As February quickly approaches, it’s time to start thinking about the best part of winter: staying in and watching great television. First up is the big game, an exciting matchup best watched on a big screen surrounded by good snacks. Then comes the Oscars (with more good snacks), and beyond that are dozens of nights buried underneath blankets bingeing your favorite shows. No matter what you’re watching, one thing’s for certain: You’ll need a great TV (and a decent soundbar wouldn’t hurt, either). Because no one should have to settle for mediocre stuff, the Deals team has found only the best deals on Wirecutter-approved picks that’ll make your cozy winter viewing that much better.
Our new top pick for less
Vizio M65Q8-H1 65-inch 4K TV
Deal price: $650; street price: $750
It’s only natural to want to watch the biggest game of the year on a great screen that doesn’t completely harpoon your budget. With its full-array local-dimming LED backlight and ability to support every HDR standard used today, the Vizio M65Q8-H1 65-inch 4K TV offers the best picture quality for the price, no matter what you watch. As the new top pick in our guide to the best 4K TV on a budget, the M65Q8-H1 is an affordable yet impressive TV that produces colorful, bright images. Its integrated SmartCast platform also offers most of the popular streaming services, so you’ll be able to watch more than just football after the season comes to an end. This TV is now down to just under $650, so it’s a good chance to get a great TV for less.
Read our review of the best 4K TVs on a budget.
Good deals on the best OLED TVs
LG CX Series 65-inch 4K OLED TV from Amazon and Best Buy
Deal price: $1,950; street price: $2,300
LG CX Series 77-inch 4K OLED TV + $400 Visa Gift Card
LG CX Series 77-inch 4K OLED TV + $330 Newegg Gift Card
Deal price: $3,300; street price: $3,750
Senior staff writer Chris Heinonen said it best in our guide to the best OLED TVs: “If you want the best-looking TV image that money can buy, choose an OLED TV.” Though pricey, the OLED TVs in the LG CX Series excel in nearly every realm a TV can. The CX produces fantastic image quality with both HD and 4K sources, meaning you’ll get the best picture possible. It also has all the new HDMI.2 features you’ll need for improved sound quality. Both the 65-inch and the massive 77-inch models are on sale now, but the added gift-card offerings that accompany the deals for the 77-inch really got our attention: It comes with a free $330 Newegg gift card from Newegg (great if you plan to add a soundbar or speakers to your setup) or a more-versatile $400 Visa gift card when purchased from Buydig.
Read our review of the best OLED TVs.
A good deal for Target RedCard holders
LG BX 4K OLED TV (55-inch)
Deal price: $1,235 with Target RedCard; street price: $1,450
If you’re interested in an OLED TV but want to stick to the lower end of the price range, the LG BX 4K is a good option. A variant of our top pick, the LG BX 55-inch offers similar video performance to the CX, but it has fewer video-processing functions. This deal from Target is an especially good one for RedCard holders—the additional 5% discount might not go far on a regular grocery run, but it’ll knock more than $60 from the already-discounted price.
Read our review of the best OLED TVs.
A soundbar that offers immersive sound
Vizio SB46514-F6
Deal price: $600; street price: $800
For a big Chiefs or Buccaneers fan, nothing would beat the experience of watching the game live from the stands. The next best thing—and the safest—is to watch using a soundbar that’s so impressive you feel like you’re actually there. This Vizio 5.1.4 soundbar system, our former top pick, includes surround speakers and a subwoofer that make for an extremely immersive audio experience. Though the Vizio was bumped to our notable competition section because it’s been discontinued, our testers found that it performed nearly as well as our new top pick—and right now, it’s about $400 cheaper, too. We’ve spotted larger discounts in the past, but this solid drop from $800 to $600 is one of the best we’ve found recently, making now a great time to buy.
Read our review of the best soundbars.
An affordable soundbar
TaoTronics TT-SK023
Deal price: $60; street price: $75
If you’re working with a smaller budget, consider the TaoTronics TT-SK023. Though it’s not an official pick, it nearly was—it may not have an HDMI ARC port, but our writers thought it sounded so good for its size and price that they considered making it a pick anyway. Ultimately, the TT-SK023 didn’t make the cut, but that doesn’t mean it won’t impress you, and this soundbar beats tinny integrated TV speakers by a mile. Down to $60 with the clipped on-page coupon, the TT-SK023 is the perfect blend of affordable and functional. As long as you think you can get by with just Bluetooth plus analog and digital inputs, this inexpensive soundbar is a great choice for under $100.
Read our review of the best soundbars.
A soundbar with voice control
Yamaha YAS-209
Deal price: $300; street price: $350
Those who want to command their soundbar with just the sound of their voice might find the Yamaha YAS-209, a former pick, a good choice. The YAS-209, which comes with built-in Amazon Alexa capability, offers a big, balanced sound that can easily fill the room. Though it includes Bluetooth and HDMI video switching with 4K HDR passthrough, you can’t add surround speakers. Still, if you’re looking for a soundbar with Alexa on board, the YAS-209 is a much more affordable alternative to the Sonos Arc, our official pick with voice control. This soundbar is down to a low of $300, so now is a great time to save on big sound.
Read our review of the best soundbars.
"TV" - Google News
January 27, 2021 at 01:38AM
https://ift.tt/3sYfas9
The Best TV Deals for Game Day - The New York Times
"TV" - Google News
https://ift.tt/2T73uUP
Bagikan Berita Ini
0 Response to "The Best TV Deals for Game Day - The New York Times"
Post a Comment