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Until June 15, several retailers are including NBA store gift cards worth up to $200 with the purchase of certain Hisense products, like the Hisense Class U7 Series or the Hisense Class U6HF Series—both of which are discounted and available in multiple sizes.
The gift cards are included with many Hisense products, including TVs and kitchen appliances from Best Buy, Costco, Amazon, Lowe's, Walmart, Sam's Club, and other retailers. Amazon is including the gift cards with smart TVs (ranging from 50 inches up to 120 inches) and laser projectors. You can see the full list of eligible products here. Depending on which product you buy, you will receive a gift card worth anywhere from $25 to $200.
Once you buy one of the eligible products, go to this offer redemption page on the Hisense site, select the retailer you purchased from, then choose the product you bought. You will need to provide your purchase information within 30 days of your purchase. Once you do, you will receive your gift card within 72 hours at the email you used for your purchase claim.
If you're looking for a $200 gift card, you'll have to go for the higher-end products, like the Hisense 100-inch Class U8 Series, going for $4,701.30 (originally $4,999.99) or one of the projectors.
For those of us who don't have thousands of dollars to drop on a massive TV, the slightly less massive 65-inch Hisense Class U7 Series is currently $678, compared to its usual $729 price, and comes with a $50 NBA store gift card. After checking price tracking tools, it looks like this the lowest price it's ever been. IGN rated this Google Smart TV a 9 out of 10 for its excellent color, brightness, and contrast, describing it as a high-end TV at a mid-tier price. Other sizes are available for different gift card values.
If you're looking for a bigger TV, the 75-inch Hisense Class U6HF Series is currently $799.99 (originally $1,149.99) and comes with a $100 NBA store gift card. Unlike the U7 TV, this model comes with a Fire TV operating system instead of Google. PCMag gave the Google version of this TV an "excellent" review for its accurate colors, many features, and great value for the money. Other sizes are available for different gift card values.
Samsung TVs are up to 49% off at Woot right now, offering solid deals on the newest and previous-year models of The Frame TV, the outdoors The Terrace television, as well as OLED, QLED, and 4K models.
The deal runs until April 15, 2024, at 2:59 a.m. ET or until the TVs sell out. Woot only ships to the 48 contiguous states in the U.S. If you have Amazon Prime, you get free shipping; otherwise, it’ll be $6 to ship. Here are the best TVs on sale.
The new 65-inch 2024 The Frame model is $1,447.99 (originally $1,999.99) after a $552 discount. This is the same TV available for the free 65-inch Crystal UHD deal on Samsung's website. Keep in mind that Woot only has the 65- and 75-inch sizes, while the Samsung website has all of them available with a free Crystal UHD TV. As the name implies, the allure of this TV is that it can double as a digital art frame with its anti-glare matte display and customizable frame. The older The Frame model is also available, but the discount makes the newer model a bit more appealing, in my opinion.
The Terrace TV is made with outdoor spaces in mind. It has a brighter screen than normal with at least 2,000 nits of brightness, is IP55 dust and water resistant, and has anti-glare qualities. They're available for up to 44% off on Woot, depending on what size you get. This model for sale at Woot is the less expensive one designed for partial sun exposure. These are the lowest prices I have seen for these TVs after looking at price-checking tools. You can read a review off the full-sun The Terrace model from PCMag.
About a year ago, Samsung released what was then its latest OLED 4K TV with the new S95C. It was well received by reviewers because of its bright display despite being an OLED, great colors, low input lag, and support for AirPlay 2 and voice assistants Alexa and Bixby (Samsung's equivalent). Right now, you can get the 65-inch Samsung OLED 4K S95C for $1,747.99 (originally $3,297.99). This is the lowest price I've seen after checking price-checking tools.
If you're looking to maximize both the screen size and discount, the 85-inch Samsung QLED 4K Q80C is $1,697.99 (originally $3,297.99) after a 49% discount.
For those who haven't bought a Fire TV yet during Amazon's "Big Spring Sale" event: Woot's new sale on refurbished Fire TV deals is even better. Woot is having its own sale of Amazon devices with some impressive deals. Their refurbished 4K UHD Amazon Fire TVs are cheaper than they've ever been on Amazon, according to price tracking tools. The sale goes on until April 8 or before their TVs sell out.
Woot only ships to the 48 contiguous states in the U.S. If you have Amazon Prime, you get free shipping; otherwise, it’ll be $6 to ship. Keep in mind that all these TVs are refurbished, so they might come with signs of wear, but they were all serviced and given the thumbs-up to work properly.
