The Best TV Deals for August 2023: LG, Samsung, Sony, and More

A lot of TV sales crop up around the holidays and near the end of the football season—though we’ve always thought that the beginning of the football season (coming up soon) is one of the best times to buy a new TV. Not just because you then get a full extra few months of new-TV enjoyment, but also because a number of great screens are available at a discount right now. 

If you’re ready to upgrade your main screen to something bigger and better-looking, there are plenty of options in the 55-inch variety and larger. As your main screen, consider stepping up to a QLED or an OLED screen for a more dynamic viewing experience (at the expense of some brightness). And for gamers, a high refresh rate is a necessary expense as well. For smaller screens (in a bedroom or kitchen, for example), the smart TV platform you choose is probably the most important decision to make. Whatever your needs, here are the best TV deals we’ve found right now:

If you’re looking to upgrade, the price difference between a 50-, 55- and 65-inch TV can often be negligible, though prices start to tick upward for 75-inch-and-larger screens. It’s important to fit your screen size to your room: Don’t squeeze a 55-inch set in a bedroom where a 32-inch will do for an hour or two of late-night TV. 

For resolution, we recommend at minimum a 1,080p screen, but most of us probably would prefer to take advantage of all the 4K programming on streaming and cable these days. After that, the inputs and onboard speakers are all worth consideration.

Gamers considering a TV for the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X should look for TVs with 120Hz native refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 ports for resolutions up to 4K 120Hz, VRR (variable refresh rate) support, and HDR (high dynamic range) support. Not all games require 4K 120Hz or VRR, but it may become the standard for most AAA games, such as Call of Duty.

43-Inch to 60-Inch TVs

43-Inch Hisense A6 Series 4K Smart Google TV (2022 Model)

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This Hisense A6 Series TV’s 4K resolution, auto game and sports modes, and variable refresh rate will be sure to please gamers and cinephiles alike. Three HDMI ports mean you won’t have to plug and unplug your peripheral devices, and the customizable home screen has all your favorite streaming channels and inputs for quick access. 

Key Specs:

• 4K Ultra HD resolution with HDR, VRR, and HDR 10 support

• 60Hz refresh rate

• Smart TV with Google TV platform built in 

• 3x HDMI ports, 1 HDMI eArc

50-Inch Vizio V505-J09 V-Series 4K Dolby Vision HDR Smart TV

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This Vizio offers 4K UHD resolution and Dolby Vision support for a more dynamic picture, along with full-array LED backlighting. It has just three HDMI inputs—worth noting if you have a lot of peripheral devices—but you’ll get an eARC connection for a soundbar and HDMI 2.1 compatibility for better refresh rates on your gaming consoles. 

Key Specs:

• 4K Ultra HD resolution with HDR (HDR 10, HLG) support

• 60Hz refresh rate

• Full-array LED backlighting

• SmartCast platform with Vizio voice remote

• Works with Apple AirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast support

• 3x HDMI 2.1 ports

• Compatible with Bluetooth headphones

55-Inch Sony Bravia XR OLED A80K Series 4K Smart TV

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This Sony Bravia XR A80K Series television checks the boxes for most users looking to get the most out of their TVs without overspending on a high end flagship. For those who own a next-generation gaming console such as the Playstation 5 or Xbox Series X, this is a great gaming TV: It supports 4K resolution with up to 120Hz refresh rates and has the latest-generation HDMI 2.1 port. For cinephiles, the individually lit OLED pixel display offers deep, rich black levels that standard LED backlit TVs just can’t produce. The 120Hz native refresh rate panel offers smooth, fluid movement for sports or action scenes.

