The Best Labor Day TV Deals for 2023

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Get ready to take advantage of great TV deals as we head into the Labor Day weekend sales. The last big sales holiday before Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this is the time retailers are hoping to move inventory on a category that has seen slowing sales over the past year as consumers budget themselves in the face of inflation. Luckily, TVs have not seen the dramatic price increases that food and other home goods have seen, meaning you can still find great offers on a new smart TV.

When shopping for a new TV, there are a few things you will want to think about. Consider how you will use your TV, if you watch a lot of sports or play video games, a TV with a high native refresh rate like 120Hz will be desirable. If you watch a lot of movies and picture quality is important to you, upgrading to a better display technology like QLED or OLED will give you better colors and contrast. Some may just be looking for the cheapest TV deal, which you will definitely find during Labor Day.

Here's a list of our favorite deals available now at some of the top TV retailers. Also, check out our 360 Reviews Best TVs of 2023 to help you do some research.

Best Buy

You can almost always find a good TV deal at Best Buy, especially around holiday weekends like Labor Day. While prices won't be as low as Black Friday, if you need a TV now, this is a good time to buy. The retailer ships all of its TVs for free, or you can often pick them up in-store for free. If you want to ease
the burden of cost on a higher-end model, you might want to check out Best Buy's financing options, which allow you to spread out your payments up to 24 months.

Here's a list of some of our favorite TV deals with the deepest discounts:

Amazon

There is a wide selection of TVs to shop from at Amazon, some sold by the online retailer itself, and some by third-party resellers. Always double-check the sold-by information on the right-hand side of the product page to confirm who you are actually buying from. If you do opt for a reseller's offer, make sure they are authorized to sell the brand of TV you are purchasing, otherwise, you risk invalidating the warranty.

Some of the best deals on TVs from Amazon will be on Fire TVs. These smart TVs work on the Fire TV OS for streaming entertainment and providinging compatibility with Amazon Alexa digital assistants via the remote. The Omni series Fire TVs have higher quality features, such as better display panels and hands-free Alexa voice control. Also look for discounts on top-tier brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony.

These are some of our favorite deals:

Walmart

If you are looking for TVs on a budget, Walmart can be a good place to shop for a TV that won't break the bank. Right now the retailer is promoting TVs for dorm rooms that are under $200. It's also running a number of deals targeted to the Labor Day weekend holiday. Walmart sells the major brands, but it's lowest prices tend to be on third-tier brands like Sceptre, Onn, and others.

When shopping for TVs at Walmart be sure to check who is selling the TV. While most will be sold by Walmart, the retailer does allow offers from third-party resellers to be listed on the category page. Sometimes these resellers may have added shipping fees or different return policies. TVs sold by Walmart ship for free, and can sometimes be picked up in-store.

Target

TVs are not being promoted as heavily for Labor Day at Target as much as other categories, but that does not mean there aren't some deals to be had for shoppers looking for a discount. Target is offering several price drops on budget-level TVs, and in some cases is sweetening the deal by adding a gift card that you can use on a future purchase.

While Target does not have a line of TVs that is not as expansive as other retailers, there is one advantage. If you are Target red card holder, you can get an extra 5% off your purchase. That could result in a discount on the TV you want that you can't get anywhere else.

Samsung

Samsung's big push for Labor Day is a sale with up to $800 on its line of The Frame QLED 4K TVs. These high-end displays feature a special Art Mode that makes the TV mimic the look of an actual painting with the artwork that you choose. This illusion has made this line of TVs very popular in the last few years, but they also command a higher cost, so it's best to take advantage of sales when you can.

The company is also running a few discounts on other TVs in its lineup that also might be a bit more budget-friendly. Shipping is free on everything and if you need help in spreading out payments, Samsung offers zero-interest financing for up to 36 months.

TV Deals – Tips To Save

Never pay full price for a TV. While the best discounts happen on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, retailers offer sale prices on TVs all year round. Keep these tips in mind when shopping for a new TV:

Know what you want before shopping

It’s best to have the size of TV you want in mind before you start comparing prices. The price range can jump up quite a bit between 65-inch and 75-inch TVs, for example.

Read reviews on the TV you want

Search credible review sites using the model number of the TV to see which sites have put the TV through its paces. This can help you decide if a model is right for you. The U.S. News 360 Reviews site offers reviews and ratings of the Best TVs, including smart TVs, gaming TVs, 4K TVs, and more.

Consider a technology upgrade

If it's within your budget, consider getting a better-than-standard display technology, such as Mini-LED, QLED, or OLED. Getting the best picture for your money may be a better strategy than getting a deal on a cheap TV.

See if the retailer has a price-match policy

Will it price match the competition? Keep in mind that the TV brand and model number need to be an exact match.

Never pay for shipping

Most TV retailers and manufacturers offer free shipping. If you find a TV that includes a shipping fee, check to see if the same deal is available at another site that will ship it for free.

Use a credit card that offers cash back

Since this is likely to be a purchase of several hundred dollars or more, you can get a lot back. Make sure you pay off the balance before racking up any monthly interest charges.

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