The refurnished Amazon Fire TV 55" 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV is currently $199.99 (originally $519.99) on Woot. It is also $100 cheaper than if you were to get the same refurbished TV on Amazon. The 43-inch version is $149.99 (originally $369.99).
The Amazon Fire TV 4-Series lineup came out in 2021 along with the Omni series and was one of the first Amazon-branded TVs. They're a basic entry-level 4k TV series that will satisfy most people. The interface is user-friendly and has a great selection of apps to watch your favorite streaming channels. Like most 4K entry-level TVs, they're not great for gaming since they won't have the response time or refresh rate to make the best of the gaming experience. For casual gamers, though, it'll be enough to get by.
For $199.99, you won't find another 4K smart TV of this quality.
It’s a good time to be shopping for a new TV. Amazon’s “Big Spring Sale” has Fire TVs going up to 45% off, while Samsung is enticing people to preorder one of their new 2024 TVs by offering them a free 65-inch Crystal 4K Smart TV. Samsung's deal runs until April 11 or until they run out of Crystal TVs. Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon are all participating in Samsung's deal as well, with Bet Buy one-upping the rest by offering free installation for select 2024 TVs.
Samsung's new 2024 lineup consists of the Neo QLED 8K starting at $3,499.99 for the 65-inch QN800D series, the Neo QLED starting at $1,399.99 for the 55-inch QN85D series, the Class OLED starting at $1,999.99 for the 55-inch S90D series, and The Frame starting at $999.99 for the 43-inch version.
Yes, most of these 2024 Samsung TVs are expensive, but they are quality OLED and QLED TVs. If you don't have thousands of dollars to spend on a TV, your best bet is the 43-inch The Frame TV for $999.99.
Considering the 65-inch Crystal TV is worth $449.99 (originally $529.99), getting The Frame and the Crystal for $999.99 is one of the best TV deals I've seen. You're essentially getting The Frame for $550, if you will.
The Frame TV came out in 2022 with an "average" review from PCMag due mainly to poor contrast and its price. I saw this TV up close when it was first released, admittedly having been fooled by my brother into thinking it was an actual painting (it really does look like one). The matte screen does a good job of making the TV seem like a painting, and it's great for bright rooms that might otherwise get a lot of glare from the screen.
The Crystal Smart TV was also released in 2022, and it's an entry-level 4K that runs the Tizen OS interface, meaning you can use the Samsung TV Plus streaming to catch over 350 live TV channels with no need to download or sign up for anything (you'll still have to log in to your favorite streaming apps to watch those).
Amazon's "Big Spring Sale" is in full swing with deals on many popular products, including headphones, tablets, robot vacuums, and more. The sale is going on until Monday, March 25. Overall, you won't find deals as good as Prime Day, but there are still some worth checking out—like this collection of our favorites. TVs are also seeing some great deals—specifically Fire TVs, which isn't a surprise considering they're made by Amazon.
The Hisense Class U6HF Series came out in 2022, but the 65 and 75-inch models didn't come out until late 2023. Hisense's Fire TVs are the televisions with the highest specs that have the Amazon operating system. This 75-inch smart TV has Quantum Dot QLED panels to give better colors with support for both Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It also has a variable refresh rate of up to 60Hz and a 240-motion rate with a backlight with full array local dimming. As far as brightness, you can get up-to-600 nits. You can get the Hisense 75-inch Class U6HF Series for $629.99 (originally 1,149.99), matching its lowest price according to price tracking tools.
The best part about Fire TVs is being able to install Kodi on them to watch anything you want for free. You can also stream platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, and Prime Video if you already have them. You'll also get access to free, ad-supported streaming services such as IMDb TV, Tubi, and Pluto TV. Since it is an Amazon product, it's equipped with Alexa, meaning you can control your TV with voice commands via the remote.
Samsung is also partaking in Amazon's spring sale with a deal where you get a free 65-inch TV when you order one of their new 2024 TVs. Their "The Frame" TVs are "average" TVs, according to PCMag's review, but they've got decent discounts right now and are also one of the most budget-friendly options available.
You can check other QLED and 4K Fire TVs here going up to 38% off here and here.
If you keep up with CES every year, you know the first few months of the year are packed with back-to-back releases of new tech products. And inevitably, the old versions start getting discounted as they fall down the pecking order.
One such example is the Samsung S95C OLED television, which Woot is selling starting at $1,869.99 (originally $3,297.99) after a 43% discount. That's the lowest price it has ever been since its release, according to my trusty price-checking tools. If you have Amazon Prime, you get free shipping; otherwise, it’ll be $6 to ship. (Heads up, though: Woot only ships to the 48 contiguous states in the U.S.)
