest players. Browse the below retailers and attached links to go straight to the current offerings or bookmark for later use, if you're that level of organised.
USA
Amazon: regular discounts across a massive range of brands
Best Buy: best for TCL and bundles on Samsung displays
B&H Photo: often discounts older renewed models as well
Crutchfield: frequent savings on a wide range of Samsung models
Newegg: wide range of new and old models available
Samsung: direct discounts on the latest and greatest Samsung TVs
Walmart: regular savings on TCL, Hisense, Samsung and more
UK
Amazon: some of the best prices on Hisense, TCL and Samsung
Appliances Direct: regularly offers lowest prices around on big brands
Argos: bundle deals often include soundbars and brackets
Currys: excellent prices with regular promo codes and freebies
John Lewis: regular discounts and excellent warranties
PRC Direct: sometimes has the best discounts around during sales
Samsung: often holds its own sales with great prices
Very: often price matches during big sales with plenty of stock
Black Friday QLED TV deals - what to expect
There are a few displays that we're going to be looking particularly closely at during 2024's Black Friday QLED TV deals. From new releases that are already seeing early discounts to older models that are primed for some hefty reductions, it's likely we'll see a healthy range of prices on the shelves this November.
One of last year's best value QLED options was the TCL Q5, which ended up reduced from $449.99 to $229.99. The 55-inch Hisense A6H also showed up for just $259.99 at Best Buy. We fully expect to see similar budget models show up during 2024, and we might even end up with a few newer screens at a similar price.
As for the higher end of the scale, the Samsung QNED85 is a great example of a screen that dipped below $1,000. It was slashed to $896.99 during the event, and we suspect it might show up for less this year if it's still available. Both the Samsung Q70C and QN70C also ended up with $500 and $1,100 off respectively, but we reckon those prices will drop even further as the line up matures.
What time of year has best TV deals?
Black Friday is usually the time to grab great TV deals, but discounts will pop up throughout the year. If you do miss out on the big event, you should be able grab a similar discount during Amazon's Prime Day sale.
Is Samsung QLED the same as OLED?
QLED and OLED are completely different types of screen tech, but both have their strengths and weaknesses. QLED (Quantum dot LEDs) are tiny nanocrystals that can change color independently. OLED (Organic LEDs) provide a similar function, but don't need to rely on a separate backlight for illumination. Our tests conclude that the latter produces better colors, contrast, and black levels, where as QLED screens are much brighter and are less suspectable to screen burn and image retention.
Last year's best Black Friday QLED TV deals
Best QLED TV deals in the UK for Black Friday
For more focused looks at the TV deals spectrum, check out our takes on the Black Friday OLED TV deals, and Black Friday QLED TV deals.