{"id":4858,"date":"2021-09-24T12:08:39","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T10:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1366803"},"modified":"2021-09-24T12:32:08","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T10:32:08","slug":"is-black-friday-the-best-time-to-buy-a-new-tv","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/is-black-friday-the-best-time-to-buy-a-new-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Black Friday the best time to buy a new TV?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021 are fast approaching, but is it worth waiting for the sales to bag yourself a new TV? <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By George Storr\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Friday, 24 September 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n<p>The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are a great time to save money on big-ticket items. So, if you\u2019re on the hunt for a new TV, the sales season could be the perfect time to bag a bargain.<\/p>\n<p>As an event, Black Friday has become almost synonymous with huge TV discounts. We\u2019ve all seen the newsreel footage of over-eager shoppers fighting over huge tellies. Thankfully though, all the best bargains can be had online this year \u2013 and we\u2019re sure there will be some more fantastic TV deals.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll be discussing when and how to get the best deals during <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-deals\/black-friday-2021\/&quot;\">Black Friday 2021<\/a>. We\u2019ll be directing you to some of the best TV retailers for Black Friday bargains and offering top tips on how to make the most of the sales season.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve covered a range of tech categories, asking the question, \u2018is Black Friday the best time to buy?\u2019 but it certainly does seem to be the best time when it comes to TVs. Often televisions act as flagship discounts because they are large, expensive and popular items retailers will offer hefty discounts to attract more shoppers to their stores, both in the high-street and online.<\/p>\n<p>First things first, if you\u2019re looking to buy a television this Black Friday, figure out what sort of features you need and what size of device will fit into your living room \u2013 or whichever space you intend to use the new TV.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Should you wait for Black Friday to buy a new TV?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a more high-end TV, it probably is best to wait for Black Friday as the discounts offered will ultimately give you much more bang for your buck. However, for those looking for a simpler, less expensive set, there are one or two good deals available already that might tempt you to opt-out of the Black Friday rush.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at these options, or head over to our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-deals\/smart-tv-deals\/&quot;\">smart TV deals<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/HISENSE-32A5600FTUK-32-inch-Playback-Freeview\/dp\/B089NFBPF3?tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\" data-geniuslink=\"&quot;https:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx&quot;\">Hisense 32-inch A5600FTUK Full HD Smart TV<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<del>\u00a3249<\/del>\u00a0\u00a3209.00 at Amazon (save \u00a340 or 16%)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.samsung.com\/uk\/lifestyle-tvs\/the-frame\/the-frame-32-inch-4k-smart-tv-ls03t-black-qe32ls03tcuxxu\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Samsung 32-inch The Frame QLED Full HD HDR TV (2021)<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<del>\u00a3499<\/del>\u00a0\u00a3399 from Samsung (save \u00a3100)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/JVC-Fire-TV-Edition-32%E2%80%9D-Smart-HD-Ready-LED-TV\/dp\/B08N1CNHXL?tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\" data-geniuslink=\"&quot;https:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx&quot;\">JVC 32-inch LT-32CF600 Fire TV Smart LED TV<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<del>\u00a3249.99<\/del>\u00a0\u00a3209.99 (save \u00a340.00 or 16%)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/HISENSE-50A7100FTUK-50-inch-Freeview-Built\/dp\/B088TXBQ1P?tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\" data-geniuslink=\"&quot;https:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx&quot;\">Hisense 50-inch A7100FTUK 4K Smart TV with Alexa<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<del>\u00a3449<\/del>\u00a0\u00a3379.00 at Amazon (save \u00a370 or 16%)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/OLED48CX5LC-48-Ultra-OLED-Smart\/dp\/B086DPVQ9D?tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\" data-geniuslink=\"&quot;https:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx&quot;\">LG 48-inch OLEDCX5LC 4K Smart TV<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<del>\u00a31,275<\/del>\u00a0\u00a3989.00 (Save \u00a3209.00 or 17%)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>There are some great deals to choose from there already, but we\u2019ve consistently seen <em>even more<\/em> impressive price-slashing on Black Friday over the last few years.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting \u2013 for those of you after the latest and greatest in TV tech \u2013 that most of the tellies discounted during Black Friday will be 2020 models or ones that have been superseded by a slightly newer release. So, if you\u2019re after a new release or a set that is in very high demand, you might not see it discounted this Black Friday.<\/p>\n<h2><b>When can you expect to see TVs on sale for Black Friday this year?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Black Friday itself falls on the 26th of November this year, with <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/cyber-monday\/cyber-monday-2021\/&quot;\">Cyber Monday 2021<\/a> shortly afterwards on the 29th.