Labor Day weekend is in full swing and most major retailers are offering jaw-dropping discounts across all categories. We’re seeing huge drops on a variety of items, such as tech, outdoor gear, home goods and best of all — TVs.
Some of the top models of 2025 have been discounted, which means you can upgrade your entertainment setup without breaking the bank. CNET’s shopping experts have rounded up the best TV bargains below and we’ll continue to update this page throughout the event — so be sure to check back often.
If you’re still undecided after checking out the below TV deals, be sure to peruse our expert guide to the best TVs on the market for every budget. CNET rigorously tests tons of TVs to bring only the best recommendations to readers.
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Best overall Labor Day TV sales
CNET TV expert Ty Pendlebury was impressed by the 2025 LG C5 but recommended waiting for a price drop so now’s the perfect time to pick up one of these premium models. They feature an absolutely stunning 4K OLED display with a peak brightness of about 1,400 Nits, as well as LG’s “Perfect Black” and “Perfect Color” tech, which provides black levels of less than 0.24 nits and 100% color fidelity. They’re also equipped with a powerful Alpha A9 AI processor, which supports next-level AI upscaling to improve the resolution, brightness, depth and clarity of each frame.
The Roku Plus Series is one of our absolute favorite smart TVs on the market right now, and offers a no-frills experience at a great price. It boasts 4K video resolution, automatic brightness adjustment and uses our favorite streaming platform, which makes it easy to find new shows and movies.
This budget-friendly TCL TV is our favorite sub-$1,000 model of 2025 and a great way to upgrade your entertainment setup without breaking the bank. It has a stunning 65-inch 4K QLED display with high-energy LED chips for superior brightness. Plus, it features support for HDR Ultra with Dolby Vision IQ for sharp contrast, vibrant colors and crisp details. This model also has Dolby Atmos spatial audio for a seriously immersive viewing experience. Other features include a gaming mode, Bluetooth connectivity and four HDMI ports.
Best Labor Day Sony TV deals
You can score an outrageous $700 off this great Sony TV with features such as 360 spatial sound personalizer for theater-level audio. It also uses XR Clear Image technology for a crystal-clear picture. And this model is compatible with Google and Alexa, so you stream with ease.
This smaller Sony model is perfect if you’re looking to put a TV in the bedroom. It supports Dolby Vision and Atmos for seriously immersive picture and sound and is equipped with XR processor that uses AI to enhance the color, contrast and clarity. It also features mini-LED backlighting to boost brightness.
This Sony Bravia XR may be a couple of years old but it’s still an absolute steal now that you can pick it up for more than $1,800 off. The picture quality is stellar, the stand is more stable than the newer models and the remote isn’t cluttered with buttons for Crunchyroll and Sony’s LIV streaming platform.
Best Labor Day Samsung TV deals
Our reviewer found that this TV has an amazing picture with great color quality, noting that natural objects looked the most true-to-life. It’s also great for gaming. This is not the cheapest model but for high image quality and a thin panel, $1,500 off makes it a pretty incredible bargain.
The Frame is the TV to beat for anyone looking for a TV with a veneer of sophistication. The matte screen and Pantone-validated color reproduction allow this TV to double as a digital art gallery, cycling through classic or modern art or even family photos when you’re not glued to YouTube.
Best Labor Day LG TV deals
If you want the best of the best, you’ll want to pick up this LG G5 Series TV while it’s on sale. Our experts named it the brightest OLED TV of 2025, and hailed its absolutely stunning image quality. It has tons of cutting-edge features like a next-gen AI processor, Dolby Vision and Atmos support and LG’s “Perfect Black” and “Perfect Color” tech.
This 65-inch LG TV is a pretty great value considering you can pick it up for just $350. It has everything you need for movie nights, including 4K UHD resolution, virtual 5.1-channel audio and a filmmaker mode that optimizes visuals. It also has a built-in gaming hub so it’s great for PlayStation, Xbox and Switch users as well.
Best Labor Day TV deals on TCL, Vizio and more
If you want a true home theater experience, this massive 85-inch TCL TV is a steal at $400 off. It boasts 4K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and QD-Mini LEDs for superior brightness and contrast. It even has an IMAX Enhanced certification, meaning it meets specific requirements for resolution, contrast, brightness, color and sound so you can enjoy films just as the director intended.
- Amazon Fire TV 40-inch 2 Series HD TV: $180 (save $70): If you don’t need 4K resolution, this tiny Fire TV is an excellent option for those on a tight budget.
- Insignia 43-inch F30 4K smart Fire TV: $150 (save $20): Not every TV has to be a 100-inch monster and this 43-inch Insignia 4K TV is a great option for bedrooms and elsewhere.
- Hisense 55-inch Class QD6 Series 4K smart TV: $260 (save $120): This screen offers a realistic viewing experience in a modest size — great for bedrooms and smaller living areas.
- TCL 65-inch Class 4-Series 4K Roku TV: $328 (save $50): Our favorite budget-friendly 65-inch TV just got a whole lot more affordable.
- Amazon Fire TV 65-inch Omni QLED 4K TV: $550 (save $170): Quantum dot display technology promises to make movies, TV shows and sports look richer and better than ever — and all with a $170 savings.
- Insignia 65-inch Class QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV: $330 (save $170): A decent screen size that lets you enjoy incredible detail and lifelike picture quality.
- TCL 98-inch Q6-Series HDR QLED TV: $1,490 (save $1,510): A massive TV with a massive price, but at least it’s significantly smaller with this sale.
- TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini‑LED 4K TV: $1,000 (save $800): Flagship Mini‑LED TV of 2025 with 144 Hz, incredible brightness, local dimming zones and premium audio.
- Hisense 100-inch U8 4K Google TV: $2,800 (save $200): This monster display has Google TV built in for quick access to streaming services and more.
- Panasonic 75-inch W95A Mini‑LED 4K TV: $748 (save $50): Rare sub‑$800 Mini‑LED in the large‑screen category — it’s bright, accurate and ideal for gaming or living rooms.
- Panasonic 65-inch Z95A OLED 4K TV: $2,000 (save $1,200): High-end OLED with powerful speakers, 144 Hz refresh and a sophisticated gaming dashboard.
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. There are plenty of cheap TV deals available to shop, but 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, although 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, rather than better specs, will probably make the biggest impact.
Will tariffs affect Labor Day TV prices?
Tariff-induced inflation is on everyone’s mind — especially with holiday shopping just around the corner. Unfortunately, TVs are likely to be significantly affected by the price increases, particularly those made by Chinese manufacturers like Hisense, TCL and Vizio, which could rise by as much as 15%. Japanese and Korean brands like LG, Samsung and Sony are slightly more insulated. If you know you’re going to be upgrading your TV soon, we’d recommend taking advantage of these Labor Day deals, rather than waiting for the holidays.
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What items are on sale for Labor Day?
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 headphones, laptops and tablets.
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 more than five years, including Black Friday, Memorial Day, Prime 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 highlight 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.
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