The deal runs until March 14 at 1 a.m. ET or until the TVs run out. You can choose the 65-inch for $1,869.99 or the 75-inch for $2,849.99 (originally $4,497.99) after a 37% discount. As I hinted to earlier, the reason the Samsung S95C is discounted is because Samsung unveiled a new lineup, including the new S95D.
The S95C is still a great OLED TV, though. In fact, it was the best OLED TV available when it came out last March, according to PCMag. The S95C has a 3,840 by 2,160 4K resolution with a 144 Hz refresh rate, which is perfect for a smooth gaming experience. It has 4 HDMI ports and since it's an OLED, it has a great contrast ratio to display deeper blacks and a generally great overall picture quality. The con of an OLED compared to LED-backlit LCDs is the brightness. But the S95C still manages to give an impressive amount of brightness, at 888.9 nits. This is the brightest OLED PCMag tested back in March of last year and one of the many reasons it was their Editors’ Choice among OLED TVs.
Even if you're not necessarily excited about the Super Bowl itself, there are still plenty of other great things surrounding the game that anyone can get excited about, like watch parties, drinking games, weird bets—and, of course, deals on new televisions. Since a great watching experience is key to enjoying the biggest football game of the year, many retailers offer discounts on TVs in the time leading up to it. I've sifted through everything that's available and found the best sales, just in time for kick off.
The LG Class A2 Series OLED Smart webOS TV has been deeply discounted since the tail end of October, so this discount is nothing new. The price has fluctuated over that time, but its current price, $549.99, is the lowest it's been. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better OLED deal than this one.
LG - 48" Class A2 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV $549.99 (originally $1,299.99)
Budget: If you're looking for a good deal on a budget QLED, it's hard to beat TCL.
TCL Q6 Series QLED 55" 4K HDR Direct Lit Smart Google TV $319.99 (normally $450)
Mid-tier: For those looking for a better refresh rate and mini-LED, consider the Hisense U8 Series, which is at its second-lowest price yet, after checking price comparison tools.
Hisense U8 Series ULED 55" 4K HDR 144Hz Mini-LED Google Smart TV (55U8K) $697 (normally $1,099.99)
Budget: Like TCL, Vizio also makes a great budget TV. The V-Series is similar to the TCL Q6 Series in specs but with a bigger screen.
Vizio V-Series 65" 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (V655-J09) $398 (originally $528)
Mid-tier: The mid-tier and high-end TVs are where you see better discounts for the 65" models. These Hisense TVs have the best refresh rate of the bunch, including the high-end options.
Hisense U7 Series ULED 65" 4K HDR Mini-LED 144Hz Smart TV $679.99 (normally $1049.99)
Hisense 65" (65U8K) U8 Series 4K Smart TV $897 (reg $1400)
High-end: If you prefer OLED TVs over a slightly better refresh rate, then consider spending a few extra hundred dollars for these.
LG 65-inch B3 Series OLED TV $1,299.99 (originally $1,999.99)
Samsung 65-inch S90C OLED TV $1,539 (originally $3,299.99)
Budget: The Hisense and Samsung models below are similar in specs. If you can't decide, consider whether you prefer Tizen or Roku for an operating system. (I like Roku better.)
Hisense 75" 4K HDR Smart Roku TV $498 (originally $578)
Samsung TU690T 75" Crystal 4K HDR Smart TV $549.99 (originally $749.99)
Mid-tier: The best mid-tier 75" TV will depend on what you're looking for. The TCL Q6 Series and the Hisense U6 Series both have a variable refresh rate of 60Hz, 240 motion rate, and are both Google Smart TVs. The others offer better specs for a higher price.
TCL Q6 Series QLED 75" 4K HDR Smart Google TV $648 (originally $899.99)
Hisense 75" U6 Series 4K Mini-LED (75U6K) $648 (originally $1,200)
Hisense U7 Series 75" ULED 4K Mini-LED 144Hz Smart TV $898 (originally
$1,498.00)
Samsung Q70C QLED 55" 4K HDR 120Hz Dual LED Smart TV $999.99 (normally $1,599.99)
High-end: The first two TVs listed below are OLED TVs. The Samsung 98" is a QLED model, but it is in the high-end category because it is enormous and the most expensive TV on this list.
Samsung S89C Series OLED 77" 4K HDR 120Hz Smart TV $1799.99 (normally $3,599.99)
LG G2 Series OLED 77" 4K HDR 120Hz Smart Gallery TV $2309.99 (normally $3299.99)
Samsung - 98” Class Q80C QLED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV $4,999.99 (originally $7,999.99)
These days, what we'd call "budget TVs" are a much better value than they were even five years ago. You can get a great TV for under $400 with quality features and specs, like great color, contrast, hands-free connectivity, smart TV features, 4K, etc. The Hisense U6 Series ULED TVs are a great example: They are "excellent" TVs, according to PCMag, and have been holding on to the Editors’ Choice award for budget TVs since 2022. And right now, Amazon's running a pretty good sale, making them even more affordable.
