Best back to school TV deals: Get dorm ready for Fall 2024
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Thanks to the back to school sale, there are some fantastic TV deals happening right now. We’ve narrowed things down to our very favorite TV deals covering a wide range of prices and display technologies. We’ve got something for the tightest budgets as well as for anyone looking for a huge TV at a substantial discount. If you want even more great deals, we’ve also picked out the highlights from the Amazon back to school sale, as well as the Walmart back to school sale. For TVs, make sure to check the Best Buy back to school sale too as there are often some great discounts happening.
Onn. 24-inch Class HD Roku Smart TV — $74, was $88
This is the absolute cheapest TV deal you’re probably going to find at the moment, at least from the most popular, most trusted sites. As a Roku TV, you know it has access to everything you’re going to need to find entertainment quickly (and even free), and at only 24 inches from corner to corner, the TV will fit easily in your cramped dorm. Plus, at this price, it’ll probably be cheaper than your Chemistry textbook. The only downside is that it is just 720p. So, if you want to have a group of friends over to crowd around the TV together, and want to focus more on the memories than the finer details of picture quality, this is the pickup for you.
Onn. 32-inch Class HD Roku Smart TV — $88, was $98
For a small TV that doesn’t go into “tiny” territory, try this dorm-desk ready TV from Onn. It comes with solid foot stands and the easy-to-use Roku TV operating system. It even has a headphone jack in case you want to watch something while your roomie is taking a pre-exam nap. Once again, for the smaller TVs, there is often the downside of having to deal with 720p again, but a TV of this size is just as much about the memories as it is about the entertainment. If you like this TV size, are a gamer, and want a better picture quality consider getting dual usage out of one of the best 32 inch gaming monitors as an alternative.
Toshiba 50-inch Class C350 4K Smart Fire TV — $230, was $320
A big TV with a worthwhile screen yet still having an incredibly low price? While we’re not yet pulling out fancy screen tech like the OLED and QLED TVs do, this 4K TV for $200 has strong appeal for deals-minded individuals who want a modern TV without paying a ton of money. For example, this Toshiba has HDR10 color, premium audio processing, and gamers will enjoy its Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for swift and responsive game controlling. Perfect for watching movies with the gang, fighting game tourneys with your pals, and even popping up a few music videos on, this TV is a great way to get your entertainment system started on the cheap.
Onn. 65-inch Class 4K Roku Smart TV — $298, was $348
Even as we get up there in size and capabilities, Onn. continues to be one of the best TV brands for budget products and good deals. For a reasonable price, this TV will look good in modern 4K with HDR10. As a Roku TV, you’ll easily be able to find whatever programming you want to watch, including live TV, easily. Use the included remote or turn your smartphone into a remote with the Roku app and find programming from one of your TV subscription services or even find free programming from the Roku channel. This TV also works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home if you’ve got your living area connected.
50-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series — $340, was $450
In case you weren’t aware, Amazon Fire TVs come in three distinct flavors — the 2-Series, the 4-Series, and the Omni Series. As such, this 50-inch 4-Series TV is “the middle of the road” when it comes to Amazon Fire TVs. In other words, it is right at the sweet spot. With highly integrated Alexa and a gorgeous 4K screen with HDR, you’re going to find this TV both convenient to use and nice to look at. The Amazon Fire TV 4-Series has four HDMI inputs, allowing you to hook up both your and your roommates’ devices and consoles to it, as well as have an open slot for a guest. Finally, see the best of MGM+ with six months of the service for free (enough to get you through the fall semester) with the purchase of this TV.
Samsung DU7200 Series 55-inch Smart TV — $378, was $428
For a Samsung TV deal that will leave you with more money left over than you might expect, check out the DU7200. One of its main appeals is the ‘Mega Contrast’ it gives compared to other TVs of its standard LED type. The DU7200 also has 4K upscaling so you can watch more content in good resolution, quality motion acceleration for smooth sports and action genre movies, and Samsung’s PurColor tech, giving the TV a wider spectrum of colors. That motion acceleration will also come in handy if you’re a gamer, as this TV also comes with the ability to access Samsung’s cloud gaming hub.
55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni Series — $400, was $550
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series is near the top of the top when it comes to Amazon-made TVs. Amazon considers this a “home theater experience” quality TV and emphasizes how easy it is to control the TV hands-free. In fact, at least for the 55-inch version, this hands-free experience is going to be the most noticeable upgrade. Everything from turning the TV on to finding what programming you want can be done directly with your voice and the TV’s built-in mics. It’s an experience that will feel cool and, if not futuristic, very modern. For privacy, there’s even the ability to electronically disconnect the mics via a toggle switch. As a bonus, this TV comes with six months of MGM+, enough to get you through the entirety of the fall semester. The only catch? You need to be an Amazon Prime member to get this deal, though you’re likely already one if you participated in last week’s Prime Day event and can become one for free with the Amazon Prime free trial.
