While I’ve typically focused on 55- to 65-inch models, most of the panels listed below range in size, and I’ve listed the range so you can find the size you want for your space. But with my list, you can find a great model within your price point. And, if you add it to your cart today, you can still get it in time for the Big Game or just in time to cozy up for your at-home romantic date night. Must read:
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The best TV gift ideas
Below are the best 8 TV gift ideas for the new year.
The latest TV deals you can gift
While TVs can run in the thousands, this is one of the best times of the year to buy a TV as stores clear out 2022 stock to make way for new 2023 lineups. Below we’ve rounded up the best deals on TVs you can buy right now. As a heads up, you’ll want to check the sizing before you buy – these deals are specifically to the sizes listed. It has a more narrow viewing angle, making it great for smaller living rooms. This Hisense model is one of the best on the market for the price point, making it a great choice for holiday gifting. FYI, it usually retails for $1,150, but I’ve seen the price fluctuating this holiday season. If you keep an eye out like us, you can score it for as little as $700. Read the review: Hisense 4K U8H review Under the TV screen, the recipient will get a billion different color shades with 100% color volume. There’s something for everyone in this TV, too – with Samsung’s Gaming Hub, the kids can stream Xbox games straight from the TV, no console required (but you’ll have to pay a subscription). Sizes go as low as 32-inches and all the way up to 85-inches. I found that when watching TV and movies, the picture clarity was unmatched for this TV, offering me vivid detail that automatically adjusts to the space’s light. It also automatically upscales all content to 8K images for a beautiful picture, no matter if the TV displays a movie, video game, or TV show. Sizes offered are 65- and 75-inches (the 85 inch is currently out of stock). Read the review: Samsung QN800B 8K smart TV review Because it’s a Google TV, this model comes with Google Assistant alongside the Google TV features, making it easy to organize content all in the home hub. This model offers 55- and 65-inch panels. Because it’s a Roku TV, you won’t even have to worry about adding that smart remote to the TV – it’s already built in. What’s also built into this TV? The voice controls that work with Siri, Google, and Alexa, so you can plug this model into your smart home for optimal use. For gamers, you can enjoy Game Studio Pro mode for fast response gaming. Get it in 65- and 75-inch panels. In addition to the 4K upscaling, the C2 series smart TV offers a specialized Filmmaker Mode that’s enhanced with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos. Movies and shows aside, this model brings out the best of console gaming with 120Hz variable refresh rates and the dedicated Nvidia G-SYNC software. We named this model as the best OLED TV for gaming this year to attest to how great it is while using it with a console controller. It comes in 42- to 83-inch displays. Having reviewed this TV myself, I felt impressed by the picture quality and the different modes including Film Mode, Intelligent Mode, and even EyeComfort Mode for late nights or long gaming sessions. It comes in 42-inches all the way up to 98-inches. Read the review: Samsung 65-inch QN90B QLED TV review It’s the first in the line to offer the Fire TV Ambient experience, adaptive brightness, and a full array of local dimming. Those embedded into the Alexa smart home system will greatly enjoy the hands-free Alexa voice commands on this device. When not gaming, the recipient can use the built-in Chromecast to stream shows, movies, and modes from an Android or iOS device. With 60 local dimming zones for extra contrast and QLED technology, this TCL TV combines the best of both gaming and streaming. It comes in 50-inches all the way up to 75-inches. The DTS TruSurround offers an immersive surround experience and is wall mountable. For those with kids, it comes with parental controls, too. Need a smaller size? It also comes in a 24-inch display size. Additionally, size is very important, as you don’t want to get a 65-inch TV knowing that the TV stand can only handle up to 50 inches of space. The great news is that most of the TVs on this list come in multiple sizes, so if you see something on this list that catches your eye, you can just adjust the size for your needs. QLED screens use quantum dot technology to create images. It will give you enhanced color and detailing on-screen compared to its LED counterparts, but it’s not “quantum” in any way – that’s simply a marketing catchphrase to separate if from LED. These TVs are more suited for bright spaces. LED screens, on the other hand, use mini LED lights that individually light, creating true blacks and helping colors pop on the screen. Because it’s not a cheap panel to produce, they’re usually pricier. These TVs are more suited to darkened spaces. However, no streamer runs 8K content as of yet, and gaming consoles can’t produce 8K graphics – everything you see on the screen involves automatic upscaling as of right now. Realistically, you’re better off enjoying the 4K models rather than spending an extra couple thousand on the 8K picture. But gifts can come in all shapes and sizes, so we also rounded up the best gifts by category, price, and retailer – plus, the hottest tech toys for kids in 2023. Gifts by category
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