Amazon currently has the 55-inch Google Smart TV version for $349.99 (originally $579.99) after a 40% discount, which is the lowest price I've seen. These discounts vary slightly, apply to multiple sizes, and come with either Google or Amazon operating systems, depending on your preference.
55-Inch Google Smart TV $349.99 (originally $579.99) 40% discount
58-Inch Smart Fire TV $349.99 (originally $599.99) 42% discount
65-Inch Smart Fire TV $449.99 (originally $749.99) 40% discount
75-Inch Smart Fire TV $629.99 (originally $1,149.99) 45% discount
Keep in mind that the Google smart TVs are compatible with Alexa. If you're not sure which OS system is better for you, you can read our breakdown of which OS should you choose.
8K TVs are not new, but they were new to me before I mounted my new Samsung QN900C on the wall. Samsung loaned me the 65-inch version to test, and from the moment I opened the box, I discovered 8K offers an entirely different experience from any other TV I’ve had in my home. Six weeks later, I am still impressed.
Certainly it does all the usual things you'd expect from a TV, but there's also substantial amount of smart functionality packed into this model. I'm unsure how I can prepare myself to go back to a television that looks like a traditional TV. QN900S is full of functions and amenities you do not need, but will luxuriate in all the same. While it's quite expensive as modern TVs go ($2,999), and the cost-benefit equation for 8K is still a bit murky, I find this model to be a worthwhile splurge for those with the means.
While aspects of the television like image quality and sound are still the primary concern when purchasing (especially at this price point), in an age of streaming, interactive services, gaming, and TVs as smart hubs, the experience of simply using the TV is at least as important, so in this review, I'll give those aspects equal weight.
Samsung QN900C 65" $2,895
Samsung QN900C 75" $3,695
Samsung QN900C 85" $5,498
The only reason this 65-inch behemoth even fits my space is because of the sleek design—it appears virtually frameless, so the pixels extend edge-to-edge, reducing its overall footprint. The exterior edge is wrapped in metal, with absolutely no corner radius; the corners might as well be mitered. It is also shockingly thin—with less than an inch of depth, it can be installed almost flush to the wall. Given it is so svelte, you will be taken aback at how heavy it is, clocking in at 50-odd pounds, which something to keep in mind if you’re hoping to install it on a swing mount, as I did. Installation demands gloves for a reason: The screen's surface is easy to smudge, and you will suffer anxiety, as I did, trying to remove these blemishes, which required about twenty minutes of polishing with a soft t-shirt.
The other distinctive feature of the QN900C: You theoretically should not have to snake a bunch of wires off the back or side of it. One wire connects it to a separate box, and all your other connections go through that box, called the One Connect. If you use the stand the television comes with, the box even mounts to the stand. If you wall mount the television, you can bolt the unit onto the back of the television, but that defeats the purpose (not having wires snaking from your TV) and could interfere with your wall mount. Instead, I stowed the One Connect with all my other peripherals, which worked well.
Aesthetics and setup aside, you'll really notice the differences between the QN900C and any other smart TV the moment you plug it in This is a white glove experience: any peripheral you plug into the One Connect is immediately recognized by the television. As soon as I turned it on, it knew I had also connected a Chromecast and even an old Wii into the HDMI ports, and it knew exactly what to do with the USB stick I stuck in, offering to scroll the images or play the videos stored on it.
The QN900C comes with a small remote, and it's actually worth discussing. First, this one passively charges via a solar panel on the back, or when plugged in via a USB-C input (you’ll get a notification on the TV when it’s done charging). No batteries. Second, amongst my collection of tiny remotes for various devices, this one is impressively responsive. I never had to push a button twice to get the TV to do what I wanted. Aimed even remotely in the direction of the television, it always just works.
My singular complaint is that the volume button is also the mute button, and I frequently accidentally mute the TV while trying to alter the volume. The remote doesn’t offer much in the way of buttons, but you won’t need more than what it has: a settings button, a home bottom, skip back, volume, and a mic button, so you can speak your request to the voice assistant on the TV. Worth noting, the voice assistant has so far earned an almost perfect comprehension score, always finding what I ask for, whether that's a setting or a movie.
