Labor Day sales are already gearing up ahead of the big holiday, with plenty of retailers sporting major markdowns across a wide variety of items, including big-ticket items like TVs. If you've been searching for a new TV, now's the time to strike. You can catch a great deal and revamp your whole entertainment space in time for football season.
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Our shopping experts have gathered plenty of solid options at stellar prices from all the top brands, including options with every budget and need in mind. But if you see something you love, act fast, as many of these deals may have limited inventory and could sell out. We'll keep updating this page as new deals arrive and others expire, so keep checking back as we get closer to the main event.
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The ultra thin screen of The Frame TV will blend into your decor, rotating through an array of artwork when you're not watching shows, sports or movies on the high-definition screen. You can also purchase a magnetic frame that attaches to the screen to enhance the work-of-art feel.
If you're on a tight budget or you're looking for a second TV for a bedroom or guest room, this smart Fire TV is under 100 bucks.
The 2024 model sports a generous 75-inch screen with 4K (2160p) resolution so you can have a seriously theater-like experience without having to leave the house. This TV also features "full array local dimming," which translates to richer colors, deeper tones and more lifelike images.
It's not always easy to find a big TV under $500, but right now Walmart has this one marked down by $150, bringing it down below $350. It features high resolution (1080p) QLED screen perfect for movies and sports, plus it's got Auto Game Mode (ALLM) with AMD FreeSync when you prefer to get in on the action.
At more than $1,000 off, this might be the chance to get that mega-size screen you've been dreaming of. With features like 8.3 million self-lit pixels for deep colors and contrast, an Alpha 9 AI Gen7 processor for crisp picture and Dolby Vision sound, you may never buy a movie theater ticket again.
Best Labor Day deals on Hisense TVs
The U8 series has mini-LED smart display that delivers high color and contrast giving you dramatic, realistic picture quality with QLED Quantum Dot color technology. And right now, you can save $300 on this model.
Best Labor Day deals on TCL TVs
Regularly priced at close to $1,500, this 2024 model offers a spacious 65-inches of incredible definition and color saturation. With Quantum Dot technology it's a great TV for watching fast-moving action flicks, sports or gaming too.
Best Labor Day deals on LG TVs
If you're looking for a big screen with a beautiful picture that also has superior sound quality, the nice discount on this model might help you decide.
Best Labor Day deals on Amazon Fire TVs
Amazon Prime members can save $210 off the price of this HD smart TV by entering offer code PRIME55 at checkout. Even if you're not a Prime member, you can still save as this TV is marked down to $350, a nice $170 savings.
Best Labor Day deals on Sony TVs
If you're looking for a massive screen sporting 4K resolution, this may be the ticket. It has a 60Hz refresh rate, comes with the Google TV platform built in and has an impressive 86-inch display -- all at a $400 discount.
Best Labor Day deals on Samsung TVs
This model offers gorgeous color accuracy and a screen that feels massive -- but not so massive it takes up the room. Our review team loved the sleek design and superior picture quality, and now it's a nice $900 cheaper, making that high price tag a little easier to swallow.
Best Labor Day deals on Outdoor TVs
Get ready for football season with the ultimate outdoor TV. Samsung's The Terrace outdoor TV offers a vivid picture quality even in partial sun. It has an IP55 rating, which helps keep the dust and moisture out. And it's currently on sale for a grand off the asking price.
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Is Labor Day a good time to buy a TV?
If you're eyeing a new TV, Labor Day is an excellent time to shop. Multiple retailers offer markdowns across a wide variety of models and sizes, giving you a top notch selection to choose from a great price. Plus, once Labor Day has passed, there isn't another major holiday shopping event until Black Friday, so you may be waiting awhile to catch another great deal.
How much should you spend on a TV?
There is no right or wrong answer to this question. The important thing to consider when shopping for a TV is your needs and your budget. While there are plenty of cheap TV deals available to shop, some of those models won't offer all of the features a more premium model may. Additionally, if you want an OLED display, that's going to cost significantly more than LED and other models.
Size also tends to play into how much you'll spend, but for a standard entertainment area like a living room, you'll probably want to invest in a TV that is at least 55 inches, though 65 inches or larger is best in most cases. For bedrooms, you should opt for a model at least 43 inches in size.
If you're going to splurge, spending more on a larger screen will probably make the biggest impact, delivering more bang for your buck. You can check out our TV buying guide if you want more information before you buy.
What are the best Labor Day sales to shop?
Labor Day offers plenty of savings on big-ticket items like mattresses and TVs, but you'll also find plenty of end-of-season sales on grills, yard tools, patio furniture and gardening supplies, as well as summer apparel and tech like laptops, tablets and headphones.