<\/p>\n<p>However, some retailers will be keen to list discounts before the sales are fully underway. This helps to attract buyers to their sites rather than to competitors, and so it\u2019s worth keeping an eye on retail sites \u2013 and our regularly updated Black Friday pages \u2013 before the day itself.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, Amazon has been particularly keen to start its sales early. Keep an eye on our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/black-friday\/amazon-black-friday-deals-2021\/&quot;\">Amazon Black Friday deals 2021<\/a> page for all the updates and great deals as soon as they\u2019re released.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to get a good TV deal on Black Friday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul><li><strong>Shop around:\u00a0<\/strong>Black Friday is a hugely competitive time for retailers. Each year they compete against each other for your custom and will try to outdo each other in terms of discounting to attract more shoppers. Keep this in mind, and don\u2019t become overly fixated on one retailer. Once you have a TV in mind, check its price on multiple sites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start with Amazon:\u00a0<\/strong>Having advised you to shop around, this might sound like a contradiction. However, Amazon is always a good place to start. The sheer size of Amazon\u2019s retail operation \u2013 and its fondness for the Black Friday sales \u2013 mean that the site often offers the best prices on tech goods over Black Friday.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use price trackers:\u00a0<\/strong>Try out price-tracking tools like camelcamelcamel.com to check that discounted prices are \u2018the real deal\u2019. Camelcamelcamel.com is only compatible with Amazon, but it tracks prices to show you whether discounts genuinely represent a new low in the products price and how much the price has fallen by.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan ahead:<\/strong> Everyone is looking for a great deal in seasonal sales. Last year saw a remarkable 7% growth in UK interest in Black Friday, according to data from <a href=\"\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/black-friday-statistics-2020\/&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopen\">SEMrush<\/a>. So, if you can do a little planning ahead and decide what sort of television you want and what your budget is, then you\u2019ll be better prepared and have a better chance of grabbing it at a low price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check social media:<\/strong> Some retailers like to shout about their best deals on social media, so it pays to keep abreast of the situation there too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sign up for our newsletter:<\/strong> We\u2019ll be doing our best to keep you up to date on all the best deals across Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Sign up for our newsletter below and keep an eye on the site for all the best offers.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>It\u2019s worth repeating, though \u2013 shop around this Black Friday! It\u2019s the best way to find big discounts. Take a look at some of our other Black Friday pages below for a slightly wider view.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/black-friday\/john-lewis-black-friday-deals-2021\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">John Lewis Black Friday deals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/black-friday\/argos-black-friday-deals-2021\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Argos Black Friday deals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/black-friday\/black-friday-iphone-deals-2021\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Black Friday iPhone deals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/black-friday\/black-friday-apple-watch-deals\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Black Friday Apple Watch deals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/black-friday\/black-friday-smartwatch-deals-2021\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Black Friday smartwatch deals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/black-friday\/best-nintendo-switch-black-friday-deals\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><b>Black Friday TV deals: what offers were there last year?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Black Friday 2020 saw John Lewis reduce <a href=\"\/\/ao.com\/product\/kd55xh9505bu-sony-tv-black-82864-108.aspx&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Sony Bravia KD55XH9505 (2020) 55\u2033 LED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart Android TV<\/a> from \u00a31199 to \u00a3999, and Currys PC World knocked \u00a3200 off the prices of selected OLED and QLED TVs.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere Amazon knocked a whopping \u00a3350 off <a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/HISENSE-55U7QFTUK-Quantum-55-inch-Freeview\/dp\/B089N6ZYWG?tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Hisense 55U7QFTUK Quantum Series 55-inch 4K UHD HDR Smart TV<\/a> \u2013 down from \u00a3899 to \u00a3549.<\/p>\n<p>Argos also offered some good savings on TVs last year. There was a \u00a3100 saving on <a href=\"\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100262624-10830324?sid=radiotimes-0&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fsearch%2Fsamsung-55%25252Dinch-ultra-hd-tvs%2F&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Samsung 55-inch Ultra HD TVs<\/a> and \u00a3200 off <a href=\"\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100262624-10830324?sid=radiotimes-0&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fsearch%2Fsamsung-65%25252Dinch-ultra-hd-tvs%2F&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\">65-inch Samsung TVs<\/a> \u2013 down to \u00a31199.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see from these mouth-watering deals, there are plenty of TV savings to be had over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales periods. Stay tuned, and we\u2019ll keep you updated with all the biggest bargains.<\/p>\n<section class=\"&quot;template-article__editor-content\"><strong>Looking for more affordable tech? 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