Samsung’s interactive experience on the 8K is completely immersive, and far more than the usual line of apps running along the bottom of the screen. Although it opens into a home screen full of options, it sorts them into tabs for game mode, media mode, or ambient mode.
Ambient mode lets you control the TV when not in use to create a Frame-like experience; you can load different preset art collections or use your own (thought the best ambient mode, in my opinion, is an 8K fireplace video from YouTube on infinite loop).
In media mode, where I spent most of my time, you can install any of the hundreds of apps available, including games, music, all the streaming services you can imagine, podcasts, news, etc. Searching for, installing, and then opening the apps is seamless, with fast loading and switching time. The home screen loads a variety of content you’ve seen recently, so you can pick back up quickly or choose something new.
The TV comes loaded with TV Plus, which includes 300 free streaming channels. I didn’t get much use out of it, but you might if you don’t already pay for a live TV service. You’ll find some, but not all of the channels you’d get in most live TV experiences: The Discovery brand is highly represented, but no local channels. It's not perfect, but it is free, and I frequently see movies on there that interest me.
The gaming hub allows you to pair a controller to the TV itself, then load any of the thousands of games offered, essentially turning the TV into a console. You can, of course, connect your own consoles, too, but for casual gamers, the flexibility is really nice. Over the time I've had the television, I've grabbed a number of games, from classic Tetris to first person shooters, and all look really good in action.
The QN900C also has Multi View, so you can pull sources from different places and see them side by side on the screen. You can mirror your mobile device alongside YouTube, or browse the internet next to a Zoom window. On at least one morning, I ran MacGyver alongside a mirror of my laptop. The TV mirrors devices with minimal effort, and almost begs you to install a camera to aid in viewing meetings on your TV and for playing games or using the health app.
Included with the television is Samsung Health, a video library with a host of content that will also connect to your smart devices and a camera, and allow you to set up a calendar and goals. Honestly, it reminded me a lot of a similar scheme on the Wii many years ago. The interactivity is definitely a bonus, and I tried a few yoga classes where my form was gently corrected. If you’re really into fitness, you’re likely to find something in the video library that works for you.
At CES, Samsung discussed how televisions will become the heart of the family’s smart home, and will act as a hub. This television has that functionality installed already; just opening the SmartThings app brings up a 3D map of my house and all my smart devices. You can edit the map from the app or the TV itself, and see all your routines and basically anything else the app offers right on the screen. I’m still not entirely sure how useful this functionality is, but it's a nice touch.
Another topic of the CES Samsung presentation was Bixby, the company's voice assistant, and it, too, is available on this television. I live with Google Assistant and Alexa, and I am addicted to using my assistants to turn devices on and off, tell me the time, find my phone, and remind me how many cups are in a gallon. I was excited about Bixby, which you can use to navigate the television or treat like any other voice assistant. You can choose (thankfully), whether to wake up Bixby hands-free using the TV’s mic, and I lasted about a week before I turned it off. Bixby frequently thought it was being summoned from the dialogue on TV, and each time it would dim the volume and ask what I wanted. Bixby isn’t unhelpful when I use it intentionally, but is certainly less evolved than Google Assistant or Alexa. I’d call this one feature not quite ready for prime time.
Still, even with the voice recognition off, Bixby is the assistant powering the search when you use the mic button on the remote, and it does a great job. You can add Alexa into the TV mix, and I could, of course, summon Google in my Chromecast, but I don't see a benefit from doing either. Once I turned off auto awaken for Bixby, it became pretty useful when summoned.
Smart functions aside, the real reason you buy a high-end TV is for the picture quality, and the wealth of attention-grabbing features packed into the QN900C aside, this thing looks great. Sure, there’s not a lot of 8K content out there yet, but what there is will inspire you. The most notable thing in my view is how the upscaling AI works on content that isn’t natively 8K, or even 4K. Much of the movie content from the Samsung TV Plus app is older, and I figured it would look pixelated and grainy, the way it has on previous televisions. Yet the upscaling is incredibly smooth, and never calls attention to itself.
The brightness and contrast are out of this world, even when I specifically sought out “dark programming” to test it. The Game of Thrones finale finally had all the details my eyes desperately wanted and The Batman became watchable (I gave up on my last TV, so annoyed by how old I felt trying to discern what the hell was happening in one pitch-dark scene after another).
Samsung accomplishes this using local dimming with its mini-LED display and Quantum Dot engine, which maintains a massive library of color even at peak brightness (and, apparently, dimness). There wasn’t one static black, but a rich variance of tones. I can’t stress enough how detailed and rich the colors look across 4K content, and all the way to the edges of the screen. Reds, oranges and yellows just look more vibrant and juicy. Greens and purples have a glossy depth in nature videos that I have never before experienced on a television.