Key Specs:

• 120Hz native refresh rate

• OLED panel with individually lit pixels for rich black levels

• HDMI 2.1 ports with up to 4K 120Hz, VRR, and ALLM support 

• Exclusive features for Playstation 5: Auto HDR tone mapping and auto genre picture switch

• Google TV smart functionality with Google Assistant built-in

55-Inch Samsung The Frame QLED 4K HDR Smart TV

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Samsung’s “The Frame” models are made to look like pieces of artwork when not being used as televisions. Each comes with its own magnetic bezel (sold separately) that looks like a picture frame, and a matte finish, so what’s on screen looks just like a painting. When you aren’t displaying it as a canvas, this QLED panel supports HDR10 and has a 120Hz refresh rate, so you can game and watch sports in crystal-clear 4K.

Key Specs:

• QLED panel with 100% color volume via Quantum Dot, HDR10 support, and 120Hz refresh rate

• 4 HDMI ports, 1 HDMI 2.1 and  1 with eARC support

• Art Mode, which displays your photos and images, activated by motion sensor

• Customizable magnetic bezel 

• Smart TV with streaming services built in

55-Inch Samsung TU690T 4K Smart TV

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This 55-inch 4K TV won’t break the bank. The built-in streaming services, including Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and more, bring thousands of titles right to your fingertips. As a bonus, you can access those channels via your voice, thanks to your smart assistant. Gamers will be happy to have the 60Hz refresh rate and HDR 10+, while sports and action-movie aficionados will enjoy the motion-enhancement technology.

Key Specs:

• 2 HDMI Ports

• 60Hz refresh rate

• 4K Ultra HD resolution with HDR (HDR 10, HLG) support

• Smart TV with multiple streaming platforms built-in.

65-Inch to 86-Inch TV Deals

65-Inch Sony Bravia X80K Series 4K HDR Smart TV (2022 Model)

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This Sony Bravia XR X80K series television can take your gaming to the next level—especially if you own Sony’s next-gen console, the PlayStation 5. Offering a wide spectrum of colors, intelligent motion handling, and content upscaling via 4K XR-Reality PRO, this TV looks great no matter what kind of content you’re viewing. 

Key Specs

65-Inch LG C2 OLED Evo 4K HDR 120Hz Native TV (2022 Model)

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The LG C2 is probably one of the best TVs on the market for console gamers. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports and a 65-inch OLED panel with a native 120Hz refresh rate that supports true 4K @ 120Hz passthrough when paired with a next-gen console such as the PS5 or Xbox Series X. The 2022 model has a more advanced processor and a slimmer bezel, to really bring out this TV’s premium features.

Key Specs:

• 120Hz refresh rate

• OLED panel with individually lit pixels for rich black levels

• 4K Ultra HD resolution with HDR and HDR 10 support

• 4 HDMI 2.1 ports with eARC and Dolby Atmos passthrough

• Gaming mode with AMD FreeSync Premium

65-Inch Hisense R6 Series 4K HDR Roku Smart TV

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A 65-inch 4K TV for less than $500? Now that’s a deal. The Hisense R6 series features High Dynamic Range (commonly known as HDR) to boost color and contrast, plus Motion Rate 120 technology which better tracks quick movements such as action scenes. This TV will be the heart of your family room entertainment system, especially since the built-in Roku TV OS gives you access to hundreds of thousands of things to watch.

Key Specs:

• 60Hz refresh rate

• 4K Ultra HD resolution with HDR and HDR 10 support

• 3 HDMI ports (4K@60Hz), 1 with HDMI ARC support

• Roku operating system with Google Assistant built-in

65-Inch Amazon Fire TV Omni 4K HDR TV With Dolby Vision

Alexa fans will like the hands-free control available on this TV as well as the opportunity to easily connect with Echo speakers for surround sound. Sixty-five inches is a decent size for your living room or bedroom with enough screen space to accommodate multiple viewers.

Key Specs:

• 4K Ultra HD resolution with HDR (HDR 10, HLG) support

• 4 HDMI ports, 3 HDMI 2.0 + 1 HDMI 2.1 with eARC

• 60Hz Native refresh rate. Direct LED backlight

• Fire TV smart TV functionality with Alexa voice remote

• Dolby Digital Plus audio support (via Dolby-encoded audio)

• 16-Watt stereo audio (8W+8W)