Looking at buying a new television? Hurry: Labor Day sales are almost over and this is your last opportunity to snag excellent deals. Not just televisions, you can save thousands on anything from mattresses to Apple products, appliances, laptops, smartphones and even grills. To guarantee you find that deal, CNET’s experts have compiled a list of the hottest television sales that will have you running to retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. We’re updating our lists of the best deals now and beyond Labor Day — but don’t delay, these deals tend to run out quickly.
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Best overall Labor Day TV sales
The ultrathin 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 buy 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 well under 100 bucks and is sure to satisfy.
The 2024 model has a generous 75-inch screen with 4K resolution so you can have a seriously theater-like experience without having to leave the house. This TV also has “full array local dimming,” which translates to richer colors, deeper tones and more lifelike images.
The 65-inch Vizio Quantum Pro offers excellent bang for your buck. With a high-quality 4K QLED HDR panel, you can take home this TV for just under $600, which we think is a steal. Our testing showed that it offered better contrast than the Roku Plus Series.
At almost $1,200 off, this might be the time to get that high-end, 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.
- Hisense 100-inch U8 4K Google TV: $2,998 (save $2,001): A huge TV with a whopping $2,000 off, this monster display has Google TV built in for quick access to streaming services and more.
- Hisense 85-inch UX 4K Google TV: $2,000 (save $1,500): Featuring mint-LED technology, this Hisense 85-inch TV will no doubt be considerably brighter and more colorful than the TV it replaces.
- Hisense 75-inch U8 4K Google TV: $1,398 (save $601): This model is available in multiple screen sizes with varying discounts, so check the range out if 75 inches isn’t quite right for you.
- Hisense 75-inch U6 4K Google TV: $649 (save $150): A 75-inch TV for less than $750? You’ll need to be quick though, this deal only has hours left.
- Hisense 65-inch U8 4K Google TV: $1000 (save $500) : Featuring 4K resolution, smart capability and voice control, this TV is perfect for living rooms and family home theatre.
- Hisense 55-inch A6 4K Google TV: $250 (save $50): This TV is proof that you don’t have to spend big to get a big-screen TV and at $250 it’s perfect for bedrooms and dens alike.
- Hisense 43-inch A7 4K Google TV: $200 (save $50): A great mid-size option for moderately sized bedrooms and offices.
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
Get a dynamic TV ready to stream all of your favorite content for a nice $170 discount.
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 85-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 $1,000 cheaper, making that high price tag a little easier to swallow.
- Samsung 85-inch Q80C 4K TV: $1,668 (save $1,630): Woot sales don’t last long and this 49% discount is one that you won’t want to miss out on.
- Samsung 83-inch S90D OLED 4K TV: $3,998 (save $1,400): Samsung’s huge 83-inch S90D TV features Dolby Atmos support, advanced image processing features and more.
- Samsung 77-inch S90D OLED 4K TV: $2,500 (save $1,200): A smaller version of the 83-inch model, this TV is powered by Tizen TV with all the features you’d expect from a high-end model.
- Samsung 75-inch QN85A 4K TV: $1,298 (save $702): Samsung’s Motion Xcelerator Turbo Plus technology offers 120Hz refresh rates for fast-moving action during games and more.
- Samsung 70-inch Q60D QLED 4K smart TV: $850 (save $350): Modern QLED technology and Amazon Alexa support are joined by an incredibly slim bezel and Pantone color validation.
- Samsung 75-inch DU6900 Series Crystal 4K TV: $570 (save $130): With minimal bezels and a modern look, this TV will look great on a wall or a TV stand.
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 at great prices. Plus, once Labor Day has passed, there isn’t another major holiday shopping event until Black Friday, so you may be waiting a while 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 things to consider when shopping for a TV are 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.
Read more: Why You Can (Probably) Get a Bigger TV Than You Think
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 gear like laptops, tablets and headphones.
Read more: How We Test TVs at CNET
How we choose the best Labor Day TV deals
Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. In that time, we’ve learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we surface only the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing television deals to show you.
- Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale, so we know when it’s a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount.
- Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn’t worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved.
- Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are around for only a short time or may be limited in supply. If that’s the case, we’ll let you know upfront so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.