I specifically mounted the TV to a swiveling mount so I could spend time watching from various angles, for no reason other than science. The only noticeable difference I saw when viewing off-center was that the deep blacks I just spoke about sometimes diminished, along with other color detail, but only at a deep angle. It was not bad enough to annoy me, but it was noticeable. What I never had a problem with, and which often is an issue in my home, is glare.—at any angle, the matte surface seemed to reject glare of any kind.
In a similar scientific venture, I put on some sports. For at least 20 minutes I watched what appeared to be a very weird amalgamation of Taylor Swift sightings and football on an arctic field, and what impressed me was how smooth the action unfolded. Watching sports in super high def is downright enjoyable, and surprisingly, where I noticed the biggest difference was in the crowd; I saw so much more detail than I would on a TV with inferior picture quality. The whiteout conditions didn't look flat, either; like the rich blacks, the snowy whites offered depth and detail.
When you connect the TV for the first time, you can run a calibration test through the SmartThings app, and though I skipped it at first, I returned to it a week in and it greatly improved the richness of color on display. There are innumerable settings to adjust, most notably the picture mode, which loads in “eco” but can be changed to cinema quality for higher contrast. Doing so seemed to allow for darker tones, and of course, increased the power consumption.
I don't tend to focus on the built-in speakers, as I'd rather connect a speaker set like Sonos. But before I did, I suffered through the TV's non-surround sound for a week. The sound is better than most televisions from fifteen feet away, and it doesn’t muffle voices as many flat panel displays seem to, but I missed the deeper bass a dedicated speaker adds. A feature called Adaptive Sound Pro will calibrate the sound to your space, so I’m sure that helps, but it would be a shame to use a device of this visual caliber without an additional boost to the sound quality.
If you can call a television a luxury experience, the Samsung 8K QN900C qualifies. This TV is like a gigantic plush hotel robe you feel compelled to steal. Every aspect of using it is optimal, from the crazy good response time between requests, to changing volume, to swapping between apps or channels, to the remote, which feels light years better than any other I've used, to the quality of the viewing experience, the richness of colors, and the ability to make even the darkest shows thoroughly watchable. You can see how, paired with your phone and laptop, and connected to a game controller and camera, this device can truly become an all inclusive hub of your home.
Sure, I’d like it to come with a robot I can outsource cleaning the screen, and I think the One Connect box isn’t ideal to hang off the back, but I have few complaints about the television as a whole. The only reason I don't recommend this TV unreservedly is the price. To be clear, $3,000 is a lot of money for a TV. However, I'm reminded of when I bought my very first TV as an adult. It was $400, which apparently translates to roughly $2,000 now. It was a big stretch for me at the time. (I had to put it on layaway!) I was enormously proud of that 32-inch tube TV, and I held onto it well into adulthood. An 8K TV like this Samsung is a stretch, but if you can afford it, I believe it has value to match the price tag, and you'll be using it for years. Mount it, connect some speakers, and enjoy the ride.
The Samsung QN900C 65" is $2,895 at Amazon.
Snobby audiophiles may insist on arrangements of individual speakers, but the minimalistic design of the humble soundbar has a sleek appeal. They don't require a jumble of speaker wires to work, they can be installed easily, and they sound way better than the audio that came with the TV.
If you're thinking of picking up a soundbar for yourself or someone else this holiday season, Amazon has a ton on sale as part of its early Black Friday offerings. Below are five good deals on soundbars of all price ranges.
I'm starting with a top-of-the-line JBL unit that straddles the line between a soundbar and a true surround system. It features two detachable wireless speakers you can put behind you for more immersive surround sound, and its "advanced drivers" support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for "an enhanced 3D surround sound experience." So it's a high quality item with a lot of bells and whistles. Is it worth the $999 price? Depends on your value system I guess, but no one can deny it's 41% cheaper than its usual price of $1,699.99
JBL Bar 1300X: 11.1.4-Channel soundbar
On the other side of Capitalism from the JBL bar is this MZEIBO system. It doesn't support Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or much of anything else—it's just a rectangle that plays sounds. But maybe a sound-rectangle is all you need. Plus, you could buy like 17 of these for the price of a single JBL Bar 1300X. The MZEIBO TV Soundbar is on sale for $59.79 for early Black Friday, 63% off the usual, already-low price.
Maybe you think $999 is too much to spend on speakers, but you also don't trust the audio fidelity from a company called "MZEIBO." If that's the case, consider this perfectly respectable Bose TV Speaker. It's fairly bare bones, but it's designed to clarify the dialogue from your TV, work as a bluetooth speaker, and it is compatible with other Bose gear in case you want to make your sound system better in the future. In honor of Black Friday, Amazon has priced this one at $199.00, a savings of 29%.
