Best Black Friday 2025 TV Deals on OLEDs, QLEDs, and Mini-LEDs for Gamers
Even though Black Friday doesn’t officially start until, well, this Friday, the deals have already begun rolling out nationwide at many retailers, both online and in-store. Many of you have already found some amazing early-bird deals, though if you’re someone who’s looking to make a big purchase, specifically on a brand-new television set, you probably have noticed all the good deals out there.
But with so many different ones to choose from, the biggest question that’s now probably on your mind is, are you making the right choice?
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Summary –
- Best Brand OLED Choice: LG – Very expensive, but offers some of the best picture quality for an OLED brand.
- Best Brand QLED and QD-Mini LED: TCL – Deals under $1000, even for their biggest size. Best dollar/per inch, and offers a premium experience without breaking the bank. QD-Mini LED technology has become very competitive compared to OLEDs.
If You Can Afford It, Go Big on an OLED
There are only two big-name brands I really recommend: Sony and LG. Samsung would also be a recommendation, though that’s only after you’ve done enough research into whichever set you want from them. I’ve owned Samsung for years, and it’s usually my go-to brand, given some of the steep discounts they roll out from time to time. But as a long-time owner and someone who works in consumer installation and repairs for internet and television providers (as in cable service), they are the brand I see with the most ssues. Still, their LED line has served me well over the past few years, so it’s one of those things you’ll want to do a lot of research on.
Which takes me back to Sony and LG.
LG is going to get the hard recommendation here, but only because they’ve been at the OLED game for so long and in many cases offer the more “affordable” pricing over Sony. You don’t win the best OLED television award for twelve years straight without backing it up, and LG has undoubtedly proven to be one of the most dominating manufacturers when it comes to OLED technology. I’m still rocking an LG OLED C2 as my PC monitor (that’sright, a TV as a monitor), which came out three years ago, and I’m still being blown away by how incredible the picture quality, colors, and black-and-white contrast are. Of course, since then, the company has launched new and improved versions of their C series (now on C5) along with other flagship series, the G5 and M5.
You can’t go wrong with any of them, but fair warning, they’re insanely expensive. A majority of their sets retail for thousands before any discounts, which is why so many wait for these yearly deals to drop, as many sets see upwards of $1000 or more off. I can tell you, I didn’t pay anywhere near full price for my C2, but being a 43 inch, it was still on the pricey side for dollar per inches.
Yeah, I’m not kidding when I say they’re expensive, but hey, if money isn’t a problem, then an LG OLED should be the set your looking at. Not only are they fantastic for movies, TV shows, and live events, but they’re also incredible for both gaming and PC use. While many PC gamers will likely be looking at monitors that can support insane frame rates, an OLED television isn’t a bad alternative, especially since you get more inches per dollar than with an OLED monitor.
Of course, that all depends on your setup too, so if the space at your desk limits you, then the LG UltraGear OLED series is an excellent choice. LG is the first to have a 5K2K monitor that supports refresh rates of up to 165Hz in UHD (4K), and 330Hz in full HD (1080p).
For those looking for the centerpiece of their entertainment, LG currently has deals running on a number of its OLEDs that see the price marked down by $500 to even a few thousand dollars.
Although LG has the awards, Sony OLEDs, specifically, the Bravia line, do have LG’s OLEDs beaten in many areas. For one, I think their motion handling, processing, and upscaling technology are much better. The Sony Bravia XR A90J is, in my opinion, one of the best OLEDs out there, but it also comes with a price to match its status as the “best.” We’re talking $1500-$2000 for their smallest set, when LG can have them beat at around $1000.
But again, if you’re already looking at a Sony Bravia, well, money probably isn’t a big concern for you. Sony’s Black Friday deals see discounts between $250 to up to $1200 on some sets.
Now, if it’s an OLED monitor, Sony has their new INZONE line, which, for OLED, are the M9 II and M10s. They both come in at 27″, with the M9 II being a full 4K with 160Hz support, whereas the M10s is a 1440P monitor, with 480Hz support. As a PC gamer, I would settle for 1440P over 4K, given how demanding 4K can be. 1440P is a good in-between, and with high refresh rates, that’s where you’re going to see the difference the most, especially in competitive games. Current deals slash $250 off both models.