55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series — $449, was $600
The final evolution of Amazon Fire TVs, the Omni with a dash of QLED TV greatness. It features things like an art mode, an easily navigable system, and integrated Alexa control. Our Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED review gave the TV the superlative of “Amazon’s best screen yet” which, all things told, shouldn’t be too surprising given its place just after the high end of the regular Omni. We really enjoyed using the TV to the maximum level of smarts. You can add a cam, for example, and use it video calls and have the whole gang say hello to the folks back home and quell any fears that there is more partying than studying going on in the collegiate house. Overall, this is a great mid-tier TV and, should this deal price be its regular price, it just might fit nicely among the best TVs under $500.
Samsung 75-inch DU6900 4K TV — $600, was $700
The Samsung 75-inch DU6900 4K TV is a nice choice for a large TV from a reputable brand, all while staying more affordable than you’d expect. It has PurColor support so you can enjoy a wider spectrum of colors compared to standard 4K TVs. There’s also Motion Xcelerator for a smooth watching experience thanks to less motion blur and lag. Mega Contrast automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast while reducing the difference between light and dark areas. There’s HDR as you’d expect while sound is also enhanced through Object Tracking Sound Lite. For a large screen, this is packed with key features for less.
LG 65-inch Class QNED75 Series Smart AI TV — $750, was $999
This LG QNED has quality color, an up to date (2023) design, and powerful processing ready to upscale old media into the 4K world. You’ll also experience the best picture possible due to automatic screen brightness adjustments and quality contrasts between darker and lighter colors on the screen. If you’re into gaming, you’ll like the GeForce Now cloud gaming system from Nvidia. With it, you won’t have to have any consoles around to get quality gaming done. Plus, the LG Game Optimizer system will help you quickly adjust your settings to get the gaming experience you really want.
LG 48-inch Class B4 Series OLED Smart TV — $800, was $1,500
One of the steepest discounts on an OLED TV (or, really, any TV) going on right now is this deal on the small LG B4. It’s got all of the latest gen tech, thanks to its α8 AI Processor 4K and webOS 24 operating system, utilizing current-year interfaces and sensibilities. While features like self-lit pixels and Filmmaker Mode (it lets you see films as the director intended) are sure to excite the TV tech buff, the rest of the crew will enjoy the TV’s ability to split into two screens with multi view, its 300+ free LG channels, and ability to display pictures of the family (or, simply, art) when its not in use.
Samsung 55-inch Class QN90C Neo QLED — $900, was $1,500
The Samsung QN90C is a premium TV lover’s TV, with the typical problem (highlighted in the very first sentence of our Samsung QN90C review) being the TV’s high standard price. If you can get this TV on a deal price, like this Back to School offering available now, it really is worth a second look. The TV has intense color performance with top-of-its-tier HDR performance only improved by the rich black levels and nice contrasts this Samsung can pull off. Plus, this 55-inch version is still not so large that it will completely take over your smaller college town room. But, hey, there’s no need to skip out on this Samsung TV deal even if you haven’t set foot in a classroom in decades.
Samsung 55-inch Neo QLED 4K TV — $1,250, was $1,800
Samsung is one of the best TV brands around thanks to TVs like the Samsung 55-inch Neo QLED 4K TV. It’s perfect if you don’t need the biggest screen but you want fantastic quality. The TV uses individual zones of light for great color and contrast, with precise lighting thanks to the Mini LEDs which boost brightness. There’s also Neo Quantum HDR which provides rich color and accurate details while Motion Xcelerator Turbo 120Hz provides super smooth action. Even sound is superior thanks to Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite providing immersive audio. Features like automatic HDR Brightness Optimizer and Auto HDR Remastering means you don’t have to do much to enjoy the gorgeous experience either.
LG 65-inch C3 OLED — $1,600, was $1,700
Considered as a top contender among the best OLED TVs, the LG C3 OLED is praised for its intriguing colors, delightful contrasts, and ability to handle reflections from sources of ambient light throughout your room. With 4K at 120Hz performance, all of the action will come across smoothly and, in addition to feeling like a gaming monitor, this TV certainly does perform well for gamers. Our LG C3 OLED review calls the TV a “stellar performer” while citing its ability to handle motion, and mentions that the LG C3 OLED is particularly great at shadow detail preservation. The effect is a TV that is an overall pleasure to watch.
Hisense 100-inch U76 QLED TV — $2,500, was $3,000
We’re not really expecting students to have a dorm room large enough for this Hisense 100-inch U76 QLED TV. Instead, this TV is for those with larger homes or that are searching for products for their kids and getting easily distracted by sweet bargains for themselves. The TV offers full array local dimming so you get precisely adjusted brightness in both dark and bright areas. There’s also Quantum Dot Wide Color Gamut for purer and richer color, while Dolby Vision and a dedicated Filmmaker mode further improve picture quality. Other features are numerous such as smooth motion for removing digital ‘noise’, a Game Mode Pro for players, and Dolby Vision Gaming which optimizes picture quality automatically while you game.