This LG soundbar comes with a sub-woofer in case you're all about that bass. According to LG, the S80QY is the best match if you own an LG TV (but that's exactly what they would say!) It supports IMAX, and you can control it through Airplay2, Chromecast, Google, and Amazon Alexa. It's $396.99, which might sound like a lot, but it's less than half of the original price of $899.99—an excellent deal if you are the kind of person who wants one of these.
I've always liked VIZIO's "very cheap, but still generally OK" equipment. Buying VIZIO-branded electronics means you're not paying anything extra for a fancy name, but you're also not getting literally the cheapest possible thing China can create. So it is with the V-Series 2.0 soundbar. It supports DTS Virtual:X like its more expensive brethren, and has an excellent review aggregation score on Amazon too, but it's only $79.99 right now, so you won't be taking a huge hit to connect it to your TV.
There’s comfort viewing, and then there are movies in which the characters are comfortable. They’re not always the same thing. Some of these movies are comfy, cozy watches—though tastes vary wildly. For some, a Hallmark holiday movie is the gold standard to relax by. For others, a Scream movie will serve the same…
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Waze, Google Maps’ more helpful cousin, is adding yet another useful feature. After almost a year of beta testing, Waze is now introducing a new alert system for accident-prone roads, so you’ll know to be on high alert when turning on a street with a history of incidents.
Early Black Friday deals are impressive this year, and you should be taking advantage of any early Black Friday deal that works for you. We’ve already seen some record-low prices from Target, Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart. Just make sure to be shopping smartly so you don’t end up overspending. Best Buy, in particular,…
Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we’d usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We’ve got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory.
Digital devices, including smart TVs, are continuing to improve accessibility settings for people with disabilities. The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) passed in 2010 updated accessibility requirements, such as closed captioning, for TV programming and includes provisions for audio…
While Apple Music and Spotify are the two dominant music streaming services, there are plenty of other legitimate options to check out. Maybe you’re looking for something that prioritizes the highest quality digital music experience possible; maybe you want something that works well free of charge; maybe your priority…
Before the 1950s, filmmakers didn’t think about teenagers as anything other than adults-in-waiting—accessories to the adult characters in films. That changed circa the release of Nicholas Ray’s 1955 James Dean star vehicle Rebel Without a Cause, the success of which made studios realize that teens were driving around…
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I can tell you already what you can expect for Black Friday—when you see a good early deal for something on your list, you should jump on it, as items will sell out. Best Buy is one of the few major retailers who have already put out their plans, which includes this TCL 65" Q5 4K QLED Smart TV with a $200 discount,…
Bad news: Apple’s raising subscription prices. Apple Arcade is jumping from $4.99 to $6.99, News+ from $9.99 to $12.99, and Apple TV+ from $6.99 to $9.99. (Remember when the latter was $4.99?) If you subscribe yearly, Apple TV+ is going from $69 to $99.
Modern smart TVs offer ways to connect to your favorite streaming services, but the results are often disappointing. Not only are the built-in solutions less than ideal out of the box, they quickly become outdated. That’s where a dedicated streaming device comes in handy. You have your choice, too, with devices from…
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Max has a handful of original series worth streaming in November, starting with season two of the Issa Rae comedy Rap Sh!t, which stars KaMillion and Aida Osman as estranged friends turned rap partners (November 9) followed by season two of Julia, the comedy-drama based on the life of Julia Child (November 16). At the…
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The 2000s, in some ways, feel, culturally, neither here nor there: They don’t have the strong neon vibe we associate with the 1980s, and lack the grunge appeal of the ‘90s. There’s plenty to appreciate, however, in movies over the decade that was bookended by blockbusters: Lord of the Rings in the early years, and Iron…
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In this homecoming game, Penn State’s Nittany Lions are hosting Umass’ Minutemen in a cross-conference game. This is only the second time these teams have ever faced each other, and it seems tailor made for returning alumni who want to see Penn destroy another team. The spread is a massive 42.5 points in Penn’s favor,…
The imaginatively named Utah Utes are hosting the California Golden Bears this weekend at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Both teams are coming from losses last week with scores that highlight each team’s strength—Cal went down 52-40 and Utah was beaten 21-7, so it’s offense versus defense, Utah’s immovable…
I can say without fear of contradiction that this Saturday’s game between USC and Notre Dame will be the most dramatic football contest since Knute Rockne’s inspirational “win one for the Gipper” halftime speech in 1928.