On a Tighter Budget? QLEDs and QD-Mini LEDs Offer Affordability, With Picture Quality, Coloring, and Brightness Levels Competitive to OLEDs
Everyone always says to go with an OLED, but given how pricey they can be, paying what can amount to thousands of dollars is a very tough thing to swallow. Luckily, there is an alternative, one that has been catching up to OLED technology in just the last few years while remaining at a significantly lower price in most cases. I’m talking QD-Mini LEDs and QLEDs. QLEDs use quantum dot technology in combination with LED, where QD-Mini LEDs, as the name would suggest, use tiny LEDs. Both forms of technology are fantastic, but QD-Mini LEDs seem to be catching on a whole lot more in the television space, thanks to their advantages in contrast, color, and HDR.
While I’ve yet to come across a QLED or QD-Mini LED that offers near true blacks like an LG or Sony OLED, they are nearing that level of darkness every year as the technology continues to advance.
But leading the pack in QLEDs and QD-Mini LEDs, it would have to be TCL. If you had asked me what I thought of TCL televisions over a decade ago, I would have probably said to take a look at another brand. But over the last few years, the company has really been taking charge of innovation in the consumer space, while remaining reasonably affordable. And that last part, I really mean it, because most of their sets cost only a fraction of the competitors while offering some of the best-in-class image and features.
To put things into perspective, if you wanted to buy the biggest television (98″) on their site that uses QD-Mini LED, it would set you back only $5000 before any discounts. Compared to Samsung’s QD-Mini LED Neo line, which starts at about $15,000 before discounts, or to an LG OLED, which can cost anywhere between $15,000-$25,000. Of course, the latter is a different technology, but that price difference is drastic. I’d argue that TCL has both these brands beaten when it comes to features, too, supporting an array of what would be considered “premium” things, found in what I consider to be budget-friendly TVs.
All their QMK televisions are on sale right now, with many at 50% off or more off. The fact that you can find an 85″ QD-Mini LED for under $1000 is an insane value. I reviewed the TCL QM7 last year, and it ended up being one of the best televisions I have ever tested. This is the go-to brand if you’re looking for something that’s going to give you a next-gen experience, at an affordable price.
The QMK Series isn’t the only line of QLEDs and QD-Mini LEDs that TCL has on sale either, as their newly released line, the iFFALCON, is also on sale for a limited time, dropping below $1000 for their biggest sets.
iFFALCON Mural QLED TVs
- 55″ iFFALCON Mural QLED TV
- $100 off at Amazon (now through Dec. 1)
- Deal Price: $559.99 (20% savings) — MSRP $699.99
- 65″ iFFALCON Mural QLED TV
- $250 off at Amazon (now through Dec. 1)
- Deal Price: $699.99 (30% savings) — MSRP $999.99
- 75″ iFFALCON Mural QLED TV
- $300 off at Amazon (now through Dec. 1)
- Deal Price: $1,099.99 (21.4% savings) — MSRP $1,399.99
iFFALCON U85 Series QD-Mini LED Google Smart TVs
- iFFALCON 55-Inch Class U85 Series QD-Mini LED Google Smart TV
- $302 off at Amazon
- Deal Price: $397.99 (44.7% savings) — MSRP $699.99
- iFFALCON 65-Inch Class U85 Series QD-Mini LED Google Smart TV
- $402 off at Amazon
- Deal Price: $497.99 (44.4% savings) — MSRP $899.99
- iFFALCON 75-Inch Class U85 Series QD-Mini LED Google Smart TV
- $500 off at Amazon
- Deal Price: $797.99 (38.6% savings) — MSRP $1,299.99
- iFFALCON 85-Inch Class U85 Series QD-Mini LED Google Smart TV
- $500 off at Amazon
- Deal Price: $997.99(33.5% savings) — MSRP $1,499.99
I’ve also been pleased with my Samsung QLED in my living room. I use it mainly for TV shows and movies. They are a little pricier depending on the series, and as I mentioned, I would do a bit of research on them, as a common complaint is quality control. I’ve been happy with them, though, and own two separate sets. Their black and HDR levels aren’t as good as the TCL model that I have, but if you’re going for size and pricing, they might have TCL beaten with some of their models.
Honestly, some pretty good Black Friday deals on TVs from all the brands. There are other brands out there, though, for the best picture quality and features, these would be my top picks with LG being the overall OLEDs if you can afford dropping potentially a few thousand dollars, and TCL for QD-mini LEDs and QLEDs for prices that are far more friendly, yet maintain quality that is up there with a premium experience.
For PlayStation gamers, the big PSN Store Black Friday sale is live, featuring tons of new games discounted.
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