Even though the Colorado Buffaloes won their game against ASU last week by three, according to coach Deion Sanders, the team was “playing like hot garbage.”
Author Robert Block (Psycho) described comedy and horror as “opposite sides of the same coin.” Since the silent days, movies have blended the styles, and, by 1948, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein was doing bigger box office numbers than Universal’s straight horror pictures at the time. Comic relief is often a…
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When it comes to 4K TVs, there are quite a few brands to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a Samsung, LG, Hisense, or Sony, Amazon has some good discounts during this October Prime Day.
The Colorado Buffaloes shuffle off to Tempe this weekend for a PAC-12 clash with the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday. Both teams are coming off heartbreakingly narrow losses: ASU was edged out by a field goal against California in week 5, while Colorado lost by 7 to powerhouse USC.
Prime Big Deal Days are Oct. 10 and 11, and they’re bringing an assortment of deals—but the best deals will likely be the “invite-only” ones. These are deals that Amazon Prime members can ask to be invited to—and if you’re invited, you’ll have the opportunity to land the deal. One of those deals is this 50-inch 4K…
The LSU Tigers are traveling to Missouri this weekend to engage in spirited athletic competition with fellow SEC members the Missouri Tigers. Huzzah!
Not to sound bossy, but if you’re planning to do anything but watch the Virginia Tech vs. Florida State game on Saturday afternoon, change your plans.
Before the explosion of streaming services, watching a rousing cricket match could be a sticky wicket in the United States, but these days, it’s easy, mate. Badgers (extreme cricket fans) can watch all 48 matches from cricket’s ICC ODI World Cup from their living rooms, even if they don’t have cable TV, so there’s no…
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days don’t arrive until next week, but the early offers have already started. Among them: Blink security cameras (up to 60% off), this Ring camera bundle (40% off), and Amazon Fire TV Sticks starting at $17.99.
Early Prime Big Deal Days deals are here. You can find an assortment of early deals like these Blink security cameras going for up to 60% off, this Ring camera bundle selling at 40% off, or this Echo Pop bundle going for 87% off. The actual Prime Big Deal Day, which will be offering Prime members exclusive deals on…
This epic clash pits two powerhouses of the Southeastern Conference meeting in to-the-death combat. The undefeated Kentucky Wildcats, fresh from embarrassing the Florida Gators in week five, are traveling to Sanford Stadium in Georgia to take on the number one college team in the nation, the undefeated Georgia…
In terms of value, it’s tough to beat Apple Arcade. The service costs $5 per month following a one-month free trial, or comes as part of an Apple One subscription. Heck, if you bought an Apple device recently, like an iPhone 15, you get three months of Apple Arcade free. But whether you’re rocking your free trial, or…
The South Carolina Gamecocks are traveling to Knoxville this week to take on the Tennessee Volunteers in a primetime grudge match. There’s history between these squads: Last season, a Gamecock victory kept Tennessee from the championship, so the Volunteers are out for vengeance. Here’s how you can watch the action.
This Saturday, the Iowa State Cyclones travel to Norman, Okla. to take on the undefeated Oklahoma Sooners in a Big 12 matchup. Both teams are coming off victories: Iowa State thrashed Oklahoma State last week, earning a 34-27 victory at home, and Oklahoma destroyed Cincinnati 20-6 in an away game. While OK’s…
This week five matchup pits the Arizona Wildcats against the Washington Huskies. Washington is hoping to expand its undefeated 2023 record to 5-o, but the Wildcats are not going to roll over. While they’re definitely the underdog, Arizona is coming off a 21-20 win against Stanford, and the team’s 3-1 record is nothing…
The Stanford Cardinal and Oregon Ducks are facing off this weekend at Stanford in a lopsided Pac-12 matchup. The Ducks are undefeated this season and are heavy favorites to win—the spread is 17.5 points in Oregon’s favor.
This Saturday, Penn State is defending its nine-game winning streak when the team travels to Illinois to take on the Northwestern Wildcats in a Big Ten Conference game. Penn State is coming off a shutout victory against the Iowa Hawkeyes, scoring 31 unanswered points in a lopsided week-4 win. Northwestern is even at…
The biggest original title coming to Paramount+ in October may be the revival of Frasier, with Kelsey Grammer reprising his role in the new series set in Boston. There are 10 episodes expected to be released this fall—the first two are dropping on the streaming service on October 12.
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Max’s October slate includes the second season of the 19th-century period piece The Gilded Age (October 29), as well as season two of the 18th-century pirate drama Our Flag Means Death (October 5). Docu-fans may also enjoy The Ringleader: The Case of the Bling Ring featuring the then-teenagers responsible robbing…
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